Tools & toys

Vibe soft-sided cooler

What’s to love: A super-insulated soft-sided cooler. What does it do: Made by Coolest, the soft-sided cooler comes in 18-inch ($179.99) or 30-inch ($229.99) sizes and seven fun colors. The cooler is nylon on the outside and insulated with high density closed cell foam. Leak-proof zippers and a storage pocket keep things dry and cool. Don’t want to worry with the zipper? A “Fliplock” latch allows quick and easy access. The cooler also comes with a pair of plates and utensils, a magnetic accessory strap, dual bottle openers and a universal mount that allows the Vibe to be attached to bicycles. Really want to go all out with a cooler? Check out Coolest’s hard-sided cooler perfect for tailgating, boating and picnics that can customized with various accessories including a battery operated blender, USB charger, LED lid light or blue tooth speaker. Made with a telescoping handle and wide rubber wheels, the price for this cooler starts at $249.

Lay-N-Go Wired

What’s to love: No more scrounging at the bottom of a backpack or camera bag for tech accessories.

What does it do: Lay out the open bag and pack up battery chargers, earphones, SD cards, thumb drives and other items in the mesh and zippered pockets. Simply pull the drawstring cord and cinch the bag closed for easy storage and travel. The bag is washable and has a velcro handle for hanging. It sells for $34.95.