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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.