Mike Newman

About: Managing Editor at Cool Material

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Made by Hand – The Bike Maker

Technically, yes, this is a video about building bikes, but really it's much more. Shot over the course of two days, The Bike Maker is really about dealing with adversity, uncertainty, and finding a purpose in life. It also features a bike made without a seat. Just watch it.
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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 Related Items: Flasks, Gear, Outdoors, Stanley.
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Bucket List Bars

Learning about history is so much better when alcohol is involved. For your next touristy excursion, make Bucket List Bars your guide. The book features forty bars throughout the US that helped shaped the nation and they're all more exciting than looking at a bunch of statues. From the spots where our Founding Fathers ... continue reading
$14 buy Related Items: Books, Media.
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Life is Precious Survival Kit

Nobody said you could't look good while fighting for your life in the wild, right? If you agree with that - as ludicrous as it may sound - this survival kit designed by Fort Standard would make for an aesthetically pleasing struggle. The kit (which, unfortunately, is not available to purchase) includes a compass, pen ... continue reading
$N/A buy Related Items: Camping, Gear, Outdoors.
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DEFY Gear Kit

Unfortunately, a purse is not a socially acceptable thing for a guy to carry around. It's too bad because, well, we've got a lot of stuff. For all our assorted gear, DEFY has created the most masculine holster we've come across. Crafted from US military contractor sourced M35 canvas/vinyl truck tarp, the Gear Kit sports ... continue reading
$31 buy Related Items: Bags, Gear.
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Tanner Goods Leather Coasters

It's time to protect your coffee table like a gentleman. Forget those cheap bar coasters and upgrade to these leather ones from Tanner Goods. They're the most sophisticated coasters we've come across. Cut from 10/11 oz. natural tooling strap leather, the set include four coasters all burnished, dyed, waxed, and stamped ... continue reading
$25 buy Related Items: Coasters, Drink, Home, Tanner Goods.
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Forms in Nature Light

If you've been waiting for your lights to get off their ass and do more than just brighten your room, your wait is over. The Forms in Nature Light (which should soon be a Kickstarter project) will turn any room into creepy forest. Based partially on the drawings and ideas of the German biologist, Ernst Haeckel, the ... continue reading
$TBD buy Related Items: Home, Lighting.
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Plume Recoiling Mudguard

Admit it, you kinda loved slap bracelets. They were addictive and only occasionally left a searing cut in your arm. Well, take that idea and apply it to something a little more useful than a neon colored accessory, and you have the Plume Recoiling Mudguard. Plume is a bicycle mudguard that easily recoils when you ... continue reading
$35 buy Related Items: Bikes, Rides.
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Xronos Alarm Clock

We've lost countless hours of sleep thanks to video games, it's only fair they paid us back. With the Xronos Clock, some arcade action will help you get up on time. If you're wondering why an alarm clock would cost over a cool two hundo, there are a few reasons. First, it looks freaking awesome. Second, it's open source ... continue reading
$225 buy Related Items: Bed, Clocks, Home.
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Billykirk Bandanas

You might not be the 80's rocker type who wears a bandana and crushes cans of Natty Light in dimly lit bars while you wearing a biker jacket. That said, these bandanas from Billykirk look so good you may just rethink your entire style aesthetic. Designed by Jon Contino (CXXVI), the 100% cotton bandanas are available ... continue reading
$18 buy Related Items: Accessories, Billykirk, Clothing, Style.
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Gran Turismo 6 Announcement Trailer

Ready to feel old? Gran Turismo is 15 years old. Okay, maybe that doesn't make you feel old, but if it does, cheer up cause you'll have some exciting button smashing to do this holiday season. Here is a peak at Gran Turismo 6.
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Guy Gourmet

Finding a cookbook that promises to keep you healthy is not that difficult. Finding one that contains recipes that don't come out tasting like wet cardboard is. Guy Gourmet: Great Chefs' Best Meals for a Lean & Healthy Body is a welcome addition to any cookbook shelf. With healthy recipes from the likes of Thomas ... continue reading
$16 buy Related Items: Books, Food.
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