We doubt you're going to end up getting into a soccer match on the course, but that doesn't mean you can't look the part with these Adidas Samba Golf Shoes ($100). Based on the classic Samba sneaker, they feature Thintech technology to bring your foot closer to the ground for improved stability, a water-resistant, synthetic leather upper, rubber-wrapped midsole cushions for shock absorption, and a six-spike outsole design for excellent traction. Available in the classic black/white, blue/white, and white/black colorways.
Kill two camping birds with a single stone thanks to the PowerPot ($125 and up). Using the magic of thermoelectric power generation, the PowerPot uses the heat from your cooking — did we mention it's a camping-style cooking pot? — to run a 5W generator that can power up to 2-3 USB devices at a time. Food + gadgets — what could be better on your next trip into the wilderness? [Scouted by Peter]
Outfit your home court in style with Techtona Tennis Outdoor Furniture ($1,250-$2,800). Built to meet professional standards but in an effortlessly minimal way, both the Players' Bench and Director's Chair are built from aluminum and teak and are available in white or black. [via]
You switch your dress pants to linen in the summer, so why not your notebook? Assembled by hand in Portland, Oregon, the Tanner Goods Linen Notebook ($15) comes equipped with 48 graph paper pages, as well as random info like conversion tables, animal tracks, and common knots and ties. Available in clay, charcoal, cobalt, or evergreen.
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
It's easy to drop money on eco-friendly products — but maximizing your investment by using them repeatedly? That's another story. The 999Bottle ($30) aims to overcome this behavior by building a counter of three rings right into the bottom of the bottle, which you use in conjunction with an app to get a more easily digestible look at the difference you're making by keeping all those disposable bottles out of our landfills and oceans. Oh, and thanks to its stainless steel and rubber build, it doesn't look too shabby, either. [Scouted by Kevin]
Overly ornamental vintage amps these aren't. P3 Amplifiers ($300-$5,200) creates great-sounding guitar amplifiers and speaker enclosures by incorporating everything learned over 60 years of tube circuit evolution, using the finest components available, hand wiring every unit, and placing them in military grade aluminum enclosures that make nearly every component fixable and/or easily replaceable, thus ensuring that the amp is around as long as you are.
Is your office less like a workplace and more like a battlefield? Head into the day prepared with the Bolt Action Tactical Pen ($50). Built from anodized milled aluminum, it features a bolt action mechanism that opens and closes the pen tip, an integrated clip, and a flat head in case all the goofing around becomes an actual, "I need to stab someone in the eye" battle.
Hope you like stripes, because if you plan on sporting the same kit that the USA will be wearing on the pitch this summer, you'll surely be wearing them. The new Nike US National Team Soccer Jerseys ($150) feature a design inspired by our flag, with red and white stripes dominating the top, paired up with blue shorts, and white socks with blue stripes at the top, as well as Dri-FIT technology, laser-cut ventilation, and a shot of eco-friendliness, thanks to each kit being made from an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles.
Built to haul Hong Kong businessman Anto Marden and his lucky guests to and from his Indonesian islands, the Adastra Yacht ($15 million) combines luxury accommodations with the speed, fuel economy, and seafaring capabilities of a stripped down cruiser. Features of the nearly all-custom boat include a superstructure crafted from carbon fiber with a Nomex honeycomb core, a glass and kevlar foam sandwich hull, incredible on-deck lounging areas, a full-width master bedroom with full bath, two guest cabins, a massive Caterpillar C18 main engine cranking out 1150 hp, a top speed of 22.5 knots, and a range of 4,000 miles. [Scouted by Adam]
Homeless people have long utilized the fire-handling prowess of the barrel, and now you can use it to cook your food on the Barrel BBQ Grill ($950). Made from an industrial barrel that's been painted royal blue on the outside and a handsome brass color on the inside, it features a two-tiered grill with room for plenty of foodstuffs, a side tray, and the ability to remove the legs for easier storage.
If you've ever been whacked by the end of an extension cord or cable that was automatically retracting, you'll appreciate RoboReels ($330-$400). Available in portable and ceiling-mounted versions, these intelligent 360 degree-rotating cord reels use a two-speed motorized retraction system that can be started from the base or the end of the cable, ensuring a smooth, safe return for the receptacle ball, which offers three outlets, a power on/off button, three LED indicator lights, and a retraction switch. [Scouted by Justin]
Is it a car? A helicopter? A plane? Actually, the Pal-V One ($TBA) combines elements of all three. This three-wheeled gyroplane drives like a sports car on the ground — with an 8-second 0-60 time and 112 mph top speed to prove it — but in just minutes, the single rotor, propeller, and rear wings extend, enabling the vehicle to take off and land in very tight spaces, while travelling up to 4,000 feet under the power of the flight-tested gasoline engine, and flying up to 300 miles away. Hitting the friendly skies near you in 2014.