The Softest Organic Towels: Temescal Towels
The softest organic towels I’ve found are Temesecal Towels from Coyuchi.
The Warmest Throw Blankets (Made With Cashmere, Baby Alpaca & Yak Wool)
These are my picks for warmest throw blankets made with wool.
The Softest Wool T-Shirts
Any wool fiber that has a diameter of 20µ (microns) or less will feel very soft to the touch.
The Brightest LED Bulb Of 2023
There are some very bright LED bulbs available now — I review the brightest ones in this article.
The Brightest LED Flashlights
These days, there are some mighty bright LED flashlights over there — ones that can rival car headlights in their shine. Let’s take at look at some of the brightest in the world:
A List Of Goods Still Made In The USA
Here’s a master list of well-designed products still made in the United States. If only certain products are U.S.-made, you’ll see a “(only selected products)” note.
The Best Qiviut Clothing & Blankets
Qiviut (pronounced “kiv-ee-ute”) is the name for the downy hair of the musk ox. It is the warmest fiber in the world — about eight times as warm as sheep’s wool.
The Best Ultralight Keychain Tools
These are the most durable ultralight tools I have found. They all fit on a keychain:
The Best Spin Dryer
Spin drying is much more energy efficient than electric tumble drying. Spin drying is also faster — it takes two to three minutes to get clothes to a “barely damp” state.
The Best Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers
Here are my recommendations for the best rechargeable AA batteries:
The Best 9V Rechargeable Batteries
The Details Low-self discharge 9v Ni-MH batteries have become available in the last few years. The “low-self discharge” label means these batteries will hold their charge for a year, unlike previous NiMH batteries. This makes this 9V battery much more compelling, because 9V batteries are often used in applications like fire alarms, where the battery must …
The Warmest Socks, Gloves, Hats and Scarves
I’ve been researching the warmest wool products available. Here’s what I discovered: