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.
Why I Stopped Babying My $220 Backpack (And What I Found After 6 Months)
I dragged this $220 bag through 6 months of daily abuse. The fabric shows wear, but here's what surprised me about what held up.
My Thuma Bed Frame After 547 Nights: What Actually Held Up
547 nights, a digital inclinometer, and a spreadsheet tracking every squeak. Here's what Thuma's bed frame actually looks like after 18 months of real use.
My Magis Bookcase After 11 Scratches and 3 Rebuilds
After 24 months, 11 scratches, and 3 complete rebuilds, here's whether this $800+ Italian bookcase actually beats a $70 Billy. The data surprised me.
My Topo Designs Pack Survived Yosemite Mud, Airport Conveyors, and 2 Years of Abuse
Two years, hundreds of trail miles, and countless airport trips later, here's my honest verdict on whether Topo's pack is worth it for hikers.
My Physical Therapist Told Me to Try Yoga. I Turned It Into a 90-Day Equipment Review.
I tested a $99 foldable yoga mat system for 90 days with durometer readings and weekly wear photos. Here's what most wellness reviews won't tell you.
I Loaded 80+ Pounds of Tech Gear on My Hay Shelves. They Held Up Better Than Expected.
18 months of loading 80+ pounds of tech gear on Hay New Order shelves. Here's what held up, what bowed, and whether it's worth the investment.
Why I Almost Returned My String Pocket (And Why I Didn't)
I spent 6 months tracking weight loads and measuring sag on a $200 shelf. Here's what my testing revealed about whether String Pocket is worth it.
I Bought the Blu Dot Console Because I Was Tired of My Apartment Looking Like a LAN Party
After 6 months and way too many device swaps, here's whether Blu Dot's cable management actually lives up to the price tag. Spoiler: it's complicated.
Why I Spent $530 on Muji Shelves When Kallax Cost $190
I bought both Muji and Kallax shelves, used them side by side for 6 months, and tracked everything. The $340 difference? Here's what actually matters.
The First Week With My Shift Happens Was Miserable. Month 6 Is a Different Story.
Week one with this split keyboard was brutal. But after 6 months of daily coding, here's why I'm not going back to my Moonlander.
I Spent $329 on a Backpack and Used It for 6 Months. Here's What I Actually Think.
After 12 countries and 6 months of daily use, here's my honest take on Boundary Supply's $329 Errant Pack. The verdict surprised me.
My Floyd Review After 2 Years, 2 Cats, and Way Too Many Measurements
Two years of quarterly measurements revealed something Floyd doesn't mention: the sofa held up great until month 14. Then wear accelerated fast.