Go from the bike, to the boardroom, to the bar, to the ball in Outlier OG 4 Season Cycling Pants ($180). Featuring a European-style medium lean cut, the OG 4 Season is made from a high-tech fabric that employs microscopic spikes to ward off water and grease, making them self cleaning, and both breathe and stretch, leaving you comfortable as you commute.
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Go from slope to hot tub in The North Face Surf & Turf TriClimate Pant ($200). These waterproof, breathable ski pants keep you warm all day and then zip off to reveal a pair of Reef board shorts, letting you change activities without changing.
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As ingenious as they are comfortable, Cordarounds Bike To Work Pants ($95) are soft, brushed pebble cotton khakis with a secret double purpose. That's because their ankle cuffs and rear mudflap pockets are made of reflective Illuminite Teflon, making you safer on your after dusk journeys. Brilliant, in more ways than one. [via]
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It's miserably hot out on the course right now, but if you're forced to make a mid-day outing with the visiting VP, you'll still want to look your best. Try the Nike Dri-Fit UV Tech Golf Polo ($45) and Nike Dri-Fit Flat-Front Tech Golf Pants ($75). With a combination of breathable Dri-Fit fabric and UV protection, you'll be ready to go toe-to-toe in the baking sun. To look like you're really tour-sponsored, add the Nike Signature Swoosh Cutout Belt ($50).
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We've just found the holy grail of pants. To be more precise, we've just located the most perfect-fitting pants we've ever tried on. Hand-made in New York and San Francisco, Bonobos pants ($110-$350) provide an excellent tailored fit, including just-boot-cut-enough-but-not-too-girly pant legs. Current styles are available in a variety of colors in corduroy (in several different weights), wool/cashmere, and twill, with pairs that go with everything from tees to blazers. Only available online, you also get an awesome return policy and tremendously fun waistband and pocket fabrics. The bad thing about Bonobos? Every pair is produced in limited quantities. So don't even look at the "retired" section unless you want some major trouser regret.
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Don't call it a skirt. Fashioned after the traditional garb of celtic warriors, the Utilikilt ($140) is a mainstream kilt for the non-Scottish man. It's made of a durable poly-cotton blend and features two deep cargo pockets for all your gear. Riveted snaps keep your curious bits packed neatly away.
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Bring some executive style to the slopes with the DNA Louie Louie Ski Pant ($225). Don't let the pinstripes fool you — these insulated slacks are made of a breathable waterproof material that keeps you dry and warm. They're also available in eight other colors if you like to keep the pinstripes relegated to the office.
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Just when we think we're done with cargos, they pull us back in. A new take on the classic cargo pant, this Luxe Flannel Cargo Pant ($148) from Banana Republic will keep you warm and looking good all at the same time. And your gadgets will love the multiple pockets.
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Yup, they're super expensive for lounge pants, but we can only imagine how nice they feel. The Juicy Couture Cashmere Track Pants ($350) are made 100% cashmere, in either black or charcoal, and feature an elasticized waistband with drawstrings, zip fly, side slant pockets, zipped back pocket, and a zippered leg opening at the bottom.
SaveDitch the bags-hanging-off-your-thighs look and step up to the Nau Cargo Pant ($95). Made from heavy-duty organic cotton double twill with a hint of spandex for flexibility, the Nau features a regular fit cut, button fly, and zip-close thigh pockets that are hidden on the seams to blend into the sleeks lines of the pant when empty, providing all the utility of traditional cargos without the baggage.
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Yup, they're super expensive for lounge pants, but we can only imagine how nice they feel. The Juicy Couture Cashmere Track Pants ($350) are made 100% cashmere, in either black or charcoal, and feature an elasticized waistband with drawstrings, zip fly, side slant pockets, zipped back pocket, and a zippered leg opening at the bottom.
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Go from slope to hot tub in The North Face Surf & Turf TriClimate Pant ($200). These waterproof, breathable ski pants keep you warm all day and then zip off to reveal a pair of Reef board shorts, letting you change activities without changing.
Save
Just when we think we're done with cargos, they pull us back in. A new take on the classic cargo pant, this Luxe Flannel Cargo Pant ($148) from Banana Republic will keep you warm and looking good all at the same time. And your gadgets will love the multiple pockets.
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Bring some executive style to the slopes with the DNA Louie Louie Ski Pant ($225). Don't let the pinstripes fool you — these insulated slacks are made of a breathable waterproof material that keeps you dry and warm. They're also available in eight other colors if you like to keep the pinstripes relegated to the office.
SaveGo from the bike, to the boardroom, to the bar, to the ball in Outlier OG 4 Season Cycling Pants ($180). Featuring a European-style medium lean cut, the OG 4 Season is made from a high-tech fabric that employs microscopic spikes to ward off water and grease, making them self cleaning, and both breathe and stretch, leaving you comfortable as you commute.
Save
It's miserably hot out on the course right now, but if you're forced to make a mid-day outing with the visiting VP, you'll still want to look your best. Try the Nike Dri-Fit UV Tech Golf Polo ($45) and Nike Dri-Fit Flat-Front Tech Golf Pants ($75). With a combination of breathable Dri-Fit fabric and UV protection, you'll be ready to go toe-to-toe in the baking sun. To look like you're really tour-sponsored, add the Nike Signature Swoosh Cutout Belt ($50).
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Don't call it a skirt. Fashioned after the traditional garb of celtic warriors, the Utilikilt ($140) is a mainstream kilt for the non-Scottish man. It's made of a durable poly-cotton blend and features two deep cargo pockets for all your gear. Riveted snaps keep your curious bits packed neatly away.
Save
As ingenious as they are comfortable, Cordarounds Bike To Work Pants ($95) are soft, brushed pebble cotton khakis with a secret double purpose. That's because their ankle cuffs and rear mudflap pockets are made of reflective Illuminite Teflon, making you safer on your after dusk journeys. Brilliant, in more ways than one. [via]
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
SaveWhat good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
SaveHaving a big-ass tool set is all well and good, but when you can have the most popular sockets on hand in just one tool, why bother? The Black & Decker Ready Wrench ($30) offers exactly that, with 16 of the most popular sockets — in both standard and metric — on rotating heads on either end of the tool, ready to replace both one- and two-inch deep sockets. With a rubber grip for added comfort, it'll let you save the big tool set for those really tough jobs — like assembling Ikea furniture.
SaveSimplify the process of installing the apps you want on your Windows machine with Ninite. This awesome free service lets you choose from a range of applications, plug-ins, utilities, and other goodies that might normally take hours to download separately, with a "Get Installer" button at the bottom that will do all the heavy lifting for you, creating a simple, one-step app that will install all of the software you chose in one fell swoop. Good for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
SaveWe've seen plenty of not-so-hot iPhone cases that have tried to tack wallets on as an afterthought, but this is the first time we know of it's been done the other way around. The Hard Graft Phone Card Wallet (€79; $120) is a slim, front-pocket style credit card wallet that's built with such strong elastic tape that it can also hold a phone inside for a decidedly less-slim solution. Other features include grey vegetable tan leather construction, seven card slots, and measurements that happen to hold an iPhone perfectly.
SaveIf you're into gadgets, and if you're reading this that's highly likely, then you no doubt have several SD and/or microSD cards laying around — so turn them into USB drives using the LaCie DataShare ($13). The DataShare breaks into two halves — red for SD and white for microSD — that fit together to form one solid, easily-portable storage solution.
SaveInfinity pools have been around for a while, so it only makes sense someone would apply the same idea to another home-sized water feature: the aquarium. ZeroEdge Aquariums ($600 and up) do exactly that, providing overflowing aquatic environments for all types of fish and sea creatures in a variety of styles and shapes, ensuring you can find one that's right for your home or office. Just remember: no edge equals no lid, so be sure to keep the Darla-types away. [Thanks, Brian]
SaveWe're quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it's not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire cutter, file, pliers, and a wrench.
SaveDitch the bags-hanging-off-your-thighs look and step up to the Nau Cargo Pant ($95). Made from heavy-duty organic cotton double twill with a hint of spandex for flexibility, the Nau features a regular fit cut, button fly, and zip-close thigh pockets... [More]
Go from the bike, to the boardroom, to the bar, to the ball in Outlier OG 4 Season Cycling Pants ($180). Featuring a European-style medium lean cut, the OG 4 Season is made from a high-tech fabric that employs microscopic... [More]
Go from slope to hot tub in The North Face Surf & Turf TriClimate Pant ($200). These waterproof, breathable ski pants keep you warm all day and then zip off to reveal a pair of Reef board shorts, letting you... [More]
As ingenious as they are comfortable, Cordarounds Bike To Work Pants ($95) are soft, brushed pebble cotton khakis with a secret double purpose. That's because their ankle cuffs and rear mudflap pockets are made of reflective Illuminite Teflon, making you... [More]
It's miserably hot out on the course right now, but if you're forced to make a mid-day outing with the visiting VP, you'll still want to look your best. Try the Nike Dri-Fit UV Tech Golf Polo ($45) and Nike... [More]
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We've just found the holy grail of pants. To be more precise, we've just located the most perfect-fitting pants we've ever tried on. Hand-made in New York and San Francisco, Bonobos pants ($110-$350) provide an excellent tailored fit, including just-boot-cut-enough-but-not-too-girly... [More]
Don't call it a skirt. Fashioned after the traditional garb of celtic warriors, the Utilikilt ($140) is a mainstream kilt for the non-Scottish man. It's made of a durable poly-cotton blend and features two deep cargo pockets for all your... [More]
Bring some executive style to the slopes with the DNA Louie Louie Ski Pant ($225). Don't let the pinstripes fool you — these insulated slacks are made of a breathable waterproof material that keeps you dry and warm. They're also... [More]
Just when we think we're done with cargos, they pull us back in. A new take on the classic cargo pant, this Luxe Flannel Cargo Pant ($148) from Banana Republic will keep you warm and looking good all at the... [More]
Yup, they're super expensive for lounge pants, but we can only imagine how nice they feel. The Juicy Couture Cashmere Track Pants ($350) are made 100% cashmere, in either black or charcoal, and feature an elasticized waistband with drawstrings, zip... [More]
As the air outside gets colder, it's nice to have some lounge clothes that can keep up. Clothes like these Hugo Boss Drawstring Pants ($60). Made from a cotton knit, their relaxed style and piping keep them looking good, while... [More]
They may look like dress slacks, but these are made to be worn with tees and sneakers. Volcom's Weirder Chino Pant ($50), available in black or grey, feature a side vent, back welt, and cell pocket, and are a great... [More]
Nothing is worse than being stuck going to a no-shorts Summer party only to realize that you're going to burn up in your normal dress pants and become a sweaty mess. The J. Crew Linen/Cotton Weekend Pants ($80) will keep... [More]
Military style has always had a sense of cool about it, especially vintage military threads. Now you can get that vintage style with the M1 Plain-Front Khakis from Bill's Khakis ($100). Based directly on original pants from WWII, the M1's... [More]
Sometimes all it takes to spice up a shirt — including tees — is a nice pair of flat-front dress pants. These Stretch Chalk Stripe Pants from Dolce & Gabanna ($400) fit the bill nicely. Made from a virgin wool/cotton/elastene... [More]
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