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To celebrate the 4th of July, check out one of these beautiful Vortic watches. Vortic makes all their watches right here in America, assembling them in their Northern Colorado factory. They make several collections of watches capturing the spirit of old-time American manufacturing, but their American Artisan Collection is one that really stands out to us.
Summer's here, which means endless hikes, campouts and days at the beach - all of which call for a good pair of breathable, stretchy shorts. And why get both a pair of board shorts and a pair of hiking shorts when you can get both in one? The Patagonia WaveFarer give you just that.
The Pico U is the Universal Homebrewer that brews more than just beer. Coffee, tea, kombucha, you name it, are all available at the push of a button. It's like having a Keurig for beer and everything else.
Taylor Stitch calls their Democratic Chino the “most comfortable and hardest wearing chino out there,” thanks to the 9.5 oz Brushed Spanish Twill cotton fabric it’s made from – which they compare to a hardened steel frame with an air ride suspension.
As much as we would all like to deck out our kitchens in the finest appliances and cutlery, many of us are still on a bit of a budget and have to “make do” with something just a little bit cheaper. Thankfully, this 15-Piece Kitchen Knife and Block set from J.A Henckels doesn’t feel like settling at all.
While we’ve heard products make a lot of bold claims, the Smith Lowdown Focus make a pretty interesting one: These sunglasses claim to improve your focus, particularly in athletic situations requiring intense focus, and heighten your sense of awareness, using special “brain-sensing” technology integrated into the glass that senses your eye movement and uses it to read your brain. Somehow.
For some reason, moccasins often have the connotation of being cheap, casual footwear – something kids wear, or you wear as slippers. But we don’t think that’s fair – and neither does Yuketen, who makes these totally-rugged, beautiful American-Made moccasins.
With a top speed of 22 miles an hour, 14-mile maximum range and sweet new composite deck, the Boosted Plus is the new-for-2018, made-over rendition of the Boosted, which was one of the original electric skateboards on the market. Every component has been remastered and re-engineered for better performance.
Another item you never asked for, but somebody made anyway, Modobag is officially the weirdest suitcase we have ever seen. While rolling suitcases, and even some motorized ones, have existed for some time, we’ve never seen one as beastly and hefty as this one – it combines a motorized suitcase with a ride-on scooter that can accommodate riders up to 260 pounds.
AquaForno is part-grill, part-smoker, part-rotisserie – and even part-pizza oven, all rolled into one. It’s also completely portable and can run of several different kinds of fuel all at once. That’s a lot to handle, but it looks like the AquaForno delivers.
Almost $5000 for a ping pong table? Seems a little much, for sure. But this is no ordinary ping pong table. Designed by RS Barcelona, located in – you guessed it – Barcelona and known for creating beautiful, modern, industrial-chic handcrafted pieces of furniture and all kinds of game tables, the You and Me Ping Table Tennis Table is a dining table, conference table, workstation, and just about anything else you need a table, all rolled into one handsome package.
RAINS is a Danish company, taking the best of minimalist Danish design and melding it with classic rain gear. In fact, rain is really all they do – hence the name. Their first inspiration was the tried-and-true rubber raincoat, and they’ve since gone on to create a full line of hi-tech, sleek but classically-inspired bags, outerwear and accessories.
Buck Mason makes some of the coolest pieces of classic men’s style, combining modern edge with old-time designs. The No Pocket Shirt is a great example of this. They took an undeniably simple and casual design – the casual oxford shirt – and makes it even simpler and more casual, by ditching the pockets, and an open collar.
We love turntables. The tradition and old-fashioned ritual of listening to vinyl just can’t be beat – especially if you consider yourself somewhat of an audiophile. And a classic turntable just looks great with any décor. And if that décor leans toward a minimalist design, you ought to plunge for a minimalist turntable like the Wheel by Miniot.
Everyone needs a nice leather notebook, whether you know it or not. Having something conveniently nearby to write on is always a good idea and having a durable notebook that you can take anywhere safely is best. Which is why you should get a Bull and Stash notebook, like the Leonard Journal.
It really is tough to pick out one particular office chair as the best, but there are a few that stick out from the crowd. The Steelcase Gesture, one of both the most comfortable and visually appealing we have ever seen, and our pick for the best office chair for long hours.
Who is Rogue Industries? Despite the similar-sounding name, they aren’t the same guys who make all that awesome fitness gear. But they are a company that puts a lot of craftmanship into crafting the best front pocket wallet out there, right here in the USA. We thought we’d check them o
There’s a special place where functional performance clothing meets style; most items of clothing are one or the other, and when you find the right piece that strikes a balance between all three, they really stand out. Take Edgevale for example. All Edgevale products are made right at home in Oakland, California, and are meant to combine the best of an active, outdoor lifestyle with stylish fashion. The Edgevale Merritt Jacket is a good example of this.
Spring is coming, really? While we may be in the dead of winter, spring is – believe it or not – just a month or two away. And if you live in the South or West Coast, it may already be here, in a sense. When it comes, it’ll be time to look for a nice, light spring jacket, if you haven’t one already
Losing you wallet sucks. Even if you’re not in the habit, but have merely misplaced it once or twice, losing your wallet is an easy way to put a damper on your day. Or week, or month. That’s why Ekster Ultra Slim Smart Wallets look like such a good idea.
It’s no secret we love retro gear. It’s also no secret we love stuff made right at home in America. And that’s why brands like Period Correct always catch our eye. Period Correct is a fashion line – and auto and home accessory line – that draws inspiration directly from vintage auto and racing gear.
Are you a vinyl enthusiast? Or have you always wanted to be? Then you ought to join Vinyl Me, Please. Vinyl has been coming back with a vengeance the past few years, as for some of us, there really is nothing quite like listening to the warm crackle and deep, rich, uncompressed sound of a record, in a world that has otherwise gone completely digital.
The worst part thing about messenger bags (and other forms of luggage) is how expensive they can be – if you’re looking for a good one, that is it. You’ll be hard pressed to find a high-quality, durable messenger bag for less than $100, and if you’d like a leather one, your options are even slimmer.
At first glance, the Freenote Cloth CD2 looks like any other denim trucker jacket, but is really much more. This jacket is made from a custom, 100% cotton, 13oz broken twill selvedge fabric, made in Yoshiwa Mills, Japan.