During the dark, cold days of winter, there is one hoppy beast that doesn't hibernate, but instead thrives. Arctic Panzer Wolf from Three Floyds is a animal of a double IPA that not only packs a huge hop bite at 100 IBUs, but is equally big with its ABV content, weighing in at 9%. A fierce yet balanced and flavorful beer from a brewery that knows a thing or two about hops.
Blending classic style with modern materials, the Mission Workshop Styrman Waterproof Topcoat is a smart mix of old and new. It's built from Swiss-made Schoeller c_change fabric, which uses a waterproof, breathable, and heat-reactive membrane to regulate body temperature. The exterior of wool lends a luxury feel to the product, while the full-seam taping, removable hood, and aforementioned membrane keep you dry. Made in Vancouver, it's finished with two internal and two zippered hand-warmer pockets.
Buck Mason Chambray Work Shirt ($88). Buck Mason Standard Fit Jean ($135). Buck Mason Navy Henley ($48). Buck Mason 30 Year Belt ($72). Apartamento Magazine ($39). Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot ($426). Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch ($6,800). Shinola Linen Journal ($18). Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses ($175). Apolis Transit Issue Keychain ($38).
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You let your phone manage your contacts, appointments, and even your health, so why not let it manage your relationships, too? Pplkpr uses GPS and a heart rate wristband to determine your emotional state around specific friends. As a result, it can tell you who makes you the most anxious, the most excited, the least bored, and so on, giving you a better idea of which friends you should maximize your time with and which friends you might want to make less frequent appearances in your life.
A good rule for accessorizing: if it doesn't do something functional, it's probably not worth wearing. The Wrist Ruler is a perfect example. Resembling a plain leather bracelet from afar, it actually doubles as a ruler, with laser-engraved inch and centimeter markings and a handsome silver post. Individually numbered and made in small runs in a Portland, OR workshop.
If you're trying to track down the most sought after spirits of 2014, chances are you're out of luck — unless of course, you know about Caskers. A one-stop shop for liquor connoisseurs, Caskers tracked down the bottles that you and other boozehounds searched for the most in 2014 — based on millions of searches — and has them available right now, while they last. So instead of driving all over town with no guarantee of finding that small batch bourbon or premium single malt, look no further than Caskers for the best of the best, easy on the wallet and delivered right to your door.
The products you use every day, like shampoo or shave cream, should always be the best. But drugstore pickings are slim, and online shopping is risky when you don't know what you're paying for. That's why Birchbox Man lets you try before you buy. Subscribers receive a monthly box of grooming and style essentials, all tailored to match their personal profiles. Think woodsy beard oil for the urban lumberjack, or a wool knit tie for the sartorially inclined. If you like what you get, you can buy full-size versions in the Birchbox Shop, with perks like free shipping to sweeten the pot. No more letdowns, duds, or compromises: Just a sink ledge stocked with greatness.
Named after a dominating race horse, the Deus Ex Machina Hondo Grattan Motorcycle is fittingly lean and powerful. It's based on a Ducati Scrambler, and focuses its attention on the aluminum bodywork, including a single-piece tail with integrated license plate support, a speedway-inspired headlight, and an asymmetric mudguard. Other features include a snaking dedicated exhaust, large disc brakes, and a bright yellow and sky blue paint scheme.
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.
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.
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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.
