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.
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.
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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.
Neither rain, nor smoke, nor fog will keep you from seeing your target with these Ricoh NV-10A Enhanced Binoculars. Using Pentax Atmospheric Interference Reduction technology, these advanced optics feature a single button that clarifies, brightens, and sharpens images even in the worst conditions. They also let you capture still images or video of whatever you're looking at, with stabilization for added clarity, GPS to record location data, and infrared capabilities for improved vision at night. Oh, and they're also water resistant, dustproof, and covered in a grippy rubber, so they're just as ready for the elements as the technology inside.
We love when everyday objects are reinvented in smart and refined ways. That's why the Soma limited edition water filter is a must for every home. The shatter-resistant glass carafe was artfully blown in Germany to look stylish on your kitchen table. Soma's filter cleans your water without using petroleum-based plastics or leaving behind nasty black flakes. Instead, the coconut shell filters are certified by the Water Quality Association and can be conveniently delivered to your door on a subscription. Best of all, every filter sold donates clean drinking water through charity: water.
Just because they aren't as visible as the rest of your clothing doesn't mean your underwear should be drab and boring. So in collaboration with Young & Sick — the artist responsible for album covers for everyone from Foster the People to Maroon 5, MeUndies has created Faces, a new limited edition print that's wearable art for you to step your underwear game up with. This underwear not only looks great, but is made with Modal fabric which is twice as soft as cotton, a non-restricing waistband that follows the contours of your frame, and the superior quality you've come to expect from the MeUndies brand.
Forget going to the gym — take the gym with you with a pair of Monkii Bars. This versatile workout tool is lightweight and highly portable, using an 18-foot suspension line that tucks inside the handles and a loop to provide you with a pair of handles that can be used for both upper and lower body exercises like pull-ups, dips, push-ups, flys, rows, curls, and more. The best part is you can use them virtually anywhere you can find a door, branch, or other solid, stable surface, meaning you can get your workout in at the office, at the park, or even on the trail.
Even the most skilled do-it-yourselfers have issues with mechanical clutches in their drills. The Autosense Drill from Black & Decker addresses that problem thanks to Autosense Technology, which intuitively knows when to stop a screw flush, making it three times more accurate than a mechanical clutch. You also lose the added bulk a clutch carries, and hold a sleek, compact tool that also features a comfortable over-mold rubber handle for a better grip. And it's all driven by a 20V Max lithium ion battery that holds a charge for up to 18 months.
Any fan of winter sports likely knows the irritation that comes from foggy goggles. Rid yourself of this problem once and for all with Abominable F-Bom Goggles. These one-of-a-kind glasses use patented Klair technology to place a transparent, heat-conductive film between the two-part Carl Zeiss lens, keeping it warm and fog-free. They'll run for up to 7 hours in active mode, or up to seven days in on-demand Boost mode, are available in a variety of colors and with a variety of lenses, and take only one hour to charge up over USB, meaning that by the time lunch break is over, you'll be ready to hit the slopes once more.
Add a bit of electronic intelligence to your two-wheeled steed with SmrtGrips Connected Bike Grips. Designed to fit both standard and lock ring setups, these grips offer a number of features aimed at improving your cycling experience, including haptic technology that lets you get turn-by-turn directions without taking your eyes off the road and Bluetooth that gives you the ability to locate your bike and supports separation alerts if a member of your group drifts off course. They're waterproof so they can stand up to the elements, and while they do rely on a rechargeable battery, they run for up to three months on a single charge, so you won't need to bust out the USB cable very often.
Forget the traditional forms of jump testing — with the Vert Wearable Jump Device, you can measure every vertical leap you take, whether it's during a training session or in the heat of a game. The sensor itself is a small black affair that's worn around the waist, and can attach to your clothing via the included clip or be hidden inside a specially-designed belt. Using the high-precision gyroscope and accelerometer, it can give you info about your latest flight via the built-in OLED display, but to get the most out of it, you'll want to pair it to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device using the Bluetooth 4.0 connection and use the companion app to track and share a multitude of stats.
Need to cut through beams, hard insulation, or other serious (and seriously thick) building material? Make sure you have a Festool Sword Saw on the job. Like the chainsaw version of a circular saw, this impressive tool allows you to quickly and accurately cut straight lines through wood and other materials up to 7 7/8" thick. It also features a bevel feature that tilts up to 60 degrees — giving it the ability to do compound miter cuts — and thanks to a dust collection port, you won't have to get your workshop covered in grime when you use it.
Despite its name, the Kershaw Select Fire Multi-Tool Knife doesn't really have much to do with fire, unless you happen to be using it to cut up kindling. Instead, the "select fire" refers to the built-in adjustable angle bit driver, which works with the four included bits to drive flat head or phillips screws, and also works with standard 1/4" bits. Other features include a 3 3/8" stainless steel blade, a glass-reinforced nylon handle, and an included pocket clip.
It's damn cold outside and it's not getting warmer anytime soon, so you might as well make the most of it with a Osbe Proton Senior Ski Helmet. The company's flagship model, it features a high-impact resistant shell in your choice of six colors, an integrated, removable visor, a temperature-regulating air ventilation system, a washable plush liner, a micrometric buckle for a precise fit, and a goggle strap on the back for those times when you want superior optics. All you need is some skis or a snowboard, some powder, and a slope.
Snow is pretty. Snow can be a blast to play around in. But in order to enjoy the snow, you generally have to be out in the cold. If you don't like the cold, this presents a problem. The Snow Crawler has a solution. It provides all the handling and terrain-covering chops of a traditional snowmobile, powered by an efficient electric drive system, but adds a closed cabin for the driver, so you don't have to be exposed to the elements to enjoy some time out in them. Alas, it's just a concept for now — so don't throw away your parkas just yet.
It's okay — kids aren't the only ones who like Lego bricks. But when it comes time to display your creations in your office, cubicle, or home, you might want to add a little bit of adult sophistication to the mix. Do exactly that with Lego Carbon Fiber Tiles. Available in packs of 10, these 1x2 tiles are made from 3mm sheets of aerospace grade carbon fiber, manufactured in the USA, and lend a touch of class to any model you add them to, whether it be a serious Architecture model or a double decker couch.
There's no need to pack along a set of pots, pans, cups, and other kitchen tools on your next adventure. All you need is the Stanley Mountain Vacuum Food System. This compact, nesting solution includes a vacuum-insulated food jar that can hold plenty of food and keep it hot for up to 13 hours, dry storage in the stopper, an integrated cooking pot with foldable handle, a screw-on lid that serves as a cup or bowl, and even a spork that fits into the side so you don't have to worry with utensils. Made from rugged, rust-free 18/8 stainless steel.
Explore the seas like never before in the Deepflight Super Falcon Mark II Personal Submarine. Designed around the pilot, this two-person submersible is powered by a highly-efficient brushless DC truster and a redundant lithium-iron-phosphate battery system, giving it a cruising speed of 2-6 knots. Thanks to a form-fitted composite structure, it can dive down to depths of over 100 meters, and it also offers a fly-by-wire flight control system, adjustable carbon fiber seats, an integrated heads-up display with an artificial horizon, and a positively buoyant design that will always bring you back to the surface.
Made for camping or for use on the back porch, the Camp Candle from Snow Peak isn't your average bug deterrent. Snow Peak, and another Portland based brand Maak Lab, teamed up for this double-wicked candle that is made with citronella and Japanese cedar. The beeswax and soy wax compound smells great and keeps mosquitoes at bay and once you've burned through it all, the stainless steel Backpacker's Cup that held it all is ready for continued use.
Don't worry next time you travel off the grid — create your own with the Biolite NanoGrid System. At the heart of the system is the PowerLight, a small 4,400 mAh power pack that can be charged via any USB source and doubles as a light, offering 200 lumens of 360º lighting in normal mode and 250 lumens in a directional torch mode. The system is filled out by two included SiteLights that provide an additional 150 lumens of light a piece and pack easily into a small protective sphere. Beyond lighting, the PowerLight can also be used to charge up your USB gadgets, making this a complete outdoor power and lighting solution.
