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Valet trays are essential pieces for any home or apartment interior, creating a convenient and classy spot to neatly throw and stash their equipment at the end of the day. But what about the truly tool-obsessed, the EDC Gear lovers among us, who have more knives, watches and pocket-sized tools than your average fellow, and wants to display them all – neatly and gracefully
Sennheiser’s Ambeo line is one of the coolest we’ve seen in quite some time. The Ambeo Smart headphones had the unique property of being able to record 3d audio, in addition to pumping out rich sound with active noise canceling.
Sometimes, we all just need a little push to get out of bed in the morning – and we all have our own little tricks and methods of accomplishing that, whether it’s setting 4 alarm clocks, putting them in another room, or even setting a coffee pot on alarm. The latest innovation, however, is a scented Alarm clock – like the SensorWake Trio.
One of the most prominent dangers when traveling abroad is being the unlucky target of a pick-pocket. It’s not so common here in the USA, but many an American tourist or backpacker has found themselves missing a wallet, phone or watch at the end of day sightseeing.
Wet shaving the old-fashioned way – with razor, shaving brush and cream – is a time-tested way to add some ritual to your morning routine, slowing time down and enjoying the process for what is it. And while a safety razor is certainly a nice, easy way to do it, there’s just something so much more satisfying – and challenging – about using a straight razor.
a Flieger watch is a German pilot’s watch, created originally in 1941 for the German Luftwaffe. Flieger literally means “flyer” in German, so it’s essentially the same as calling it a pilot’s watch; you might also see them referred to as Beobachtungs-Uhren, referring to the unit where they originated.
The important of keeping your knives sharp should go without saying. Whether it’s your fancy chef’s knife or your favorite pocket knife, a sharp, properly-honed blade will cut faster, more precisely and with much less effort, and will also be a heck of a lot safer to use; you’re far more likely to cut yourself with a dull or jagged blade that snags and tears than a razor-sharp one.
While we generally prefer getting our exercise outside, there is sometimes something to be said for a having a nice treadmill around. Say, when it’s the dead of winter, ice blankets the ground and you have no desire to step outside for a run. Yeah, no way.
Despite what some people think, grooming products should be an important part of every man’s gear and daily routine. The folks at Borden Wallace know that, which is why they created a line of grooming products that pays tribute to the manliest man they knew – Borden Wallace himself.
Chances are, if you have a thing for either interior design or midcentury modern style (and who doesn’t at least appreciate some of either?), you’ve heard of the Eames Chair.
For $199 and $299 respectively, the Amazon Echo Link and Echo Link Amp turn your high-end speaker system into a full-on, fully-connected smart audio system.
Sneakerboots are becoming more and more popular all the time, with everybody from Timberland to Under Armor getting in on the action. Forsake, a Boston-based outdoor lifestyle brand, makes sneakerboots like no other; shoes that actually look as casual and stylish as an everyday pair of sneakers but don’t sacrifice one lick of performance. Case in point: The Forsake Range High and Range Low.
It's no secret. We love tools. Whether they're survival knives, pocket-sized EDC knives, kitchen utensils or handy little gadgets that make the dinner party easier, if's made of steel and carbon, we're looking at it. Here's a few that caught our eye today.
Taylor Stitch knows how to make clothes, and all their pieces of apparel seem to meet at the intersection of rugged, masculine style, bombproof quality and functionality that works both on the trail and on the town.
Watches can be expensive, and not everybody has the budget to invest in a really high-end model. And if we’re being honest, we wouldn’t even want to necessarily spend as much on a watch as the asking price for this Seiko Prospex Samurai.
Whether you’re excited to say goodbye to summer or you’re still hanging on to the last sign of warm weather, lamenting the inevitable change of the seasons, Fall is here. And that means not only shorter days, colder mornings and evenings and a whole new series of opportunities for epic outdoor adventures, but also means its time to ramp up your wardrobe.
It sometimes feels like all the great outdoor apparel and technical clothing designers out there are competing in a high-stakes race to come up with the best, most-verstile, comfortable, stylish pair of technical chinos out there – a pair of pants that looks like Brooks Brothers but performs like Patagonia on the trail.
Carbon fiber may be the most popular of the ultralight materials out there right now, but it’s not the only one; there’s a whole host of other materials out there that provide just as much strength at the same thickness. This supremely light but tough suitcase from Hartmann is one of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While traditional bike locks may work fine for locking your bike up outside the shop, you probably want something a little more permanent for storing your bike safely and securely when at home. Not only that, but you need a way to keep your bike clean, dry and protected from the elements; nothing will ruin a bike better than being left out in the rain. Enter Alpen, a Bike Pod providing a "proper home" for your bike.