Iced coffee is always a hit in warmer weather, and making yourself a cup of the chilly caffeinated stuff has never been easier than it is with the Zoku Iced Coffee Maker. Here's the steps. Step 1: pre-chill the stainless steel mug. Step 2: Brew coffee. Step 3: Pour coffee into the mug. Step 4: Slip on the insulating sleeve. Step 5: Drink. That's really all there is to it, making it far easier to deal with than the line at your local Joe provider.
Our phones are incredibly capable devices — but instead of improving personal safety, they tend to serve as targets for thieves and other nefarious types. The Defender Smart Protection Device changes all of that. This slim, pocketable device connects to your phone over Bluetooth, and should you be approached, with a single button press takes a picture using its built-in camera, initiates a flashing light and audible alarm, and dispenses the highest concentration of pepper spray available to law enforcement. In addition, the picture, your GPS location, and any other authorized information is automatically sent to the 24/7 monitoring service, which can then notify the authorities.
Anyone who heads straight from work to the gym knows the hassles that can come from having two different bags for each, or worse, having to stuff sweaty shorts down in with your laptop. The Aer Duffel Pack aims to fix this problem by giving you a main compartment for clothes and gear, a ventilated pocket for your shoes, a separate compartment for your laptop, tablet, and cables, and quick-access side pockets for smaller items like your phone and notebook. On the exterior, you'll find backpack-style straps that make it easy to carry and a rugged exterior of water-resistant ballistic nylon that'll keep whatever's inside safe from the elements.
How do you make everyone's favorite pocketable notebook even better? Well, if you're the mad minds at Blackbird, you take three Pitch Black Field Notes books, bind them together with your special tar formula, and add a double-wrapped cord closure and a tarred cord as a bookmark. The result is the Blackbird Tar Field Notes Notebook, which comes in at 148 pages and is guaranteed to draw attention at the local coffee shop/next maker meetup.
Learning to play a musical instrument can be a real pain — especially if you haven't already spent most of your life practicing — but with Gtar, you can make learning to play the guitar just a little bit easier. Made to work with your iPhone, this guitar features a multi-touch LED fretboard that lights up, showing you exactly what to play. Best yet, it's built exactly like a guitar, with genuine strings and working frets, so anything you learn translates directly to the real thing. And with multiple purpose-built apps, you can learn more, create music, and play existing songs, learning to play a guitar has never been so easy.
There's nothing quite like a classic — and few shoe silhouettes say classic the way the 574 does, with a legacy that dates all the way back to 1988. Though plenty of new colorways have been introduced since the original gray, black, and white, none stand out like the New Balance Neon Lights 574. Available in several bold color combinations accentuated by bright neon highlights, these shoes feature glow-in-the-dark technology that illuminates them at night. Combining luminous accent colors with the cushioning of an ENCAP midsole, they're the ideal blend of time-tested wearability and unique, exciting style.
It might not look like much, but if you're an athlete (or just an active person), the Hyperice Vyper could make a huge difference in your workouts and recovery. Powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery, the Vyper delivers three speeds of vibration through a high-performance, air-injected polypropylene shell. The combination of the vibration and the pressure from the shell work to improve your performance by loosening muscles, increasing flexibility and range of motion, and boosting your overall well-being.
Calling it a motorcycle is a little disingenuous, since it's really a roadster — but with only three wheels, the Polaris Slingshot Motorcycle is actually a bit of both. Powered by a 2.4L engine, this two-seat open-air vehicle sits just inches off the ground, with a 5-speed manual transmission and lightweight polymer body panels to create an exhilarating motoring experience. You might have to get your motorcycle license to drive it — depending on local laws, — but the first time you round a corner at speed, it'll be well worth the effort.
What happens when you deliberately set out to disrupt the sneaker industry — selling direct for a price-point that's significantly lower than the competition — without sacrificing style and quality? You get Greats Bab Shoes. These stylish kicks are a cross between a trainer and a chukka, with a high-frequency weld nylon mesh upper, a blown EVA sole, enamel-coated eyelets, a bungie cord heel pull, and a soft ultra suede footbed. With eight available colorways and the opportunity to save even more if you bundle multiple pairs, it's pretty much impossible to go wrong.
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Fishing is unique among most outdoor endeavors in that you don't actually see the moment when the magic happens and the fish takes your bait. Unless you've got a huge budget and an underwater camera man. Or the Strike Cam Underwater Fishing Camera. The Strike Cam is designed to attach directly to your line, going down up to 30 feet in order to record every bite in smooth 480p video. No, it's not the highest resolution, but unlike the camera crew, it won't set you back thousands of dollars, either.
Add a touch of artistic class to your kitchen with the Black Diamond Knife Block. Designed by Christian Bird, this reimagined block features room for up to 11 knives in cleverly-designed, angled slats that allow for easy extraction. The skeletal, matte black body lets you see the blades inside, making it easy to tell whether you're grabbing a paring knife, chef's knife, or serrated blade, and while you don't have to own the Ceramic Onyx knives to make good use of it, it certainly looks best if you do.
There are plenty of pots and pans out there that promise faster cook times and more even heating — but none of them feature technology designed by an actual rocket scientist. Surrounded by unique fins that effectively channel heat upwards from your cook top, these Flare Pans heat up quicker while cooking your food faster and more evenly. Able to cook as much as 44% faster than standard cookware, these pots and pans are made from highly-conductive cast aluminum. Choose from a saucepan, a lidded stockpot, and frying pans in two sizes, or buy them in a set and experience the benefits of speedier, more uniform cooking.
Anyone who's ever tried traveling with their golf clubs knows the pain that is trying to drag around a heavy bag full of rattling metal sticks — and that's not even mentioning the troubles of transporting them on a motorcycle or bike. DV8 Golf Clubs aim to get rid of all these problems by putting a full set of clubs in a lightweight backpack. Thanks to a patented quick-change coupler, you can switch from a graphite to a steel shaft or from a 5-iron to a putter in under 3 seconds, all without giving up the performance you'd expect from a full-size set — or dealing with the hassle of hauling them around.
If you're the kind of guy who spends a healthy chunk of his time debating the merits of Voyager versus Enterprise, and the rest of his time contemplating the complex workings of his favorite watch, then the MB&F Starfleet Machine Clock was made for you. Meant to sit on a table and act as a sort of trekkie conversation starter, this clock is equal parts sculpture and timepiece. Featuring indicators for hours and minutes housed underneath a polished glass dome, as well as second indicators in the form of double fly-out cannons, this clock sports palladium-treated brass construction for a piece that will inspire lust among anyone who lays eyes on it.
Building on the success of their racing-focused Atom, the chaps at Ariel have turned their attention to the two-wheel market. The Ariel Ace Motorcycle is the stunning result. Sporting a skeletal frame that recalls the Atom but is machined entirely from an aluminum alloy billet, this sporty bike is powered by a 1237cc, water-cooled Honda engine good for over 170hp, a top speed of 165mph and a 0-60 time of just 3.4 seconds. Beyond the specs, though, the Ace is incredibly customizable, sporting your choice of seats, handlebars, exhausts, brakes, tank sizes and styles, and front ends, with the promise that your entire cycle will be built by a single technician who signs his work when he's done.
Getting yourself outside is the easy part of enjoying the outdoors — it's finding somewhere worth going that's the problem. RootsRated hopes to solve it by offering up curated lists of outdoor experiences, vetted and recommended by local experts to ensure that they're the cream of the crop in whatever area you're searching. Find an ideal spot but don't have time to visit right now? Just add it to your Bucket List for safe keeping.
Forget the oversized cuts, crazy patterns, and garish colors of most boardshorts you'll find at the nearest Pac Sun — if your plan is to look stylish at the beach, these Isaora Swim Trunks are a way better place to start. Made from 100% Japanese nylon and lined with mesh, these trunks are designed to dry as quickly as possible, and also pack in features like two mesh-lined side pockets, a rear pocket with laser-cut holes (so it doesn't fill up with water), and a zip fly. Available in four tasteful coloways.
Any Ferrari from the '60s is likely to be a pretty unique auto — it's not like there are a ton of them around — but if you're looking for something ultra-exclusive, this 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale by Scaglietti is your ride. The first of only three 275 GTB/C Speciales built, it offers unique features like aluminum bodywork, a Tipo 563 chassis, a lightweight block V-12 engine good for 320 hp, a five-speed manual transmission, an outside aluminum fuel filler cap for faster pit stops, aluminum bucket seats, and a striking silver and grey paint job.
As any filthy rich scoundrel who's made the trip can tell you, getting from New York City to the Hamptons can be a bigger pain than it's worth. If you've got the cash, Blade makes it easy. This new app lets you book a seat aboard a helicopter taking off from the East Side Heliport that will get you there in just 35 minutes or less, and back in the same amount of time. If there's not a chopper taking off when you want, you can book your own and crowdsource the seats, and should your ride be grounded for whatever reason, they'll drive you to your destination in a Maserati and give you a credit towards your next trip. Oh, and fret not, West Coasters — they're hoping to add LA to Vegas (and Boston to Cape Cod) service soon.
Sometimes simpler is better. And these Makr Tumblers are most definitely simple. Made in the USA from copper or hand-turned aluminum, these handsome cups are available in your choice of three finishes — copper, which will gain a natural patina over time, or a food-grade powder coat in either white or gray. In addition, you've also got three sizes to choose from: tall, short, or tapered. But no matter which option you choose, you're sure to enjoy sipping your favorite refreshment from it. Unless, of course, you use it for a pen cup instead.
