The Modular Product & System Database
A comprehensive resource for modular products and systems - helping consumers build adaptable, sustainable, and cost-effective product ecosystems with compatibility matrices, upgrade paths, and total cost of ownership analysis.

I Spent 3 Weeks Comparing Sabai and Albany Park Sofas. Here's What the Data Actually Shows.
I tracked foam density, frame construction, and 3 weeks of real use. The winner wasn't the one I expected, and the price gap tells a different story.

I Made Spreadsheets About My Bedding for 6 Months. No Regrets.
After 180 nights of tracking wash cycles, temperature logs, and fill weight loss, here's whether Coyuchi's modular bedding system is worth the premium price.

I Annoyed Every Gear Shop in San Francisco to Build This Mystery Ranch Compatibility List
I wasted $300 on MOLLE pouches that didn't work. After testing 15 brands on Mystery Ranch packs, here's what actually stays put in the field.

The First 2 Weeks With My Blu Dot Sofa Were Rough. Here's Why I Kept It.
The first 2 weeks were brutal. But after 18 months of daily abuse in my 400 sq ft studio, here's what a repair tech thinks of this $2,200 couch.

My 8.4kg Packing Setup for a 3-Climate Trip (Nomatic Navigator 41L)
I packed 8.4kg for Tokyo, Iceland, and Lisbon in one bag. Here's exactly what fit, what didn't, and why I'm keeping the Navigator 41L.

We Couldn't Find Real Durability Data on Allform, So I Made My Own
I tested Allform's velvet with 12 stain types, 6 months of UV exposure, and abrasion cycles. Here's what the marketing won't tell you.

I Threw My Timbuk2 on Concrete for 6 Months. Was It Worth $150?
After 6 months of bike rides, rain, and concrete drops, here's whether the Timbuk2 Classic Messenger is worth $150. The Velcro surprised me most.

I Made a Spreadsheet to Track Our Couch. My Partner Thought I Was Crazy.
18 months of tracking cushion compression, three layouts, and one failed Velcro system. Here's what actually happens to a $4,500 West Elm sectional.

What Carrying Both Laptops to Job Sites Taught Me About Repairability
18 months with System76 and Framework laptops taught me which one actually survives real work. The build quality difference isn't even close.

My Elfa Mesh Drawers After 3 Years: The Nerdy Review Nobody Asked For
I tracked rust, sag, and glide wear on my Elfa drawers for 3 years. Zero rust, no warping, and at $0.09 per use? Here's the full nerdy breakdown.

I Let Two Cats and 18 Months of Snacking Test the Sabai Sofa. Here's What Held Up.
After 18 months with two cats and countless coffee spills, here's what actually survived on the Sabai sectional (and what didn't).

My Supply Chain Brain Couldn't Just Enjoy This CB2 Console. It Had to Test It.
I spent 6 months testing a $1,000+ CB2 console against IKEA's Besta. The durability winner surprised me, but it's not that simple.