Ben Branch
May 10, 2013
This is the Icon Stryker Vest, most people (myself included) consider it the best looking armoured vest on the market at the moment – it’s packed with D3O® armour, has articulating back-plates, a protective chest shield and adjustable shoulder and waist straps to ensure a snug fit.
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Ben Branch
May 9, 2013
This is the Gringo Helmet by Biltwell Inc, it’s a retro full face helmet with full DOT-certification and we’ve been waiting for it with bated breath for months.
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Ben Branch
May 7, 2013
These motorcycle boots by Deus Ex Machina are amongst the toughest boots we’ve come across recently. They’re made from 2.00 – 2.20mm rough-out Buffalo hide, they have a handmade Goodyear-welted sole with double-row stitchdown and a USA-made steel toe up front.
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Ben Branch
May 5, 2013
These Everyday Carry Brass Compass Keyrings are made in Minnesota and come with an unlimited, lifetime warranty. Which is not something you hear all that often in today’s world of flimsy plastic nonsense. Each of the compasses are waterproof, weatherproof and made from solid brass.
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Ben Branch
May 4, 2013
This is the Merchant Daypack by Wheelmen & Co., it’s designed as an alternative to all the polyester bags that seem both incredibly popular and hideously ugly.
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Ben Branch
May 3, 2013
The idea of having a small blade tucked away somewhere safe seems like a rather good idea to me, especially if you’re planning a trip to one of the less than savoury parts of the world. Or if you’re just a big fan of spur-of-the-moment whittling.
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Ben Branch
May 2, 2013
These beautiful, steam-punk hip flasks are each made to order by Pick Your Poison and each one includes the surname of the order in the engraving – which I think is fantastic.
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Ben Branch
May 1, 2013
This is the “Unbelievable Pocket Chain Saw”, it’s a fantastic little piece of gear to toss into the rucksack before a weekend out in the mountains.
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Ben Branch
April 29, 2013
This is the One Fund Boston Hometown Tee by Hank, it’s made in the USA from 100% ringspun cotton, then screen printed in Michigan.
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Ben Branch
April 27, 2013
The Alpaca Guitar is an all-carbon acoustic guitar designed to be water-proof, drop-resistant and travel-friendly.
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Ben Branch
April 26, 2013
This Barbour flip-cover for the newest iPhone is made from the same material as all of the Barbour jackets, it’s also padded and quilted to ensure that your phone stays safe in spite of the occasional tumble.
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Ben Branch
April 25, 2013
This Easy Rider film poster is a limited edition re-release is heading to the auction block next week with Bonhams, only 54 of these were made back in 1999, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film’s release.
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