Keep your stuff dry with the Patagonia Stormfront Pack ($275). Made from welded, polyurethane-coated nylon, this completely waterproof backpack features a water and corrosion proof main zipper, an internal padded gear case, a detachable harness system, an external mesh hydration reservoir pocket, and a 3-D spacer-mesh back panel for quick drying.
Part of the Alexander McQueen Puma collection, the Puma AMQ Ribcage($300) features styling borrowed from both McQueen’s fashion line and human anatomy. The sneakers feature a mesh upper inspired by tendons and veins, a molded leather ribcage for added structure, a “My Left Foot” 3D insert in the sole, and shiny black and bronze colorways for just the right amount of flair.
Miracle Fruits (sometimes called Miracle Berries) have been a secret wonder of the world for centuries. Though they were first documented by a French dude in 1725, they’d been consumed for many generations prior. They were eaten before meals to make the meals taste better. “How?” you ask. By making sour and bitter foods taste sweet. “But how?” you scream. The truth is, science doesn’t completely know (it has something to do with the protein miraculin that bonds to your taste buds, but the exact cause is still a mystery). But the berries work, and it’s a miracle.
Made of paraffin wax, these unscented candles resemble pebbles straight from the riverbed, with such amazing attention to detail that they’re almost like illusions by themselves.
Let’s face it: As much motion-sensitive, board-stomping gaming fun as the Wii offers, it’s still damn enjoyable to download an old classic like Super Mario World and get to work. And the Super Famicom Classic Controller for Wii ($75) is the perfect tool for the job. Made by Nintendo to exact 1990 specifications, it’s the coolest Wii accessory yet.
This stylish new line of La Merde Jackets gets our seal of approval. The collection is made up of jackets and high-end hoodies in several different materials with a tailored fit. Our favorites, shown above, include the Major Major ($250), Sea Breeze ($230), and the Side Car ($185).
Keep your undercarriage fresh and dry with aptly-named Balla Powder ($15). Available in original, fragrance-free, or “tingle” varieties, this simple talc and zinc powder is sure to knock out odor and wetness anywhere on your body.
Has it really been 20 years already? Relive your neighborhood water brawls with the Super Soaker 50 20th Anniversary Edition ($15). Nearly identical to the neon water blaster that started it all, the updated version holds up to 25 ounces of water, shoots up to 35 feet, and gives you a marvelous yesteryear vibe.
Keep track of your driving history with this Driving Activity Reporter ($230). Powered by an internal 16-channel GPS receiver, the USB device mounts anywhere in your car and records locations, routes, date/time, and speeds of every trip you take. It stores the reports — up to a 100 hours of them — on its built-in flash memory. When you’re ready to see your stats, just pop into your computer and use the included software to examine it. Google Earth integration makes things really interesting. Also great for catching cheating lovers.
Created with the intention of producing products relevant for every-day biker, nari/furi has developed a well-rounded collection this season including jackets and bottoms as we turn our focus to one of their bag releases. As the sole back-pack amongst a sea of messenger bags for the 2009 spring/summer season from nari/furi, the bag doesn’t disappoint as it incorporates a waterproof body and waterproof zippers with side-width adjusters on a heavy-duty construction. Metal buckles offer a bit of contrast on the bag which is available now at ripe ($420).
Just add water. Nearly 20 years in development and touted as “a breakthrough in instant coffee”, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew ($20/24 single-serve packets) brings full-bodied, authentic coffee flavor in an instant form. Available in Colombian or Italian Roast, Ready Brew is 100% natural roasted coffee, made without preservatives from the top 3 percent of the world’s coffee supply. There’s also a new Starbucks VIA Ready Brew 10-oz. Tumbler ($22), which stores six Ready Brew packets, while letting you mix one up on the go in seconds.
Get your bathroom gear to your destination perfectly organized with the Jack Spade Waxwear Travel Kit ($145). This unassuming bag features a waxwear outer which provides strength and abrasion resistance, a hidden snap closure, two exterior pockets, an inner zippered pocket, interior organizing pockets, and an adjustable shoulder strap.
Get twice as much use (and fun) out of this inflatable bodyboard. The Surfster Double Black Ice Snow Sled/Ski Tube ($80) works as a one or two person snow sled in the winter, and as a bodyboard or pull-behind ski tube in the summer.
The Robo-Bowl ($25) is the coolest ninja robot bowl, maybe ever. This handmade wheel-thrown stoneware bowl is perfect for cereal, soup, rice, circuits, shurikens and so much more. Although it looks deadly, the Robo-Bowl is actually 100% lead-free and microwave and dishwasher safe.
Get a closer, smoother shave thanks to John Allan’s Slickwater Pre-Shave Solution ($28). This unique mixture creates a slick surface for your blade to glide over, conditioning the skin without clogging pore and raising the follicles for a close shave. Tea tree oil and oat extract help finish the job by relieving dry or irritated skin and reducing redness.
