For those times in your life when you are without a girlfriend telling you what to wear and which colors look best with your eyes, there’s Trunk Club, an easy way to look sharp, without even walking into a store. Basically, you tell them your style – from Clueless, Confident, or Aficionado and they’ll match you with a real, live stylist, who chooses a selection of… read more >
If you’ve never heard of the award-winning LifeStraw, what rock have you been under? It won Time magazine’s “Best Invention of 2005” and Forbes has said that LifeStraw is one of the ten things that will change the way we live. High praise and so true, pay attention here. LifeStraw was originally designed to offer clean water to people in developing countries and… 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 >
It’s a conundrum for any lover of fine spirits: whisky is most delicious when slightly chilled, but adding ice dilutes the flavors of a great malt. The solution to this problem is to serve your favorite whisky on the rocks–literally. The Teroforma whisky stones quickly become ice cold in the freezer and will rapidly cool down your drink without … read more >
How would you like to cook your weenies on a stove that takes up less room in your pack than your trail map? Or your weenies, for that matter (insert your favorite “size” joke here kids). Specifically created with the ultralight backpacker in mind, the innovative, Vertex Ultralight Backpacking Stove assembles from a small, flat pack in seconds and provides full… 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 >
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 >
Yeah, your cool graphic tees are great and all, but sometimes, a little dash of dapper is a good thing. If you’re man enough to handle the kind of classic statement a bow tie makes, you can’t do better than a colorful bow tie. A well-placed bow tie takes elegance to the next level with unique designs in fine wool, silk, and cotton from around the world. Bonus points … read more >
We’ve all seen those shaky POV videos your uncle posted on YouTube from last year’s family ski trip, so if you’re going to make something equally shitty, don’t buy one of these. If, on the other hand, you want to film something worthwhile (personally, I’m a sucker for naked shark diving vids), then go pick yourself up a GoPro Hero… read more >
Some mornings are tough. But now, thanks to Kohler Moxie Bluetooth shower speakers, they’re a little bit easier. This product is just plain effing cool. We’ve all tried listening to music in the shower before, but when push comes to shove, it’s just a hassle to remember to bring your speakers into the shower every time. Now you don’t… read more >
Tasty waves need not apply… you can make some waves of your own with the incredible Waterwolf electronic surfboard. Now you don’t need to live near a world-class break in order to hang ten. Just head to your nearest lake or river and transform that sucker into Surfin’ USA. Part surfboard, part personal watercraft, the Waterwolf isn’t really designed for riding… read more >
Here to separate the men from the frat boys, is the ruggedly handsome, Tequila Buffet. This ingenious creation is handcrafted by master woodworker/artist Robert Lock, using beams of wormy chestnut wood, salvaged from old homes and barns in the Southern Appalachians. The American chestnut tree was all but wiped out by a fungus over a century ago, so not only … read more >
Okay, this thing really is absolutely amazing even if it does make you look a bit like one of the Teletubbies. But, we figure that as long as the rest of you isn’t all Teletubbied out, you should pull it off just fine, and regardless, just think of what you’re going to see… fish! I mean it’s not like you can just see fish anywhere, you need to go out and snorkel about for… read more >
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a flying camera! Seriously. The Phantom 2 Vision + gives you an unbelievable perspective from above that you’ve never before had. Trust me, you’re going to have the craziest selfies anyone has seen. See everything from a completely new point of view as you extend your vision and navigate above and beyond. The Phantom is not only… read more >
Snap on a pair of rubber gloves, slip into your sexy scrubs and get ready to play doctor. Whether you’re at home, in the garage, or at the cabin, you’re bound to do something worthy of a Darwin Award. Be prepared for the inevitable disregard of your better judgment… and the resulting bruising, breaking, or cutting off a part of yourself. Best Made has created its … read more >
This one is for the guys who have no need to tweet “#winning”. While you don’t care to broadcast your success, you certainly don’t mind enjoying the fruits of your labors… specifically, the grapes. Meet the STACT Modular Wine Cellar, another killer Kickstarter project that’s caused quite a fuss, receiving accolades from around the globe. This is “wine… read more >
Sometimes bigger isn’t always better. Yeah, right. You keep telling yourself that. But, in the case of Escape, it’s actually true. Live in luxury like the backwoods king you really are. All of the comforts of modern living, in a compact, efficient and portable cabin. Remember, it’s not the size of the cabin, it’s what you do with it that matters. At just under 400… read more >
And here’s a perfect entry for the, “Why didn’t WE think of that?” files, the amazing Transforming Coffee Table by Duffy London. That translates to a guy named Christopher Duffy, a design graduate, who started creating stuff on his own out of his kitchen in England, back in 2002 and now enjoys international recognition for his smart designs that combine art and… read more >
Tired of your bike gears getting all messed up? It sucks being the guy who has black grease all over his hands from playing with his chain all day. Keep it simple and ride in style with a Fixie Bike. A fixed-gear bike system is a single-speed bike with a tight-fitting chain with no slack and one break (or sometimes none). It’s almost spring so if you are trying… 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 >
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