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Hand-cranked travel blender

Hand-cranked blender

So it's been good news in the hand-cranked items department lately — unfortunately this one is not named the "hand-blender." The $69.95 Vortex hand-crank blender works by a two-gear system to crush your ice or process your food ergonomically. More environmentally-friendly than the gas powered blender, as well — just don't forget to remove it from the back of your vehicle after that tailgate, lest it be a blazing red flag to law enforcement.