Designed by a school-aged kid looking to keep her digits intact by avoiding axes, the cast iron Kindling Cracker can easily create ideal fire-starting slivers of wood. Slip a log through the top, then use a hammer, mallet, or even another piece of wood to drive it down onto the splitting head. Bring it along to the campsite or use the mounting holes for more permanent installation. Made in Australia.
Height: 12" / Inside Diameter: 6.5" / Weight: 10 lbs.
The Concorde made its final flight in 2003, marking the end of supersonic passenger service. Boom Supersonic aims to restart it. Their passenger jet design, dubbed the Overture, is a 55-seat craft built using lightweight carbon composites and a highly aerodynamic design. The resulting fuel efficiency will allow seats to be sold at roughly the same price as a standard business class seat, but with the trip taking far less time thanks to a top speed of Mach 2.2. That means New York to London in 3.5 hours, San Fransisco to Tokyo in 5.5, and Sydney to LA in under 7. While Boom has been working on the design since 2014, they just received an influx of cash to help it over the finish line, beginning with the completion and testing of a one-third scale manned prototype — dubbed the Baby Boom — later this year. The company expects to begin passenger service in the mid-2020s.
Stretching 49 inches across, the LG 49WL95 UltraWide Monitor is ideal for those who spend their days shuffling multiple windows. It has a resolution of 5120 x 1440 — the equivalent of two 27-inch QHD screens stuck together — and a PPI of 108, making text crisp and photographs pop. Its USB-C connection can provide power to laptops, a Picture by Picture mode lets content from multiple sources appear side-by-side, and support for HDR 10 and 4K video make the slightly curved screen a great way to take in immersive content.
Crafted from hand-selected quarter-inch A36 hot rolled steel that's purposely left raw, the Stahl Firepit is built to last for years while developing a unique autumn-hued patina over time. While its build is rock-solid and sized to hold several logs at a time, the smart design is actually made up of five pieces that slot together, letting you easily take it apart and reassemble as needed.
Height: 12" / Width: 30.5" / Length: 30" / Weight: 142 lbs.
Energize your day and soothe your nights with NanoCraft's unique CBD drops. Designed specifically to support a healthy circadian rhythm, this pair is a match made in heaven. The NanoCraft Day formula calls upon B-12, organic caffeine, and CBD to give you a natural boost to enhance your daily productivity. And when it's time to wind down, NanoCraft Night uses stress-relieving CBD and a touch of melatonin to help you rest and recharge, so you can wake up feeling your best. Made from organic hemp and purified to perfection, NanoCraft drops provide an all-day glow you won't want to miss.
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Originally debuted as a 2014 prototype, the forward-looking Harley-Davidson LiveWire has now appeared in production form. It's powered by an all-electric powertrain, including a magnetic electric motor that produces instant torque, and replaces the venerable V-twin as the centerpiece of the cycle. It's mounted low on the frame to help lower the center of gravity and improve handling, the latter of which is also boosted by a fully adjustable Showa suspension and Brembo brakes. A color touchscreen equipped with H-D Connect for LTE connectivity provides access to a wide range of information, including mobile tamper alerts, and the bike is compatible with an array of chargers. Harley claims a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds and 110 miles of range, easily making it the fastest and most advanced bike in Harley's lineup. H-D expects to start delivering the bike to dealerships in Fall 2019.
Afzal Kahn has been named the "King of customization" by Autocar magazine, and a look through his portfolio shows why. From luxury GTs like the Aston Martin DB9 to a bespoke version of the London Taxi Company's classic TX4 cab, Kahn has a golden touch with automobile design. This Land Rover Defender 110 has received a total Kahn makeover, inside and out. Finished in Volcanic Rock over a gloss black, the exterior features a custom grille, bumpers, and fender flares. The interior is unlike anything you'll find on a Land Rover — with diamond-stitched, custom leather seats, door panels, and dash, with workmanship that rivals anything to come out of the factory. A tasteful take on a British classic, this Defender is perfect for a luxurious, eye-catching daily driver.
SimpliSafe teamed up with global design firm IDEO to create a home security experience more beautiful, powerful and intuitive than ever before. Rebuilt from the ground up with new safeguards to create a latticework of protection the new Simplisafe is half the size with double the range. It's also fifty percent louder, five times faster, and the system's wireless Keypad is soft, smooth and wakes with a touch. It's incredibly easy to set up in just a few minutes with no drilling, wiring or tools required and is offered at the same revolutionary price that made SimpliSafe the fastest growing home security company in the nation.
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As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
Leaning on decades of audio experience, Grado took their time developing their first Bluetooth headphone. It was worth the wait. The GW100 delivers the effortless detail and power the brand is known for, using the same signature drivers. Their open-back design is a world first for Bluetooth headphones and has been built to reduce escaping sound by up to 60% compared to wired open-backs. And while the wires might be missing, Grado's timeless design language remains intact, ensuring they look great with any ensemble.
Wireless: Bluetooth 4.2 with apt-X / Battery Life: 15 hours / Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz / SPL 1mW: 99.8 dB / 3.5 cable with Remote and Mic included
There are few things more boring than neutral walls. Backdrop makes it easy to give your abode a new look. Instead of an overwhelming assortment of hues, they offer 50 curated colors for you to choose from, in standard or semi-gloss finish. Their samples are large 12-inch squares that stick on your wall, so you don't need any tools until you decide on a color, and once you're ready, they also sell all the essentials you need, so you don't have to make any visits to the dimly lit aisles of your local big box hardware store.
Inspired by the handmade flat track racing gloves of the '60s and '70s, these covers combine vintage style with updated features. The palms are made from soft deerskin, giving you excellent feel and freedom of movement, while the backs are built using scuff-resistant goatskin and have TPU rubber finger guards that double as goggle wipes. They're finished off with reinforced brass rivets on the outer impact zone, conductive tips on the index finger and thumb for using touchscreens, and Velcro closures for a secure fit.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
The original Impossible burger promised a meat-comparable experience from an entirely plant-based recipe. The results represented a real breakthrough, yet left many underwhelmed. For the skeptics and faux-meat-lovers alike, the company is introducing its 2.0 recipe. Like the original, it looks pink when raw yet turns a crispy brown when cooked. Unlike the original, it can be used in any recipe that calls for ground beef and is lower in calories, fat, and sodium, with higher-quality protein. It also tastes better, which is really the only thing that matters. It's rolling out now in select restaurants across the country.
Supported by an adjustable arm stand, the Samsung Space Monitor gives you extra desk space when you want it, and a close-up view when you need it. The stand clamps to the rear of a desk, letting the screen push all the way back against a wall or tilt and extend forward until it hits the desk surface — or sit anywhere in between. HDMI and power cords are integrated into the arm for a clean look. It's available in a QHD 27-inch model or 4K-resolution 32-inch variant.
Rather than topping their huts with traditional thatched roofs, the Kudadoo Maldives Private Island Resort is taking a sustainable approach to the exotic beach getaway. It's instead covered completely by solar panels that collect enough energy to power the entire property. The escape is floating in a lagoon just off a tiny island in the Maldives. Guests stay in private over-the-water bungalows that are fitted with Tasmanian oak floors and handmade furniture and come with private butlers and personal plunge pools. Forming an arched pattern, each room is fully immersed in views of the turquoise waters. On the opposite end of the island, the two-story main building houses a restaurant, lounge, spa, and a pool that extends out into the sea.
Made in Redmond, Oregon using a collapsible welded film and reinforced ballistic nylon, these Fuel Safe Bags feature an exterior webbing daisy chain with anchor points to attach securely when full, and to roll up and pack flat when empty. A short-term fuel solution, they're compatible with most petroleum fuels, including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel. And each bladder is individually pressure tested and comes with a filler attachment that fits universal spouts. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 5-gallon sizes.
Carlex Design wasted no time in creating a 6x6 version of Mercedes' new X-Class pickup. Mere months after the truck hit the dealers, Carlex showed off its extra-axle version. Now Carlex has dreamed up something even wilder, reworking its EXY 6x6 into a low-slung, track-ready version, intended for safety car duties at race tracks. Dubbed the Monster X, Carlex started by recreating the X-Class body in carbon fiber and painting it black with eye-popping yellow accents. Fender flares cover ultra-wide rims shod in Bridgestone Potenza rubber, and a lowered suspension with enough camber to convince you that this is, in fact, a race car, keeps all six wheel to the ground. Front and rear winches are included to help remove stopped or wrecked vehicles, and FIA-spec green-and-orange LEDs make sure the truck gets noticed — as if it would be hard to miss. While the truck is still in the design phase, Carlex promises a production version will be available to customers.
With Tesla promising a truck along with their semi and startup Rivian nearing production with their truck and SUV, electric trucks are poised to enter the mainstream. Atlis Automotive is previewing their XT full-size truck built on their XP platform. While still in the concept stage, the Atlis is aiming for some eye-popping figures for the truck from several option packages. Towing capacity varies from 5,000 to 20,000 pounds, with up to 35,000 pounds available with a fifth wheel gooseneck trailer — all square in full-size ICE range. Range is between 300 and 500 miles depending on the model, with a 0-60 time of five seconds and a top speed of 120 MPH. The XT is packed with the latest tech as well. The concept does away with wing mirrors in favor of a multiple camera system that covers blindspots and autonomous driving capability. Atlis hopes to have the XT on the street by 2020 with a starting price of $45,000. The future of electric trucks looks very bright.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the American Woolens Dye house is a historic factory in Providence, Rhode Island. The linear brick building has undergone an extensive renovation, reworking its industrial bones into a work/live dream scenario. While much of the structure's original DNA still runs through the interiors in the exposed masonry, polished concrete floors, and steel frame windows, the former textile mill now houses four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths along with a light-filled studio space. During the transformation, the property also received upgrades to the plumbing, electrical, exterior, and roof.
Photos: Circa Old Houses
Samsung's original The Frame took advantage of a clever Yves Behar design to blend into a wall of other static frames, displaying artwork when turned off. The 2019 version does the same but employs QLED technology for deeper contrasts, deeper and darker blacks, and 100% color volume. In addition, The Frame's Art Store has expanded to provide access to over 1,000 pieces of art, a tenfold increase compared to launch, and it still uses a nearly-invisible cord for discrete connection of other components.
Whether it's snow, mud, or sand, nature sometimes throws things at our cars that are beyond their capabilities. Help them get out of any mess with the Maxtrax Vehicle Extraction Tool. This pair of rugged, nylon-based tracks provides a stable base to give your vehicle traction and stability in poor conditions. If you're really in a jam out there, they double as a shovel when you flip them over.
Height: 4" / Width: 14" / Length: 46" / Weight: 17 lbs. per
Land Rover has officially taken the wraps off its latest classic — the all-new 2020 Defender. Land Rover's reboot of its best-loved model wears paint that makes it hard to see the styling details, but the boxy silhouette looks like an updated take on the original Defender's boxy styling. Land Rover isn't skimping on the Defender's legendary off-road capability. The SUV reached North America earlier in December and is undergoing brutal testing, with Land Rover claiming it will be the toughest model to come from the company — quite a claim considering their history. Able to operate in temperatures from -40 to 120 degrees and at altitudes above 13,000 feet, Land Rover isn't taking this Defender reboot lightly. A full reveal will come in 2019, with the production version hitting American shores in 2020. It's going to be a long wait.
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