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Man’s Best Friend meet Lake’s Best Friend
Raise The Workout Bar: Axle Barbell
With so many home-gym “must grabs” out there, how does one decide what piece of gym equipment gets the job done? That is where The Axle Workout comes into the picture- and rivals any other piece of gym equipment you may have your sights set on.
Gearup for Anything with Revelry Supply
Gear that can seamlessly be part of not only the trip to the lake with the crew, but the trip to the store, office -anywhere you roam- is a gamer changer to be had. Outdoor adventures call us, but the day to day hustle carries us into the weekend adventures we all seek. For those days and nights, we all deserve gear that can keep up, hold up, and stack up to the elements. Gear that is stank proof- both in terms of odor reduction and vibes, is something any guy should have in their lineup. Revelry Supply is one of those brands that delivers just that.
Go Anywhere Growler-Manna Hydration
The team at AVI-8 is not new to making some of the best, durable, function-able, and comfortable men’s watches. built on the inspiration and design originating from the collaboration between pilots and engineers who served in air forces around the world, these watches tell more than time: they tell a story. Every collection is an explicit homage to the planes, people and history of military aviation. We tried out their Lafayette Bleu to see how this watch stands the test of time- and helps to tell it.
Set sail with the Spinnaker Fleuss Chrono Watch
Spinnaker has earned a reputation as a high-quality watchmaker focused on the nautically-inclined: divers, sailors & other seafaring folks (frankly, a notoriously finicky crowd). With admirable sponsorships like world record-holding free divers & sailing teams competing in the World Match Series, along with the unquestionable quality of their timepieces, it’s no wonder Spinnaker has a growing fanbase.
Time to Upgrade: AVI-8 Lafayette BLEU
The team at AVI-8 is not new to making some of the best, durable, function-able, and comfortable men’s watches. built on the inspiration and design originating from the collaboration between pilots and engineers who served in air forces around the world, these watches tell more than time: they tell a story. Every collection is an explicit homage to the planes, people and history of military aviation. We tried out their Lafayette Bleu to see how this watch stands the test of time- and helps to tell it.
AIRO Collective: Wallet Game on Point
8 cards in a wallet never looked so slim. Sure, we get it. You have tons of cash and even more plastic in that wallet, that your baller status is at an all time high. We also understand that when you put all that bling into your wallet, you are left with a brick to sit on in your back pocket. Nobody has time for that. Give your butt/back a break from sitting on that lump of junk and slide into one of the slimmest wallets in 2021: the AIRO Collective Stealth Line.
BareBones Living: Liven up the Night.
When the sun goes down, light up dem’ lanterns. If you do any sort of camping, outdoor living, heck even go outside in the dark- a great lantern is a must have. The team at Barebones Living has a lineup of LED Lanterns to easily go along with any outdooring you have planned. Don’t be in the dark anymore (literally and metaphorically) when it comes to simple yet powerful outdoor lighting options. The LED Lantern game has been raised and Barebones sets the bar.
Camping with Carhartt
Camping and Carhartt go together. Like PB+J, hotdogs and summer BBQ, Ross and Rachel- it just works. With summer around the corner and camping on the brain, we wanted to share a great lineup of gear from Carhartt you need to get out there and tackle the adventure with. The team at Carhartt sent us over their top suggestions for those looking to stock up for the adventure ahead.
5 Soft Coolers for a Solid Summer
Summer is fast approaching and with beaches, lakes, rivers, and anything you can do outdoors on the mind, its no question you need a soft cooler for a solid summer. So many brands to choose from, so many styles to explore, our crew wanted to widdle it down to the Top 5 Soft Coolers on the market right now. No need to thumb through 100’s of coolers- just take a look at these bad boys:
Must have Iceless Can Coolers under $100
The weather is getting nicer and you have the beach, lake, camping, and park on your dome. Before you head out- it’s time to invest in a great iceless can carry option that can handle the elements. Sure you have your hard cooler in tow, but an easy to carry, lightweight, and cold-keeping can carrier is a must have- no matter what you drink. So before football kicks-off and the tailgate season is in full swing, explore these great finds for summer-
TRMNL Travel Bundle
Do you travel? Yeah you do, you traveling traveler, you! But how do you travel? Do you find what whatever duffel or bag is laying around, shove all your stuff inside like your stuffing a turkey, then ferociously unpack your luggage like your searching for that important paperwork in the desk drawer as if you are in a murder mystery movie? Yeah- we know you. But, with TRMNL there is a better, more organized, and smoother way to travel.
KORE Ballistic Badlands Sunglasses
One thing most of us have are a pair of sunglasses. One thing most of us might not have (yet) are a pair that don’t fall off your shirt collar when you bend down because of embedded smart magnets in the arms. Or you might not have a pair of sunglasses that feature Polarized, UV400 Protected, True-Color, Smudge-Proof, Anti-Scratch and Anti-Reflective lenses. You might be wondering what the heck we are talking about. Well, you are in luck because our crew tested out KORE Essentials Badlands Neo-Lock Sunglasses which are designed to elevate your sunglass game to all new levels, and we want to tell you about it.
PocketPro 30 Day Challenge: Your Carry Game Elevated
What are two main things every guy carries each day? If you said wallet and keys, you’d be the winner-winner (go get that chicken dinner). If you said pocket protectors or disinfectant spray- we’d say you need to calm down. Nonetheless, guys carry a plethora of stuff with them each day- and a wallet and keyring are two of the top things we can’t go without. While there are no shortage of brands out there cranking out cool products, it’s hard to come by a brand that has some of the sleekest, smartest, and coolest EDC essentials around. We were fortunate enough to connect with the team at PocketPro, where we found 2 killer products for our EDC lineup.
KORE Garrison Belts- Strong Belts make for Epic Adventures
Do you have a legit belt? Like one that can hold anything, one that can handle anything, and one that doesn’t spare any expense in making sure it's one of the coolest waist huggers around? Belts have come a long way and are more than just meant for fashion or “business casual” work attire. Belts can be made for the elements, hiking, camping, carrying a boat-load of gear wherever you go. Belts can be as tough as nails, and the crew at KORE Essentials have developed one worth taking note of in the “put it to the test” category.
MIS Calif 3-Way Brief Bag
Our crew likes to head out whether for the day or the weekend, so we are always looking for a legit bag to do it all. We wanted to try out the Brief Bag to see how versatile and rigged this simple concept was for everyday use. With a brand that produces all their gear in a factory specializing in manufacturing military goods, we wanted to try out the line of certified Mil-Spec (Military Specification) gear and see how this simple yet sturdy brand helps get it done.
Knack Bags: Versatile Carry Solution for All
Knack, Knack, Who’s there?- Only the most versatile backpack this side of Earth. Lame intro (we know), but jokes aside the Knack Bags #onebaglife motto is serious business. Look- we all want a legit everyday backpack to haul our gear, from laptops to carry-on essentials but rarely do we find one that features it all. The crew at Knack Bags figured it out and developed one cool addition to the everyday carry game.
Carry Anywhere with Wayfinder
The wallets, passport holders, card holders, and field note creations from Wayfinder are simply outstanding. Our crew wanted to explore the lineup of minimally designed, travel ready, everyday carry options so we grabbed the Flux Cardholder, BORDERLESS Passport Holder, DAYBREAKER Billfold Wallet, and LETS GO notebook for the ultimate duuude review!
Peak Design Everyday Sling V2: Perfect Design for Minimalist Travel
One thing Peak Design is known for is creating quality carry bags for any adventure. Now in its 2nd generation, their Everyday Sling v2 boasts aesthetic and functional updates based on feedback from thousands of passionate customers. Peak grabbed hold of feedback, reworked an already trusted everyday pack, and modified some key elements for even more functionality for work, play, or everyday.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2: Enhancing the Everyday
Toss out what you know about backpacks and welcome in a new take on enhanced essentials. Peak Design is at it again with their upgraded line of every day carry bags. Taking feedback from their customers and bag reviewers alike, Peak took their own bag and did what many brands are afraid to do: admit their product could be better. Peak Design took a cold hard look in the mirror and set out to upgrade the Everyday Backpack to make it the ultimate choice in “load up and go” functionality.
Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L: A Monster Gear Hauler
Peak Designs’ Travel Dufflepack 65L maximizes carry capacity without compromising comfort or versatility. The ergonomic padded backpack-style shoulder and waist straps support the heaviest of loads, while stow your remaining goods instantly beneath magnetically-sealed back panels. Padded handles from all sides give the fast grab ability to pack up and head out. The Travelduffel is built for all travels- big or small.