Undoubtedly you enjoy breaking into an ice cold beer no matter what the situation. After a long hot day, the taste is even that much better.

Stop drinking that beer out of it’s bottle or can. Those are meant for when you’re out or on a patio, not in the comfort of your own pad. Use the Stratton mug with it’s classic streamlined design and big handle. It’s heavy, stable and flame-cut rim will give your PBR that much more substance.

We suggest you keep these guys chilled in your freezer.

What this means to you: Mugs are designed for your beer. Don’t disappoint them.

Cost: $10 @ Crate & Barrel

Ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee Golf aren’t the yuppie college past time you might think it is. Recognized and organized, it’s an intricate game that involves skill.

Whether you’re competing regularly or just looking for a disc to toss around in your backyard consider the 175 gram Discraft Ultra-Star. It’s the official disc of the Ultimate Players Association as well as tournament play.

What this means to you: 175 grams is a decidedly harmonious weight well balanced for casual tossing, distance and consistency. It’ll make you look like a champ.

Cost: $10 @ Discfly

Underwear and socks often go forgotten when it comes to quality. People just don’t realize that this first line of apparel defense are the staple of comfort. Don’t skimp.

That doesn’t mean value isn’t there to be found. These comfortable cotton socks from Tommy Hilfiger are not only comfortable but they work perfectly for work or play. Coming packed in packs of three they’re machine washable.

What this means to you: It doesn’t matter how expensive or nice that shoe you just purchased is. If you’re not wearing them with a pair of good socks then it’s useless, and just a touch unkempt.

Cost: $18-$20 @ Macy’s

Date of Birth: April 23, 1981
Place of Birth: Warsaw, Poland
Factoid: An avid poker player, Joanna Krupa is the official spokesperson for Titan Poker (online poker) and did a nude photoshoot for animal rights group PETA. Even better is her title of Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World by Playboy in 2005.

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There are a lot of guys out there who have to carry a lot of gear. Sometimes this gear is for work and if you work in the creative industry, then electronic and media centric. If that’s the case then the UDG Producer Bag is for you. It’s a bag specifically designed to carry your electronic and media equipment in one bag with everything easily accessible.

The Producer Bag is constructed from ballistic nylon, has padded walls, electroplated zippers, integrated combination lock and body contoured shoulder straps. Weights 6.1 lbs.

Features:

• Doubles as standard carry-on or convenient backpack.
• Two large divided main compartments and three external pockets
• Side exterior accessory pockets with velcro secure tabs to hold cables in place
• Large front pocket features an organizational panel with a PDA pocket, pen slots, key fob and zippered mesh pockets
• Comfortable easy grip hidden handle located on the top stash pocket
• Back-access music center with CD sleeves and headphone cable exit port
• Ergonomic contoured shoulder straps with removable iPod holder

What this means to you: On the go with everything in tow.

Cost: $230 @ 101 Case

When it comes to steel cooking knives, the Germans and Japanese know their stuff. No shortage of good knives come from either of these countries but along with quality comes price. The Calphalon Katana knife set is a well priced set housed in a bamboo knife block which includes:

• 3.5 inch paring knife
• 5 inch Santoku
• 5.5 inch serrated utility knife
• 6 inch utility knife
• 8 inch chef’s knife
• Kitchen shears
• Diamon Steel Sharpener

The Japanese steel is actually a higher grade steel (signified by it’s wavy textured look) that will most likely outlast any cooking you plan to do, or not.

What this means to you: Don’t buy these because they’ll look impressive in your kitchen. If you’re planning to do that then send it someone else’s way. These knives are too good not to be slicing, dicing, parring and chopping with.

Cost: $300 @ Cooking.com