Tailgating is something that everyone who loves sports enjoys almost as much as the game. There is one issue though, packing up for it and then packing up again once it's time for the game.

Well how about this Kickstarter project; The Instagate: Tailgate In A Box".  It's the perfect solution for those looking for an easier and more affordable way to tailgate.  It even cuts down the time in packing and setting up, and cleaning up. So that it leaves more time to party! Check out the video below for more information or check out their Kickstarter page. Oh, did I mention it costs significantly less than a stadium beer or hot dog and it's eco-friendly. Instagate accommodates up to 10 people!

Welcome ladies and gents! This is my first post and I couldn't be more excited about it. So, lets get started!

Being that this is my first post, why not do something that is not only cool, but something that all ladies will like. It’s functional, it’s super handy, and most ladies (or long haired gents) need it almost all the time. What is this that I speak of…? Yes, a multi-functional hair clip!

Not only is this hair clip a great accessory to get those obnoxious flyaways out of your face, and of course to help fix your awesome do, but also makes you feel like you’re the modern day MacGyver. So, if you’re a mom, a busy lady, a handy woman, just friggin awesome, or all of the above, then yeah, this will be it for you.

This innocuous hair clip is like a toolbox in your hair. It serves as a flat-head screwdriver (works well on glasses), a large and small screwdriver, has a 5/16 wrench for the occasional bolt, a serrated edge for hacking through rope or a nasty snarl (that you may or may not want to just rip out), a mini ruler, and a trolley coin (for supermarket trolleys or to cut an orange).

If interested, head on over to http://www.animicausa.com.

Again, thank you for welcoming me to The Collective Loop. I look forward to filling you in on some of the cool things I find and hopefully you enjoy them as much as I do. If any questions or ideas, feel free to let us know in the comments section. Oh! And don’t forget that like button!

What a beautifully designed urban bike. The cockpit is fully integrated into one single unit and also has the front and rear lights embedded into the frame, giving Urban Concept Bike a highly distinctive, yet elegant appearance. The Canyon Urban features include a Gates sprocket and belt, Shimano brakes and rear derailleur, and San Marco custom leather grips and saddle. Find out more about this bike.



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Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce our new contributor on The Collective Loop, Natalie Hicks! Not only is she a good friend, but also another tech geek (got to love that!). She is also no stranger to TCL and has been a longtime supporter. So let's give her a lot of hello's and welcome's and internet winks. ;)

So welcome aboard Natalie and we look forward to finally getting a women's point of view on different topics on TCL. Look for her first post next week and don't forget to spread the word!

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This one goes out to all my brewing friends that may want to keep tabs on their home brew operations even if they're not home with the BeerBug ($250). This WiFi-enabled sensor monitors the specific gravity, temperature, and alcohol content of your brew,  it even lets you view real-time data via a web browser or through apps for iOS and Android. Its built-in rechargeable battery lasts over 25 days and recharges over a standard Micro USB connection, so even if your fermenting time runs over, all you need is a common charger to stay informed until it's done. Happy Brewing! If you want more information on this product it can be found here.

Welcome to Playlist-65.  With Labor Day weekend upon us. We could use a playlist to keep the party going. In this installment we have new music by Banks, Kate Boy, Generationals and more....

As always enjoy and help spread the word of TCL playlists! If you want to check out any of the other Playlists, then click on TCL Playlists in the menu.


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Artist Othman Toma from Baghdad, Iraq, has taken his watercolor skills to the test by painting with melted ice-cream instead of the traditional paint. He paints mini masterpieces with different flavors of ice-cream and popsicle. Talk about a sweet treat!

You can follow him on Instgram here.

Jeremy Harnell, who designs and produces music under the name Sons of Wolves has created these vintage style prints for music equipment lovers. You can check out more of his work on his shop. Definitely worth checking out.



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There are so many different portable and personal speaker systems available on the market, it's hard to choose which one would fit your needs.  So how about this one. The OM/One Levitating Speaker ($180) has everything you look for in a speaker, with great-sounding audio across the range from low to high, 15-hour battery life, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, and the ability to play from just about every music app available. Unlike every other speaker out on the market, this one actually levitates above its magnetic base, making it as much a conversation piece as it is an audio system.  Check out the video below to get some more information on this product.

   

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