8 Sep
Silverware for the barehanded fisherman

Utility-good company Civilware has figured out that a knife made from a file is a knife made from high carbon steel. The Striker II Utility Knife is then ground and annealed into a perfect shape and consistency. The result is a sharp, durable tool that will serve useful to workmen, hunters and backpackers alike. Add this must-have […]


Cobra Electronics is a respected old-school name in the mobile-communications industry. After all, these are the guys who invented the CB radio if you can copy that. And now, the trusted Chicago-based electronics producer (and maker of many a quality fuzz buster) has released the Cobra Airwave Series, a new line of Bluetooth-friendly wireless speakers. Among […]


24 May
The Reluctant King Of Bristol returns with 2 new sets of work

Banksy revealed two new sets of work — a series of his more common street guerilla art, as well as 3 new paintings (Ballerina, Lifestyle Out of Order and Parliament). The location of the graffiti/street pieces has not been revealed, probably to keep them from being stolen and/or destroyed before anyone really gets to see […]


8 Mar
Futurist outdoor footwear collection for Spring/Summer 2012

We’ve covered Bernhard Willhelm’s futurist/off the wall productions before, such as his Hiking Boot/Running Shoe hybrid and MYKITA Sunglasses, as well as the last season of these Hiking Boots with Camper for Fall/Winter 2011. for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 season, the collaboration gets a tad wilder with some bolder colors. Of course they still incorporate […]


12 Jan
Seattle outdoor label specializes in sustainable materials

The varying color blocks of the Manastash Reversible 100 parka are bright but not blinding, and the reversible factor only adds to the parka’s appeal. Available in orange/tan color blocks with electric blue reversible, or aqua/blue color blocks with gray reversible, the Seattle outdoor brand’s parka is one of a selection of Manastash products available […]


28 Nov
Leather upper, reinforced snakeskin toe & cross-over elastic wrap

The French duo behind Lanvin have introduced their latest boot based on outdoor-inspired looks. The Tall Hiking Boot is characterized by a rugged leather upper, a reinforced toe with textured snakeskin leather, a contrast heel and welded eyelets. Of course head designer Alber Elbaz is never one to shy away from crafting shoes with some […]


24 Oct
The standard of do-it-yourself filming gets an update

Everyone who works in any form of production knows that GoPro is pretty much the standard for do-it-yourself filming. They revolutionized the industry with their incredibly easy-to-use and convenient Hero cameras, and now they’ve taken their tech to the next level with the HD Hero 2. The new camera comes in 3 editions, each targeted for […]


8 Sep
Yosuke Aizawa's beautifully crafted premium suede footwear

Another beautiful boot from Japanese outdoor clothing specialist White Mountaineering, named after one one of the first men to ascend Mount Everest, Sherpa Norgay. Yosuke Aizawa’s brand crafts the limited edition mountain boots from premium suede, adding a detailed embroidered pattern, leather lining and padded nylon panelling. The Norgay Embroidered Mountain Boots also feature a Vibram Lug […]