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 […]


23 Sep
Defend yourself against anyone who tries any funny business

When it comes to your safety, you can never be too prepared. Sure you could always be strapped, but sometimes a sturdy knife might do the trick. Plus — you can’t open mail with a Heckler & Koch, can you? Smaller than a credit card, this titanium-folding knife is unassuming and at 2 3/4” closed […]


15 Aug
Sturdy suede boot/sneaker high-top hybrids

New from New Balance Japan come these unique A08 “Engineer Boots” which fuse elements of a more traditional sneaker with those of an engineer boot. The sturdy high-tops come in two colorways of blue (above) and tan (below) with monotone fine suede uppers and ORTHOLITE insoles. The New Balance A08 “Engineer Boots” will be available […]