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.

My TropicFeel Shell Zipper Broke at 2 a.m. in a Hostel Hallway
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My TropicFeel Shell Zipper Broke at 2 a.m. in a Hostel Hallway

After months with both bags, one zipper broke at 2 a.m. and one became impossible to repair. Here's which pack actually survives digital nomad life.

SISam IshikawaApril 24, 20258 min read
I Put Sensors in My Sofa Cushions for 6 Months. Yes, Really.
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I Put Sensors in My Sofa Cushions for 6 Months. Yes, Really.

I put pressure sensors in both sofas for 6 months. The winner wasn't what the affiliate reviews told me it would be.

JRJordan RiveraApril 24, 20258 min read
Why I Switched From Teracube to Fairphone (After Defending Teracube for 2 Years)
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Why I Switched From Teracube to Fairphone (After Defending Teracube for 2 Years)

I defended Teracube for 2 years. Then I tracked repairs, battery life, and real costs across 3 continents. The $300 gap tells a different story.

JRJordan RiveraApril 23, 20258 min read
The TSA Line in Amsterdam That Made Me Finally Compare Bellroy vs Alpaka
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The TSA Line in Amsterdam That Made Me Finally Compare Bellroy vs Alpaka

6 months, 12 countries, one clear winner. The $30 price gap between these tech pouches isn't what decides it. Here's what actually does.

DWDavid WongApril 23, 20257 min read
My Friend Said Threshold Holds Vinyl Better Than Kallax. I Had to Test It.
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My Friend Said Threshold Holds Vinyl Better Than Kallax. I Had to Test It.

After 6 months of abuse testing, one unit bowed under my vinyl collection. The winner surprised me, and it's not the one my friend predicted.

JWJordan WalshApril 23, 20257 min read
Why I Switched from Peak Design to Moment (After Using Both for 6 Months)
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Why I Switched from Peak Design to Moment (After Using Both for 6 Months)

I spent $900 testing both systems for 6 months. The winner surprised me, and it wasn't about the lenses or the magnets.

SBSarah BrennanApril 22, 20258 min read
Tylko vs MYCS: What 6 Months in a 28m² Flat Taught Me About Both
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Tylko vs MYCS: What 6 Months in a 28m² Flat Taught Me About Both

I ordered from both brands for my 28m² flat and assembled the same 180cm shelf. One took 52 minutes, the other nearly two hours. Here's what that tells you.

LNLisa NakamuraApril 22, 20257 min read
3 People Offered Me More Money After My USM Sold. That Got Me Wondering About Depreciation.
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3 People Offered Me More Money After My USM Sold. That Got Me Wondering About Depreciation.

I tracked hundreds of resale listings to find out which modular shelving system actually holds value. One consistently behaves like it appreciates.

JWJenny WongApril 22, 20257 min read
The Zipper Almost Stranded Me in Lisbon: My Honest TropicFeel Shell Review
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The Zipper Almost Stranded Me in Lisbon: My Honest TropicFeel Shell Review

47 flights, 12 countries, one bag. After 6 months with the TropicFeel Shell, here's why that zipper incident in Lisbon changed my verdict.

CDCarmen DelgadoApril 21, 20259 min read
My Cat, 12 Movie Nights, and 2 Coffee Spills: Which Sofa Survived?
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My Cat, 12 Movie Nights, and 2 Coffee Spills: Which Sofa Survived?

After 6 months, 2 coffee spills, and one persistent cat, the winner wasn't the sofa I expected. The $50 difference didn't matter. The seat depth did.

EBEthan BrooksApril 21, 20259 min read
I Spent 47 Hours Building the Module R Speaker Kit. Here's My Honest Take.
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I Spent 47 Hours Building the Module R Speaker Kit. Here's My Honest Take.

47 hours, a botched crossover, and one panel that wouldn't sit right. I blind-tested the finished Module R against $1K+ speakers. The results surprised me.

VPVikram PatelApril 21, 20258 min read
I Tore Apart My $3,000 Hem Sofa to See if It's Actually Worth It
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I Tore Apart My $3,000 Hem Sofa to See if It's Actually Worth It

I spent 3 weeks with Hem's Kumo, then ripped it apart to check the frame, foam density, and joints. Here's what the $3,000 price tag actually gets you.

PSPriya SharmaApril 20, 20259 min read