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Anyone who owns a battery-powered gadget will have suffered the agony of a flashing power meter at some time or another; usually just when said gadget is needed. The Achilles heel of such feature-rich devices is their reliance on mains power, and that is where the Powertraveller range steps into the spotlight. Solar technology and efficient batteries (guaranteed to hold 75% of their charge for at least a year) are headline qualities that make these the best portable chargers on the market. The clever people at Powertraveller have created four variants, each with its own pros and cons. Read on to see which one is right for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Being a quintessential city boy and also being quite fond of electricity and running water, it’s hard to think why one (living in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg) would ever need to go on a Basics of Bush Survival Course.

The course spans 1.5 days with 2 nights camping out under the stars in hammocks. You wouldn’t think it, but these hammocks are surprisingly comfortable to sleep in and the overhead fly sheet provides shelter from the elements. Elements which we experienced in all their glory when the heavens opened up and the wind howled through the trees as it bucketed down – the likes of which were mighty impressive.  Now supposedly we’re all in a survival situation here. But none of us remembered our training, so instead of fashioning containers from the everyday items at the ready to collect all this valuable rainwater, for the gruelling “days” ahead – all that could be seen (and heard) was frenzied hysteria followed by some high pitched shrieking from the men stampeding to the shelter of their cars desperately clutching at their last bit of dry bedding. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling is a bit like dating, isn’t it?  You might want to flirt with a few places for awhile, but you’re never quite committed to relocating.  I used to think I could settle down in Florence, until I cheated with the Rockies in Colorado.  It’s kind of like that weird, awkward stage in a new relationship.  You’ve got the thrills and passion of seeing some place new, but you never know for sure what kind of cockroaches linger in your hotel bed-sheets until it’s too late.

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Ever fancied yourself a bit of an MI5 agent - who hasn’t.  With this multi-function waterproof camera watch you can not only take covert photos, but record audio and video, and it looks pretty hot too.

What makes this watch camera stand out is that it not only records video/audio and takes photos (at high definition), but it also doesn’t look like a cheap Chinese piece of excrement. It resembles a serious looking dive watch, with all sorts of knobs and dials, compass, fiddly bits and enough digits and numbers to make you a little dizzy and persuade your breakfast to reintroduce itself all over your lap. Read the rest of this entry »

Your world around you becomes infinitely more interesting at a 400x magnification, well at least 400 times more interesting. Detail, textures and colours pop off the screen and command admiration. Our USB microscope is just the gadget to discover this fascinating world that awaits beyond the range of the human eye.

Straight out the box you will have everything you need to get your “desktop laboratory” on the go - pen protectors, clipboard and bifocals are sold seperately though. Your usb microscope package will contain the following: 400x microscope (which is cleverly powered by it’s own usb cable, so a spare plug and adding to your existing bird nest of wires and cables won’t be necessary), metal stand, user manual, cd drivers and micro capture software. All you need is a pc and a spare usb port. (drivers are compatible with all versions of windows.) Read the rest of this entry »

An espresso has become much more than simply a flavoursome pick-me-up here in South. An espresso is an expression of one’s sophistication, class and undeniable all-round snootiness not only due to the fact: that a decent bean operated espresso machine is roughly the same price as a new kidney on the black market (so I hear), but also because those who drink espressos enjoy not only the sophisticated aromas, but also the woody/smoky flavours not ordinarily found in other varieties of coffee - namely their vile yet abundant ‘instant’ counterparts. Read the rest of this entry »

Hein Vosloo of Survivor Malaysia fame and all-round outdoor and extreme survival whizzkid (a bit like our very own Bear Grylls, just with a penchant for Boerewors and Mrs Ball’s chutney), was very kind enough to take a few of Mantality.co.za’s survival tools and put them to the test. Hein not only has a staggering wealth of experience in the art of outdoor survival but is also currently finishing a survival manual soon to be available in stores. Read the rest of this entry »

Seeing the arse-end of winter is a welcomed sight this time of year, and, it’s almost as good as seeing the front-end of spring and summer (oh, and what a front end she has). But, and I’m sure as some will testify, during the winter months it’s a little trickier to shake that excess blubber. Blubber that comes about as a result of all those creamy soups, freshly baked goodies, staying couped up indoors, and chugging back those wonderfully comforting barrels of beer.

Not to mention your body is physiologically designed to pack on a bit more lard during the winter months: to not only keep you that little bit warmer, but also due to the fact that “food” ain’t so abundant in the winter months - well at least out in the depths of the wilderness - Woolworths and other convenience stores on the other hand are certainly not shy on anything but an overwhelming carb filled nosh-fest. All only just just a card swipe away from being yours and finding a new home inside your fridge; alongside your molding, ahem, I beg your pardon, “maturing” block of cheese and some funky smelling long life milk - and that’s all if they’re lucky enough to make it the fridge before being shoveled down your gullet the second the leering eye of the public has gone. Read the rest of this entry »

When Mantality.co.za got wind of a a nifty new product ergonomically designed, and exclusively for male, and as Headblade’s South African distributors affectionately refer to as “skin heads”, it was decided (and with razor sharp precision) that this innovative product needed to be available on the virtual shelves of the Mantality.co.za store. Men across the nation choose to shave their heads not because it’s a style but because it’s a lifestyle - or in the case of Jaco Engels (Blue Bull Prop and avid Headblader) an occupational essential. Read the rest of this entry »

The Fleshlight currently holds the title as the #1 Sex Toy For Men on the planet, and for good reason. The Fleshlight has to be one of the most ingenious, well designed and most realistic devices around for well, ahem.. all your male masturbatory needs. Read the rest of this entry »