How can something so incredibly simple to use also be so mind-boggling? Google Glass is essentially a wearable face computer set on sunglasses-like frames. You really need to check the site and watch the video to truly understand this thing, but be warned that once you do you’re going to want it. This is the ultimate hands-free device. You just talk to it, “Glass,… read more >
Beef jerky can go suck it, because EPIC snack bars and are the real deal when it comes to serious nutrition on the go, with an ingredient list unlike anything else. Let’s just begin by sharing that they were created by a couple – Taylor and Katie – during their summer “boot camp” vacation; running and bicycling through the West Texas mountains. If that’s already … read more >
If the middle finger is your “go-to” move in all your photo poses – and you know who you are – you probably need this key. It’s also perfect if this well-known gesture is reflective of your approach to life. There’s just nothing subtle or refined about this awesome Middle Finger Key… which is good. It’s a real brass house key that fits all Kwikset K1 locks.… 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 >
Sometimes the simplest ideas are some of the coolest, and leave you pondering, “Why didn’t I think of that?” More and more people these days are choosing to hang up their car keys and slap a bike seat under their ass. Gas is costing an arm and a leg nowadays – just ask Lance Armstrong what it cost him before he became a cycling convert… but don’t … read more >
It’s cargo pants meets the perfect backpack, in a seat cover. What, you want more? The name Smittybilt has been known for innovative truck and SUV accessories since 1956 and their new G.E.A.R. Seat Covers don’t disappoint. These rugged-looking covers are tough, though the actual seat part does give your tender parts a little extra plush comfort. They come in… read more >
Who needs a snowmobile? We’re thinking that staying warm in the truck cab with a coffee and some tunes blasting as we speed across the frozen tundra sounds much less freakin’ cold. Only maybe it’s more like farmer’s fields and if we take the wheel, you’re going to spill that coffee because we believe that big-ass snowbanks must be conquered. Check out the incredible… read more >
Ahh… there’s nothing like the confidence of having a wide angle in your pocket. Or maybe you’re more of a telescopic man? Oh hell, at this introductory Kickstarter price, just grab them both. We’re talking about the amazing new Moment mobile phone lenses that are miles beyond anything else on the market today. We may blab about our SLRs, GoPros, and HD camcorders,… read more >
Okay, we’re fully willing to admit that there are actually some of you out there that need to be in constant contact with your phone messages, texts, and email for work purposes. The rest of you are just idiots. So in the spirit of killing two birds with one piece of technology, we bring you the COGITO smartwatch that connects you to your digital products and helps… read more >
Amazingly, this telescope is a perfect choice for those of you who are into astronomy, as well as for those of you who couldn’t find Uranus if your life depended on it. No wonder it won Telescope.com’s “Telescope of the Year” for 2013. We’re warning you… reading about the NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope is likely to cause intense desire because it’s a truly … 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 >
We’re feeling a lot of love for the creator of this uber-smart, ultra-thin Collapsible Camp Stove. Envisioned by the founder during his “annual solo walkabout in the northern Minnesota wilderness”, it’s created to run on renewable fuels like wood and alcohol and is also suitable for subzero temperatures if you muster up the cojones to go winter camping. A great… read more >
You know that feeling when your balls tighten up a little with the intense desire for a new toy? Well, get ready for that familiar tingle when you check out the sleek and sexy Jet Capsule Closed Cabin Watercraft – which is unlike any boat you’ve seen before. First of all, this thing looks like a spaceship and the dashboard is spectacular, but what’s really cool is … read more >
If you really love coffee – not just a sleepy-morning-flailing-about-caffeine-fix – but the flavor, smell, and different roasts of really good coffee, then you need to know about Stumptown Coffee Roasters. A great story always goes well with a cup of Joe and Stumptown has one. The founder started it all by handing over his life savings for a 1920’s era, 5 kg, cast… read more >
Protecting your peepers from those UV rays is job one of course, but your sunglasses also need to look sharp and let you see the world properly. Stop buying those cheap shades that break easily, with lenses that warp the world just enough so that curbs and stairs become a bit acid-trip-like. Treat yourself to a pair of well-made, quality sunglasses that will last… read more >
Whether you’ve newly discovered craft beer, or you’re a long-time hophead, it’s an indescribable feeling to enjoy a fresh, delicious beer that you’ve brewed yourself. So come along fine young beer aficionados and give thanks to the good people at Brooklyn Brew Shop for their awesome, Everyday IPA Beer Making Kit. Of all the hobbies you could get into, this one… 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 >
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 >
And, for the creative men, the guys with vision, passion, and a story to tell… now you can more boldly go forth and create your independent film for less, with the impressive D16 Cinema Camera. Because, once upon a time independent filmmakers could use 16mm film, which was relatively inexpensive compared to 35mm, but much better than consumer-grade Super 8. … read more >
Life just keeps getting weirder and technology is keeping up brilliantly, but the Lapka BAM really is an intriguingly odd idea. It asks the question, “What are our brains doing when we’re drinking?” – besides rolling about in the gutter of course. Their story invites you to join the world in a new kind of drinking game. The Lapka BAM is an accessory that connects… read more >
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