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GORUCK Challenge | It’s Not Nothing

GORUCK Challenge | It’s Not Nothing

For those who haven’t followed the site over the years, GORUCK is one of my favorite American made gear purveyors but GORUCK also provides one of the best challenges/team events in the country. The accidental brain child of GORUCK founder Jason McCarthy, the GORUCK Challenge combines military style special forces training that includes 15-20 miles of(…)

Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator

Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator

Small but mighty

Happy New Year – Welcome to 2013

Happy New Year – Welcome to 2013

Loki and I are taking Tuesday off to get some well deserved peace of mind and most likely a few beverages/frisbee throws in the woods or a snowy open space. In the spirit of starting 2013 on the right step, we look to American writer and author William Arthur Ward and his guidance. Advice that(…)

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

May you all be captains of industry; feared by men and adored by women this holiday season!

Field Notes Expedition Notebook

Field Notes Expedition Notebook

I’ve been a big fan of Field Notes for quite some time. Their notebooks not only provide function but also look great. Keeping in this fashion, Field Notes just released their new Expedition Edition ($10). Featuring an all new design that sports a hi-visibility “Antarctic Survey Orange” front cover and “Polar Night Black” back cover that has(…)

Steve’s Original PaleoKits

Steve’s Original PaleoKits

Let’s face it, when someone says jerky the first visions that come to mind are generally plastic covered sticks of salted and hydrogenated death found in a gas station and the last time you had a great piece of jerky was never. If you’re cool eating dried meats that Sasquatch would turn his head away(…)

Craftsman Bottle Opener

Craftsman Bottle Opener

There are few things that remind me more of my childhood than the red, clear and blue handle of a Craftsman tool. It not only screams America as much of Craftsman tools are made in the USA, but a man’s toolset is not complete without a bottle opener to help spark creativity. The Craftsman Bottle(…)

Pack & Smooch Leicester iPhone 5 Wallet Case

Pack & Smooch Leicester iPhone 5 Wallet Case

Building on the initial success of the Leicester Wallet Case, Clemens is at it again with his latest Leicester refresh. Updated to meet the new specs of the iPhone 5, the updated Leicester Wallet Case ($72) is made of 100% merino wool felt and vegetable tanned leather. Doing more than just looking good and holding your(…)

Happy Labor Day

It’s time to put your feet up, grab a cold drink and relax. You deserve it.

Evernote Moleskine Smart Notebook

Evernote Moleskine Smart Notebook

Have dozens of Moleskine notebooks sitting around your office that you are looking to get rid of but don’t want to throw away years of notes? Evernote and Moleskine have partnered together to solve your notebook hoarding woes with the Evernote Moleskine Smart Notebook ($25-$30).Designed with a number of special features, the Smart Notebooks allows you(…)