No home bar is complete without the proper tools for cocktail creation. The Sagaform Cocktail Set measures up, and includes a stainless steel measuring cup, cherrywood muddler, and a cherrywood citrus reamer. Form and function collide with this three-piece set, taking any home bar from ordinary to intriguing almost immediately.
In recent years, the growler has seen a rise in popularity thanks to its ability to allow you to bring fresh draft beer home. But it won't stay fresh for long, and taking down 64oz or more of beer in one sitting might not be a great idea. The uKeg Pressurized Growler from GrowlerWerks solves that issue, as their product maintains perfect carbonation from the first pour until the last. The double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel vessel keeps the beer cold while the regulator cap keeps any air from leaking out, providing a pour that is just what the brewer had in mind to begin with.
The introduction of nitrogen into a draft beer system is easily one of the best things to happen to beer. Taking something somewhat ordinary and turning into a smoother, more enjoyable experience. NitroBrew has taken that process out of the bar and into the home with their product, providing the ability to nitrogenate any beer. Each kit includes a charging station, a NitroBrew kettle, and an air compressor. Great looking and tasting nitro beer at home — one more reason to skip the bar scene and the jacked up prices that come with it.
Plenty of factors go into creating an excellent, top shelf whiskey, but a Portland startup has whittled those down to the two most important elements, Time & Oak Whiskey Elements. Whiskey aged for 10-20 years always costs more, and is typically much better thanks to extended mingling with the oak barrel it's stored in. But now, Time & Oak have created laser cut sticks of American Oak that allows for rapid aging of whiskey. Just place the sticks in some whiskey for 24 hours and get a flavorful drink that tastes like it's been in a barrel for three years. Thanks to the wonders of science, Time & Oak have accelerated the maturation process, and reduced the impurities in one 24 hour fell swoop.
When we hear the phrase "tactical pen", our minds naturally drift to action movie scenes of some hapless baddie being offed with a well-placed Bic to the neck. And while you could surely use the Uzi Tactical Pen in a similar manner, it has plenty of non-violent uses, too. It's crafted from lightweight aircraft aluminum, features a gunmetal finish, and beyond writing, also holds a glassbreaker and a handcuff key. Which helps explain why it's trusted by the Army, Secret Service, Special Forces, and crafty agents everywhere.
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.
It might be the most expensive table ever made. But its price isn't what makes The Kahiko Table so desirable. Instead, it's the material it's made of. It starts with the sleek base, made from a composite of engineered wood and carbon fiber that acts as a perfect support for the main event: two book-matched pieces of 50,000-year old Ancient Kauri, the oldest workable wood in the world. In addition to its age, the wood possesses a unique wave-like grain that causes the surface appear three dimensional even though it's flat. And since the grain is unique to this type of wood, you're pretty much guaranteed to never see it anywhere else.
Yes, candles and flashlights can provide light during an emergency — but candles can be fire hazards, and flashlights require you to make sure their batteries are fresh. The Eton Blackout Buddy H2O eliminates both these problems by providing lighting using nothing but water. Thanks to a Magnesium-oxide battery module, this compact light can run for up to 72 hours just by placing it in a small cup of water and adding a little more liquid once a day. And if you can't find water during an emergency, well, odds are you have bigger problems than a lack of lighting.
Cold whiskey is good. Watered down whiskey is not. The Whiskey Wedge helps you achieve the former while avoiding the latter. The trick is in the special silicone mold. You simply pour water into the included double old fashioned glass, insert the mold, and freeze. Thanks to the ice's wedge shape, it melts far more slowly than a typical cube thanks to the limited surface area in contact with the drink, meaning your whiskey gets nice and chilled but keeps its integrity to the last drop.
The one deterrent to preparing a cold, delicious bowl of ice cream is the complication of actually scooping the rock hard dessert. Midnight Scoop is on the case, and has an interesting take on this simple yet annoying issue. The ergonomically shaped curve of the handle lets you push with your palms, causing the stronger muscles of your arms and chest to do the work in the place of the weaker ones in your wrist. No more waiting for ice cream to thaw or bending spoons — and your patience.
Smart light bulbs aren't exactly new, but nearly all require your input to get the most out of them. Which makes the Stack Alba Responsive Lightbulb different. This intelligent LED lighting system uses integrated ambient light sensors to automatically maintain lighting levels without wasting energy and adjust the color temperature to match the situation — like cool light during the day for productivity, and warm light during the evening for relaxation. Motion sensors know to turn off the lights when you're not around, and the bulbs also communicate with an app to sync with your alarm and wake you up gently. Most importantly, it learns from your input, so as time goes on, it just works — giving you one less thing to fool with.
In case you haven't been reading the news, the West Coast is facing a serious water shortage. To the point where there's not even any left in the ground. Do your part to conserve with the Rachio Iro Smart Sprinkler Controller. Like a Nest Thermostat for your irrigation system, this intelligent gadget hooks to your sprinkler system and keeps track of the weather and seasons over Wi-Fi, using as little water as possible to keep your yard looking great while lowering your water bills at the same time.
Innovative design notches another victory, and in an unlikely space, with the Zen Thermostat. Zen might remind you of certain "learning thermostat" but is aiming to find it's own niche for consumers who are ready to embrace technology and design. Zen is simple to install and easy to use, and is connected to your Wi-Fi with the ability to be controlled from your smartphone no matter where you might remember to make an adjustment. And Zen doesn't think it's smarter than you, as you have full and total control over the adjustments to the thermostat's behavior, which should make your next energy bill a bit more predictable as well. If simple design is better, maybe simple technology is too.
Unless you have an unlimited amount of cabinet space, odds are your cookware spends quite a bit of time out where guests can see it. Make sure it looks as good as possible with Iittala Tools Cookware. Designed by Björn Dahlström, this versatile, stylish set of pots and pans is suitable for induction, gas, electric, and ceramic ranges, can go straight from the oven to the table, and is made from sturdy stainless steel to ensure that it lasts for many, many meals.
One of the joys of Field Notes' Colors editions has been gawking at their fantastic exterior designs before they show up at your door. Not so with Field Notes Unexposed Notebooks. Each 3-pack of this Colors edition comes in an opaque black sleeve, and contains three of the possible six variations from this run. What do they look like? No one knows yet, but we do know that the interior of each book contains 48 pages, featuring the company's reticle graph not seen since last summer. Order now to keep from having the surprise ruined.
A great set of kitchen knives is a must-own for anyone that likes to cook — and most of the time, that means plenty of work trying to keep the blade sharp. Unless you're cutting with Furtif Evercut Knives. Made in France by eco-friendly TB Groupe, these solid steel knifes feature a laser-bonded titanium-carbide surface that lasts 300 times longer than standard steel, meaning you should only have to sharpen them once every 25 years. They're not all about utility, though, as the inky black color and geometric handles make them something you'll be proud to display in your kitchen.
Ever worry whether you remembered to close your garage door when pulling out of the driveway? With the Chamberlain MyQ Garage, you'll never have to worry again. Compatible with most major brands of garage door openers made after 1993, this smart box connects to the Internet over WiFi, and uses a sensor to tell if your door is open or shut. Which means you get the capability to open or close the door from wherever you are, receive alerts anytime the door opens, and even get a reminder if you forget to close the door when you leave. No more turning around to double check for you, Mr. Paranoid.
Most Moleskine users appreciate the tactile feeling of putting pen to paper — but in our increasingly digital world, they also know the hassle that can come from having some important note or idea buried in a book. Moleskine Livescribe Notebooks are meant to give you the best of both worlds. Stuffed with 240 ruled dot paper pages, these notebooks offer the same quality you expect from Moleskine, as well as on-page commands that give quick access to the app's features, two bookmarks in the expandable back pocket, and support for the Livescribe 3 Smartpen that allows content to instantly appear in the app in real time as you write on the page.
Most leaf blowers go one of two ways: they either blow a large volume of air at a low speed, or they blow a small volume of air at a high speed — but neither one really gets the job done. Enter the Troy-Bilt Jet Leaf Blower. With a mixed-flow fan that pressurizes and releases air at a volume of 650 cubic feet per minute and a speed of 135 miles per hour, it makes your yard-work a breeze. And because sound, vibration, and heat all exit the blower through the front, it's as comfortable to use as it is effective.
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It doesn't matter if you simply need to hide a few things away or are looking to create an entire wall of storage — the Snowpeak Stacking Shelf Container had you covered. Available in 25 and 50 liter sizes, these rugged containers features stainless steel bodies with bamboo handle covers and rubber stoppers for stacking (and for keeping the corners from scratching what they're sitting on). But perhaps the best part is that they're stackable in multiple configurations, thanks to a unique build that allows for an "open" position, which in turns angles the sides outward for easier access.
