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For Sale: An Original Star Trek Starfleet Communicator – $25,000+ USD

Ben Branch October 1, 2023
Original Star Trek Starfleet Communicator
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This is a Starfleet Communicator from Star Trek: The Original Series that ran from 1966 to 1969. The device was hugely influential on Martin…

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The Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot: Designed In the 1930s And Still Being Made Today

Ben Branch September 29, 2023
Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot, it was originally developed in the United States for use by miners in the 1930s, it…

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The Shinola Canfield Speedway: A Swiss-Powered Chronograph From Detroit

Ben Branch September 28, 2023
Shinola Canfield Speedway Chronograph Watch
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the Shinola Canfield Speedway, it’s the first automatic chronograph ever offered by the Detroit-based watchmaker and it’s powered by the Swiss-made SW510…

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The New Sunski Shoreline Sunglasses – $58 USD

Ben Branch September 27, 2023
Sunski Shoreline Sunglasses Collage
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Sunglasses

These are the new Sunski Shoreline sunglasses, they have styling inspired by classic aviator designs and their frames are made from SuperLight – an…

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The Damascus Backwoods Camp Axe By Rill Simple Tools

Ben Branch September 24, 2023
Damascus Backwoods Camp Axe By Rill Simple Tools
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Damascus Backwoods Camp Axe from the team at Rill Simple Tools. It was developed to be a hand axe you can…

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The VSSL Flask + Speaker: Music & Whiskey On The Go

Ben Branch September 23, 2023
VSSL Flask + Speaker
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  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the new VSSL Flask + Speaker, as the name suggests it includes both a flask and a speaker, giving people a one-device…

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The Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot: A 109 Year Old Design, Still Made In The USA

Ben Branch September 22, 2023
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot, it’s a design that was originally released in 1914, over 109 years ago, and it’s still being…

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An Original Star Wars “X-Wing” Was Found In A Garage: It’s Now Selling For $400,000+ USD

Ben Branch September 21, 2023
Original Star Wars X-Wing Model 12
  • Gear
  • Planes

This 20 inch 1:24 scale filming X-Wing model was built by the team at Industrial Light & Magic for use in the original Star…

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The Suunto Vertical: An Expedition-Grade Smartwatch – Made In Finland

Ben Branch September 20, 2023
Suunto Vertical Smartwatch
  • Adventure
  • Gear
  • Watches

The Suunto Vertical was developed by the Finnish company as an expedition-grade smartwatch. It offers up to 60 days of battery life, it has…

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A Restored Vintage Shell Petrol Pump – Circa 1950

Ben Branch September 18, 2023
Vintage Shell Petrol Pump
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This is an original Shell petrol pump, it was made in the United States around the year 1950 with the actual internal mechanism and…

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The County Comm General Purpose Radio – $99 USD

Ben Branch September 17, 2023
County Comm General Purpose Radio
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the County Comm General Purpose Radio, it was designed to be an entirely modern handheld radio with understated retro styling, as well…

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The Holtzman 48-In-1 Survival Grenade

Ben Branch September 16, 2023
Holtzman 48-In-1 Survival Grenade
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  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Holtzman 48-In-1 Survival Grenade, it’s essentially an emergency first aid kit containing 48 individual items that are all wrapped in 45…

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