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You'll be seeing stars in no time

Considered by many star gazers as the best time of year, December boasts the clear skies and optimum visibility needed to discover something new in your own backyard, especially with the right gear. The reasonably priced, lightweight Celestrons C6-NGT Computerized Telescope ($799) is a favorite amongst star watchers and comes standard with a high quality [...]

Over-engineered. Enough Said.

Knowing that titanium is used extensively in this knife, the first surprise one encounters with the Benchmade 755 MPR ($235) is its weight. That is until you notice how incredibly thick the M390 super steel blade (a whopping .164”) and similarly sized blades (.1”) are. If you’re not up to snuff with your steel grades [...]

Lets get right to the taste. Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask is unique whisky that caps off a 14 year maturation process with its transition from whiskey to the rum filled barrels to add hints of toffee and fruit to the already outstanding honeyed character of Balvenie. Known as a rum cask finished whisky, the [...]

The Coolest Cashmere for the Coolest Weather

Michael Williams’ shop ACL & Co. has partnered with London Undercover to produce one of the coolest scarves we’ve ever seen. Made of luxurious two-ply cashmere in England, one side is a classic Black Watch tartan and the reverse is a great-looking burnt orange. The folks at ACL & Co. recommend it with a khaki [...]

“Even the just may sin with an open chest of gold before them”

Storm the beaches and gold fields with the Minelab X-Terra 705 Metal Detector ($699) while gold value is still at record highs. Complete with Multi-segment notch discrimination, the X-Terra’s cash, treasure and gold prospecting modes make sorting trash from treasure a cinch. Automatic ground balancing and continuous ground tracking allow for unmatched, stable performance in [...]

Wrist Pod

Be the first of your friends to rep the Incipio Linq ($25). A combination of part wristwatch and the 6th generation iPod Nano, the Linq is set to drop Mid October and provides a rugged, yet elegant carrying option for those desiring an active lifestyle with a simple storage option for their iPod. Composed of [...]

Write in Style

We’ve profiled pens from Lamy before, with their excellent and relatively affordable Safari line. Some of you might be a bit more flush with cash, or maybe looking to celebrate. Maybe you just landed that big promotion, or passed the bar, or are just happy to have a job in this economy. In that case, [...]

Try Swimming a Mile in these Shoes

Sporasub’s innovative new swim fin, the Revolution Fin ($179), combines the elegance of the traditional freediving fin with the practicality and style of what most closely resembles a bicycling shoe. Equipped with three Velcro straps, the shoe provides a very comfortable, yet snug fit underwater. Pre-molded and built of nylon with a polyurethane covering, the [...]

From Small Town, USA

Nestled quietly amidst the shores of the Louisiana coast in Slidell, LA, Newton Boats has been hard at work constructing custom boats designed to cater to individuals wants and needs since 1982. With a fleet ranging from custom dive boats to patrol and research vessels, Newton’s attention to detail has propelled the company to into [...]

Italian Design, German Engineering: The Best of Both Worlds

TX watches are designed and constructed in Europe, the standard for and origin of quality watches. The TX brand is a member of the Timex watch family. They are undeniably good looking and come in a number of styles that range from very sporty orange rubber bands to sophisticated black leather. A particularly good-looking watch [...]

Time flies when you’re having Rum

“A rum to put a beast in your belly”, The Kraken has washed onto the market and is bringing out the inner pirate in us all. An alternative from name brand rums, the Kraken ($20) provides a flavor that’s richer and stronger than the captain, and weighs in at a hefty 94 proof. Caramel sugars [...]

Shake It Like A Polaroid

The Impossible Project has beautifully reinvented once-defunct Polaroid film. But if you’d prefer an instant camera experience that is more reckless fun and less artistic investment, grab a Fujifilm Instax Mini ($66). Instax pics are credit card-sized as opposed to Polaroid’s traditional 3.5” x 4.25” and consequently aren’t as much fun to shake, but at [...]

Handmade in New York

Mountain & Sackett has been turning out handmade ties in New York’s garment district for 57 years and, in recent years, they’ve been going stronger than ever. Some of the credit is due Al Gore’s Internet, as it’s allowed the merchant to begin selling their high-quality silk neckwear direct to stylish guys everywhere. M&S imports [...]

Classic Indeed

The Timex Men’s T18581 Classic Camper Watch ($20)could not be more aptly named. With timeless (not literally of course) styling, and durability you can rely on, this is a watch that is a true American classic. Its sleek black profile means it will accent any wrist, at any age, anytime. Yet the engineering and design [...]

Your Grados Can Look As Good As They Sound

Grado has been turning out fantastic headphones since the late 1980s and has become one of the most respected headphone brands in the world. Their phones sound undeniably phenomenal, but, frankly, the looks haven’t exactly kept up. Some users call them retro (others are less gracious), but either way a pair can benefit from a [...]