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When it comes to audiophiles, there are two kinds; those who always spring for the latest and greatest devices in audio, rocking noise-cancelling headphones and filling their rooms with 7.1 surround sound. And then there are the vintage lovers among us, who prefer the warm crackle of an old stereo or turntable, and the look of vintage wood on their end table.
Few pieces of clothing are as timeless as the Oxford. It works with both rugged, casual and dress outfits, and the soft, washed cotton looks and feels pretty much perfect. But we’ve yet to see a performance oxford, a void now filled by the new Proof Oxford Shirt.
Standing desks are great. When used properly, they are a fantastic way to avoid the pitfalls and effects of sitting for hours on end, and can result in some great improvements in posture. If you suffer from back pain, they are almost a necessity. It’s even supposed to help improve clarity and focus, keeping you mentally alert. The only problem, is that they are – naturally – expensive.
Baby, it's cold outside. The Rumpl Sherpa Puffy Blanket is ready to take care of that. Grab the dog and cuddle up next to a cozy fire and wait for the spring...or take it with you on that cold road trip. The plush, high-pile 100 percent polyester fleece underside of the blanket is anti-microbial and gives you the huggable feeling. The top is features the classic lumberjack print and is made of a durable, abrasion-resistant 20D ripstop Nylon fabric which is water and stain repellent. Sandwiched between the heavenly layers is 100-gram fill synthetic insulation for extra warmth
When it comes to winter boots, most of us look for function to handle the rugged conditions the environment brings. If you want to combine style with function, Grenson will deliver that plus extreme durability. Grenson and Tom Snyder have teams to create the Tessera Multi Suede Boot and it is quite nice. Tom Snyder of New York makes effortless everyday luxuries for the modern gentleman. Blending Savile Row craftsmanship with a downtown New York aesthetic, the line is relaxed, refined and always impeccably tailored. Grenson has been in the shoe business since 1866. This partnership between those with years of experience in production and style and you would expect the quality and appearance of the Tessera Multi Suede. The boot takes up to eight weeks to make and involves over 200 production steps. Their patented Goodyear Welted process s a shoemaking technique invented in the 1860s and is still incorporated in all their shoes. In this process, the upper is stitched to a leatherband call a "Welt." The Welt is then stitched to the sole, producing a strength that provide years of wear.
Solar power used to be talk of hippies and environmentalists, but now it’s becoming a staple in many suburban and urban settings. People are hopping off the grid and supplying their own power for both environmental and financial reasons. It can also be put to use in a variety of different ways. See Biolite, for example, who already makes some pretty cool, handy camping gear. They've created an entire in-home system that attaches to a solar panel, allowing you to create the ultimate off-grid home from just about any structure.
How does enjoying the holidays and winter weather with a couple of Sam Adams Cigars sound this year? Sounds like a plan to us. These limited-edition, Holiday cigars are a collaboration between the famous Boston brewery (the original Craft Beer) and Ted's Cigars.
While it is true that just about any $20 pair of earbuds will do the trick when it comes to music, but once you’ve tried a pair of premium headphones, there really is no going back. On the top of our Christmas list this year are a set of Shinola Canfield headphones.
It's that time of year! Time to order your Christmas family pjs, ugly Christmas sweater, or dinner party dress. RoseGal has it's share of some seriously nice-looking products. It also is a great source for that ugly Christmas sweater. We are pretty sure this make take the office award for the coveted ugly sweater prize. You can even do the office "twinsie" Christmas sweater.
The new New Balance 574 Sport Tone-on-Tone is a unique style, perfect for your fall wardrobe. New Balance has taken a forward-looking approach by designing this 574 Sport Collection for a new generation. You won't find the classic contrasting color "N" logo on this shoe. The tone-on-tone is pretty classy, if we must admit. Add these to any of your GoRuck gear for the fall season.
It's not Lego tape; it's not Skoal; it's not an annoying bungie cord or that cumbersome Duct tape...it's Adventure Tape! And you should never leave (or stay) home without it. We can all think of a situation where we had something break and you needed it "fixed" immediately to continue on. Well, Adventure Tape is the solution to just about any fix.
Think of the year 1892, and what comes to mind? In this case, the Industrial Revolution, and leather making. That’s where the Kenosha Boot, part of the Wisconsin Collection by Thorogood, comes in. Inspired by the designs of Wisconsin master craftsman and shoemaker A. H. Weinbrenner, this collection from Thorogood perfectly captures the spirit of craftsmanship and attention to detail that is behind all the best American-made footwear.
Mazda just unveiled their latest and greatest concept car at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, and it’s something to look forward to. The new Mazda Vision Coupe is a car for those trying to move to the future, but without breaking the bank. With a design reminiscent of those found in action movies, where spies engage in furious car chases - and inevitably get the beautiful girl - it’s even larger than the already-large-for-a-car Mazda 6, but is painfully beautiful with a look that is unmistakably Mazda. The interior is thoroughly impressive, very spacious with what looks like black and wood trim.
Roadtrips might be the classic way to see America, but we've always wanted to try a cross-country train trek, too. It takes a heck of a lot longer than flying, sure - but flying just doesn't get the same scenery. If you'd like to see the West Coast in it's scenic glory, then the Amtrak Coast Starlight is the train for you.
Finding high-quality, good-fitting clothing shouldn't be hard, or expensive. Amazon gets that, and that's why they launched GoodThreads. They already have their Amazon Essentials line of clothing, and AmazonBasics makes the everyday staples available for less, so why not move into fashion?
When it comes to work boots, few makers have the same claim to fame as Redwing. They've been making tough-as-nails workboots in Red Wing, Minnestoa since 1905, turning out footwear tough enough for the demanding work of loggers, farmers and miners. Over 110 years later, and they're still crafting the Redwing Heritage originals, largely unchanged from their original design, and luckily for us, they look just as good out on the town or shoveling snow as they do on a lumberjack's feet.
It's no secret that we love a good vintage turntable; there is just something captivating about listening to the crackle of vinyl coming out of a wooden box. And while there are a whole host of affordable turntables and entertainment centers to choose from, few strike our fancy as much as the Victrola Nostalgic Aviator.
We're big fans of anytime a brand decides to mix classic rustic style with modern technology, which is why we find Basin and Range, Backcountry's in-house line of outdoor clothing, so compelling.
The Proof Nomad Pants are aptly named; a nomad is one who has no permanent home, and constantly finds themselves moving from one place to another. And while - even in this age of digital nomads - not all of us are constantly moving homes, many of us are constantly moving from one place to another - whether it's from home to the office or from the office to the trails. And the Proof Nomad Pants are designed to handle of all these situations.
If you're like most of us, you love fried food. Or at least french fries. But there's no getting around the fact that traditional, deep-fried foods are unhealthy, and also extremely hard, messy and sometimes even dangerous to make at home. Enter the Philips Advance Air Fryer.
The Smart Revolution will stop at nothing, we suppose, and we've now seen our first Smart Jacket - the Levi's Commuter Trucker Jacket, a collaboration between Google and Levi's to bring technology to a totally classic piece of outerwear.
Amazon just keeps on releasing new Echo's, and the newest member of the family - the Echo Spot - will be out just in time for Christmas. The Echo Spot seems to be building off the Echo Show, the latest model and first to include a screen. But in this case, they've actually decided to shrink the Echo, but still give it a screen. The result is a device that looks just like a bedside alarm clock, and functions like one too
You're at a restaurant and want to share your food. You are shopping in your local big box store and you want to live stream your experience to your Facebook friends. You are walking the dog and feel your Twitter followers really want to walk with you. These are all the times you probably DON'T want to use the new FrontRow Wearable Camera! The "selfie world" is overkill. However, you are trekking along on your daring hike and we want to see it! FrontRow has reinvented the camera by allowing you to seamlessly connect and share your media adventures live to Facebook Live, Twitter Live, YouTube Live, Periscope, or other ways to share content. The time-lapse feature is really cool. With the hands-free operation, you may forget it is hanging around your neck or clipped on your person or ride.
When it comes to interior decorating, nothing is quite as versatile as wood; it's classic and trusty, yet can also be modern and refined, and there's almost no room in which it doesn't work. That's why we're such fans of Grovemade and their wooden desktops and stands: