Gear is the ultimate enabler,聽in a good way. It helps us pursue our passions聽and we readily trust it with our lives. Think avalanche airbags and satellite tracking beacons. Then there鈥檚 the less consequential (but no less awesome) gear that improves our lives in tiny but meaningful ways. You know, like artisanal travel flasks.
And then there鈥檚 weird gear鈥攖he stuff you can鈥檛 quite figure out. Sometimes it鈥檚 an established brand going out on a limb with an outlandish item. Other times it鈥檚 a random dude on Kickstarter trying to corner a bizarre new聽niche. We combed through the vast annals of weird gear to find the most noteworthy (and cringe-worthy) items of all time. Here they are in all their weird glory.
Rideable Luggage

鈥 is the world鈥檚 first motorized, smart and connected carry-on that gets savvy travelers, tech enthusiasts and urban day-trippers to their destination up to three times faster than walking.鈥
Fruit-Themed Tent

鈥淭his mouthwatering is a refreshing new take on camping. Unfortunately, sleeping under a giant watermelon doesn't count towards one of your 5-a-day! Not just a pretty face, this four-season tent is 100% waterproof and has been made to withstand the most extreme weather conditions ensuring you stay dry in a storm and snug in a gale.鈥
Hoodie That Gives You A Rubdown

鈥淚ntroducing the world鈥檚 first . It has six inflatable pillows, pressure point relaxers and body compression modules to eliminate stress and analyze posture. Alerts instill good posture and healthy habits.鈥
Trail Hitch Toilet

鈥淭丑别 original ! No assembly required! 500-pound capacity, soft padded cover, easy installation and removal, fits under most car/truck seats. An outdoorsman must!鈥
Literal Banana Hammock聽

鈥淭his is a made of genuine leather. It is designed to allow riders to safely carry and easily access a banana. You can hang the banana holder on a bike frame as well as your waist belt.鈥
Pants That Warn You When Your Fly Is Down
鈥渋s an extension of something called 鈥榠nvisible UI,鈥 an extension of our devices. The technology is very simple: The button acts as an on-off switch, and buttoning is an indication that your pants are on. After that, if the zipper is down, you鈥檒l get a notification.鈥
Tailpipe Grill

鈥淭丑别 is a critical concept and helps you prove how much concerned you are about the environment, using the energy which was supposed to be wasted. You need no extra fuel and no bulky cooking accessory to overload the car in traveling.鈥
Glorified Tinfoil Hat

鈥淪ome might say that it`s a specially designed hat for bouncing electromagnetic waves and radiation. ? Yes, it reflects signals from cell phones, WIFI routers, microwaves and it generally blocks waves transmitted from electric devices. It`s not blocking for 100% percent, but better than nothing. Moreover, it looks really cool! It is one of the most comfortable and functional headwear you have ever worn.鈥
Robot Running Shoes

鈥 is a new type of running shoe, based on a unique and revolutionary technology. It is a new racing experience that gives you more power and operating comfort. This revolutionary shoe is to keep all the energy in your approach, while bringing you forward. When the foot hits the ground, with a classic shoe, the energy is dispersed and completely lost. Enko Running shoes that returns energy with every stride.鈥
Handheld Blender For Camping

鈥淏lend up tasty margaritas, healthy smoothies, protein shakes, sauces, pancake batter and more without the need for an outlet. This compact nesting goes anywhere.鈥
Umbrella For Your Bike
This company went out of business. That鈥檚 probably a good thing, because it鈥檚 ridiculously dangerous to .
Swiss Army Knife On Steroids

鈥淯ltimate Swiss Army knife with packed into one tool including digital clock, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, fish scaler, magnifying glass, ballpoint pen and LED light.鈥