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Duluth AWOL Bag

Duluth AWOL Bag

Inspired by the classic military duffel bags referred to the servicemen of the day as "AWOL bags", the Duluth AWOL Bag ($200) is a modern take on the rugged weekender. It's made from oiled, full-grade cowhide, with a patina that only gets better the longer... [More]

A.B. Sutton nano Book Case

A.B. Sutton nano Book Case

While we love some of the earlier cases announced for the iPod nano, we like to have some exclusivity in our cases. The nano Book Case from A.B. Sutton (starts at $70) offers us just that. With more than 40 available fabrics and 70 different... [More]

iWood Nano

iWood Nano

Luxury cars have wood accents for a reason — when done correctly, wood really adds a sense of elegance to a product. The iWood Nano ($90; available Oct. 20) adds a nice touch of poshness to the already sexy iPod nano. Each one features unique... [More]

Working Class Heroes iPhone Multi Case

Working Class Heroes iPhone Multi Case

Protect your iPhone while eradicating excess pocket bulk with the Working Class Heroes Multi Case for iPhone and iPod touch ($66). The case is handmade from gray 3mm wool felt, and features a back pocket made from soft brown leather, perfect for storing an ID... [More]

Woodfold Bookcase Doors

Woodfold Bookcase Doors

Most secret rooms need to be designed into your house way before it's built, but these Woodfold Bookcase Doors ($TBA) change all that. Ready to install on either 54 or 66-inch wide openings, the bookcases offer two fixed shelves at the middle and bottom, with... [More]

Split Ring Key

Split Ring Key

Why carry around a separate bulky keychain when your key can be the chain? The Split Ring Key ($7/2-pack) is a blank that can be cut by any key cutter to fit KW1 or SC1 keyways, but featuring a ring at the top for connecting... [More]

Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

We've never wanted a car so badly. The just-unveiled Tesla Model S ($50,000 after tax breaks) is literally the reinvention of the automobile. This electric sedan will offer a 300-mile range and 45-minute QuickCharge capability, all while sporting some of the most beautiful styling you'll... [More]

Maloo Laptop Case

Maloo Laptop Case

Not all of us want to have the typical black laptop bag. In fact, none of us want that. What we currently want is the Maloo Laptop Case ($75). Made of 100% wool felt, the case unfolds to reveal extra flaps on the right and... [More]

Qara Medico Bag

Qara Medico Bag

We recently got our hands on the Qara Medico Bag ($650) and were stunned by its overall design. Styled after the classic doctor's bag, the Medico is hand-made by artisans in Argentina from the highest quality leather available — and it shows. Compared to similar... [More]

Working Class Heroes Felt Laptop Sleeve

Working Class Heroes Felt Laptop Sleeve

In need of a new home for your laptop? The Working Class Heroes Felt Laptop Sleeve ($49) is a good option, made from soft, water-repellent 3mm grey German felt, and finished with two snaps for closure and Austrian leather accents. Its slim profile also makes... [More]

Noon Solar Logan Bag

Noon Solar Logan Bag

Just because your bag can power your army of gadgets doesn't mean it has to look like something from outer space. The Noon Solar Logan Bag ($412) has a solar panel on the inside and an excellent leather and hemp frontside, so you're not always... [More]

Filson Tin Cloth Tote

Filson Tin Cloth Tote

We've come to the conclusion that there are very few times in a man's life when he should ever carry a tote. The Filson Tin Cloth Tote ($98) covers both of those times — fishing and fathering. Designed to haul fishing/hunting gear, the durable bag... [More]

Helmet Bag

Helmet Bag

Inspired by the bags pilots use to carry their helmets and accessories, this Helmet Bag ($38) works just as well for your everyday junk. Made from tough nylon, the bag features two front snap pockets, a zippered main compartment, and a removable, adjustable shoulder strap.... [More]

Rainer Spehl Wooden Laptop Case

Rainer Spehl Wooden Laptop Case

Messenger bags aren't the only way to transport your laptop safely. The Rainer Spehl Wooden Laptop Case ($TBA) protects your MacBook or MacBook Pro in a stylish, classy leather-padded wooden enclosure that's just slightly larger than the laptop itself. A magnetic closure keeps your device... [More]

Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag

Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag

Originally created to be the ultimate bag for the the LAPD and the U.S. military, the 5th generation Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag ($20) is a do-it-all bag that's both rugged and attractive (and cheap). At home on the battlefield and in the office, the... [More]

Fjällräven Kanken Rucksack

Fjällräven Kanken Rucksack

Whether you prefer to carry it as a handle bag or backpack, the Fjällräven Kanken Rucksack ($100) has you (and your stuff) covered. Made by legendary Nordic outfit Fjällräven, the Kanken features versatile back straps that allow you to carry the bag any way you... [More]

Peasants & Travelers Doctor Bag

Peasants & Travelers Doctor Bag

Make house calls with this modernized Peasants & Travelers Doctor Bag ($138). Featuring a traditional physician's bag shape, this overnighter sports a woven polyester outer, a leather trimmed opening, a tabbed buckle closure, dress shirt-style lining, and internal pockets.... [More]

Pantone Wallet

Pantone Wallet

Show off your color knowledge geekery with the Pantone Wallet ($12). Based on the famous color matching system, the slim wallet features an elastic band closure and two interior plastic sleeves to hold ID, credit cards and cash. It comes in Shiny Baked Clay, Shiny... [More]

Koyono Slimmy Wallets

Koyono Slimmy Wallets

We've been preaching the gospel of front-pocket wallets for a while now, but the recent interest in the topic allowed us to stumble upon a new collection of ultra-slim wallets that have now become our top choice. Koyono's Slimmy wallets are among the absolute thinnest... [More]

Wallet 2.0

Wallet 2.0

We're big fans of alterna-wallets, and this one looks like it would be pretty cool too. While it's a little chubby, the multi-purpose Wallet 2.0 will hold a ton of stuff and can be put in your front or back pocket thanks to its soft... [More]

Cork Wallet

Cork Wallet

We've shown you a ton of unique wallets over the years, and we don't see a reason to stop now. The Cork Wallet ($65) is a MoMA-exclusive wallet made out of — surprise — cork. Each wallet is handmade by the designer with all natural... [More]

Timbuk2 Triple Card Wallet

Timbuk2 Triple Card Wallet

Another cool front pocket wallet, this time from the bag makers Timbuk2. The Triple Card Wallet ($15) is a thin, affordable wallet with a ballistic nylon exterior and interior nylon lining. It sports three card slots, one on either side and one in the middle.... [More]

Hail Wallet

Hail Wallet

Robots, screen printing, and wallets. It sounds like a great combination, and we have to say it certainly works well on the Hail Wallet ($36). It features fine details, both inside and out, along with serged stitching and six card slots plus two pockets underneath... [More]

Dosh Wallet

Dosh Wallet

We consider our Jimi Wallets to be our most durable cash and card carriers, but that may change when we get our hands on the Dosh Wallet ($45). The Dosh is made from flexible polymers, and features an area for cash, cards, and a small... [More]

Braithwaite Cypress Wallet

Braithwaite Cypress Wallet

It's about time someone really combined the money clip and wallet. The Braithwaite Cypress Wallet ($100) eschews the common practice of bolting a metal clip onto a regular wallet by transforming the design of the wallet itself, leading to a half-bifold design that keeps your... [More]

Evergreen Wallet

Evergreen Wallet

Wood grain is one of nature's greatest patterns, and it features prominently on the Evergreen Wallet ($125). Each one features a reproduction of actual grain from pieces of ebony, cedar, and pine embossed on smooth, vegetable-dyed Italian leather, while the interior sports a bill pocket... [More]

Redefining Wallets

Redefining Wallets

Eco-friendly products made from reclaimed stuff are all the rage these days, but rarely are they as cool as these Redefining Wallets ($32-$65). These one-of-a-kind bill holders are made from random reclaimed junk, ranging from used tennis balls and tires to A-Team trading cards. Environmentally-friendly... [More]

Jack Spade Bridle Leather Single Fold Wallet

Jack Spade Bridle Leather Single Fold Wallet

This orange Single Fold Wallet ($70) from Jack Spade is perfect for those of you who've graduated to a front pocket wallet. If you're like us, you can't stand to be sitting on that big heap of leather filled with too much plastic and paper... [More]

Thermometer Cufflinks

Thermometer Cufflinks

Sure, having DJ turntables or pin-up girls on your cufflinks is cool, but if you want something a little more functional, check these out. The fully-working thermometer cufflinks by Tateossian London ($165) let you know the temperature at a glance without consulting the Weather Channel.... [More]

2Unfold Bag

2Unfold Bag

This transforming laptop bag gives you eight different bag styles. Made in Italy with hand-tanned and hand-finished leather, the Hard Graft 2Unfold ($TBD) goes from rucksack to courier bag to clutch in a matter of seconds. The bag fits up to a 17-inch laptop vertically... [More]

Bacon Heart T-Shirt

Bacon Heart T-Shirt

Show the world your unhealthy love for the good stuff with this Bacon Heart T-Shirt ($17). America's national meat deserves a shirt like this. And so do you. Wear it proud, you swine.... [More]

Aveda Control Tape Style Strips

Aveda Control Tape Style Strips

There’s nothing worse than waking up in a strange bed and then realizing you're already locked into spending today with this woman, but your hair looks like a disgruntled bird’s nest. For those times, Aveda Control Tape Style Strips ($20) are a savior in little... [More]

Comme des Garçons Odeur 53

Comme des Garçons Odeur 53

Sure, anyone can take natural ingredients and mix them up to make smell-good water, but it takes balls to chemically engineer your own scents to create a new fragrance. Using this new technique, Commes des Garçons Odeur 53 ($86) features notes from a wide range... [More]

Gillette Fusion

Gillette Fusion

Gillette has upped the ante in the razor wars. The new Gillette Fusion ($8) steps over the 4-blade Schick Quattro with its astounding 5-blade surface. The new razor also has a single trimming blade on the back for sideburns and such, and the blades on... [More]

OHSO Marko Travel Toothbrush

OHSO Marko Travel Toothbrush

We travel quite a bit here at Uncrate, and we’ve never really been satisfied with your run-of-the-mill travel brush. Thus, we’ve ended up carrying around a full-size brush, along with a full-size tube of our favorite ‘paste — not so travel friendly a setup. All... [More]

Kapaclip Contact Lens Case

Kapaclip Contact Lens Case

As a near-sighted person, this Uncrate staffer has always had a small problem with the institutional-looking contact cases that you find at the local drug store. Not a problem anymore. The Kapaclip Contact Lens Case ($7) has bright, vivid caps that help you keep track... [More]

DIY Blood Typing Test

DIY Blood Typing Test

Just in case you've never had your blood typed, or simply don't know, find out whether you're A, B, or O with the DIY Blood Typing Test Kit ($9). The set comes with everything you need to find out what antigens you carry with you... [More]

Method Bloq

Method Bloq

Our love affair with Method continues with its new Bloq line. Available in body lotion ($8), body bars ($6), body wash ($8), and shave cream ($6), the line includes fragrances such as Escape Artist (beach sage), Eternal Optimist (citron leaf), Go Getter (green mint), and... [More]

Gillette Fusion Power Phantom

Gillette Fusion Power Phantom

Although five blades on a razor might sound like overkill — it even reminds us a little of SNL's "Platinum Mach 14" skit — but damn, does it work. The Gillette Fusion Power Phantom Razor ($11) features five blades on the front for an extra-close... [More]

Anthony Logistics Citrus Lip Balm

Anthony Logistics Citrus Lip Balm

Ditch the Blistex and get yourself some Anthony Logistics Citrus Lip Balm ($8). It's subtle citrus flavor is far better than any other lip product we've tried, and ingredients like beeswax, avocado and rice bran oils, and vitamins A and E help protect and soothe... [More]

REI Jungle Juice Insect Repellent

REI Jungle Juice Insect Repellent

With bug season in full swing, it's a good idea to keep some insect repellent around — like this REI Jungle Juice Insect Repellent ($6). This field-tested repellent contains Maxi-DEET formula of 98.11% DEET with 1.89% other ingredients, and will keep bugs away for up... [More]

Brush & Rinse Toothbrush

Brush & Rinse Toothbrush

Like a lot of good ideas, the Brush & Rinse Toothbrush ($3) is one of those products that makes you wonder why no one has thought of it before. A pretty standard toothbrush, the back of the Brush & Rinse is designed to redirect water... [More]

Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser

Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser

Finding the right face wash can be a challenge, and finding a toxin-free cleanser can be even tougher. Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser ($25) is a good choice, with a vegetable glycerin base in lieu of animal fat, Egyptian calendula to soothe your skin, and blood... [More]

Kiehl's Ultimate Man Soap

Kiehl's Ultimate Man Soap

It's hard not to buy something with "ultimate man" in its name. Kiehl's Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap ($13) combines sloughing bran and oatmeal to clean and exfoliate your skin, and works especially well on those rough elbows and heels.... [More]

Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste

Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste

A hardcore toothpaste for your hardcore breath. Ideal for smokers and rancid breath sufferers, Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste ($9) offers a powerful minty taste that provides a lot of fresh in your mouth. The museum-worthy tube is worthy of display. For a sweeter, cooler... [More]

L’Occitane Cade Shower Gel for Hair & Body

L’Occitane Cade Shower Gel for Hair & Body

Reduce your bathroom travel necessities with the do-it-all L'Occitane Cade Shower Gel for Hair & Body ($20). This two-in-one shower gel works on both your hair and body, getting you clean without the need for two (or more) bottles. Shea butter provides moisturization, and the... [More]

Organic Grooming Dusk Deodorant

Organic Grooming Dusk Deodorant

Ditch your aluminum-filled antiperspirant for more natural protection. Organic Grooming by Herban Cowboy Dusk Deodorant ($10) is a highly-rated, manly-smelling natural deodorant that actually works. It's vegan and contains no aluminum, alcohol or artificial colors, and is even packaged in recycled plastic.... [More]

Kill It Dead

Kill It Dead

Need to freshen up between showers? Try a couple sprays of Kill It Dead ($12). Billed as a "natural de-funkifier," this mixture of witch hazel, tea tree oil, and other earth-friendly ingredients is formulated to kill offending odors emanating from your underarm, foot, or other... [More]

Bacon Floss

Bacon Floss

If you haven't noticed, we like bacon. So it should come as no surprise that we're digging Bacon Floss ($5). This waxed floss is flavored like crispy fried bacon, making the normally tedious process of flossing a little more fun. [via]... [More]

Dissolving Paper Shampoo

Dissolving Paper Shampoo

Forget packing the tiny travel bottle on your next trip and instead opt for some Dissolving Paper Shampoo ($13). The mint-scented paper shampoo comes in packs of 30 inside a convenient plastic travel case, and can even suds up with salt water, ensuring that no... [More]

Burberry The Beat

Burberry The Beat

Burberry The Beat ($55-$65) is a fresh woody fragrance perfect for the changing season. Inside the Burberry-checked metal and glass bottle, you'll find a combination of leatherwood, vetiver bourbon, cerate, black pepper and violet leaves.... [More]

Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturizer

Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturizer

Fight back this winter with Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturizer ($12). This highly recommended daily protection lip gel hydrates on contact to restore your zombie-like pucker. The no-frills stuff is fragrance, flavor and color free, and the scientific-helvetica tube makes sure you won't be mistaken as a... [More]

First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit

Unless you're a self-healing mutant, a well-stocked aid kit is pretty much a must-have — and you'd be hard pressed to find a better looking set than the First Aid Kit ($30) from Design Within Reach. This military-themed kit includes all the essentials, leaving you... [More]

Aveda Men Pure-Formance Line

Aveda Men Pure-Formance Line

Take care of your hair from shower to sundown with the Aveda Men Pure-Formance Line ($18-$22). This award-winning collection includes shampoo and conditioner specially formulated to remove oil and grease while reducing scalp dryness, as well as a variety grooming pomades, creams and gels that... [More]

Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar

Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar

While its name is straight out of informercial land, the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar ($33) is actually a highly rated and exceptionally inexpensive multi-function training bar. Taking up hardly any space and not requiring any installation, the bar lets you do pull-ups,... [More]

ZIRH Natural

ZIRH Natural

Get your skin in check the way nature intended with ZIRH Natural ($20-$48). ZIRH's new line of skin care products includes facial cleanser, under eye cream (for those late nights), shave cream, facial moisturizer, facial scrub, and anti-aging cream, for keeping that Cryptkeeper look at... [More]

C.O. Bigelow Razors

C.O. Bigelow Razors

Add a touch of class to your shaving routine with C.O. Bigelow Razors ($49-$79). Featuring handles made from imitation ivory or ebony, these blades recall the days of main street barber shops, but balance the old-timey looks with advanced, replaceable Gillette Mach 3 blades. It's... [More]

Further Soap

Further Soap

Clean your hands and your conscience with Further Hand Soap ($19). Made from the glycerin derived from the distillation of biofuel, Further is as eco-friendly a soap as you'll find, with fragrance made from essential oils of bergamot, olive and exotic grasses. In addition, it's... [More]

Portland General Store Men's Collection

Portland General Store Men's Collection

Keep your skin in check and yourself smelling good with the Portland General Store Men's Collection ($5-$25). Handmade in Maine using natural, high-quality ingredients, the lineup includes items such as shaving jelly, lotion, soap, aftershave, and cologne, available in a variety of ultra-manly scents like... [More]

Eyre BioBotanics Absolute Shaving System

Eyre BioBotanics Absolute Shaving System

Shaving oil or shaving cream? Get the best of both worlds with the Eyre BioBotanics Absolute Shaving System ($39). The organic, 100% natural shaving solution combines both Lemon Myrtle Shaving Oil and Kunzea Shaving Cream in a dual-chambered can, letting you prepare your skin for... [More]

Penfield Colrain Backpack

Penfield Colrain Backpack

The rugged Penfield Colrain ($65) is the backpack you've been looking for. Made in the USA like all Penfield products, the bag features a laptop compartment, a slew of pockets, and air-flow back padding. Summer showers are thwarted with an included stowaway storm cover. American... [More]

EZ Grill

EZ Grill

Instant BBQ. The EZ Grill, available in regular size ($5; 1.81 lbs) and party size ($10; 3.31 lbs), is a portable, disposable grill that lights with one match and cooks for up to 1 ½ hours. The 100% recyclable portable grill comes complete with foil... [More]

Klein Leather Tool Bag

Klein Leather Tool Bag

Since 1857, Klein Tools has been making American gems like this Klein Leather Tool Bag ($170). Made entirely of thick, tanned leather, this rugged, pocketless bag sports a large compartment for gear, reinforced ends, a double-ply base with steel studs, and triple-riveted rolled loop handles.... [More]

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