Multi-functional

Fitted at all four corners with removable gear pods, the rugged new Goat Box Hub 70 is more than just a cooler. It can pack everything from water purification and fire-starting gear to BBQ rubs and seasonings alongside the ice-covered food and drink.

The Pentax VD 4x20 WP is an innovative multifunctional optical tool that looks like an unassuming pair of binoculars but splits apart to increase viewing versatility. Share with a friend or fasten the two scopes together to increase magnification.

We've seen tents that set up in a few different ways, but the Swiss Army-like Beluga from Qaou takes it to the next level. It serves six different roles, before even counting its ability to connect with others to create multi-person super-tents.

An interesting novelty from last year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, the GT Roof from GentleTent is billed as the world's first inflatable roof-top tent (RTT). It combines the convenience of a car-top tent with the ease and lightness of inflatable design – and it even doubles as a sheltered raft.

The latest member of the oversized multi-tool market, the Combar from Aclim8 debuts as a hatchet-spade that also packs a hammer, folding wood saw and knife - no tiny, ineffectual mini-tools or extraneous bottle openers to see here.

Guided by the belief that living space, particularly in cities, has become "too expensive to be static," furniture startup Ori Systems asked itself how to fit a living room, bedroom, closet and office into a 200-300 sq ft (19-28 sq m) apartment. Its answer is shape-shifting robotic furniture.

Described by its creators as a "Swiss Army Knife" for musicians, the Senstand multi-function music stand can be set to different heights and be transformed into instrument storage, a standing desk, drinks holder, accessory minder and more.

A sort of alternative to the common backpack, the Armadillo EVS trailer gives you the ability to haul gear over virtually any type of surface on Earth. Not only does this modular trailer strap to your back, but it rolls, skis and floats.

Kids' bikes are learning to grow as quickly as children. Designs like the Grow bike and B'kid expand in size to keep up with the fast-growing tyke. The new Leg&Go bike does that and even transforms to keep the ride going indoors and out in the snow.

Space-saving designs were some of Gizmag's favorite picks during this year's Milan Design Week, which included transforming living spaces and multifunctional pieces by Italian company Clei.

Italian furniture company Campeggi showcased some of its new and innovative designs during this year's Salone del Mobile and Gizmag was lucky enough to get a closer look. The company is well known for creating energetic designs that can be transformed and used for different purposes.

Dubbed Cubitat, the multi-purpose cube measures 10 ft x 10 ft x 10 ft (3 m x 3 m x 3 m) and comes equipped with a kitchen, bedroom, entertaining area, bathroom, laundry and storage. The space-saving design is conceptualized to easily and quickly furnish a small building into a compact home.