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
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
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
MOPAR have recently released trailers made for Jeep's line of SUVs. As you can see from the picture, these are not your grandparent's Winnebago. Unfolding the aluminum top--rated to support 450 lbs of gear--reveals the living quarters underneath, which allows for some 76 inches of vertical space, a queen bed, a separate coverable couch/bed, stow-able central ... continue reading
There's a long list of things we were under the impression we would never be privy to: Justin Bieber hit songs, double rainbows, Jersey Shore, and matches capable of giving mother nature the middle finger. These windproof, waterproof survival matches from Garret Wade are waterproof and windproof and were specially ... continue reading
Men don't use lip balm all that much. If we do, it's normally in situations where lips actually have a tendency to get chapped--say, ascending a mountain or sailing an ocean. Problem is, when those situations arise, we're usually left with the stuff that is a off-putting shade of purple and leaves your lips tasting ... continue reading
Likely the last time you used a lunch box was when your shoes fastened with Velcro. Turns out lunch boxes have grown up in the time you have; they're no longer tiny boxes adorned with well-muscled heros. Take Stanley's Lunch Box Cooler set for instance. No matter what situation you throw it in--camping trips, tailgates, ... continue reading
There are a number of reasons guys love picnics: looking at women running, working on your tan (hopefully that's just what you tell her so you can look at women), and getting drunk in the middle of the day. The problem of course is the fact that when you're done you have to carry everything back. Not with Boxsal Cardboard ... continue reading