Worx Aerocart

Whether or not you want to admit it, summer is winding down to a close -- and that means it's time to get finished all those projects you've been putting off until now. But serious work calls for serious tools, which is why you need the Worx Aerocart. Transforming into a wheelbarrow, a dolly, or a hand cart, this beast is no one-trick pony. With tires that won't go flat, and steel construction ready to handle up to a 300-pound load, it's the ideal tool when you need to move anything from bags of mulch to your new washer-dryer.

Lego Batman Tumbler

As with any release in their Ultimate Collector Series, the Lego Batman Tumbler has been eagerly anticipated — fueled by rumors and plenty of speculation — but now the wait is (almost) over. Set for a september release, this massive set is made up of nearly 2,000 pieces, making it far bigger than any Tumbler set we've seen to date, measuring in at a staggering 15 by nine inches. In addition to this beautifully-realistic model, the lucky few who get their hands on one of these sets will also get two minifigs, Batman and The Joker, both modeled after the characters from the Dark Knight franchise.

Process: Oakley

For as futuristic as their products are — in both design and material — it might surprise you to discover that much of what goes on inside the walls of Oakley's massive, steampunk-ish Foothill Ranch headquarters is grounded in analog techniques. From the initial design all the way through engineering, there's nary a computer involved. And as with everything else at the headquarters, that's by design.

Oakley's shades, bags, watches, and other goods begin life as conceptual designs, based around innovation and consumer needs. These designs are created by small teams, who work together to make drawings of the product as they vision it, often times coming eerily close to the finished version. Engineers are brought in to add their thoughts to the designs, and make sure they're functional — an important step for any product, but especially one that's going on your body.

Once everyone's happy with the initial design, it's turned into a real-life object using old-school tools like Exacto knives, scrapers, and chisels. It is then redesigned and approved by the engineers. From there, they go to CAD files, and are often cranked out on 3D printers — Oakley has been using them for over two decades, making them one of the first companies to use the technology — before being prototyped.

And while the company keeps a vast portion of its talent under the same roof — including R&D, advertising, marketing, and publicity — the design section of the building is off-limits to all but a select few. You have to be escorted in if you don't have access, and even then, some areas — like Oakley veteran Peter Yee's secret war room, where out of the box ideas and futuristic visions are the norm and where many of the company's most iconic designs were born — are limited even further.

So the next time you strap on an Oakley product that looks like it's from the future, remember that it was created with tools firmly rooted in the past.

Presented by Oakley. Watch Oakley's story of disruptive design, narrated by Kevin Spacey, here.

Oliver Flask Cage

Stanley's standard flask is great for transporting drinks in a coat pocket, but not so great for fitting into bicycle water bottle cages. Unless, of course, it's the Oliver Flask Cage. Made in Durango, Colorado from high-quality materials, It bolts on to your bike using the same holes as a normal cage, but provides a snug fit for your flask so your clandestine booze holder doesn't go bouncing down the street.

Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod

All personal water craft are not created equally. But you don't have to take our word for it, just have a look at the Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod. Featuring a customizable construction made from carbon fiber and epoxy, you can optionally add wood and carbon inlays, custom paint and wrapping, and more. But that's hardly what makes this jet ski special — no, that's the 5.7-liter V8 tucked inside this 16-foot boat. With a 300-horsepower output, it'll do up to 65 miles per hour, which is probably plenty fast to get you to your recently-purchased mega yacht, or at least put a smile on your face.

Nike Vapor 360 Baseball Glove

One of the subtle joys pains of buying a new baseball glove has always been trying to break it in, but with the Nike Vapor 360 Baseball Glove, there's no need for any of that. Thanks to an engineered perforated pattern on the leather palm, the glove is ready to use out of the box. Other features include a Flywire lacing system with tunable inserts for a customized fit, TrueAdapt heel construction that eliminates unnecessary layers, and soft Poron foam to enhance breathability and comfort. Oh, and it does look too shabby, either.

Mega Hammock

Hammocks are great — no one's arguing against that — but when you try to pile a bunch of people into one, you start to run into some limitations: weight restrictions, friends flopping on top of each other. But the Mega Hammock is made for sharing with friends, capable of comfortably holding as many as three people. It's made by an FAA-certified parachute rigger, and constructed from coated ripstop nylon, nylon thread, and durable webbing, so you know it's made to hold plenty of weight. Each handmade hammock comes made-to-order, and can be customized in a range of sizes and colors. Summer lounging may never be the same.

Nitecore Sens Mini Flashlight

Ever wonder how much power your flashlight might be wasting throwing its full beam at objects that are only a few feet away? The Nitecore Sens Mini Flashlight does not suffer from this problem. Sporting a Cree LED capable of putting out 170 lumens, this tiny light measures less than two and a half inches long, and uses an accelerometer to figure out the angle you're holding it at, and thus how bright to make the light — less power when it's aimed down and you're trying to find your keys, more power when it's aimed horizontally and you're trying to figure out what's making all that noise in the bushes. It also features a waterproof, military-grade hard anodized aluminum alloy body, three brightness levels, a runtime of 14 hours (thanks to its intelligent dimming), and the ability to be used with only one hand or attached to a keychain, so that you'll never be without a light.

Priority Bike

It sounds too good to be true — a quality, stylish, maintenance-free bike for a reasonable price. But that's exactly what the Priority Bike is meant to be. It starts with an oversized aluminum frame that refuses to rust, continues with a belt-driven system that requires virtually no maintenance, and concludes with a smooth three-geared system. Or maybe not, since the bike also comes with a tire pump, water bottle cage, a comfy seat, and puncture-resistant tires. With only five minutes required to put the thing together, you'll be on the road in no time.

Tusa Evo Sea Scooter

Those looking to explore the far reaches of the sea need something more than just flippers to get them around — they need something like the Tusa Evo Sea Scooter. This powerful underwater chariot boasts a maximum speed of 2.6 mph and a maximum depth of 230 feet, while offering precise changes in speed thanks to rotational speed adjustment. Other features include a 3-speed propeller with pitch and angle adjustment, an LED battery life indicator, and saddle wings that let you pull up to three divers with a single scooter.

Aesop Animal Wash

Let's face it, with everything your pet gets into — whether it's a run through the dog park, a dip in the river, or a roll in something nasty in your backyard — from time-to-time, he's bound to get a little stinky. So when the funk starts to get unbearable, it's time to give him a rinse with Aesop Animal Wash. Made to be gentle on even the most sensitive dogs and cats, this skin and fur wash gets your pet clean while eliminating undesirable odor. Made from plenty of natural oils and extracts, it leaves your animal with a fresh aroma of mint and citrus — which is probably a lot better than what he used to smell like.

Nike Lunarwaverly Golf Shoe

Tired of your golf shoes looking so much like, well, golf shoes? Feast your eyes on the Nike Lunarwaverly Golf Shoe. These casual kicks feature sneaker-like styling with a leather and suede upper, but still offer on-course performance thanks to Lunarlon cushioning, Flywire cables for a lockdown fit, and a rubber outsole with Waffle lugs that offer excellent traction. Perfect for the weekend warrior that wants the ability to go straight from the club to the cookout without looking like a dork.

Octovo x Tilley Surfboards

When you buy handmade gear, there's shopping local, and then there's shopping local — Octovo x Tilley Surfboards fall squarely into the latter camp. Individually crafted by hand in his Port Orford, Oregon shop from locally-sourced Cedar native to the region, these boards are made with rugged pacific coasts and cold water in mind. With five designs in total, the surfboards feature original graphics and paint schemes to set them apart from every other board out there. And each one comes with a custom carrying bag complete with shock-resistant padding, waterproof materials, leather covers and handles, titanium hardware, and padded shoulder straps.

Zepp Golf Sensor

Golf sensors aren't a new idea — we've written about a couple of them before — but we've never seen one that didn't need to attach to your club. Until now. The Zepp Golf Sensor hooks onto your glove and communicates with your phone or tablet over Bluetooth, letting you see your swing in 360 degrees, and analyze your club plane, hand path, speed, tempo, backswing position, and, if you put your phone in your pocket, hip rotation. You can also compare your swing with that of a pro, and track your progress over time with every club in your bag. And if you happen to be a multi-sport star, don't worry — the same sensor can be mounted onto a tennis racket or baseball bat so you can track your stats there, too.

ArcticSilver Titanium Free-Flex Rod

When they say limited edition, they mean it. The ArcticSilver Titanium Free-Flex Rod is limited to just 2-5 rods per classification — or under 20 total worldwide — making them some of the most exclusive gear around. Features include pure titanium stripper and snake guides, a carbon-fiber based handle, a Quick-Lock reel seat, and, of course, the Free-Flex system that allows the blank to move freely within the handle, resulting in superior feel and longer casts with less effort.

EcoZoom Zoom Dura Stove

Sure, cooking over an open fire while you're camping can be a lot of fun, but very little beats the convenience of cooking on a home stove. With the EcoZoom Zoom Dura Stove you get the best of both worlds, combining a portable wood fire and a stable stove surface. The insulated body and metal liner help to improve the efficiency of your combustion, letting you make the most out of your heat source, while sturdy handles and a durable construction let you take it just about anywhere. Its cast-iron surface provides plenty of strength, even with heavy pots and pans, while giving you plenty of stability to cook up some serious camp meals.

Cesarre Kara Grill

It might look like it belongs outside the local modern art museum, but once you get a taste of the food coming off the Cesarre Kara Grill, you'll realize it's way more than just a pretty face. Beyond its stunning looks, it also features a deep stainless steel fire box, an electropolished stainless steel grille with roughly 400 square inches of cooking surface, a treated steel structure standing near six feet tall, and a powder-coated finish that stands up to the elements and works great as a prep surface around the grill.

Bell Star Pro Helmet

Having a hard time deciding between an aerodynamic helmet and one that will keep your head cool when you're out on a ride? With the Bell Star Pro Helmet, you don't have to choose. This first-of-its-kind cycling helmet was created from the inside-out to maximize aerodynamics and ventilation, doing so via Active-Aero technology that lets the rider regulate airflow via a simple slider that opens or closes vents. Other features include overbrow ventilation, progressive layering, and a Magnetic Zeiss Shield that allows for integrated eyewear on select models. Available in six handsome colorways.