Ben Dahl

Stephan Alexandr Painted Animal Skulls

Hanging an animal skull on your wall is one of the most manly ways to decorate your crib. It's right up there with a traditional bearskin rug in terms of awesomeness. Regardless of how manly those things are, though, they're also kind of morbid when you think about it. Stephan Alexandr takes animal skulls, jaws and ... continue reading

$225+ buy

CXXVI Zippo Lighters

Everyone should have at least one Zippo lighter. Moderation has never really been our thing, so we have a bunch more. You might too. They're classic, iconic, pretty much indestructible, collectible and incredibly good at what they do. Good design begets good design, so it only made sense that, eventually, Jon Contino ... continue reading

$42 buy

Stanley Adventure Flask

For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading

$20 buy

Corter Leather Luggage Tag

The TSA is serious business. Even after loosening the travel restrictions we're still terrified to travel with any number of might be restricted but is up to the agent items. But that's not the point. Luggage tags aren't explicitly required, but even the TSA recommends using them. Airlines will give you crappy ones ... continue reading

$18 buy

Nike Sweet Classic Sneakers

Let the record show that these aren't just another pair of new, vintage style Nike kicks that we decided were sweet and classic. No, Nike went ahead and named them the "Sweet Classic" themselves, and we're inclined to agree. They've got leather uppers, synthetic lining, rubber soles and contrasting accents. One pair ... continue reading

$60 buy

Vans Goleta Backpack

Here we are again, talking about a reasonably priced, well put together bag that looks pretty great. But you've got plenty of those already, so why put another one in the rotation? It always boils down to little details, and the Vans Goleta Backpack has plenty of them. For starters, it's not just a backpack. The multi-function ... continue reading

$126 buy

Logobook

Logobook is the 5.5lb (yes, more than five pounds) creation of Ludovic Houplain, the founder of multidisciplinary design firm H5. He's worked with everyone from Audi to Cannes Festival and even won an Oscar for his short animation film Logorama. It's safe to say he's an expert on logos. Logobook is the 800+ page, 7,000 ... continue reading

$34 buy

Wool & Prince Shirts

We love (to hate) button-down shirts. We still wear them regularly because ties are fun (when you're not required to wear them), and they're far classier than even the most respectable vintage concert tee. But washing or god forbid, dry cleaning, them is a giant pain in the ass. Why can't all of our shirts just be ... continue reading

$98+ buy

A-Trak & Tommy Trash – Tuna Melt

Any video that has a dedicated person for "Dominos & Kinetics" is a video that we want to watch. We can't even imagine what it was like to reset this giant Rube Goldberg for retakes, but it really made us want a tuna melt. Oh yeah, the tracks pretty damn good, too.

Ti-Click PRO and RTS Pens

The PHX-1 Design Set. The Solid Titanium Pen and Stylus. The PHX Pen. Each and every time the guys behind Big I Design release some sort of writing implement on Kickstarter it's an immediate success. When we last checked in with Chadwick and Joe it was about the Solid Titanium Pen and Stylus. We called it. They outdid ... continue reading

$75+ buy

The Barman

We like fancy drinks. Correction: We love fancy drinks. Acquiring them from a fancy bartender with a mustache that makes us weak in the knees with envy is an easy, albeit pricey, process, but making them ourselves is a whole different story. It doesn't matter how many books we collect on the subject, or how many gadgets ... continue reading

$49+ buy

Mama Walker’s Breakfast Liqueurs

We love the Bloody Mary, and the Mimosa and Irish Whiskey, but breakfast drinking can get a little bit stale if you do it more than twice a week. You can get fifteen hundred different types of flavored creamer to internationally delight your taste buds, so how come there aren't more options for breakfast booze? Say ... continue reading

$TBD buy

Pothra Pot

Round these parts, when we use the word pot it's for not for something you use to store plants, it's the plant itself. In fact, this might be the first time we've ever covered a flower pot at all, but the Pothra has been worth the wait. Designed by the creative minds at everyone's favorite out-of-the-ordinary watch ... continue reading

$35+ buy

Soxfords Socks

If you only got twenty dollars in your pocket you probably shouldn't be spending it on socks. Spending twenty dollars on a pair of socks might feel like spending fifty dollars on a t-shirt, but it's ok because these socks are fucking awesome. Soxfords pretty much completely change the office sock game. They're print ... continue reading

$20 buy

Velo–2nd Gear: Bicycle Culture and Style

Bicycles have been around since the 19th Century, and they just keep growing in popularity. Anyone who's into bikes knows that they're like fingerprints--no two are the same. Frames, gears, tires, bars, grips, or wheels, there's always some way you can make your bike your own. Velo--2nd Gear dives into the diverse ... continue reading

$37 buy

U.S. Alteration Tote

Military gear was all originally created with a specific purpose. We cannot, for the life of us, come up with any good reason why the military would create a tote bag, but damn if this tote from U.S. Alteration doesn't feel like something you'd find in the local Army Navy Surplus. Vintage fabric, pin detail and patch ... continue reading

$92 buy