All posts in “Gear for Men”

Topo Designs Goes Wheels Up with Travel Bag Roller

The 35-liter Travel Bag Roller from Colorado-based Topo Designs is perfectly sized for the overhead and features a rugged, adventure-ready design. Mesh pockets and zippered compartments inside make it easy to access and organize your gear and clothing. Smooth-rolling oversized wheels & a telescoping handle will keep you cruising through the concourse.

CrazyCap Purifies Water with the Push of a Button

With the ability to eliminate 99.9% of all bacteria & viruses, the CrazyCap water purifier cap uses next-generation Deep UV LED to completely purify & sterilize water for drinking. The cap fits bottles from S’well, Mira, Simple Modern, Sfee, Pop, and other popular brands. Simply tap the button for instant purification that will work for 500,000 refills.

The Award-Winning Portable Pack Raft Keeps You High & Dry

Amid literally acres of new & innovative outdoor gear, Uncharted Supply’s Pack Raft emerged as the winner of Outdoor Retailer’s 2019 Best New Gear Award. Made of rugged nylon, this lightweight, packable emergency/adventure raft starts in a compact bundle about the size of a loaf of bread, but wave it into the wind & it fills up with air in less than a minute with no tools or pumps needed. Once filled, it will safely, comfortable transport one adult and their pack—over the rapids or across the lake.

These Vacuum Lids Keep Food Fresher & Reduce Waste

A vacuum sealed container keeps air out & freshness in so food is fresher & better-tasting, longer. The universal vacuum lids from Equilibric, bring this ability home to your kitchen, keeping your foods fresher 7X longer. Their lid sets include a 10-inch, 7.9-inch, & 5.7-inch sizes as well as a wine topper. An integrated vacuum unit in the lids pumps out the air and locks in the freshness on top of most containers. A funded Kickstarter.

Benchmade Tengu Flipper Makes EDC Look G-O-O-D

Merging traditional design and modern technology, the 601 Tengu from Benchmade is a slim and classy classic flipper packed with detail. From its traditional 2.77” Tanto blade made of CPM-20CV steel to the dual-colored G10 handles, it mixes premium materials with understated good looks. Complete with a black leather carry sleeve, the Tengu is a hardworking piece of EDC that is anything but ordinary.

Gerber’s Linedriver Multitool Will Keep You Casting Clean

Somewhere out there, the warmth of Spring is starting to creep in and fishing season once again approaches. Be ready for the whoppers this year with Gerber’s Linedriver, an all-in-one fishing line tool. The dual-ended multitool design offers 6 essential line management functions: a spinning hook vise, an eyelet clearing spike, dual serrated scissors—basically everything you need to simplify tying knots and handling tricky line.

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The Nicron B70 Delivers Brilliant 800 Lumens & Smart 90º Rotation

There’s a lot more to the Nicron B70 flashlight than the on/off button. This compact, rechargeable 800 Lumen LED torch offers 90º light head rotation, IP65 waterproofing, & a flashing reminder to conserve power & denote remaining power. The beam glows white, red, or green depending on your needs. Available in matte black or matte Mossy Oak camo finish, it features a sprung aluminum pocket clip for convenient EDC.

Patagonia’s Stand Up Duffel Makes Gearing Up Easier

Designed to stay open while you load it with gear, the 42-liter Stand Up Duffel from Patagonia is constructed of rugged, reinforced organic canvas with a weatherproof DWR coating & it features an easy-to-clean TPU coated bottom for all-weather, all-terrain adventures. In addition to handles, there’s an adjustable, removable strap for over-the-shoulder carry. Simple and smart in brown or black.

Hummer Returns With 1000-Horsepower Electric Vehicle

GMC is raising its dormant Hummer brand from the dead, bringing back the big, boxy early aught SUV, only this time around, it’s a truck and single MPG has been replaced by an electric drivetrain. 1000-horsepower. 0-60 in 3 seconds. Zero emissions. Available in 2021.

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This Clever Tool Keeps Cast Iron Rust-Free

With the Rust Eraser, you can maintain & restore any piece of cast iron cookware. It’s the ideal tool to have in your arsenal when you want to restore family heirlooms, remove rust from a skillet left outside too long, and it works wonders on knives, tools, and grill grates. Cleans rust down to the raw iron. Made in the USA.

Arcturus Blankets Heat You Up with the Warmth of Wool

When it comes to warmth, wool is what’s up. As the world’s best natural insulator, its warming properties are second to none. Arcturus, a hunting and outdoor brand from Washington creates blankets from this amazing material, and they’re legit. Weighing in at 4.5 lbs., with a density of 550 GSM, their 64” X 88” blankets feature a 80/20 wool and synthetic blend and are loom-woven and hemmed on all sides with contrast lock stitching. Choose from a range of solid colors and stripes.

The Henry Pocketknife from WESN is a Brand-New Classic

Simple, solid, and elegant, the Henry pocketknife from WESN is a classic folder that features a Sweden-sourced 2.35” Sandvik stainless steel blade with a silhouette that merges a drop-point and a sheepsfoot. The blade features a slip-joint mechanism to lock. The 3” handles feature titanium scales mated to dark Cherrywood inlays. Available now in full titanium or choose the Cherry finish. A funded Kickstarter.

Clean Wheels, Tires & More with the Brush Hero

Designed to clean tricky, tight, hard-to-reach areas without backache and scraped up knuckles, the Brush Hero is a high-quality water-powered turbine for rims, engines, bikes, equipment, furniture and everything else you can think of that needs a solid scrubbing. With steady torque and a powerful scrub, the Brush Hero connects to your hose to outperform any wheel brush on the market. A number of accessories are also available.

This Italian Leather Carry On from Hardgraft is a Travel-Ready Companion

Perfectly sized for an overnight strike or quick getaway, Hardgraft’s Carry On Suitcase is soft-sided yet reinforced in all the right places and made of full-grain Italian leather. Inside you’ll find one large zip pocket for your laptop and one small zip pocket for accessories as well as an adjustable leather strap to keep your clothes in place. An adjustable leather shoulder strap & wrap-around steel zipper complete the case.

Lego Celebrates Manchester United with the Old Trafford Stadium Set

Manchester United fans are a passionate bunch and this new Lego set of Old Trafford, the teams legendary stadium gives them something new to cheer about. The 3898-piece set celebrates the team’s rich legacy, featuring all the recognizable details of the real arena—like the statues of Sir Alex Ferguson, Matt Busby and the United Trinity. From the perfectly manicured pitch to the seating and exterior details, it is the perfect addition to the man-cave of a Man U superfan.

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Leatherman Brings Damascus Steel to Its Charge+ Multitool

The latest update to Leatherman’s popular Charge+ multitool is a collaboration with Nevada-based blacksmiths Vegas Forge that has yielded 2 unique tools. Both feature richly figured Damascus Steel and offer 19 functional tools in a pocketable package. Both were also created in a limited edition run of 300 pieces. The carbon-handled variant is more modern, featuring a carbon fiber finish with blue PVD coating while the wood-handled one features a walnut-finish with gold PVD coating. Available now but hurry!

Hangout Anywhere with Kammok’s Swiftlet Hammock Stand

From the park to your patio, Kammok’s Swiftlet hammock stand is the perfect place to hang. Hammock at the beach, campout, or tailgate with no trees needed. Use it in lounge or chair mode with all Kammok model hammocks and most others. This portable, aluminum tube-framed stand weighs just 15 pounds and breaks down to fit easily in your trunk with its handy travel bag.

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Matador’s Reusable Rubber Zip Ties Eliminate Waste

Matador Re-ties make sense. They work like regular zip ties but are much smarter than their one-time-use plastic counterparts.  Re-ties are made of rubber so you can use them again and again. Whether you’re bundling items together, attaching stuff to your backpack, or just want to keep a few on hand for emergencies, you’ll be impressed with the durability and function. They hold up to 15 lbs. each and measure 12-inches in length. Sold in 4 packs.

Cuisinart’s Woodcreek Pellet Grill Cooks with Wood or Charcoal

The ability to cook with wood or charcoal makes Cuisinart’s Woodcreek 4-in-1 Pellet Grill a versatile backyard grill. It’s got a 30-pound pellet hopper, a briquet insert and removable tray for charcoal—so you can choose your fire, whether you’re grilling or slow-smoking. The system includes a pair of bluetooth meat thermometers that will send cooking & temperature data to your device via the Cuisinart App.

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When Steaks Are At Stake, You Need This Smart Grilling Hub

If you spare just one steak from becoming a charred slab of shoe-leather, Weber’s Connect Smart Grilling Hub has earned its place at your grill. More than just a smart thermometer, this device connects with your phone to provide step-by-step updates and real-time progress on whatever you’re cooking. Track temps live & get notifications when it’s time to flip. If this doesn’t make grilling foolproof, call for takeout.

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