Vortexgear KBC Pok3r Mechanical Keyboard

A box of nostalgia that you can plug directly into your TV’s HDMI port. Young or old, the Nintendo Classic Mini lets you relive your childhood memories, or make new ones in glorious High Definition 8-bit magic. Fitting in the palm of your hand, this mini console comes with 30 NES games built in. Game like PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Kirby’s Adventure and of course Super Mario Bros. If unlike me, you have friends, you may want to buy an extra NES Controller as only one is supplied.

The Anker Powercore 10000 is smaller than a deck of cards, and that’s impressive because this portable charger can provide over three charges to your iPhone 7. Perfect if you’re not going to be near a plug socket for a while (or if you’re overdoing it a bit on Pokémon Go…). Not only will you have 10,000mAh of power in your pocket, but it also has High-Speed Charging using Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost which gives you the fastest possible charge for any device.

The Runwell Moon Phase Watch in Rose Gold by Shinola is a beautiful timepiece running on the Argonite 708.1 movement that’s made from Swiss and other imported parts. The Runwell Moon Phase is delicately put together in Shinola’s Detroit factory by highly skilled craftspeople who are trained to use the utmost precision. Its 41mm case is made from stainless steel with PVD rose gold plating, each laser etched on the back with a unique serial number. The glass is double curve sapphire crystal which is second only to diamond in hardness, and the strap is Genuine Alligator made by Hadley-Roma with American Leather. The most interesting part of this watch, however, is the added moon dial to track all four lunar phases.

The Corkcicle Canteen is a damn sexy thermal flask, keeping hot drinks hot for 12 hours and cold drinks cold for 25 hours. Available in different sizes, a multitude of colours, and touted as the last beverage holder you’ll ever need. It’s shatter-proof construction makes it perfect outdoor hikes and treks, and with its food-grade stainless steel interior, the taste of your drinks won’t be tainted. It has three layers of insulation to protect your hands from burns when it’s hot, and eliminate condensation when it’s cold. Corkcicle promises the flask won’t leak thanks to its threaded screw top, it’s also easy to hold with their patented easy-grip sides, and for added peace of mind it all sits securely with a non-slip base.

Distilled, aged, and bottled in the world’s most awarded distillery, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is their flagship bourbon, made from only the finest corn, rye, and barley malt, with each barrel being personally tasted by the Master Distiller ensuring consistency and quality time and time again. Aged for at least eight years in new oak barrels inside warehouses over 100 years old, Buffalo Trace is worth the wait for it’s rich and complex taste with hints of vanilla, toffee and candies fruit. Buffalo Trace has a long history, over 200 years in fact, of brewing up their liquid nectar and it’s one of the best bourbons for the money.  

Every kitchen has one, every cook needs one. Knife: The Cult, Craft and Culture of the Cook’s Knife is an essential, informative, and great looking book all about the history, form, and creation of knives. If this humble culinary tool fascinates you as much as it should, you’ll love everything about this book from it’s alluring illustrations to it’s lustful photography. Interviewing knife-makers, chefs, and collectors, Tim Hayward explores how the relationship between the chef and blade has evolved the knife as well as the ways we prepare food. Knife is essentially a reference book with descriptions and photographs of over 40 types of knife, including Damascus blades, Chinese cleavers, and sushi knives. If this all sounds great but you don’t even know how to properly hold a knife, read this book and you’ll be an expert on knife-wielding grips and techniques.

The DJI Mavic Pro is a remotely controlled drone that records stabilised video in 4K, has a range of over 4 miles, a flight time just shy of half an hour, it weighs just 743 grams and folds down to smaller than 20cm at it’s longest side. It’s also one of the sexiest drones out there, but there’s more to this beast… It’s FlightAutonomy system giving it the smarts for precise hovering and avoiding obstacles with help from it’s 5 cameras, GPS + GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System to you and me), 2 ultrasonic range finders, redundant sensors and 24 computing cores. Let’s talk about speed. With FlightAutonomy it goes up to 22mph while avoiding obstacles. Not fast enough? Sport Mode gives you speeds of up to 40mph. Not bad for something you can throw in your backpack.

There’s a whole world of pizza out there just waiting to be explored, but how do you know where to go? Daniel Young, author of the bestseller Where Chefs Eat, has put together a comprehensive guide aptly names Where To Eat Pizza which contains restaurants, locations, insider tips from over 1000 food experts and aficionados around the world. There’s quotes from chefs, critics, and industry experts where you’ll learn all about the secrets to a perfect slice. Ingredients, sauces, the perfect crust. There’s city maps, reviews, and honest comments to keep you in the know on over 1700 pizzerias, parlours and joints worldwide. Pizza anyone?  

They can detect electrical currents, some are covered in tassels, some can even walk out of the water. Yeah, as if Sharks in the water weren’t scary enough. Smart About Sharks is a fascinating book all about Sharks. Let’s forget that it’s a kid’s book for a moment because Sharks are awesome and it’d look amazing on a bookshelf or coffee table. From the deadly to the misunderstood, Owen Davey’s detailed illustrations help educate all age groups about the intricacies of these beautiful sea beasts.

Following on from their first successful Kickstarter campaign to launch the Jet Pack, Tessel have taken something good and made it even better with the revamped Jet Pack 2.0. It’s stylish, it’s tactile, it’s begging for compliments… and it’s a fully-fledged laptop bag taking up to 15″. In addition to the already existing I-can’t-help-but-stroke-my-bag faux fur lined laptop and tablet sleeves, keeping your laptop and gizmos cozy and safe, the Tessel Jet Pack 2.0 features extra waterproofing with a storm flap zippered front pocket and YKK AquaGuard coated zippers. The bottom of the bag and front pocket is made from durable 210D PU coated ripstop nylon, and because it’s a backpack, everything needs to feel nice while you’re walking around wearing it so the Jet Pack 2.0 utilises an AirMesh ventilated shoulder harness and back panel. It looks great, feels great, and keeps your stuff safe. It also pairs well with the medium-sized Cocoon GRID-IT Organiser, fitting snug in the tablet sleeve.