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Freeze Your Head

March 19, 2010

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Freeze Your Head

The ThermaHelm's lifesaving design: Upon impact, the helmet triggers a chemical reaction that cools the rider's head, reducing swelling.

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Run the Wave

March 16, 2010

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Run the Wave

Reebok's bold new ZigTech offers more than just second looks.

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MJ Gets You Inside TheClymb.com

February 19, 2010

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MJ Gets You Inside TheClymb.com

Score an invite into TheClymb.com — a website that sells sweet outdoor/adventure gear at wallet-saving prices.

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Hot Jacket

February 9, 2010

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Hot Jacket

Parajumpers's Kodiak Parka was inspired by Anchorage's 210th Rescue Squadron.

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No Roads Necessary

January 19, 2010

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No Roads Necessary

Bright orange paint, massive knobby tires, and a suspension designed for getting big air off sand dunes: The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is built from every little boy’s dreams.

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What’s New: The BCA Float 30 Avalanche Airbag

January 7, 2010

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What’s New: The BCA Float 30 Avalanche Airbag

The new flotation backpack allows skiers to rise above an avalanche.

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My Favorite Things: Bryan Nesbitt

January 6, 2010

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My Favorite Things: Bryan Nesbitt

The 40-year-old designer-turned–general manager of Cadillac says he prefers indulging in experiences over cluttering his life with “things.” Just ask his wife.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2009

December 18, 2009

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Holiday Gift Guide 2009

No matter your budget, we’ve got the perfect present for everyone on your list — even if that includes you.

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$150 OR UNDER

December 18, 2009

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The Art of Neckwear Alexander Olch graduated from Harvard in 1999 with a degree in filmmaking and quickly established himself as…a tie maker. Like Olch’s recent film, The Windmill Movie, Alexander Olch cashmere ties exude subdued drama. [$140; olch.com] - - - - - - The Getaway Bag The Brothers Bray & Co. Weekender, inspired by a ’30s-era bag, is updated with [...]

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$300 OR UNDER

December 18, 2009

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Big Sound, Little ‘Phones The new Beats by Dre Solo: same thick bass, sonic clarity, and smooth style as the originals, but in a smaller, more portable package. [$200; beatsbydre.com] - - - - - - - The Fix is In The Brooks Tool Roll has barely changed since its debut in 1914 — it’s everything a bicyclist needs to tune his ride, in vegetable-tanned [...]

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Watches

December 18, 2009

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Lustworthy Timepieces Under $1,000 By Benjamin Clymer Red8: Red8 is dedicated to producing the anti-luxury timepiece. While watch lovers obsess over Swiss brands, the company’s models proudly proclaim their Asian production. A bright-red crown adorns each watch, and the bezel is engraved with four related but seemingly random words. The Red8 is no slouch technologically, either, featuring [...]

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Gifts For Her

December 18, 2009

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Unexpected Bling Tiffany is the easy choice, but Annie Band jewelry, one-of-a-kind pieces made with ethically sourced metals and engraved with a message, will show her that you put in some effort. [from $68; annieband.com] - - - - - - Hardware for Her The classic Klein Tools 12-inch Canvas Tool Bag has inspired trendy handbag makers to emulate its look. The real [...]

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OVER $300

December 18, 2009

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Wrench-Monkey Art Increase a room’s manliness factor with a Surface View Haynes Manual mural, blown up from the old DIY guides. [from $415; surfaceview.co.uk] - - - - - - - - Break These In Every man should own a pair of boots that he can wear into the ground. The hand-made, calfskin-lined Billy Reid Beatty Side Zip Boot will do nicely. [$395; billyreid.com] - - - - - - The [...]

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$50 OR UNDER

December 18, 2009

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A Shot of Art There’s no way bottles of the limited-edition 1800 Tequila Essential Artists Series will end up in the recycling bin. [$25; 1800tequila.com] - - - - - -   Forest Files Dozens of full-color maps and 100 archival-quality pages for field notes make each Orvis Leather-Bound National Parks guide a keepsake for hard-earned adventures. [$49; orvis.com] - - - -   Fuel Carrier The leather-reinforced, canvas Beckel Log Carrier [...]

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Three New Travel Apps

December 14, 2009

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Whether you're avoiding traffic delays, exploring the depth of a night sky, or navigating terrain, this trio has you covered.

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