If the SOL Origin wasn’t so damn awesome, it would sound a lot like a cheesy infomercial product. It can do everything – slice, dice, fit in the palm of your hand and save your life. Despite the fact that it sounds like the free gift you’d get if you ordered a Slap Chop, the SOL Origin is actually a legit ... continue reading
As guys, we are always going to want the biggest, baddest or fastest anything. Women may think this only applies to our big purchases like cars or flat screen TV’s, but the truth is it applies to everything. So, as a guy, if you’re going to buy a sled, here’s your new number one choice: The Porsche Design ... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
Flipping on your car’s high beams is great for spotting deer, late night joggers, and annoying oncoming traffic. If you’ve ever felt the wrath of a serious road-rager after blinding them with your high beams, you can appreciate why they should only be used when needed. The Icon Solo LED Pen Light is equipped ... continue reading
When it starts to pour, some guys decide to move their camping trip to the nearest Holiday Inn. Others, however, hunker down and don’t act like pansies. Instead of being one of those guys who warms up by adjusting the thermostat, pack a box of REI’s Storm Proof Matches for your next expedition. Just like the ... continue reading
If you want to drop a grand, you can get a Swiss Army Knife with 85 different tools. Of those 85 tools though, there are zero axes. This is probably due to the fact that it would take you up to a week to chop firewood with such a tiny axe and before you finish you’d die of hypothermia. These Swiss Army Axes are ... continue reading
Whether Man vs. Wild is completely real or not, it’s still fair to be a little jealous of Bear Grylls. He’d fare better in the wild than most, and he opted for a life of adventure rather than the safer career path selling “Bear Grills” – rap inspired dental implants for bears. For your adventures, the ... continue reading
Glancing down at a personal fitness monitor while you’re skiing or snowboarding is about as smart as firing off a few texts while flying down the highway. Unfortunately, there really hasn’t been an option to track your progress while carving some slopes. The Only GPS Ski Goggles available from Hammacher Schlemmer ... continue reading
Total cost of ownership of anything - anything worth buying anyway - involves so many things we don't think about when initially making a purchase. iPhone without data plan? Pointless. Car without moonroof, rims, and leather package? Why bother. What happens once you go down to the dealership and sign over the next ... continue reading
Making a product that combines a lantern with a water bottle is right up there on the list of bizarre pairings wtih a Ferrari pulling a U-haul. That being said, it's fairly genius. The lid, which houses white LED lights, is perfect for camping... lighting you're path the toilet/bushes witha spotlight, or perfect for ... continue reading
When you read "Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler", what occurs to you? Ok, besides "It'll hold 54 quarts of beer". Wait, that's the only thing that comes to mind? Ok, well guess we can't exactly fault you on that one, but let us fill you in on some other bits. It's steel-belted, obviously, which means this thing ... continue reading
If you're a surfer, you likely ride on a polyurethane or polystyrene core board. It'll come as no surprise that these boards break. When they do, that polyurethane or polystyrene core ends up in a landfill (a board in two pieces isn't exactly useful in the water), and thus begins it's biodegrading. Except that doesn't ... continue reading
Water and camera electronics do not go well together. Much like our writing staff and Cuervo; the two simply don't mix, and when they do, it gets destructive. The ACT9k HD camera however loves the stuff. Waterproof to 20 meters, shock proof to 1.2 meters, and able to shoot in 1080p at 30 frames per second and 720p ... continue reading
Forget what you heard about dogs, knives are a man's best friend. Given that, Scott A. Roush at Big Rock Forge is a man you want to know. Roush makes hand-carved, custom knives using the same processes that have been used by blacksmiths for countless years. So how does a Big Rock Forge Knife get made? We'll let Scott ... continue reading
We're not sure what part of this jacket implies climbing hills (or, to be honest, how impressive "hill-climbing" sounds), but we love it anyways. Waxed cotton repels any weather, a soft wool lining provides warmth, pockets hold your outdoors accoutrement, and the waist, back, and cuffs are all adjustable for maximum ... continue reading
Summertime grilling is fantastic. But let's be honest, dealing with the minutia of pulling together a grill session isn't. You need to tote out your BBQ, get the charcoal, the lighter fluid if you're inept lazy, and then there's the clean-up. Life would be grand(er) if the process were streamlined a bit. And turns ... continue reading
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