The Heimplanet Fistral is a 2-person geodesic tent that tips the scales at an ultra-lightweight 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lbs), it manages to keep its weight so low by forgoing traditional tentpoles, and by using space-age materials throughout. The Heimplanet Fistral Geodesic Tent The main structure of the Heimplanet Fistral is made up of two beams,…
The Helstons Bombardier Thunder Sheepskin Jacket is a modern take on the iconic sheepskin bomber jacket – a vitally important piece of clothing (and safety gear) for pilots from the dawn of flight, right through WWI and WWII. Natural sheepskin offers excellent warmth in unheated, unpressurised cockpits, and it’s also an effective natural fire retardant….
Each Damascus steel folding pocket knife from Creek Cutler is handmade to order, oftentimes integrating a personalised fabric Micarta handle with monogramed inserts. For the uninitiated, Micarta is a name for composites of linen, canvas, paper, or other materials, using phenolic resins. It was developed by George Westinghouse in 1910, and it’s been used widely…
These tumblers have a topographically correct 3D imprint of Mt. Everest in the base, giving you something to look at when you’re working your way through a glass of bourbon, single malt, or rye. Whiskey Peaks make each of these glasses individually, using premium lead-free glass and traditional glass blowing techniques. This set comes with…
The Jane Motorcycles Bowery Skull T-Shirt is made in the USA from 100% cotton, and it bears the logo of what is almost certainly the most famous custom motorcycle shop in Brooklyn. Jane Motorcycles is based near the Williamsburg Bridge, and they don’t just sell bikes, they also offer gear, apparel, art, books, and perhaps…
The Mini Espresso Maker by GSI Outdoors was designed for people who love the great outdoors, but can’t bring themselves to start the day with a cup of freeze-dried instant coffee. The word “espresso” is Italian for “pressed-out” (it shouldn’t be pronounced “ex-presso” unless you want to make your barista wince), the preparation method involves…
The Thodio .50 Cal A-Box is known as the original ammo can boombox, each is made using a steel ammunition box previously used to hold .50 caliber rifle rounds. Each unit is individually handmade in Amsterdam, using 4 inch custom Thodio KSX4 high power, long throw coaxial Kevlar speakers with 3/4 inch Softdome tweeters, and…
The Crow’s Nest Extended Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter is an excellent alternative to the more common ground-based tent – particularly for those who are already using a 4×4 on their adventures. It weighs just 58 kilograms and can be used on the roof of a variety of vehicles from small hatchbacks to family cars,…
The Bell Moto-3 Ace Cafe GP 66 Helmet looks almost identical to the helmets worn by enduro, scrambler, motocross, and desert riders in the 1970s. Despite this vintage look, the helmets are made using modern materials to modern safety standards – meeting or surpassing both the DOT (American) and ECE 22.05 (European) helmet certification standards….
The new Bremont U-2/51-JET is a development of the Bremont U-2 range that has been updated with design cues from RAF’s 100 Squadron and their Hawk T1 Jet. The 100 Squadron is famous for being the first squadron formed for night bombing – all the way back on the 23rd of February 1917. The squadron…
The Long Haul Dyneema Motorcycle Jacket by Taylor Stitch is handmade in California using the world’s strongest fiber – Dyneema®, an Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE). The material blend used is one of the most abrasion resistant fabrics in the world, made by weaving 52% Dyneema® polyethylene fiber, with 37% cotton, and 9% polyamide. This 13.7…
The Queen Bee Motorcycle Gloves are a new design by Australian motorcycle gear maker Black Arrow – a Sydney-based company that focusses on creating women’s gear, though they do make a few products for men too. The team at Black Arrow designed the Queen Bee Motorcycle Gloves specifically for women, so they have a smaller…
