While not as revered or celebrated as they once were — both in the movies and in pop culture *cough* Marlboro man *cough* —there is still a place for the classic western cowboy in modern society, and Cowboy: The Ultimate Guide to Living Like a Great American Icon ($10) is here to educate the masses on the lifestyle and day-to-day... [More]
Like a technological Swiss Army Knife, the Eton Scorpion ($TBA) is an all-in-one digital solution. Built into its small, rugged chassis is an aluminum carabiner clip, digital AM/FM radio tuner with NOAA Weatherband support, a speaker with audio line input, a headphone jack, a LED flashlight, and an USB charging port, all of which can be powered by a traditional... [More]
Keep clean and looking good while being your old, lazy self. Bread & Butter Skincare ($85) sends you a Winter Kit with all your bathroom essentials as soon as you place your order, and then in the first week of June, they'll send you their Summer Kit with warm weather specific face stuff. The winter kit includes two tubes of... [More]
Made from parafin-treated cotton, the Filson Sportman's Bag ($275) is a rugged carrier for gear, clothes, or anything else you need to haul around. The water repellant outer is designed to develop a great patina with repeated use, while the bag itself features an adjustable leather shoulder strap, leather top carry handles, two exterior zip and two exterior open pockets,... [More]
Whether you're sanding, carving, engraving, cutting, polishing, or cleaning, you're going to want the Dremel 4000 ($80-$150). As Dremel's new top-of-the-line model, the 4000 is the company's best rotary tool yet, sporting a variable speed range of 5,000 to 35,000 rotations per minute, compatibility with all Dremel accessories, new motor technology to provide more feel with less effort, electronic feedback... [More]
Create your own personal signage with these Marquee Alphabet Lights ($178). Reminiscent of old theater and hotel signs, the lights feature a weathered red enamel finish, multiple lights, metal construction, and varied sizes, from 19- to 27-inches tall. Use one to stand for a single word or name, or string several together to make your own light-up word.... [More]
Based on company founder G.A. Krause's original, 125-year-old design, the Wolverine 1,000 Mile Boot ($TBA; August 2009) is a modern remake on an ageless piece of apparel. Made in America, the 1,000 Mile was meticulously designed to replicate the look and feel of the original. Pros: Soft, supple, leather, a stacked leather midsole, welt construction, and classic looks that will... [More]
Tired of your leather wallet disintegrating every 18 months? Get an Upcycled Seat Belt Wallet ($32). This tough wallet, made from a real seat belt, features eight card slots, an oversize cash section to fit all currencies, two spots for receipts/notes, and a Moleskine-like elastic closure.... [More]
The Gerber Artifact Pocket Keychain Tool ($10) packs in quite a punch into such a little package. Made of stainless steel with a titanium nitride coating, the Artifact features an exchangable/removable #11 hobby blade, bottle opener, cross driver, small and medium flat drivers, wire stripper, pry bar/paint can opener, and lanyard/keychain attachment hole.... [More]
Clean your car, stairs, and other hard-to-reach areas with the Eureka 71B Handheld Vacuum ($48). This 5.5 amp mini-vac features two motors — one for suction, one for the revolving brush — an onboard extending hose with crevice tool, a 20-foot cord which wraps for storage, and a Riser Visor cover that stays down for normal cleaning but flips up... [More]
Originally designed for the U.S. military Elite Special Forces, the Oakley S.I. Assault Boot ($185) is built so well it's still in use in 2018. As worn by John Conner in Terminator Salvation, the lightweight, athletically-inspired boot features Resistance-approved niceties including prime urethane shock absorption, a moisture-wicking/Skynet-pissing liner, and a vulcanized rubber sole for wet/dry traction and silent movement. With... [More]
Whether you're sanding, scraping, or cutting, get the job done faster with the Dremel Multi-Max ($95). Packing a 1.5 amp motor with a 10,000 - 21,000 OPM speed range, this oscillating tool comes complete with a sanding pad, 60, 120 and 240 grit sand paper, a flexible scraper, a flat saw blade, and a wood flush-cut blade, all of which... [More]