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If you’re so much of a stud that you can’t remember all your conquests, and/or so much of a loser that you feel the need to brag with each one, by all means, run, don’t walk to buy yourself a Pocket Slutometer.

This one-of-a-kind device can keep score of every kiss, grope or, ahem, sexual act you perform, and announce it to the world with a siren sound. Oh yes, whenever you input a new accomplishment in your slutometer it makes a noise… which, I guess, means that you at least need to remember what you did with a woman until you leave her side. A loud siren would probably make her suspicious.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $13.50 on Play.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets

I love Happy Bunny. How could I not? He’s so adorable and so mean at the same time.

The Happy Bunny Mints come in three different tin cases, each with its own funny/evil message: “Please enjoy a mint. Since your breath smells like butt.”, “Would you like to suck on a mint? Since you already suck all the time.” and “Poison Mints for Frend”. A perfect gift for a friend with a sense of humor or for your greatest enemy (with bad breath). And, of course, a must for any Happy Bunny fan…

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.99 on PerpetualKid.com.

Yarr matey! If you want to be a real pirate an eye patch and a treasure map aren’t enough, you need to accesorize more! (But don’t go overboard, you don’t need a real peg leg or a hook hand.)

If you want to be the envy of the whole playgroffice get yerself a Jolly Roger Pirate Pocket Watch. Retro is the new black, and pirates are just plain cool (at least since Johnny Depp made them so), therefore a pocket watch with the skull and crossbones is as good as it gets!

I have to add, though, just in case: it’s recommended for a costume party or as a gift for a kid, not a day at the office. Unless you want stares from your business partners who don’t appreciate the finer things in life. Yarr!

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.99 on TrueSwords.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

The perfect accessory for an ABBA fan or proof of the consumerism we’re slave to? The Gimme Gimme Gimme Tote Bag could be taken both ways - personally, I’m leaning toward the latter. You’ll also have a high chance of driving away any man who happens to read it, but it’s each girl’s choice in the end. Maybe you just love 70s Swedish pop.

Beside the debatable print, the bag is a regular well thought out tote: it has both a zippered pocket and a key strap, big selling points for me as I like to be able to find important things in a flash, not rummage inside for 10 minutes.

Just… I don’t know, that message really doesn’t sit with me. I’ll pass on this one.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $11.99 on GoneBlue.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

If you’ve got a big (or small, even) yard, in 99% of the cases it will look better at night with some creative lighting. The atmosphere at a barbecue or romantic open-air dinner can be drastically changed with some well-placed lights, and something like the Solar Deck Light has one big advantage: no wires to trip on. Small kids, old people or just someone plain clumsy can have a hard time with your beautiful cables if they’re strung around all over the place…

And you’re saving the environment at the same time, you know? Each disc has 4 LED lights and a solar panel on top, so they get charged at day and then stay lit up at night for up for 5 hours. What’s not clear is what you do if you need more than 5 hours of light…

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 each on Gardeners.com.

Via DVICE

Whenever I am talked into hauling myself up a mountain (rarely), I figure I’ll pack light, since I get tired enough from simply hiking to want to carry extra weight. But when food is concerned, there’s not much choice: metal plates & cups are heavier, plastic ones get inevitably squished on the way.

Next time I do it, I’m taking the Squishy Bowl Set with me. First of all, “squishy” is a wonderful word. Second, these bowls are perfect for hiking: light and non-breakable. The recommended method of cleaning (”just turn one inside out and lick it”) is a bit disgusting for me, but there’s no problem if you prefer to use good old fashioned water.

They can be used both as cups or bowls, they can fit in tight spaces, they’re easy to clean (tongue or not)… what more can you ask?
Well, actually I’d like a matching plate too, if it’s possible.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $16.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Even night owls may have occasional problems with staying up late. And (amazing as it might sound to some) there are people who don’t like the taste of coffee.

The Engobi Caffeinated Snack Crisps are the best things since energy drinks. They have two of the best things ever: caffeine and cinnamon, and they’re also food (sort of). And in case you were wondering, they don’t taste bitter at all.

One bag has almost as much caffeine as two Red Bulls, so be careful how much you eat - you don’t want to be bouncing around at 3 a.m. with too much energy to do anything productive. And since you’ve got 24 bags in each case… that’s a lot of caffeine.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Seeing as this website is dedicated to things under $30, most of the things we cover fall into certain categories: gadgets, accessories and the like. Weapons… never. Well, never before…

The Skull Mayhem looks scary… and sharp. I’m not sure if that’s such a good idea… I mean, display swords are quite cool (and my brother has a couple of very nice ones), but they are dull and not pointed. This, even if it isn’t sharpened, has a lot of pointy bits which I can see causing some serious wounds if not handled carefully.

However, I have to say that, in the hand(s) of someone responsible it would look appropriately scary, perfect for a photo shoot, a reenctment of the X-Men or a black metal cover. And it’s remarkably cheap compared to similar things I’ve seen.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $28.99 on TrueSwords.com.

Via NerdApproved

For some a big birthday party is a must. No party, no real birthday. They would probably think the Pocket Birthday is some kind of bad joke.

I think it’s a wonderful idea if the timing is right.

Think about it. For some reason a friend can’t throw a party (he’s ill, he’s broke, he’s depressed) and if he eats some cake he’ll be sick, or he just hates sweets. Or you’re in some remote place where there’s no way of having a party. Wouldn’t he love it if you thought of him and celebrated in a way? I would be very moved by something like this.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$6 on Design-3000.de.

Via Gizmodo

Do you know how it feels when you keep postponing doing your nails until the last possible minute, then you try to simultaneously dry them and fold laundry? Well, no, it doesn’t work. And if they survive that, you’re going to mess up at least one nail while putting on your shoes. Fact.

A Portable Nail Dryer would do wonders. Something that’s easy to use, doesn’t take much space (hello, traveling with perfect nails!) and gets my nails dry in half the time… a great idea.

The only question is: does it work? I wonder if the wind it generates is strong enough… But even if it’s not better than a hair dryer, it has one big advantage: it doesn’t require 2 hands to be operated. Now, if they could make one you can attach like a glove and wear around the house while doing things with the other hand…

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15.00 on Gadget4All.com.