A Little High

Brew your own brew with the Coopers Brewery Micro Brewery Kit ($90). The most popular beermaking kit in the world, this set gives you everything you need to easily make 50 12 oz bottles of beer. Extra packs are sold separately — choose Coopers Brewery IPA Beer Kit ($33), Coopers Brewery Sparkling Ale Beer Kit ($40), Coopers Brewery Pilsener Beer Kit ($33), and, for your St. Patty’s Day party, Coopers Brewery Irish Stout Beer Kit ($33).

Fend off the rain and wind on your next ride in the Barbour International Motorcycle Jacket ($400). Building on Barbour’s 70+ years of cycling apparel experience, the jacket features an 8-oz. waxed cotton outer with cotton tartan lining, four flap-over exterior pockets, one of which is angled for easy access, a solid brass front zip, and more. With a classic design and black exterior, it’s a nice alternative to the traditional leather motorcycle attire.

Bask in 8-bit and 16-bit glory with the Retro Duo NES/SNES Video Game System ($45). This game console plays original Nintendo and Super Nintendo games, and connects to your TV via standard composite video or S-video. It comes with two SNES style controllers, but you can even use your original SNES controllers if you still have them laying around (third-party accessories might also work). In addition to that copy of Contra you’ve had on your shelf since fifth grade, the Retro Duo also plays most import games and is said to even work with Game Genie.

Sony’s EX-500LP feature metal construction to reduce vibration and a multiple layer diaphragm for accurate sound and clarity. The 13.5mm drivers in the headphones were also tuned by hand to achieve better sound.

Link: $130

This audiophile-worthy 2.1 speaker system is pricey, but it has the performance to back it up. To put it another way, your Bose SoundDock is a Honda, and the AUX Classic is a Ferrari. Made in Italy by concert sound experts Outline, the system features a unique, transforming case that lets you position the speakers in a number of ways. In our month of testing, we couldn’t believe how lively and easy to listen to the compact system was. The AUX is easily the best speaker system of this size we’ve ever heard. The system uses no sound trickery, naturally reproducing essential frequencies (from just below 30hz to just over 18khz) thanks to its built-in 400 watt amp and solid wood bass reflex design. The speakers are also completely self powered, so they’re a great partner for your AirPort Express or Sonos setup. The AUX classic is available in Competition Red ($2,250), Piano Black ($1,500; shown), Alpine White ($1,500), Leather ($3,000) and, our favorite, Stage Black ($1,300).

Keep your feet safe and dry this spring in the Tretorn Strala Rain Boot ($60). Featuring a rubber upper, grippy rubber sole, and microfleece lining, it’ll keep you comfortable — and upright — while it’s mixture of Vans simplicity and hunting gear utility keep you looking good.

Shirtsmyway.com is a cool service that lets you design a dress shirt through an easy to use interface via your web browser. What’s incredible is the ridiculous amount of options they give you to design your own shirt. You can customize the fabric on the collar, cuffs, and placket as well as the shape of your pocket and even the colors of the buttons. Link: From $59

Available in aluminum and gold finishes, the Lexon Jet Clock ($55) makes a great addition to your modern home. Created by British industrial designer Theo Williams, the Lexon packs a nearly face-wide LCD, on which it shows the time, day, date, and temperature, complete with a snooze-ready alarm clock. If audio is what you’re after, check out its clock radio cousin.

Even if you could never justify spending three Bens on a Kindle, you can still partake in the mobile eBook revolution. Amazon Kindle for iPhone & iPod Touch (Free) is a new app that lets you buy and download Kindle books and read them on the go — without buying the $360 Kindle 2. In addition to having access to more than 240,000 books, the app lets you adjust text size, add bookmarks, and get free samples. If you already have a Kindle, the app’s Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes your bookmarks across your Kindle and your iPhone.

Classic style never goes out of fashion, which is why we’re liking the Billykirk Overnight Travel Bag ($345). Made from weather-repellent waxed cotton with 100% leather straps, two interior pockets, and an overhead-compartment friendly old-school design, it’s the perfect bag for those quick weekend getaways.

Japanese brand Q-pot took their food theme style to reproduced cases the iPhone 3G and iPod. Shaped and designed as a candy bar, Q-pot gives you choice flavors in Chocolate (brown) and Strawberry (pink). Q-pot founded by Tadaaki Wakamatsu in 2002 and is mostly known for their pastry designed jewelry and accessories.

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Pi ice! Yep these stylish silicone ice trays cast frozen H2O into the symbol for your favorite irrational number. The chicks will swoon when you hand them a drink filled with Pi ice, and Archimedes will give you a big thumbs up for your tasty Pi Jello shots.

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Add a bit of textile flair to your timepiece with Smart Turnout Watch Straps ($25). Available in a variety of styles, and patterned after UK and US universities and military regiments, these 18mm straps should fit most standard watches, and can be purchased with a Swiss made, quartz movement watch for an extra $150.

Vizio’s new Sound Bar is a great addition to any TV set with its low-profile design that will disappear under your screen or anywhere you decide to place it. It features four 3” mid/bass transducers and two 1” aluminum neodymium tweeters and is matched with a 2.4Ghz wireless subwoofer with a 6.5” long throw driver. Link: $350

These classic tennis trainers are perfect for pre-Spring styles. First debuting on the courts in 1976, the Onitsuka Tiger Lawnship Sneaker ($79) features an obvious retro vibe, leather lining, and an optimum traction sole and anti-slip control for crashing the net or crashing parties.