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've Reorganized My Aer Travel Pack 3 About 40 Times. Here's What Finally Worked.
After 23 flights and $847 in Aer accessories, here's the verdict: some are worth every penny, others collected dust by month two.
I Bought a $150 Smart Mug That Won't Talk to My Smart Home
I spent $150 on a smart mug that won't work with HomeKit. After three weeks of testing workarounds, here's whether it's worth it for smart home users.
I Bought 12 Muji Storage Boxes in 2020. Here's What They Look Like Now.
I tracked 12 Muji PP boxes for 5 years with yearly photos. The ones by my window turned SNES-yellow, but here's the thing: none of them cracked.
My MOFT Laptop Stand Survived 18 Months of Backpack Abuse. Mostly.
18 months, 12 countries, and one tired adhesive later. Here's exactly when the MOFT stand stops being worth it (and what I'd buy instead).
I Replaced My Entire Coat Closet With 3 Pieces. Here's How It's Going.
I spent $1,500+ on three Arc'teryx Veilance pieces to replace my entire coat closet. After 6 months of real testing, here's what actually surprised me.
I Put 210 Pounds on String Shelving for 18 Months. Here's What Actually Happened.
210 lbs of gear, 18 months of measurements, and actual sag data. Here's whether String Shelving is worth 5x more than IKEA Billy.
Why I Stripped 1.6 Pounds of Accessories Off My GR1
After 6 months hauling this $395 bag through Chicago, I ditched 1.6 lbs of MOLLE gear. Here's what actually works for daily commuting.
Why I Spent $1,200 on Shelving That Wasn't IKEA (And Whether I'd Do It Again)
I tested $1,200 HAY shelves with 80 pounds of server gear for 2 years. Here's the sag measurement data, and whether I'd buy them again.
I Schlepped This Bag Through Vietnam Night Buses and Madrid Airports. Here's How It Held Up.
After 18 months of digital nomad life, I've got the real verdict on the Tortuga Outbreaker 45L. That zipper issue at month 14? Here's what happened.
I Spent $4,200 on Shelving. Here's How I Feel About It 3 Years Later.
After 1,095 days and 7 reconfigurations, here's whether $4,200 Vitsoe shelving was worth it. The answer surprised me.
3 Framework Upgrades, 1 Keyboard Swap, and 0 E-Waste: My Year of Repairable Tech
I rebuilt my entire home office with repairable tech only. 12 months, 3 upgrades, zero e-waste. Here's what actually held up (and what broke).
My Framework Laptop Cost $2,847 Over 5 Years. Was It Worth It?
I tracked every receipt for 5 years of Framework laptop ownership. Final cost: $2,107 after selling old parts. Here's what broke, what I upgraded, and if it beat buying new.