You gotta love when a great story comes together to create a cool product. The 3 brothers who started Proof say they grew up “with sawdust in their veins” as they worked with their Grandpa Bud at his sawmill in small-town Idaho. From these everyman roots they built Proof Eyewear and today, create unique, handcrafted, environmentally-friendly eyewear like these… read more >
Imagine the ability to walk on snow like never before. To bound across the surface with an incredibly natural walking style. Talk about freedom and the sudden desire for an extreme weekend adventure! Leave it to the Norwegians to bring high-tech to snowshoes. These are so cool that they even make those guys who usually stay home and mate with their couch all winter… read more >
It’s gettin’ hot out hrrr! Forget about the kitchen… if you can take the heat, get outside and start splittin’ logs Paul Bunyan style. While the Dutch countryside may be sprawling with colorful tulips, urban Holland is a picture of industrialization and progress. It was here that Frederik Roijé found the inspiration behind his SmokeStack outdoor heater. Towering… read more >
Well, someone has answered our prayers, so with thanks to Santa, Buddha, or the God of your persuasion, we finally have a lightweight, warm, and waterproof boot that also handles well on ice. Halle-snowday-lujah for the Teve Chair 5 boots. These babies have all the warmth you need for hiking, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling, thanks to the cozy 3M Thinsulate insulation,… read more >
Are you always worried about dropping your camera? Sure, there are times for the SLR, but there are also times when you need a durable camera to get the job done. If you like any outdoor activities with a slim chance something could happen to your camera, it is time to grab the most sophisticated and rugged point-and-shoot on the market. The Olympus TG-2 iHS was designed… read more >
Tripee is a portable fire that also functions as a barbecue. Do I really need to say more about this? We’re talking fire… to go. Put it on your deck, or in your yard, and put it in your car when you head out on that next road trip, but believe me when I say, you need this thing. It turns any outdoor space into a bonfire party instantly, with the added bonus of making your pyromaniac… read more >
There’s just no way we’re ever going to be able to look at this as anything but a big lawn Roomba. The truth is, John Deere has just made maintaining a golf green quality lawn a lot easier. Their Tango E5 delivers fully autonomous mowing, kind of like hiring an invisible teenager, except that the E5 is extremely quiet. Despite this, we’re betting it will scare the … read more >
Attention Men of Purpose… your next amazing challenge has arrived and it blows the doors off of those “boat in a bottle” kits. Why not build your own full-size, freakin’ ten-foot sailboat this month? Really… it’s not like you have something better to do and this is a project that ends in a real, sea-worthy sailboat – built by you. Those are some bragging rights with… read more >
It’s not too late to go on a last-minute trip to the closest mountain and find some fresh powder. If you are serious about riding, the Airwave Goggles from Oakley should be your next purchase. The Airwave Goggles combine Oakley’s stellar eye protection with a dashboard of technology that will blow your mind. Ever wondered how fast you were flying down the… read more >
What’s big and smoky and rolls all over? The incredible Frontiersman Competition Smoker from Yoder Smokers. Now, as much as we kind of wish their name was Yoda Smokers, these BBQ competition-grade, steel beauties are made in Yoder, Kansas. This particular model is made to meet the demands of competitive cooks and caterers alike. Hey, all you “caterers” in our… read more >
Every man needs a Leatherman multi-tool. So I’m just gonna take the day off because this thing speaks for itself. Just have a look at what the Leatherman MUT has to offer… needle-nose pliers, regular pliers, replaceable wire cutters, stranded-wire cutters, electrical crimper, 420HC combo knife, saw, hammer, replaceable cutting hook, bolt … read more >
This is serious gear made for guides and the dudes who get really enthusiastic about backcountry altitudes. The Mammut Pro Protection Airbag pack contains an airbag that inflates in 3 seconds when deployed by a handle on the shoulder strap. Then, you just gently float right up and out of there like you’re on the wings of an angel. Well, not really but if you’re going… read more >
It’s always nice to have portable tunes when sitting by the pool or on the dock at the lake, right? Now you can take your music with you fearlessly – in the boat, in the rain, or when you are floating around the lake or pool. The Eco Terra Waterproof Boombox is an iPhone/MP3 player that isn’t just “water resistant”; this thing is IPX7 certified to be fully… read more >
You know, there was nothing wrong with your own beloved slingshot, until now. There’s just no un-seeing the Survival Slingshot. Their slogan is “Bring a tool, not a toy!” further shaming everyone with a formerly, perfectly good slingshot. Damn, those rocket scientists! That’s right. The dude who invented this amazing thing is an aerospace engineer. Now you… read more >
This cleaver is so awesome it creates instant desire, even in those who rarely venture into the kitchen! This is one serious, hand-forged, high-performance tool that will serve you well for many years to come. We’re talking triple-tempered, high carbon steel, hand ground and sanded down to a satiny smooth finish. A red oak handle with copper pins adds beauty… read more >
Have you ever looked through a good telescope on a clear night? It’s friggin awesome. After spending a weekend up at my buddy’s cottage this summer (his dad has a beauty ‘scope), I’m dying to pick one up. If you are in the market for one of these, the Orion AC 80/400 ShortTube (pictured above) has a wide field of view and amazingly sharp … read more >
Every chef knows that some of the best home-cooked meals come from the old-fashioned skillet. But properly seasoning your skillet can take a lot of time and energy, not to mention know-how. That’s why Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillets are great. They come pre-seasoned and ready to use right out of the box. They can be used in the oven, on the stove, or over the… read more >
Camping in an area with bears? If you don’t have a bear star, there’s a good chance you’re going to wake up hungry because bears don’t ask for food…they take it. So next time you’re camping, visit Bush Smarts to pick up a bear star rope that will help you tie your food (and whatever else you want) up where those pesky bears can’t… read more >
If the 1920’s style Frauscher 717 GT Gentlemen’s Racer doesn’t get your heart racing and give you at least a semi-chub, you may want to give your pulse a check to see that you haven’t kicked it yet. This stunning vessel looks like it leaped straight off the big screen out of a Bond movie. After 80 years of boat-building experience, Frauscher presents an orgasm-inducing… read more >
More power, with less work for you. That’s what this perfect little hatchet is all about. This design won the International Red Dot “best of the best” product design award in its category and it really lives up to its extreme performance claims. A virtually unbreakable hatchet you can really count on, it’s the perfect size to strap on your pack and use to clear brush,… read more >
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