Black & Decker Alligator Lopper

One-upping a chainsaw, Black & Decker's Alligator Lopper takes a design cue from nature and adds a steel jaw to the tool. If you've ever used a regular chainsaw, you know how satisfyingly fun it is to slice through logs as if they were made of butter. We can only imagine the possibilities the scissors action brings to this puppy. With a 4.5 Amp motor …

Best of Transport 2007

From the gas-guzzling to the eco-chic, the following are Cool Hunting's favorite alternatives to transporting yourself and your precious belongings—whether for a jaunt around town, cross-country or overseas. Aptera Developed over the past five years, the Aptera, a three-seat automobile that gets 230 miles per gallon, is finally available to reserve. Three-wheeled and pod-like, the Jetson-like automobile is what I thought cars would look like …

Daily Dump Home Composting

Based in Bangalore, India, Daily Dump (an unfortunate but memorable name) offers designer clay composting containers that are a lot more rustic and stylish than the green plastic bins generally available in the West. Composting is a great way for both rural and urban households to minimize garbage while also producing nutrient-rich soil that can be used for household plants and homegrown produce. They also …