Chapal is a Paris-based company founded in 1832, Charles Lindbergh famously wore a Chapal jacket when he became the first person to fly across the Atlantic in 1927 from Long Island to Paris, taking 33 1⁄2-hours. The French company developed a line of jackets and leather helmets for early aviators, these were later repurposed by…
Fisher Astronaut Space Pens have been used on every manned NASA space mission since Apollo 7 in 1968, the pen also features prominently in a now legendary episode of Seinfeld that was fittingly titled “The Pen” (episode 3, season 3). Engineers spent years developing the space pen, ensuring that it could not only write upside…
The Cryptic Knives Friction Folder is a pocket-sized folding knife by Wytse Kersseboom in the Netherlands. Each is made by hand from tough DIN 100 MnCrW4 tool steel from Sheffield, England and no two blades are exactly the same. Both the blade and handle are stainless steel, with phosphor bronze washers, a hidden detent spring,…
The My Medic First Aid Kit is an all-in-one solution for unexpected medical needs when you’re out off the beaten track. The kit measures in at a compact 4 inches x 6.75 inches x 7.75 inches, it’s made from weather resistant 1000 Denier ballistic nylon, and it’s approved by the National Tactical Officers Association (NOTA),…
This desk lamp is made from a vintage scooter headlight, and a chrome 1960s-era photography tripod. It’s the work of The Modern Weld a boutique company that combines a love for interior design with a passion for vintage motorcycles. The team discovered a new-old-stock scooter headlight being sold as part of a warehouse closure, they…
The Apple Watch seems to be loved and hated in equal measures – some love the technology it brings to the wrist and others explain that their mechanical wristwatch will be removed from their arm when they’re dead – and not a moment sooner. Those of you who have embraced the Apple Watch will likely…
Cross-country touring on a motorcycle typically requires figuring out a way to carry luggage with you on your bike – many (if not most) use pannier systems which can be bolted directly to the frame/subframe, but this isn’t an option for everyone. The Kriega UScombo50 is a modular motorcycle tail bag designed to allow those…
The Klim Survive Outdoors Longer Survival Pak has been designed for use by motorcyclists and others for whom size and weight are vitally important. Each survival pack weighs in at just 5.4 oz and measures in at 3.75″ x 6″ x 1″, making it well-suited to jacket pockets, backpacks, or motorcycle panniers. Inside the pack…
The MMR-X Brass Flashlight features built-in USB charging and a runtime of up to 35 days depending on power output settings. You can choose your brightness level, and from the following modes: Strobe, SOS, Beacon High, and Beacon Low. Inside the solid brass case is a 18650 lithium ion battery, light is provided by a Cree…
The Forester Wood Swiss Army Knife by Victorinox was designed as an outdoorsman’s knife that contains just about everything you need to set up a rudimentary camp site, open a tin of beans and a bottle of wine, and maybe even fashion yourself a spear in case one of those pesky Yetis comes for a…
Roue launched a series of new wristwatches this year, all of which are inspired by motorsport timepieces from the 1960s and 1970s. Unlike many other companies in this space, they’re targeting an audience that doesn’t want to (or can’t yet afford to) spend thousands on their watches. All of the Roue designs can be had…
The new Timex MK1 Aluminum Field Watch is perfect for those outdoor activities that might result in damage to your slightly more expensive wristwatches – no one in their right mind goes rock climbing in a Daytona. At just $69 USD each, the Timex won’t break the bank and it still offers an anodized aluminum…
