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Brooklyn Bowl

Beer, bowling, and rock n' roll. You'll find all that and more at the newly-opened Brooklyn Bowl. Located at 61 Wythe Ave. in Brooklyn, NY, this ultimate hang out spot sports a 16-lane bowling alley, a 600-capacity performance venue for concerts, and niceties like a custom-designed... [More]

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]

Adidas Marathon 80

Introduced in the UK in 1980, this outdoor sports shoe makes for a great, colorful casual sneaker. The Adidas Marathon 80 ($65) sports suede and nylon uppers, and is offered in grey/black, blue/yellow, and orange/white.... [More]

Generic Surplus Black Pointy Ox

Get some dapper footwear and sneaker comfort with the Generic Surplus Black Pointy Ox ($70). These black-on-black suede sneakers sport wingtip detailing and a vulcanized rubber midsole with a textured gum rubber sole.... [More]

BlueLounge StudioDesk

If you're a laptop user looking for a clean, utilitarian desk (like us), feast your eyes on the BlueLounge StudioDesk ($600). This compact (47" x 27.5") workspace features an innovative storage compartment hidden by a sliding desktop surface, letting you hide all your cable clutter,... [More]

100 Words To Make You Sound Smart

Need a swift kick to the vocabulary? Pick up 100 Words To Make You Sound Smart ($6) by the editors of The American Heritage Dictionary. This smallish paperback is filled with interesting words to help you communicate more effectively. It might be the most perspicacious... [More]

Ecsotype Presse Utiilty Bag

Carry your daily essentials in style with the Ecsotype Presse Utiilty Bag ($195). Handcrafted in Australia of vegetable-tanned leather and high-density nylon, the bag features several pockets inside and out, a shock-resistant internal divider, nickel and stainless steel hardware, and holds laptops up to 17... [More]

Doane Utility Notebook

These Doane Utility Notebooks ($10/3-pack) have us shelving our Moleskines for good. Combining the best of both note-jotting worlds, the pocket-size (3.5" x 5.5") notebooks have 48 pages that sport both lines and grids, letting you write reminders neatly and draw up legible floor plans... [More]

Banana Republic Patch-Pocket Blazer

Updated for iPodaholics, the Banana Republic Patch-Pocket Blazer ($140) has a dedicated interior pocket for your media player or phone. A buttonhole port on the pocket and elastic loops near the neck take care of the headphone cable. Style-wise, the navy, 100% cotton blazer sports... [More]

HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle

Worried about getting your daily dose of H2O? The HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle ($30) does the work for you, calculating your personal hydration needs, tracking your real-time fluid consumption, and pacing you throughout the day, lest you end up over-hydrated, short on electrolytes, and in... [More]

Grooming Lounge Greatest Shave Ever Try Me Kit

Usually, house brands are crap. Usually. Not so with the Grooming Lounge Greatest Shave Ever "Try Me" Kit ($20). This TSA-friendly sampler set includes the company's Mug Cleaner Face Wash (2 oz.), Beard Master Shave Oil (1 oz.), Beard Destroyer Shave Cream (2 oz.), and... [More]

Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag

If you're you're looking for something a bit different for your commute to work, consider the handsomely rugged Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag ($95). This eco-friendly canvas bag is hand-stitched and has an oil and wax-coated finish that's stain and water repellent. It looks distressed... [More]

Under Armour BoxerJock

You're looking at the greatest underwear ever built for men. The Under Armour HeatGear BoxerJock ($20), available in three lengths, is lightweight with a slight compression fit that provides just enough support. The jewel of the BoxerJock is the vented "performance pouch" which keeps you... [More]

BDG PE Crew Neck T-Shirt

If you require an above average T-shirt but don't want to sacrifice quality or comfort, check out the BDG PE Crew Neck T-Shirt ($18). Available in six vintage colors, this standard crew is a closet staple. It's made from blended cotton that's lightweight, fits true... [More]

The Open Door EP by Death Cab For Cutie

Fresh off last year's Narrow Stairs, Death Cab is back with a five-track companion piece. The Open Door EP by Death Cab For Cutie ($5) features four new tracks recorded during the Stairs sessions that meld perfectly with the full-length effort, along with an intimate... [More]

Mosely Tribes Enforcer Sunglasses

Brandish some style while protecting your eyes from damaging ultraviolet radiation and glare, with the Mosely Tribes Enforcer Sunglasses ($280). A slightly more square take on the classic aviator, the Enforcer's lenses are fully polarized to enhance color and eliminate 99% of glare while preventing... [More]

Nike LunarGlide+

Historically, joggers have had to choose between stability and cushioning when buying running shoes. The new Nike LunarGlide+ ($100) features a "Dynamic Support" system that both cushions and stabilizes, creating a single running shoe that adapts to each step. A rear-foot wedge is paired with... [More]

ACE Fogless Shower Mirror

As a result of the additional moisture, steam, and warmth, shaving in the shower provides many benefits, like a closer shave, smoother skin, and less mess. But you'll need a high-quality, fogless mirror in order to get the job done right. The ACE Fogless Shower... [More]

Suunto T4C Watch

Get the most out of your workouts and runs with the Suunto T4C Watch ($220). Water resistant up to 100 meters and boasting a rugged body, the T4C features a built-in training coach which taps into the watch's heart rate and calorie sensors to keep... [More]

Suunto t3c Black Arrow

Forget the wild, alien-like looks of most fitness watches — the Suunto t3c Black Arrow ($189) is just as well-suited to the dinner table as it is to the gym. Boasting a subtle matte black body and strap, the Black Arrow features real-time heart rate... [More]

Cocoon Bags

Lots of bags claim to offer plenty of interior organization, but none let you adjust it to fit your particular set of gear. Until now. Cocoon Bags ($40-$130) feature an innovative Grid-It organization system inside, which use a unique weave of rubberized elastic bands to... [More]

True Blood

Your girlfriend has Twilight. You have True Blood ($33 DVD; $45 Blu-ray). Based on the Sookie Stackhouse book series, the latest HBO masterpiece from Alan Ball is set in rural Louisiana in an alternate reality where vampires are tolerated and treated as second class citizens.... [More]

Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech

Looking for some hair product that gives strong hold while leaving your hair looking natural instead of greased-up? Try out some Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech ($28). Recommended by Uncrate readers, this paste/wax hybrid is designed for highly textured cuts, letting you mould and re-mould... [More]

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