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Remember “Thrift Shop”, that addictive, catchy tune where Macklemore rapped about wasting $50 on a t-shirt? We’d hate to see what he thought of this plain old white t-shirt by Italian menswear company Berluti, which comes in at a comfortable $650. Yes, $650, for a plain white tee.
Remember Vollebak? Their the British company behind such hi-tech, over-engineered, almost-ridiculous jackets and pieces of gear as the world’s first glass bead jacket and this glow-in-the-dark hoodie. Now, it looks like they’re back with something just as exciting and innovative: a graphene jacket.
Ever wanted to go bike camping, but needed a way to haul more gear? Or maybe you just enjoy biking to your favorite fishing spot, or at least to the beachside cookout spot? You might find some use for the Coho XC trailer from Burley.
If your first reaction to an electric surfboard was “Seriously?,” you’re not alone. Why would anyone ever want an electric surfboard? Why not just come up with something completely different? We’re still searching for the answer to that question, but if we’re being honest, the Awake Ravik is definitely still worth taking a look at.
Have you ever had trouble deciding between a kayak or a canoe for your waterborne adventures? Looks like the folks at Old Town have, because they decided to go ahead and create a canoe/kayak hybrid – the Old Town NEXT – and have deemed it the Future of Paddling.
For almost 40 years, the 800 Series has been regarded as some of the finest speakers in existence, both for their crystal-clear sound and their beautiful appearance. 40 years is plenty of time to learn, practice and refine, and the latest incarnation of the 800 Series – the 803 D3 Diamond – is the pinnacle of this audio journey.
As functional as the Apple Watch or the FitBit are, they aren’t the most attractive of watches. If you’re appreciative of classic watch styles and can’t stomach the idea of walking around town with your typical clunky smartwatch on your wrist, you might be more interested in the Fossil Q line.
What exactly is a balisong – also known as a butterfly Knife? These unique-looking folding knives come from the Philippines (which is my you might also see them referred to as Manila folders) and features two different distinct handles that counter-rotate, completely concealed the blade inside when closed.
With a name like TinCup, you know this stuff must have some real Old West flavor. Distilled high in Denver, just feet from the Rocky Mountains, TinCup American Whiskey is named after the town of Tincup, Colorado – an old mining town in Gunnison, Colorado, on the Western Slope of the Rockies.
Yeti keeps expanding their lineup, it appears, and appears to be challenging GoRuck in the EDC pack space. The new 26-liter, all-purpose Tocayo backpack features a sleek, minimal design similar to the GoRuck GR1, and features a rugged, waterproof outer body for the demands of even the toughest gigs.
3D printing is becoming pretty popular, and these days you can get your hands on virtually anything from 3D-printed shoes to AR-15’s. There still isn’t, however, a lot of 3D-printed outdoor gear; it’s just not something you see very often and to be honest, there isn’t a huge demand for it.
While we love old-school cool, we’re also fans of something unique, whether that’s a crazy new backpack design or just a fresh take on a classic pocketknife. For that reason, the G-Fusion 8” Chef’s Knife from New West Knifeworks is now one of our favorites.
We’ve definitely seen our fair share of minimalist wallets, and it feels like we see newer, simpler ones all the time. But the Decadent Minimalist DM1 really takes the cake. It’s literally just a single piece of metal – aluminum, nickel or titanium, CNC-machined – with zero moving parts, straps, hinges, screws or magnets. Just a one-sided frame.
Wolverine has been crafting tough leather boots in Michigan for over 135 years, and while they’ve never exactly rested on their laurels, it looks like they’ve finally decided to branch out with a few new styles – like their first ever sneakers. For $285, you can now snag a pair of the 1000 Mile Original Sneaker, based off their classic 1000 Mile Boot mixed with the classic Converse-style sneaker.
If you’re into coffee, you’ve likely heard of the Chemex. But what’s so special about this pour-over maker, and why does it continue to be one of the most popular out there?
There’s no shortage of rooftop tents for your car, but most of them are limited to just two people, maybe three at the most. The iKamper SkyCamp, however, wants to make car camping accessible for the whole family.
What on earth is a temperature control mug? The new innovation in drinkware, of course, The Ember Ceramic Mug keeps your drinks at exactly the temperature you like them, so they don’t get cold before you’re through with them.
Carrying a camera on a strap can be somewhat awkward and uncomfortable on the trails if it’s swinging around and knocking into things. Sticking your camera in your pack, however, makes it hard to access when you need it – meaning you’ll miss great shots and those perfect moments.
Got a lot of money to drop on a leather travel bag? Perhaps this leather duffle bag from Lotuff is what you’re looking for. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Lotuff is dedicated to crafting the finest leather goods from the finest materials.
Ever wanted to be Iron Man? Fly around in your own jet suit? Well now you can, with this real-life jet suit from Gravity Industries. Nicknamed Daedalus, after the legend of Greek mythology, and powered by five, kerosene-powered mini jet engines, the Jet Suit puts out roughly 1000 bhp, flies at a max speed of 32 miles an hour and can technically reach altitudes of over 12,000 feet
If you’re looking for something purely fun to add to your days on the range....add this one to the list of Things-You-Never-Asked-For-But-Totally-Want-Anyway. The Can Cannon Soda Can Launcher is exactly what the name implies – a soda can launcher.
The Nikon Coolpix P1000 is one insane camera with insane zoom: about 125x. For what is essentially a fixed-lens camera the size of a large DSLR, to say that is impressive would be an understatement.
While going off the grid is often the best part of any trip outdoors, it’s still a good idea to have some form of backup communication – preferably satellite. There’s no shortage of good options for satellite communication devices out there, but the Bivystick is the newest one on the block, and perhaps one of the most convenient and easiest to use.
Tentsile tents are already known for being versatile tents that work anywhere with trees – suspended from trees instead of set up on the ground, sort of like a hammock-tent combo. But the new Universe tent is probably the coolest, as it can be setup virtually anywhere – in the air, on the ground, or even floating on water like a pontoon raft. Seriously. You won’t have to worry about finding an appropriate place to set up the tent, as it will work virtually anywhere, just like a regular tent.