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A solid pair of camping utensils can usually be found in every backpacker or hiker’s kit, providing a durable way to chow down on the trail that beats using a plastic fork, or even a spork. But you’ve probably never seen a utensil set like the Chowpal before.
This is truly a functional toothpick. Sure, a toothpick can be used for those "tooth" needs; however, this one can other uses. Think of all the possibilities: object that needs puncturing, fruit pick, punch, pick to reset those hard-to-reach buttons, etc. This is a perfect EDC product that will fit nicely into your wallet.
Multitools are incredibly useful, but if you're in a survival situation, you're looking for something much more heavy-duty - like an axe. The Innovation Factory Survival Axe is the perfect combination of an all-in-one multitool and heft hatchet, made from lightweight, 1055 hardened carbon steel body.
Even as smartphones take over the camera game and mirrorless cameras continue to knock DLSR’s off their pedestal, there’s still room amongst true enthusiasts for old-fashioned film cameras, such as the Rolleiflex.
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.
Smoking is a ton of fun, but not everyone has a smoker or a backyard to use one in. Which is why the Charcoal Companion Kitchenque Stovetop Smoker is such a nice tool to have in your kitchen; no need for a grill, smoker or even a backyard, and you can use it quite comfortably no matter the weather.
A camping table usually isn’t the first thing you think of when packing up for a weekend in the woods, but sometimes…it’s exactly what you need. The Helinox Table One Hard Top is a foldable, pack-able camping table with a hard top, so you can a nice, flat, even surface for cooking, chopping, or playing cards.
If you haven’t yet made the leap to a stainless-steel water bottle, you really ought to. You’ll be able to say goodbye to funky plastic smells and the possibility of chemicals leaching into your water, and your bottle will become much more attractive in the process.
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.
With all the various tablets and smartphones out there replacing our traditional PC’s, HP wants to create something new – a “Detachable PC,” which appears to be a fancy name for a super-powerful, all-in-one PC/tablet hybrid, as we would call it.
It can be tough for some of us camera nerds to admit, but the iPhone really has revolutionized the game. There’s no need to drop hundreds or thousands on camera when that phone you already carry in your pocket can shoot in 4k anyway and get some pretty good results.
We don’t normally advocate replacing all your meals with shakes but…sometimes you just need something in a pinch. Something you can grab as you run out the door or after a workout to quell the hunger until the next meal. Something you can store in your bag as a snack easily grabbed anywhere you are. Enter Soylent.
If nothing but the most luxurious chair ever will do when lounging around the beach or campfire, then you want the Nemo Stargate Recliner. This isn’t your typical lawn-chair, but a rocking chair made to rock on any surface – rock, gravel, dirt, sand at the beach.
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.
When you need a day bag to carry all your essentials to and from work, school, or just around town, you need bag that is two things: tough and as simple as can be. You don’t need tons of frills, you just need a dependable place to store your gear, and the lighter and more-streamlined, the better. In other words, you need the Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Pack.
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.
If you’re looking for the most versatile pair of bike shorts on the market, look no further than the Patagonia Dirt craft. These two-layer bike shorts are designed to look as good off the trail as they do on it, while being supremely comfortable the whole time.
POC is a Swedish company, dedicated to making the best safety gear possible for cyclists and extreme sports. As with so many things Swedish, their gear finds the perfect fusion of form and function, looking sleek and modern while still offering ample protection for whatever impact might be thrown your way. Enter the Tectal Bike Helmet.
Located in Tain, Scotland, Glenmorangie is a Highland Distillery that boasts distinction of having the tallest stills in Scotland - standing more than 26 feet tall, and lending a sweeter, lighter flavor to the whisky they produce. The Glenmorangie distillery goes all the way back to 1843, and for years, the 16 Men Of Tain, as they were called, distilled single malt whisky around the clock.
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.
Drip coffee makers are often seen as the bottom-rung of coffee makers. They are just cheap, easy ways to make coffee at home in the most hands-off way possible, and the brew they do produce is regarded as…weak. Subpar. But hold on. The Technivorm Moccamaster is here to change your opinion about drip coffee makers.
Outfitting your mountain bike with the right tires e tires can make or break your offroad exploits. In the same way that bulky, overly treaded tires will slow you down on the road, tires that are too smooth and too small will affect your traction on the trail, ruining your cornering as well as being potentially unsafe. Choosing the right bike tires is no different than choosing some for you car, really, and it’s important to find the right set.