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Prevent socks from going MIA with the SockDock

Can I see a show of hands… how many of you have socks with missing mates? We call them stragglers at my house, and it seems to be a widespread issue that affects countless families throughout the world. How can we solve this horrible tragedy? Well, there’s a gadget for that, and it’s called the SockDock.

The SockDock is a flexible holder that keeps nine pairs of socks together in the washer and the dryer so that one or more of them won’t escape to become the next “stragglers”.

The holder even has a hook at the end that you can use to hang the nine pairs of socks in the closet. Yeah, that seems kind of weird, but it will save you time and free up your sock drawer for other clothing.

SockDocks come with two holders, one for dirty and one for clean socks. You can read more about them at sockdock.com and order from The Grommet and Amazon for $14.95 and $16.00 respectively.

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Prevent socks from going MIA with the SockDock originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 19, 2017 at 12:04 pm.

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Look! Down on your feet! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s caped socks! Wait what?


I believe that there’s a superhero in each one of us and now is the time to put on a cape and show the world! But if you’re not quite ready to come out of the closet… er, phone booth. Consider these fun superhero caped socks from Bioworld that will let you keep your secret identity safe.

These knee-high acrylic blend socks are available in a variety of styles, from Superman to Wonderwoman, Batman, Spiderman, and more.

The price per pair of Bioworld socks varies depending on the style and size, but most of them are less than $9 a pair through Amazon. Go be super!

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Trayvax Cinch belt review


Belts, we all have them, we use them and even abuse them at times. Like most men my age, I have owned my fair share of belts, leather, nylon, webbed, solid, and they all perform the same function, to keep my pants up. Now I won’t lie to you at this stage of my life (a little older and a little wider) I don’t wear belts that often, but I do find that when I do it is more often for casual outdoor experiences than for formal occasions. That’s why when Trayvax offered me a chance to try out their new Cinch belt I did.

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You may recognize the Trayvax name from the many news articles and reviews we have done on their various products like the Trayvax Axis wallet that I reviewed in 2016. The Cinch belt is the newest product from Trayvax. It is a nylon web belt with a custom made aluminum belt buckle.

The Trayvax Cinch has the following features listed on their website:

  • Infinitely adjustable friction belt
  • Heavy-duty MIL-SPEC nylon webbing
  • Aerospace-grade tempered aluminum buckle
  • Anodized finish
  • Light brush grain pattern
  • High-tensile strength (2000 lbs)
  • Instant tensioning and hassle-free locking
  • Low-profile, minimalist design
  • Buckle bent to contour with shape of body
  • Interchangeable buckles
  • Compatible with concealed carry
  • Sourced and made in the USA
  • Lifetime warranty

As stated above, the Cinch buckle is made of anodized, tempered aerospace aluminum. It is designed to use friction to keep the belt secure around your waist. The buckle has a slight bend at the front and rear and has “TRAYVAX” on the front tip and “MADE IN THE USA” towards the rear. The writing looks like it is printed on. The buckles are available in three colors right now, blue, black and gray.

From the back of the Cinch buckle, you can see the cut outs and how the belt is held in place.

The nylon webbing for the Cinch is fairly stiff and is approximately 1 1/2 inches wide. The end is cut nicely to allow you to thread the end through the buckle. The belt sizes run in two size increments starting at 30-32 all the way up to 46-48. The only color available right now is black.

So, what’s my bottom line on the Trayvax Cinch? Simple, rugged, durable, like all things I want in my tools and I like it. While most people don’t think of their belt as a tool, it is for some. I have had experience with similar web type belts and the weak point for long-term use has always been buckle slippage. Buckle slippage is bad enough if you are trying to keep up your pants, but what if you have a pouch or are carrying a weapon on that belt? I did not experience any slippage from the buckle while wearing the Cinch. At 1 1/2 inches, the Cinch is fine for most applications, but you may have trouble fitting it into some dress pants (although a don’t think I have any anymore). For an overall utilitarian belt, I think the Cinch is a good choice. The buckle is contoured well against my body and was not too big as to become uncomfortable while sitting. The three colors available are nice and I understand they are working on more colors (let’s hope zombie green is one). The Trayvax Cinch is available from the Trayvax website starting at $26.99 and ranging to $34.99 depending on the size of the belt.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by Trayvax. Visit their site for more info.

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Be a geek from head to toe with ChattyFeet scientist socks


Fly your geek flag high and proud with these silly socks from ChattyFeet. Available in a variety of fun styles, these cotton socks will keep your feet warm and let everyone know (when you take off your shoes) which famous scientist you admire most.

Whether you choose the Albert Einstoe, Stephen Toeking, Sigmund Socks, or Prof. Brian Sox, these socks will inspire deep conversations on the all things science… like why is it that you always end up with one sock that has no mate every time you do the laundry?

The ChattyFeet scientist socks come in men’s sizes and are priced at $10.34 per pair. Visit ChattyFeet.com for more info.

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First you could buy them faded, then ripped, and now covered in mud. Wait, what?!


In a new series that I’m going to call “Wait, what?!”, comes PRPS Barracuda Straight Leg Jeans. Jeans, who cares right? But wait a sec… These are no ordinary jeans Gadgeteers. These jeans are covered in mud and have a price tag of $425 a pair! Nordstrom describes them as “Americana workwear that’s seen some hard-working action with a crackled, caked-on muddy coating that shows you’re not afraid to get down and dirty.”

And that’s where the “wait, what?!” comes in. Have we degraded into a society that has to pay for dirty clothes to give us the appearance of being hard workers?

The traditionally styled 5 pocket jeans are made of 100% cotton and are machine washable which makes me say it again… wait, what?! So you buy a pair of muddy jeans for $425, but you can wash them? Is it really April 1st, because this can’t be for real. But sadly, it apparently, it is. We’re doomed as a species. If you’re not distressed about this (pun intended), head over to Norstrom for more info.

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