Today’s Viewfinder comes from Lonelyleap, a team of like-minded filmmakers who focus on short-form high production value narratives — perfect for our modern-day ADD viewing habits. Their latest film trains its lens on surfing photographer and young gun Chris Burkard whose unique perspective and stunning photos have earned him international acclaim.
Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel
Formula Two?
Though most diehard driving gamers will find the action of the new Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel ($60) a bit lacking due to the rather conspicuous absence of a steering column, brake/gas pedals and a shift knob, it certainly caters to those who prefer their seating arrangements in the extreme couch potato position. Lightweight, [...]
Flightdeck Air Combat Center
Flight Stool
The Flightdeck Air Combat Center ($69+) in Anaheim, CA, can provide anyone with the same experience Tom Cruise received while filming Top Gun. Specifically, you’ll feel (and very well may act) like you’ve properly commanded a real fighter jet for the rest of your life — while, in reality, you’ve done no such thing. That [...]
Style Pick: Mission Workshop Sanction Rucksack
$179 | missionworkshop.com Waterproof, made in the USA, Lifetime Warranty, 12″x18″x7″, 2.6 lbs
Patrón | Secret Dining Society
GEAR PATROL SPONSORED POST A night with Patrón is always a recipe for fun, but if you think libations are the only thing the luxury tequila maker knows a thing or two about, you’d be wrong. Case in point, Patrón’s Secret Dining Society has been hosting exclusive events across the country that combine cocktails and [...]
Kickstarter: Dot 360° Panoramic iPhone Lens
Dot Your iPhones
We’ve seen handles and zoom lenses, but here’s a first. Dot is a simple, pocket-sized 360° lens attachment and app for the iPhone 4 that captures fully navigable, panoramic video. Developed by Kogeto, the combination of the two + your iPhone streams real-time video to the web where anyone can control the camera remotely, semi-Drone [...]
Power: Portraits of World Leaders
One Facebook Actually Worth Studying
We don’t expect everybody to devote their life to understanding the global political arena inside, and out. Still, a firm grasp of the world’s top leadership should definitely be a core part of any man’s mental arsenal. Power: Portraits of World Leaders ($24) helps put faces to the names of 150 current international leaders. Every [...]
Panasonic Lumix GF3
Three, Two, One
Panasonic’s much-lauded line of GF continues its westward expansion with the new Lumix GF3 ($700), and like the GF2 that came before it, the GF3 is even smaller and easier to use. Inside is a 12MP sensor with a faster processor for ultra-fast autofocus, built-in photo styles and processing filters. Slotted a step up from [...]
BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition
Black Ice. The Good Kind.
We all pretty much know how ferocious the current BMW M3 is. Screaming V8 and handling of the gods are part of the package. Now, dial it up down a few notches into the form of a teflon Ninja street scalpel with the very limited production BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition ($73,650). The first thing [...]
Jason Markk Premium Sneaker Solution Set
Kick & Span
The Jason Markk Premium Sneaker Solution Set ($20) was created to help sneakerheads keep their prized pairs looking just as clean as they day they were bought. The kit includes an 8 oz. bottle of premium sneaker solution, good for cleaning up to 200 pairs of kicks. The solution’s 98% natural formula is void of [...]
Tivo Premiere Q and Preview
Tivolution
After blazing the trail in DVR technology, Tivo’s lead in the set-top box arm’s race has faded recently thanks to stiff competition from DirecTV, Comcast, and Fios. The recently announced Tivo Premier Q and Preview are two new models designed to finally give Tivo a foothold in the whole home DVR universe. Along those lines, [...]
Tub O’Towels
Manly Cleaning
Everyday household disinfectant wipes may kill 99.9% of the germs and bacteria out there, but they’re about as flimsy as a wet gauze. Not so much with Tub O’Towels ($13), though. Made for Mike Rowe sized jobs, this tub of 90 wipes withstands even the most zealous cleaning tasks. Twice as durable, twice as large, [...]
Jaybird JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Headphones
Free (Jay)Bird
Jaybird’s new JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Headphones ($100) are built from the ground up to be the workout accessory you’ve always wanted. Their Bluetooth connectivity allows them to connect to your iPhone, or any stereo Bluetooth device wirelessly, which is a huge plus for anyone whose nearly been garotted by their current wired set mid-lift. They’re [...]
Horny Toad Seersucka Shorts
Pucker up
This summer, ditch the tech shirts and shorts in favor of nature’s original microfiber: cotton. Breathable and airy, cotton performs well on steamy days and looks a helluva lot better than your outdoorsy running togs. Seersucker is cotton fabric woven in such a way that it puckers to stand away from the skin for maximum [...]
Momofuku Cooking Sauces
All the Taste, None of the Wait
The odds of becoming a successful restaurateur on the level of New York’s Chef David Chang are about the same as Mel Gibson becoming a rabbi. Thanks to some business savvy merchandising, though, anyone with a mailing address can at least get a step closer to cooking like him. These Momofuku Cooking Sauces $24 are [...]