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Velomacchi's mission is simple, stated right up front on their website: they build "premium gear for high speed travel." Every single piece of equipment they manufacture is built to withstand anything you can throw at it on the back of your motorcycle, up to and including wipeouts at high speeds, and combines the best of both modern technology and vintage styling. An example of this is the Velomacchi Hybrid D
Finding comfortable footwear can be a challenge, especially for those of us with in-between sizes or widths. When it comes to hiking and outdoor shoes, that challenge can be even more so, which is why the Tecnica Forge line of boots is so great; thermo-formable footwear has been around for a while (especially in ski boots), but no one has really ventured into the world of lighweight hiking boots with them just yet.
The way smart devices are proliferating in the world today, it was really was only a matter of time, and we can't say we're totally surprised at FENC's new DynaFeed Smart Shirt. Meant for tracking performance, DynaFeed uses what FENC calls Smart Textile Technology, which improves durability, wash cycles and "resistance to chemical oxidizers" by over 500%.
Want to take a dip in America's deepest lake? How about sleeping on an active volcano? Well at Crater Lake National Park, you can do both. Located in the Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon, Crater Lake was formed by the collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama. It's one of the bluest, clearest and cleanest and definitely most beautiful lakes in the country, fed entirely by rain and snow.
If you're into mountain biking but have never heard of Sklar, we don't blame you. Each and every Sklar bike is built to order and hand-crafted by Adam Sklar, a native of Bozeman, Montana (which seems to be a rising epicenter of high-quality, crafted goods these days).
Smartwatches may be the cool thing right now, but maybe smart rings are the way of the future. At least, that's what ORII is hoping, with their new smart ring, a much more subtle, sleek and unobtrusive way to carry a smart device on your finger and with you at all times.
We love GoRuck for their high-quality, built to last bags and gear, almost completely guaranteed to last you decades of hard use and abuse. They've taken that same attention-to-detail and reliable craft and put it into their line of apparel - such as the GoRuck Simple Pants.
Piorama has really stepped up the duffel game with their Adjustable Bag, which does a lot more than just adjust some straps for a comfortable fit. It has cinches on both ends, that allow it to adjust to 31l, 46.5l to 62 sizes
The guys over at EVERGOODS, located in rugged Bozeman, Montana know what they're doing, having honed their design skills at renowned outdoor manufacturer such as Patagonia and GoRuck, and they've taken that expertise, combined it with passion, and produced a fantastic new line of packs.
Eureka! Camping has been around for a long time, with their origins in 1895, in Binghamton NY. And they've garnered quite the reputation for high-quality, heavy-duty goods in the meantime. The Gonzo Grill aptly fits that description, an all-in-one, steel stove, griddle and grill intended for taking anywhere your adventures find bring you - the beach, the backyard, or even your campsite in the woods.
Umbrellas are fickle things. They're can be indispensable in foul weather, but cheap ones have the tendency to break at the worst times. Even nice umbrellas often have trouble when winds are high. And of course, it can be hard to find one that doesn't make you look like the Mortons Girl. But if you're opinion (as we are) that a umbrella can be classy, too, then it's time invest in a good one - one worth your time and money, that will stand up to even the worst of weather. To give you a hand, we've compiled the 10 Best Umbrellas out there.
Want to get off the beaten path? Minnesota may not immediately strike you as one of the most exciting of outdoor destinations, but head up north near the Canadian border to one of the least known national parks in the country- Voyageurs National Park. Too bad it's so little-known, as it's pretty big: 218,000 acres. You will be treated to some truly rugged terrain and more lakes and waterways than you can count. In fact, every single one of the National Park's campsites require a boat to reach.
Rum is a fun drink. Slightly sweet with hints of spice, it's a drink that evokes the warm weather and liveliness of the region it originates from - the Caribbean. And if you're looking for that same experience at home, rum is the perfect drink for sipping and partying during the summer.
We're not always fans of fruit-flavored beers; sure, there are some good ones, but a lot of the time they come across a lot funkier than a refreshing beer should be. A bit of lemon or orange? Sure. Cherry? Not so much. Still, you gotta 21st Amendment, and their many unique, patriotically-themed, liberty-lovin' flavors and brews. And this summer, they've put out a very unique, bold wheat brew, cleverly entitled "Hell or High Watermelon."
Make no mistake - we are YETI fans. Their coolers - and now their duffel bags - are some of the coolest, most durable pieces of gear out there. But sometimes, when it's time to get off the beaten path, a huge, hard cooler is just too big, bulky and heavy. Enter the Yeti Hopper Two - a softshell cooler portable and light enough to take with you into the outdoors, whether hiking, boating, camping.
Next stop in on our tour of America's Best Camping Spots: Colorado. The name of this state itself essentially says "outdoors". While there's an seemingly endless supply of beautiful vistas, towering peaks and gorgeous hiking spots in the state, for something a bit different from the rest of the Rockies, and maybe a little bit less crowded than Rocky Mountain National Park, head further west to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
RED is a big player in the professional digital camera world, but they have apparently decided to shift into smartphones with their new Hydrogen One - which they say is the first smartphone with a holographic display. Well, it is the first smartphone with a holographic display, we're just wondering why anyone needs a holographic display on their smartphone. Essentially, the device will be capable of creating multi-dimensional audio and video, right in your hand, without the need for 3d glasses or projector screens.
Atari recently announced it's new console, the Ataribox, at E3, as they attempt to take advantage of the current retro gaming phase. and they've just released a few more pictures and details.
With a country as large and geographically diverse as the United States, you're bound to find more than few awesome campsites, a few awesome places to spend the night out the great wide open under the stars. And the first place we're going to highlight is Jumbo Rocks Campground, located in Southern California's Joshua Tree National Park.
We've all dreamed of purchasing our own private island before. Usually, it's something a little bit warmer, perhaps in the tropics with white sands and clear blue water. But if you're a fan of rocky outcrops and New England weather, you can now go ahead and purchase your own island off the coast of Portland, Maine - to the tune of $8 million.
Hammock camping has really taken off in the past few years, and for good reason. Why sleep on the ground when you can sleep in the trees? They eliminate any need for a flat camping site, and can be set up pretty much anywhere you've got two sturdy trees (or large rocks, or posts, or what have you). That's why we're so excited for the new Mummypod.
When it comes to EDC pocket tools, anything light, slim and versatile will take the cake over a heavier, bulkier tool - like this 13-in-1 Titanium Tool from Big Idea Design. Despite being only 4mm thin, it is exceptionally low-profile and slim, weighing only .9 oz. Yes, less than an ounce.
Ready to take your cooking to the next level on your next camping trip? Jetboil makes a variety of high-quality, reliable camping stoves, but none really stack up with the Genesis Basecamp, a heavy-duty two-burner stove made for turning your campsite into a full-on kitchen.
Yeti is well-known for their practically indestructible coolers, but now they're heading into new turf - luggage. The recently announced Yeti Panga is a complete and utter monster of a duffel bag, made with impenetrably thick nylon, abrasion-resistant and built to last through endless uses.