Idea Guy

Fast Eddie

Fast Eddie has been a gear fanatic since an early age...collecting everything from watches to pocket knives. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his online journey in 2000 selling used college textbooks on half.com. By 2006, he transitioned into a direct ecom site focused on everyday carry gear...everything from flashlights to pocket knives. Now, when he's not testing out new gear, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors...mostly running and fishing with his 2 teenage kids.

Connect with Fast

366 Posts

Rumpl Sherpa Fleece Blanket

Home List

Rumpl Sherpa Fleece Blanket: Featuring the Warmth of a Hugging Lumberjack

Baby, it's cold outside. The Rumpl Sherpa Puffy Blanket is ready to take care of that. Grab the dog and cuddle up next to a cozy fire and wait for the spring...or take it with you on that cold road trip. The plush, high-pile 100 percent polyester fleece underside of the blanket is anti-microbial and gives you the huggable feeling. The top is features the classic lumberjack print and is made of a durable, abrasion-resistant 20D ripstop Nylon fabric which is water and stain repellent. Sandwiched between the heavenly layers is 100-gram fill synthetic insulation for extra warmth

By Fast Eddie

Tessera Multi Suede Boot

Home List

Tessera Multi Suede Boot: Impeccable Style and Utility from Grenson and Tom Snyder

When it comes to winter boots, most of us look for function to handle the rugged conditions the environment brings. If you want to combine style with function, Grenson will deliver that plus extreme durability.  Grenson and Tom Snyder have teams to create the Tessera Multi Suede Boot and it is quite nice. Tom Snyder of New York makes effortless everyday luxuries for the modern gentleman. Blending Savile Row craftsmanship with a downtown New York aesthetic, the line is relaxed, refined and always impeccably tailored. Grenson has been in the shoe business since 1866. This partnership between those with years of experience in production and style and you would expect the quality and appearance of the Tessera Multi Suede. The boot takes up to eight weeks to make and involves over 200 production steps. Their patented Goodyear Welted process s a shoemaking technique invented in the 1860s and is still incorporated in all their shoes. In this process, the upper is stitched to a leatherband call a "Welt." The Welt is then stitched to the sole, producing a strength that provide years of wear.

By Fast Eddie

Blackcan Heat Camping Mat

Home List

Blackcan Heat Camping Mat: Revolutionize Your Outdoor Sleeping Conditions

The weather outside may be frightful, but you don't have to sleep uncomfortably. With the Blackcan Heat Camping Mat, you can be in extreme conditions down to -86 degrees Fahrenheit and sleep in a bag at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The beauty is no external power is require, AND the set up is lightweight enough that it can be added to your outdoor gear back easily. You can trade off the bulkier sleeping bag with the Blackcan.

By Fast Eddie

Casio G-SHOCK

Gear

Casio G-Shock With Bluetooth–Taking a Watch to a Whole New Level

Casio has take the timepiece industry to the next level with the Casio G-SHOCK GRAVITYMASTER GPW2000-1A watch. This is the the first-ever Bluetooth connected model in the Master of G series. This GRAVITYMASTER, built specifically for aviation experts, features connected GPS capabilities including Mission Stamp – a function that will record time and location, transmitting the information via Bluetooth to a special Smartphone Link app.

By Fast Eddie

Best Hiking ShoesBest Climbing Shoes

Gear

10 Best Rock Climbing Shoes of 2017: Start With a Good Foundation

Rock climbing shoes need to be durable, weather-resistant, secure and comfortable. Whether you're a climbing pro or you're just starting out, it can be tricky deciphering exactly which shoes on the market are right for you. But fear not - we've got you covered. We've rounded up the 10 best rock climbing shoes on the market in 2017, whether you're hitting the alpine tracks or you're hitting the wall at the gym.

By Fast Eddie

GoRuck GR1 Shoulder

Gear

GoRuck GR1 Backpack in Coyote Brown: Limited Edition – 15% OFF

Now for a limited time and only available at Huckberry, the bestselling GR1 in Coyote Brown! Act fast for 15% off while they are still available! You may think "not another backpack review." Be assured, if we review a product, there is something that sets it apart. The GoRuck GR1 is definitely set apart based on the features and durability. We've all had that backpack that failed under normal usage--and it always seems to be at a time it is needed most. Also, most of us have always wished there was just one more feature in our backpack. The GoRuck GR1 may be just the backpack with all the features you've wanted.

By Fast Eddie

SANTA FE STONEWORKS Black

EDC

Santa Fe Stoneworks: Heirloom Quality Knives With Marbled Damascus Blades

Imagine a quaint ranch house at the foot of the Rockies. That's where you will find the craftsmanship of Santa Fe Stoneworks. Tables are lined with knife blanks, bones, tusks, turquoise, rare stones, shells, fossils, woods, all ready for the masters' hands. Bill Wirtel, his son, and daughter collaborate to create high-quality, heirloom-quality knives. The pocket knives include an impressive marbled Damascus blade, hammered from 16 layers of steel. The result is a knife with gem-like qualities.

By Fast Eddie

Columbia River Knife & Tool CRKT Pilar

Home List

Columbia River Knife and Tool CRKT Pilar–Minimalist EDC Gear

How does your EDC gear compare to this? We are always impressed with Columbia River's designs. The Columbia River Knife and Tool 5311 CRKT Pilar is no exception. The Pilar™ is a super compact everyday carry folder with distinctive minimalist design and an epic tale behind its name. It’s low profile is understated when tucked away, and carefully designed to punch above its weight when in use. Where minimal design meets maximum utility.

By Fast Eddie

New Balance 574 Sport Olive

Home List

New Balance 574 Sport: New Tone-on-Tone Fall Colors With 15% Intro Pricing

The new New Balance 574 Sport Tone-on-Tone is a unique style, perfect for your fall wardrobe. New Balance has taken a forward-looking approach by designing this 574 Sport Collection for a new generation. You won't find the classic contrasting color "N" logo on this shoe. The tone-on-tone is pretty classy, if we must admit. Add these to any of your GoRuck gear for the fall season.

By Fast Eddie

Adventure Tape

Home List

Adventure Tape: Throw Away the Bungie Cords and Duct Tape!

It's not Lego tape; it's not Skoal; it's not an annoying bungie cord or that cumbersome Duct tape...it's Adventure Tape! And you should never leave (or stay) home without it. We can all think of a situation where we had something break and you needed it "fixed" immediately to continue on. Well, Adventure Tape is the solution to just about any fix.

By Fast Eddie

Best tactical pen

Home List

The Best Tactical Pen of 2017: Be Prepared in All Circumstances

One of the greatest advantages you have in any fight or self-defense situation is the element of surprise. Wear a gun on your hip and you are instantly recognized as dangerous. Wear it concealed, and nobody knows you are dangerous but you. Anything can be a weapon or a tool. Even if you don't have a weapon, your body can become one. Of course, we surely can't forget the value of a high-powered, tactical flashlight as a self-defense tool. This is what law enforcement teaches in their "Run, Hide, Fight" campaign. If someone is attacking you, use what's in your environment. But what if something you use on a regular basis was designed to be both a weapon and a tool? That's where tactical pens come in. But what makes for the best tactical pen for any occasion? We sat down to make a list. And then we went and chose the one we think is the best. Scroll onward to find out.

By Fast Eddie

frontRow wearable camera

Home List

FrontRow Wearable Camera: Share Your World With the World in Real Time

You're at a restaurant and want to share your food. You are shopping in your local big box store and you want to live stream your experience to your Facebook friends. You are walking the dog and feel your Twitter followers really want to walk with you. These are all the times you probably DON'T want to use the new FrontRow Wearable Camera! The "selfie world" is overkill. However, you are trekking along on your daring hike and we want to see it! FrontRow has reinvented the camera by allowing you to seamlessly connect and share your media adventures live to Facebook Live, Twitter Live, YouTube Live, Periscope, or other ways to share content. The time-lapse feature is really cool. With the hands-free operation, you may forget it is hanging around your neck or clipped on your person or ride.

By Fast Eddie

LEGO Desert Eagle Clips

Home List

Lego Desert Eagle: A Functional Handgun That is Insane

Really, is there a more timeless toy on the market than Legos? These babies aren't just for the small tykes in the house. If you've ever been to a BrickUniverse event, you will quickly realize there are grown "kids" spending hours upon hours creating projects that will literally take your breath away. Just take a Lego weapon engineer and combine Legos and what do you get? The Lego Desert Eagle.

By Fast Eddie

Sherlock Anti-Theft Bike Tracker

Home List

Sherlock Anti-Theft Bike Tracker: GPS Providing Bikers Peace of Mind

The fear is real. You invest $3,000+ in a bike and trusting it to a bike chain and tree is a bit unnerving. If a thief wants to steal your bike, he will find a way. However, now you will be able to track and locate your investment and hopefully find the criminal also. The Sherlock Anti-Theft Bike Tracker is a GPS enabled device that is hidden in the bike frame. Using your phone app, you can always know where your bike is located.

By Fast Eddie

Home List

How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety…and Other Needed Conversations

Dangers of the world are assaulting cats of today! If cat owners don't have these critical conversations with their cats, their cats' standard nine lives will be expended way before their time. Do you know a cat owner? Are you a cat owner? Do you need a gag gift for a cat owner? This is just the book you need. How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety addresses all the topics which are taking siege on cats of today. In a Q&A format the book guides you in discussing these hot topics with your feline: gun safety, evolution, abstinence, online safety, drugs, puberty, post apocalyptic survival, and satanism.

By Fast Eddie

Satechi Smart Charging Stand white

Home List

Satechi Smart Charging Stand: Dream All-in-One Charging Station

Today, we all have multiple battery-operated devices that must be charges regularly. Many of us have a smartphone, a tablet, a smartwatch, wireless headphones, and Fitbits. Are you tired of multiple plugs and cables and tired of having to find enough free outlets in the house...or hotel room? The Satechi Smart Charging Stand is the answer to our common dilemmas. At the end of the day, just load the Satechi with all your gear and come morning, you are good to go again. No power strip full of a nest of cables. With the satechi, you have a spot for each device, all organized in a neat manner. The stand is small so it takes up limited space. It has three USB ports on the front and a fourth USB charger that is hidden beneath a multifunctional stand.

By Fast Eddie