Lighten your load on your next outdoor excursion with the Brunton Lightwave Amp. Like an electronic multi-tool, it includes a bright 400-lumen LED light, a rechargeable 10,000 mAh battery with three USB ports for charging your various gadgets, an integrated speaker system, and Bluetooth for controlling the lighting and streaming music. It's IPX4 rated for water resistance, and coming to a campsite near you this summer.
MB&F is known for its intricate timepieces, so it's no surprise that when it came time to design a standalone clock for its Mechanical Art Device Gallery stores, they didn't hold back. The Nixie Machine is the creation of German artist Frank Buchwald, and uses six original Z568M Nixie tubes made by East German company RFT in the '60s to display the time. Set in three pairs, the tubes represent hours, minutes, and seconds, or day, month, and year, and are housed in a steel and brass structure comprised of roughly 350 components, including GPS and DCF77 receivers that allow it to set the time and date automatically. Limited to just 12 pieces worldwide.
Synthesizers used to be big. Very big. The Teenage Engineering x Cheap Monday Pocket Operator is a synthesizer, but it isn't big. In fact, it's small enough to fit in your pocket, yet still offers a host of analog controls, high-quality components like a Silabs EFM 32 gecko CPU, Cirrus logic DAC, and Knowles speaker, and features like an LCD with animated graphics, real synthesizer engines, punch-in effects, 3.5mm input and output, and a folding wire stand. Available in three models: Rhythm, a drum machine, Sub, a bass line maker, and Factory, a melody synthesizer.
Our iPhones are smart. Just not when it comes to helping us find them. Now you can locate your iPhone using nothing but the sound of your voice thanks to Marco Polo. This app listens for you to shout "Marco" — or any other input phrase you like — and responds with either "Polo" or another message of your choosing, in one of 30 unique character voices. It works in silent mode, will pop up a notification to let you find your phone in the dark, and can even boost the volume if you've got it set too low to hear. At last, no more tearing apart the couch/bed/house just to check Twitter.
We know: Microsoft's Surface brand doesn't have the best reputation. Fortunately for them (and you), the Microsoft Surface Hub is far from another Big Ass Table. Designed for use in the conference room, the Hub is a wall-mounted computer, with an 84-inch 4K display that accepts both pen and touch input, fourth-generation Intel i5 and i7 processors for speedy apps and smooth video, 1080p cameras on either side for full-view video conferencing, and a built-in mic array with Kinect technology to detect and follow voices while eliminating background noise. It's a computer, conferencing system, and projector rolled up into a thankfully space-conscious package.
We spend about a third of our time sleeping, so the mattress you sleep on every night is incredibly important. But when you lie on a bed for five minutes in a mattress showroom, it's impossible to judge how you'll sleep through the night - and the commissioned salesperson hovering doesn't help. Casper was designed with the bedroom in mind, not the showroom, and features premium latex foam for cooling and memory foam for comfort and support. In fact, you can avoid the showroom altogether as Casper comes compress-shipped right to your door. Make sleep a priority again with this impeccably designed, outrageously comfortable, and hand-crafted mattress made in the U.S.A.
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Spending extra money on organic fair trade coffee isn't a bad thing. When some of that money goes to help animals in need, it's even better. Grounds & Hounds Coffee offers a range of tasty blends, as well as single origin coffees from Ethiopia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, and Papau New Guinea. And with every purchase you make, the company gives 20% of the proceeds to no-kill rescue organizations that provide safe haven for dogs in between homes, giving them a second chance while you get your second wind.
Plenty of watches can help you calculate your speed using distance and time. Only the Breva Genie 03 Speedometer Watch can give you your speed at a glance. Its patented measurement mechanism actually pops out 6mm above the face of the watch, and uses 45 components to measure wind speed from 10 to 125 mph. Other features include a regular analog dial on the lower left, a power indicator, an automatic movement with a 60 hour power reserve, a natural rubber strap, and a titanium case that's water resistant down to 30 meters.
We all know that the relationship between an American Stout and a bourbon barrel can yield fantastic results, but what you might not know is that time in a Tequila barrel can be equally impressive. Tequila Barrel Noir from Almanac Brewing is the proof, with its jet black appearance and hints of smoke and agave from the barrel. You might not expect the influence of tequila flavors to mingle with a stout this well — but the folks at Almanac have proven otherwise.
Multi-tools are a staple of nearly every EDC kit. They also take up room in your pockets. The Leatherman Tread Wearable Multi-Tool improves on this by moving its array of tools from your pants to your wrist. Made from high-strength 17-4 stainless steel, it features multiple individual links that perform two or three uses each, giving you a total of 25 tools like drivers, a cutting hook, box wrenches, a glass breaker, and the obligatory bottle opener. The standard edition will launch first, but if like to keep a timepiece on your wrist, a watch-laden version will follow shortly thereafter.
Holographic technology has been a common part of science fiction for decades. With the Microsoft HoloLens, the team in Redmond is looking to make it a common part of your everyday life. Powered by Windows 10, this head-mounted solution brings apps, videos, games, and even the web into your view in high definition, where they integrate with your physical spaces and things. You control the interface using nothing but your hands and voice, and thanks to the transparent lens, you never lose sight of the real things around you. Hitting store shelves in the not-far-off future.
FOUND IN UNCRATE QUARTERLY — Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Knife ($35). Braun Classic Mesh Watch ($220). Gerber E.A.B Knife ($15). Jack Spade Money Clip ($68). Maratac Stainless Steel Flashlight ($28). Kingston DataTraveler 64GB Flash Drive ($30). Nite Ize DoohicKey Tool ($5). Mophie Powerstation Plus ($80+). Handgrey Titanium Carabiner ($55).
In this modern age where cameras are everywhere, nearly every adventurer takes photos of their exploits. But that doesn't make them photographers. Jimmy Chin is one of the rare people who can lay claim to both labels, and it's this mixture of talents that's celebrated with the Harry's x Jimmy Chin Razor. Based on the company's trusted Truman model, the razor comes in four different colors, each taken from the high-visibility gear Jimmy and his friends use to stay safe when conquering the world's peaks in search of the perfect shot — which makes them a rather inspirational addition to your daily routine.
Created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the company's unprecedented debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the McLaren 650S Le Mans Edition is more than just a regular 650S with special paint and some new badges. Powered by the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, this limited edition ride — only 50 will be built — adds a roof-mounted air induction vent, new louves on the front wings, a carbon fiber front splitter, rear bumper and Airbrake, special lightweight wheels, and race inspired seats. But if all you wanted was new paint and badges, you're covered there, too, as it comes in a metallic Sarthe Grey with a leather and Alcantara interior boasting Le Mans logos stitched into the headrests.
The jackalope, a mythical creature that is said to be a cross between a jack rabbit and an antelope with horns, is an example of a unique, yet mythical blend. Bourye from High West Distilling is a blend of equal interest, but is very real and available again after disappearing for years. Bourye is a blend of 9-year-old straight bourbon, 10-year-old straight rye whiskey, and 16-year-old straight rye whiskey. The resulting dram showcases some bold rye spice along with traditional sweet bourbon flavors like molasses and caramel. Hunt some down before it's as rare as a jackalope again.
It doesn't matter how deep you're diving — if the Zelos Abyss Bronze Dive Watch can't handle the pressure, odds are neither can you. Water resistant to an absurd 3,000 meters, it's made from marine grade bronze, so it will develop a handsome patina over time. Features include a 7mm thick sapphire crystal cover, a 43mm diameter case, a helium escape valve, an automatic Miyota 9015 movement, and an included leather carry roll, brown vintage leather strap, and black rubber dive strap. Limited to just 500 individually numbered units, and available with a bronze bezel with blue, green, brown, or black dials, or in DLC black with a matching dial.
Once you realize the liquid inside that handsome cylinder of knurled metal is cologne, your expectations are immediately raised. Fortunately, Dunhill Icon Cologne meets them handily, with a masculine scent worthy of such an elegant vessel. It starts with notes of bergamot, orange blossom, and black pepper, features a heart of Provençal lavender, cardamom, sage, and juniper, and finishes with a base of vetiver, smoky oud wood, oakmoss, and leather, making it ideal for everything from casual dinners to formal events.
For the last 30 years, Danner has been making what are universally known as the best hiking boots money can buy. As a trip to Iceland loomed for the first issue of Uncrate Quarterly, we teamed up with Danner to design a pair we'd want to wear all winter long, no matter where our travels took us. The Uncrate edition Mountain Light Boot, in a colorway never before offered, is built by hand in Portland, Oregon, of a dark black suede paired with all-black hardware and a natural white Vibram Cristy outsole, which will work on just about any terrain. Inside, they've got a waterproof Gore-Tex lining to fight the elements. Danner stitchdown construction means they're also repairable — so you'll be wearing these for another 30 years or so.
Since 1932, Danner has been proving that regardless of the economy or circumstances, superior craftsmanship matters. Long known for making work boots — the military, law enforcement, construction workers, and miners among their customers — the company also makes the best hiking boots you can find. Located along the Columbia River, the Danner factory is home to both new-age technology and old-world craftsmanship. Priding themselves in creating a product that's guaranteed to stand the test of time — no matter the activity — it is a place you can see first hand why they have stuck to their claim. Continuing their appreciation for the the Pacific Northwest, they launched the Stumptown Collection. With the entire collection crafted in Portland, they pay homage to explorers and adventurers with these American-heritage inspired silhouettes. It only then seemed fitting why we teamed up to create the Danner x Uncrate Mountain Light Boots to take with us on our travels. Shuffle through this gallery at the making of the boots, and see why you're not just buying a boot, but an investment in a company that has made the best product in their category for over 80 years.
Inspired by his award-winning 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, the Ralph Lauren Skeleton Automotive Watch blends the designer's love of classic automobiles with horology. Like a car with its hood opened, the timepiece encourages you to view its inner workings thanks to the visible, manually wound RL1967 caliber movement. Complimenting the steel and brass gear elements are black oxidized hands, a large balance, a black shot-blasted stainless steel case, and a varnished bezel made from amboyna burl, a wood widely known for its use in car interiors.
