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Best Made Company Wood Block Print Vintage Maps

X Marks Your Wall

If you’ve even read one men’s publication (online, blog, or traditional) then you’ve probably come across the axes by Best Made Company. Justifiably so, they’re gorgeous. Best Made Company isn’t just a one trick pony, though. These one-of-a-kind woodblock print Vintage Maps ($50) harness the same explorer/woodsy feel, and don’t require any backbreaking swinging on [...]

Moleskine Professional Sticky Notes

Ditch the Neon Yellow

Is your office, kitchen, and bedroom, covered in notes? Are you constantly writing notes, jotting down thoughts, or making lists? Are you within arms reach of a Moleskine at all times? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then the Moleskine Professional Sticky Notes ($9) are just for you. Slightly more [...]

Nau Fleunt Traveler Duffle

Baggage Minus Baggage

Unlike a lot of men’s luggage today, the Nau Fleunt Traveler Duffle ($200) is made for guys who prefer to keep their carryall tastes a few feet under the radar. Made from 100% organic cotton canvas with cotton poplin lining, the duffle is shaped to recall the look of a classic doctors bag while providing [...]

Danner Boot Recrafting

Botox for your Boots

Recently, Chicago was doused with five hours of constant Noah’s Ark-like rain, which resulted in flooding in the downtown area. Through a foot of muck and floodwater, my CIA-issued, thirteen year-old Danner Acadia boots proved flawless. No slips, no falls and not a single drop of water penetration. A quick bit of history: The Agency [...]

Harry Brown Blu-ray

Yeah, He's Still Got It

A long time has passed since Get Carter, but catching Sir Michael Caine as the star of Harry Brown ($22) couldn’t help but get us excited. It may not have smashed any box office records, but this film is well on its way to becoming a cult classic. Now that it’s out on Blu-ray, you [...]

Odell Brewing Co. Woodcut No. 4 Oak Aged Lager

With Age, Comes Wisdom

Back in 2007 craft brewers were experimenting with aging beers in used bourbon, whiskey, and wine barrels. Odell, a craft brewing company based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, decided to take their experimentation to new heights and age their beer in new oak barrels. The result: the highly acclaimed Woodcut series that is now in [...]

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Bulthaup B2 Kitchen Tool Cabinet

Mmmm... Organization

The Bulthaup b2 kitchen workshop is aptly named to reflect the aesthetic that each of its components were built to mirror. While every part of its design has us clamoring to pull our our well-organized wallets, it’s the kitchen tool cabinet in particular that has our organization lust redlining. Made to hold all manner of [...]

Canon EOS 60D

Smaller and Well-Articulated

The new Canon EOS 60D ($1,099 body) is the long-awaited successor to the Canon EOS 50D and presents a tasty new digital morsel in the Canon DSLR lineup (not to mention a little rain on the Nikons D3100 announcement). Tucked comfortably between the pro APS-C Canon 7D and the beginner Rebel lineup, Canon has revised [...]

J.Crew Belstaff Panther Jacket

The Cat's Meow

Riding on the open road with a half-ton piece of metal between your legs demands the proper attire. Problem is, it’s hard to look sharp stepping off a bike and into the bar wearing a ballooning protection jacket. Take a cue from the style icons of yesteryear and lay your eyes on the Belstaff Panther [...]

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Sperry 75th Anniversary Seamate

Diamond Anniversary A La Prep

The prep of today is edgy. It’s slimmer, more modern and usually wrapped in a casual—not slouchy—vibe. When looking for that perfect piece of footwear to accompany your Nantucket picnic on the bay, who better than Massachusetts-based Sperry to get your Cape Code on? Started by an avid sailor who created special grooves in his [...]

GSI Mini Espresso Maker

Espresso with an Altitude

Fall is just around the corner, which means the ideal backpacking season is about to begin. And part of the challenge of mountaineering is leaving behind civil comforts and routines – like your morning shot. Right? Leave it to Washington-state natives to infuse rugged outdoor sports with a shot of brewed sophistication (and snobbery?): the [...]

Strattec BOLT Lock

Simplify Your Key Ring

One downside to owning a lot of toys is that protecting them can quickly overwhelm your key ring. The Strattec Bolt Lock System is designed to simplify your life by allowing users to unlock everything including: pad locks, cable locks, spare tire locks, trailer locks, receiver locks, and a motorcycle disc brake locks all with [...]

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