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Maduro Deerskin Driving Gloves

Ben Branch September 27, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
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  • Retro

Sir Jack’s Maduro Deerskin Driving Gloves are designed for events like the Targa Florio and the Carrera Panamericana – classic long distance races that’d…

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B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket by Schott

Ben Branch September 26, 2014
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  • Design
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Gulf Porsche 917 by John Krsteski

Ben Branch September 25, 2014
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The word iconic gets bandied around a lot when it comes to vintage racing cars, its use isn’t always warranted but when it comes…

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LifeStraw

Ben Branch September 24, 2014
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  • Camping
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  • Survival

A couple of years ago I was on a motorcycle trek through the mountains of Northern Vietnam, we had a daily allotment of water…

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Skateboard Guitars

Ben Branch September 23, 2014
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The Skateboard Guitar is an interesting little invention that I first came across in early 2012, I have vague memories of my Mrs wrestling my…

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The Techpack by JBird Collective

Ben Branch September 21, 2014
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  • American
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The Techpack by JBird Collective is a new take on a very old idea, the team behind the JBird Collective emphasise traditional materials in…

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NATO Royal Navy Sweater

Ben Branch September 19, 2014
  • British
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  • Military

The NATO Royal Navy Sweater is a staple of the British military, the Army has an olive green version that many people are more…

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Wolfman Expedition Dry Duffel Bag

Ben Branch September 18, 2014
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  • American
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The Wolfman Expedition Dry Duffel Bag is a waterproof duffel designed for the kind of off road trips you usually only see on television,…

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Weiss Field Watch

Ben Branch September 17, 2014
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  • American
  • Engineering
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  • Watches

The Weiss Field Watch is the result of a cross-Continental collaboration led by Swiss-trained American watchmaker Cameron Weiss, the watch that bares his name…

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Two Moto Co. Tee

Ben Branch September 16, 2014
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Two Moto Co. was founded in 2011 by designer Seth Ferris, it’s a boutique company that specialises in selling low volume designs – like…

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#19 Daypack by Kilo Gear

Ben Branch September 13, 2014
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The #19 Daypack by Kilo Gear is a backpack with an integrated tool roll, specifically designed for motorcyclists who like (or need) to keep…

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Harrier Drop Tank Boardroom Desk

Ben Branch September 12, 2014
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I can only imagine that Bond villains could potentially have difficultly sourcing suitably cinematic furniture to kit out their volcano lairs, although on retrospect…

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