Check out Thomas’ post on how he loves ODT so much he got his very own decal blown up and put on his trailer. What a rad guy.

Thanks for sharing, Thomas, but next time, make it a little bigger. (Cheeky half smile emoji)

Whether its shark infested tornadoes, alien invasions, or zombies, you are going to want to be prepared no matter what. Here are the top 10 things you will want to have handy when the apocalypse happens.

1. Bang-Ti multi function folding shovel – $66This things name is so long I almost dont even need to explain to you what it does. But there is a little more to it, so here I go. This multi-functional shovel cannot only dig holes, it can be used as a hoe, wire cutter, hammer, knife, extension bar, bottle opener, flint (fiya Stawta), tourniquet, and the best, an ax. If you’ve got one of these when the apocalypse happens, you are a damn lucky son of a B.
2. REI Backpacker Extended First-Aid Kit – 54.50 This First-Aid Kit provides essential medical supplies for up to 6 people on 8-day trips into the back country. I know 8 days may not seem like a lot, especially when you are referencing what the Walking Dead currently looks like, but if you refrain from getting any booboos for as long as possible, this could be a life saver. Literally.
3. Kodiak Plus – $79.95In the midst of the madness you may still have time left to send one more text, make one more call, or even play one last round in Words with Friends. With the power of the Kodiak plus, you can charge your phone, and plenty of other things for that matter, a few times before the battery is dead. With 10,000 mAh of charge, you can spread out your battery life on any device for quite some time.
4. Lifesaver Bottle – $139.95Clean water is going to be damn hard to find in any of these scenarios. Which is why the Lifesaver bottle will…well, save your life. This water bottle eliminates all microbiological waterborne pathogens from water without chemicals, and uses replaceable filters, which can treat up to 4,000 liters of water – 750 milliliters of water in just under a minute. Once all the shark guts are filtered out of your water, you can drink from the bottle directly, or store water in other containers.
5. Paracord Survival Bracelet – $8.99This premium branded extra-beefy paracord survival bracelet is equipped with a stainless steel D shackle. A cord once used for US parachute lines during WWII, will prove to be useful in any swift getaway.
6. MRE – $93.52 +When a disaster strikes you never know how long you will be without access to water, power and supplies, that’s why it is vital to be prepared for anything. MRE (Meals Ready-to-Eat) long-term supplies can give you the peace of mind that you are prepared for anything for any length of time. With no preparation necessary these  supplies are easy to carry and use. Be prepared for anything that comes your way.
7. Road Atlas – $8.40In times of no cell service, no outlets and certainly no smiley face emojis, you are going to need something other then Google Maps as your main source of direction. The 2017 Road Atlas may or may not confuse the sh*t out of you, but get used to it, you’ve got no other choice.
8. Buckshot Pro – $79.95This wireless speaker, flashlight, camp light, strobe light and power-bank could really help you out when things start to get weird. The flash light can help guide your way, the camp light can help you read your Atlas on the road at night, your strobe light can send an SOS signal to whomever is still out there…I wouldn’t bank on that one, and you can play some tunes when you are feeling extra lonely. Lastly, the power bank can just add to the already awesome effects the Kodiak Plus has been providing to the fam…if there is still fam.
9. Rab Xenon X Hoodie – $224.95This awesome jacket offers very high quality insulation, an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, smart construction, and the ability to pack into its own pocket for ease of transport and multi-pitch climbing. Built with Pertex Quantum fabric, this jacket resists water and wind better than most others out there, as well as provides well-designed, comfort-oriented features. The one is a must when you dont know if and when there will be a roof over your head.
10. Vasque St. Elias GTX – $131.04Last, but certainly not least are these incredibly durable backpacking boots. Because when you dont know where you;re headed, dress for success. These leather boots are equipped with GORE-TEX waterproof construction as well as performance comfort technology. With minimal break in time, you will be ahead of the zombie pack in no time.

Well, there you have it. The top 10 things you will want to have handy when the apocalypse hits. Be prepared, be very prepared.

We love when you guys tell us awesome stories about how one of your ODT products has made your day in some way. Check out Roberts post on how the Kodiak power Bank has done him right.

Thanks for sharing your rad story, Robert. Keep em coming.

If you haven’t heard already, we just launched our Kickstarter for the brand new, best sounding, rugged and waterproof, Turtle Shell 3.0. We have been working on this for a long time, and although combining these features was not an easy task, we did it, and we did it well. We just need one more thing before it is complete, and that is you. Help us take that last step, and be the first to have the amazingly loud, super portable, and aesthetically pleasing Turtle Shell 3.0.

Here are just some of the reasons why you should get one now:

The Turtle Shell 3.0 is our loudest and best sounding speaker ever. It’s a waterproof wireless speaker. It floats and can even be dunked underwater. A built in power bank and the ability to link multiple speakers together for wireless stereo sound makes this the raddest speaker ever.

Wirelessly connect 2 speakers together using Bluetooth v4.2. It’s really easy. First you pair one speaker with your device (phone, table, computer, etc.) then you pair that speaker with another Turtle Shell 3.0. You can have the first speaker up to 30 feet from your device and the second speaker up to 15 feet from the first speaker!

The Turtle Shell 3.0 is completely waterproof and dust-proof. This means you can have the speaker up to 3 feet underwater and its still going to work perfectly. We aren’t sure why you would want to listen to music underwater but hey, that’s a feature.

What if you drop the speaker in the lake or pool? Don’t worry, the speaker floats. It can’t be used as a life preserver or water-wings but you wont have to go diving down to fetch it from the bottom.

It can also get dirty, muddy or sandy and work just fine. You can wash it off to return it to it’s handsome good looks.

A waterproof speaker is cool sure, but this thing is also loud. Like really loud. It’s pretty difficult to have a conversation when the speaker is at full volume and when there are 2 at full volume, your ears start bleeding. Just kidding, that’s not cool, they are just really loud. You can adjust the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 15 (full volume). 

Alright, I don’t want to give too much away. You’re going to have to go to our Kickstarter page to get more info… and then buy one to figure out if we are telling the truth. Get there.

We support some awesome moms in Fit4Mom events across the country. From OC to NY and back again, we love hearing how the events turn out and how our products help these moms out day to day. Moms can, and have been taken for granted, but are probably some of the most important people on this planet. Which is why we are happy to be working with them. If you are not familiar with Fit4Mom, Here’s a little background.

Lisa Druxman created Stroller Strides in 2001 after the birth of her baby, to offer moms an opportunity to get in shape, meet other moms and have a little fun. Since then, they have released many other programs and classes to give women the “Strength for Motherhood”, and together they create FIT4MOM. Helping the moms of the world makes strides in fitness, motherhood and life.

Their most recent event was for Mother’s day and the turnout was great. Over 100 mothers attended and word continued to spread even after our event. We provided one of many prizes for their raffle, and the winner was thrilled. Check it out below.

If you would like to join the rad mom army, click here.

The Sumas Smackdown, an Enduro bike race, took place a couple weeks back and one of our awesome sales reps was able to attend and document the fun. The bike race starts with 80 competitors that race around some super fun single track trails at Sumas Mountain, in Abbotsford BC. The pros compete for prizes, while the rest of the people are just in it for the good time. Among the 80 competitors, are family, friends and foodies of course, because when there are food trucks, the people will come. Food aside, the race was a grand ole time and here are some pictures to show for it. Take a peek.

Oh hey, buckshot.

WTF (Where’s The Food)

And there you have it, a small window into the Sumas Smackdown. If you want to join the fun, click here.

Rain or shine, sandstorms or stagnant air, these festivals are a must, no matter what the circumstances. Whether you like country, electronic, rock ‘n’ roll, or you just like to have a good time, these top 10 music festivals are something you have got to experience before it’s too late. Take a look.

Coachella

If you’re thinking this seems like an obvious choice, you’d be correct.  Obvious or not, even if you hate music you know you have had moments where you wished you were scantily clad frolicking among movie stars and pop singers, whilst not giving a single f*ck. This top notch festival in the desert just gives you the start-of-summer feels. Everyone wants to go to Coachella at least once, as you should.

Sasquatch

This one is close to home for us, as the Yowie is our great friend. and that’s about the only reason, ha. This Awesome music festival is almost a replica of Coachella, except for the fact its in Washington state leaning against an insane cliff overlooking a quite majestic view.  The desert sands aint got nothin’ on this place. Indie rockers, and hipsters alike, get your scarves and your leather boots because Sasquatch is waiting for you.

Outside Lands

Outside Lands is one for the books when it comes to music festivals in SF. This 3 day event has got some of the best bands playing with the most unpredictable weather accompanying them. You’re guaranteed to have a good time while you’re here, but bring layers; one minute you might be stripping them off, and then next you might be adding them on. SF, man, so incalculable.

FYF

F yeah Fest is a unique festival based out of LA. Some dude who started out as a music promoter ended up deciding to create a festival for his peeps in LA and…well he was successful. FYF is now one of the main festivals to attend in LA for the hip hop heads and the independent music guys. How LA of you, FYF.

Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo is one of the greatest camping experiences at any festival in the world, and Bonnaroo organizers constantly deliver a fantastic lineup. Once you survive four days sleeping outside and watching awesome bands in the intense Tennessee heat, no one will doubt your festival experience.

SXSW

This festival is the best in the world for uncovering new raw talent. SXSW means hopping around bars and venues in Austin, mingling with a mixed group of music fans and music industry people and watching future stars earn their stripes. Don’t get me wrong, there are big names too, but half the fun is stumbling across a brand new act, loving them and then bragging about how you saw them when they were no one. ya know.

Lolapalooza

lolapalooza has a great reputation as one of the most organized festivals in the country. Organization helps when you’ve got hundreds of bands playing and thousands of people. We saw in 2012 when a gnarly storm shut things down for part of the weekend. Sets were rescheduled and the show went on. The greatest part about this festival is that it allows for you to explore the city by day.

Treasure Island

The Treasure Island music festival, like Outside Lands, is in San Francisco. This small scale concert takes place on well, Treasure Island, and last for two days. It’s just over the bay bridge so it’s easily accessible. If you’re just not feelin’ it or you prefer bands later in the day, you can hang out in the city and cross the bridge when you’re ready to go.

Stage Coach

For all you country music lovers, this one is for you. Stage coach takes place in the same location as Coachella, and as a matter of fact, I don’t think they take anything down when Coachella is over because Stage Coach follows the weekend after its over. For not being the biggest fan of country, this music festival is pretty damn fun. Lots of cowboy boot wearin’, whisky drinkin’ hard asses that are just there for a good time. Sounds good to me.

Warped Tour

And lastly, we have Warped Tour. This music festival will bring you every kind of person under the sun. From young girls in band tees, moms, dads and babies, to the most dedicated of fans of their underground lovers, if nothing else, attending will give you a good people watch. If you’re looking for one full, action-packed day of watching bands, Warped is a great place to go and probably not too far from you.

And those are the top 10 music festivals in the USA. See ya at the next one!

The always amazing photographer, Ryan Janssens spent the day with ODT South Africa’s Skate contributor, Jean-Marc Johannes. They had a little fun in the sun shooting some of our ODT gear, and here are the results. I’m going with 10 out of 10, but we’ll let you be the judge.

You like what you see? Check both of these rad humans out on their Instagram handles – @ryan_janssens & @jeanmarcskate.