Before you call us crazy for suggesting you spend $160 on a tote bag, hear us out. Yes, tote bags are, ostensibly, nothing more than glorified, recyclable grocery bags with longer handles. Yes, $160 is a lot of money to spend on any bag. And yet, we still really like these tote bags from Bexar Goods Co. Each bag is ... continue reading
There are a few standard pieces of luggage you'll see while standing at a baggage carousel—the quintessential black Samsonite, a series of cases that fit like nesting dolls, and one beat up junker covered in duct tape. Now, unless you're the duct tape guy, it can be a pain finding your stuff and, let's be honest, ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
When looking for a backpack, specifically one designed for use on a bike, there seems to be two schools of thought: either it's made completely out of some synthetic fabric with an unpronounceable name, or it looks good. Finding a utilitarian bag that also happens to look good is like trying to find a sober person ... continue reading
Mission Workshop is the bag equivalent of MacGuyver, and the almost shiny, tarpaulin style material they use in their bags is their paper clip. But just like MacGuyver needs to branch out from paper clips every once in a while, so does Mission Workshop. Which is why, for a limited time, you can pick up the Sanction ... continue reading
There's nothing glamorous about laundry day. Running around in basketball shorts and a wife beater is fine if you're actually playing basketball, but it doesn't belong off the court and on your person for any longer than necessary. There's also the whole unfortunate pop-up hamper thing you use to store and/or transport ... continue reading
In the distant future, all backpacks will be armadillo-esque hardshell creations designed for maximum durability without much thought given to design. If you believe that something like Tron or Star Trek will actually come to pass, that's probably true. The future is now and it only slightly resembles the backpack ... continue reading
Recycled inner tubes are the building blocks of consumer products in the 21st century. Accessories made of pipe cleaners, hemp, cigar boxes and old cassette tapes used to be the barometer of cool, but these days it's all about the inner tubes. You can get wallets, bags, Halloween costumes, emergency flotation devices ... continue reading
In the world of ridiculous extra baggage fees, packing light is all but a necessity these days. Unless you happen to be spending time on a bike in which case you can say to hell with it and pack whatever will fit in your bag. If you're talking about a Mission Workshop bag, like the new Fitzroy Rucksack, that means ... continue reading
Somewhere between the blacktop and concrete world of Tony Hawk and the flying car future of the Fifth Element, there's a guy that needs a backpack. In this case, Jansport just isn't going to cut it. If you're looking for something sleek and stylish that's capable of taking a beating, look no further than the Stilwin ... continue reading
Describing traveling with toiletries as a pain in the ass is like describing being in a car accident as inconvenient. If you're incapable of escaping from things like hair product, moisturizer and your favorite razor, you need a quality dopp kit to keep things safe when you're on the road. This water resistant truck ... continue reading
Necessity may be the mother of all invention, but that doesn't take style into account. This is exactly why we plan on putting all of our stuff in one of Fossil's new line of Region Bags. Every piece in the new Region line is the sort of leather and plaid clad piece you'd expect to find if you went rummaging around ... continue reading
In most cases, calling anything The Ultimate is a bit on the presumptuous side. We're willing to let that slide in this particular instance because Inside Line Equipment has truly created what just might be the ultimate photographer's bag. If you're not driving to shoots (almost impossible if you live in a bustling ... continue reading
It could be due to Mao, or Campbell's soup cans or Marilyn, but Andy Warhol is a name that everyone is familiar with. The famous artist inspired and entertained countless throngs of people with his often imitated, but never truly replicated pop art. An original could set you back as much as much as $100 mil. Seeing ... continue reading
Porsche. Apple. Ferrari. All these companies could be (and have been) used to describe the bags produced by Mission Workshop. Their constant attention to detail and design isn't present in any other series of bags on the market. Then Mission Workshop one-upped even their own creations with the Advanced Project Series ... continue reading
If you're looking for gear based purely on looks, shop whatever men's designer happens to pop up most frequently on Google. If you're looking for gear that looks good and lasts a lifetime, start that search with Filson. Some of Filson's clothing is way past overkill because it's been manufactured since 1850 with a ... continue reading