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10 Best Umbrellas for Every Occasion

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.

By Austin Leavitt

America’s Best Camping Spots: Voyageurs National Park

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.

By Austin Leavitt

7 Best Rums For Summer Sipping

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.

By Austin Leavitt

21st Amendment’s Hell or High Watermelon is the Perfect Summer Beer

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."

By Austin Leavitt

YETI Hopper Two Softshell Cooler Goes Anywhere You Do

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.

By Austin Leavitt

America’s Best Camping Spots: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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.

By Austin Leavitt

RED Hydrogen One Smartphone Has a Holographic Display

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. 

By Austin Leavitt

Ataribox: Atari’s New Nostalgia Fueled Gaming Console

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.

By Austin Leavitt

America’s Best Camping Spots: Jumbo Rocks Campground

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. 

By Austin Leavitt

You Could Buy Your Own Private Island in Maine

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.

By Austin Leavitt

Mummypod is An All-in-One Camping Hammock and Sleeping Bag

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. 

By Austin Leavitt

Pirelli Tecnorib 1900: This Isn’t the Inflatable Boat Your Spent Summers In

Picture you and Billy Bib paddling across the lake as 10-year-olds. The boat wasn't the Pirelli Tecnorib 1900. Pirelli is probably one of the largest car tire manufacturers in the world. Sometimes the engineers act on thinking outside the box and create big, different products. Since rubber is Pirelli's raw material, it just made sense that they team up with Tecnorib, a rubber boat maker. The result, the Pirelliu Tecnorib 1900 is to be released at the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival. This is not the first collaboration between Pirelliu and Tecnorib. They have created three boats over the past ten years; however, the sporty 1900 far exceeds any other creation to day.

By Fast Eddie

Sega Forever – FREE Classic Sega Games Delivered to Your Palm

This is too good to be true! It's not today's virtual reality gaming technology but it will take you back to your days of playing Sega non-stop while your mom screamed for you to do your homework. Sega has begun releasing their "Sega Forever" initiative. What does that mean? Almost every first party game from every Sega game system (Master System, Genesis/Mega Drive, Dreamcast, and more) will be available for iOS an Android devices...all FREE! The only downside is "free" comes with ads. Sega Forever will continue to release free games every month. So if you were a Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Phantasy Start II, Kid Chameleon, or Comix Zone fan, they are waiting for you in the App Store.  

By Fast Eddie

13-in-1 Titanium Tool from Big Idea Design

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.

By Austin Leavitt

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp: Not Your Granddaddy’s Camping Stove

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.

By Austin Leavitt

The Yeti Panga Is One Tough Duffel Bag

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.

By Austin Leavitt

Tactyk BLADE: The Ultimate Everyday Carry Knife?

Consider this an addendum to our Top 5 Keychain Knives. The Tactyk BLADE - currently raising funds over on Kickstarter - is a compact, slim titanium keychain knife that not only fits perfectly in your pocket, but actually looks pretty sick too, with it's distinct, smooth tactical look.

By Austin Leavitt

Otterbox Tries Something New With The Otterbox Elevation 64 Growler

It looks like Otterbox - much like Yeti - is trying to branch out into something new. The brand, known best for their drop-proof, water-proof phone cases, has just released a new growler - the Otterbox Elevation 64.

By Austin Leavitt

StrongBoard Balance Board – Best Way to Burn Those Calories

There is no other board like this. The StrongBoard Balance Board is today's premier balance board. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels and it is portable and electricity-free. If you want to burn up those calories while improving balance and core, this equipment is for you. The board is used by the military, home use, fitness professionals, all athletes, and more. Accolades have been given by professional health organizations worldwide. It was awarded Best New Fitness Equipment, 2016” by Active.com.

By Fast Eddie

5 Best Beard Balms for 2018: All-Natural Edition

"Bearded" doesn't have to mean scruffy. In fact, that beard you're sporting can be soft, smooth and sauve with a the right beard balm. But of course, buying and trying out a bunch of balms and waxes, wasting half-tins that don't work for you, just to find one you like is a bit of a pain- - so we've rounded up a few of the best beard balms out there right now. With the right balm and the right care, you can up your beard game and go from bedraggled to dapper in no time.

By Austin Leavitt

Workout Anywhere, Anytime with the TRX Tactical Gym

Chances are you've heard of TRX, and its popularity has skyrocketed in the last few years. Designed by a Navy SEAL commander, TRX was  made to be a highly-portable and durable suspension training system you can take with you absolutely anywhere you find yourself - and the new TRX Tactical Gym is the toughest and lightest one they've ever made.

By Austin Leavitt

Cauldryn Fyre: Boiling Water Made Easy, Anywhere, Anytime

By Austin Leavitt

Sony MDR-1000X: Sony Takes On The Big Boys in Noise-Cancelling

When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, Bose and Sennheiser are the undisputed kings of the hill. But let's not forget Sony. The MDR-1oooX is a top-notch pair of noise-cancelling headphones, with indisputably great, Hi-Res audio. Sony's noise-cancelling system is state-of-the-art, adapting to your environment by not only taking stock of the ambient sounds around you, but also takes into account things such as the size of your head, your glasses and shape of your ears.

By Austin Leavitt

7 Best Sunglasses For Summer 2017: From Beach to Bar

With summer now officially upon us, you better have a handy pair of sunglasses, whether you're lounging with the pool beer in hand, cruising on the open water, or running up desert mountains. They are endless possibilities out there, from dollar-store vogue to GQ-worthy. We've rounded up a few of our timeless favorites and some of this year's best sunglasses  suitable for any occasion.

By Austin Leavitt