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Easy to Assemble, the PONS Bed Frame Charges Your Devices While You Sleep
Recharge your phone while you recharge your body with the new PONS bed frame. -
Jose Cuervo and Fender Team Up to Create Special Edition Agave Guitar
Jose Cuervo and Fender have teamed up to create the best of both the music and booze worlds—an agave guitar! -
No Kid is Hungry and No Adult Thirsty Thanks to Rogue Ales
Go Rogue and end childhood hunger. -
Patrick Hines is a Master at Microsoft Paint–Check Out Some of His Incredible Illustrations
Patrick Hines, 34, is a man who hates Photoshop. Just kidding. He’s a man who’s simply enthralled by creating masterpieces in Microsoft Paint. -
Astell & Kern Shows Off Spanking New Luxury Audio Awesomeness in the SP1000 Hi-Res Player
Astell & Kern has unveiled the first player in the company's new A&ultima line of portable hi-res players, the SP1000. -
Compex Sport Elite Electric Muscle Stimulator: Shockingly Easy To Use
This is not the latest "As Seen on TV" no work ab workout. -
Help Protect The Planet with Some of the Best Environmental Charities
We've only got the one planet (so far), so you might as well do your part in helping preserve it by tossing a few bucks toward one of these best environmental charities. -
The Cheapest Land for Sale in the US Costs More than Just Money
If you're looking to build a custom home, you're going to first need some land to put it on. But is there any cheap land still left in the US? We found out. -
What WE Make Makes Industrial-Rustic Furniture from Reclaimed Barn Wood
A furnished space can be featureless or it can be defined by choosing pieces that inspire. The folks at What WE Make — who build handmade furniture from reclaimed wood — believe in placing value in craftsmanship, history, quality, and sustainability alongside of functionality. -
This Getaway Apartment Design Strikes a Beautifully Simple Balance
This getaway apartment design reminds us that there is beauty in simplicity. -
Wanderlust: A Guide to Living the Van Life
If you're doing to ditch your job and responsibilities and live the Van Life, here's what you're going to need to be at least moderately comfortable. -
This Infinity House is a Minimalist Paradise
The minimalist architectural design of the Infinity House turns the surrounding landscape into beautiful living wallpaper for the interior. -
Refreshing Renovations: A Guide to Today’s Hottest Styles for the Home
Minimalism vs Modernism vs Urbanism – Get the right look for your space -
The BedBud Will Wake You Up on the Right Side of the Bed
How many times did you hit the snooze this morning? Let's make that zero tomorrow. -
Beyerdynamic Unchains Audiophile Sound with Xelento Wireless In-Ears
Audiophile sound and wireless headphones are rarely uttered in the same sentence, but Beyerdynamic hopes to change all that with the new Xelento Wireless, which sports premium components and a gorgeous design. -
Throttle Jockey: Impulse Jackets
Today we debut our new column dedicated to all things motorcycle related. You’re welcome. The black leather jacket is an icon of motorcycling, and despite much more colorful and safety-conscious options available in textile jackets, black remains a primary color option both for motorcycle paint jobs and outerwear. As it should be. Problem is, once […] -
Trekking: Stay prepped with the Best Made SOLKOA Survival Kit
Somehow, the experienced staff behind SOLKOA's survival kit pack 25 lifesaving tools within a mere 18.75 cubic inches of space — with room to spare. -
New Music Monday: Gulp
Optimism can be a hard quality to come by, especially in a world that seems to pride itself on cynicism and negativity. But that’s exactly why we need a band like Gulp in our lives. The lush Welsh/Scottish pop group is happy to consider itself an antidote to the creeping pessimism of modern life. “It’s […] -
Feel Good Friday – Buttons ‘n’ Threads
With the online tailored shirt craze in full swing, we have tried many. Some are doing it right; some are missing the boat completely. One that we recently tried, Buttons ‘n’ Threads, is right on track. What we like about this brand is that they are delivering a higher standard. Think of Charvet in Paris […] -
Recap: The Manual Meetup Charleston, South Carolina
Last Thursday we hosted our third Manual Meetup, this time in historic Charleston, South Carolina. We teamed up with our boys over at WineAwesomeness at their new space in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood, which has become the epicenter of cool new restaurants, shops and bars on the tiny peninsula. Butcher & Bee, a favorite uptown spot […] -
Trekking: Catch and release (or don’t) with Tackle Grab
Celebrity endorsements aside, Tackle Grab subscriptions look to bypass tackle shops by delivering high-quality bates and lures directly to you door. -
Key Smart: Minimalist Keyring Brings Zen to Your Hectic Life
Michael Tunney has a knack for solving everyday problems. Case in point: the bulky key ring he used to carry his pocket. He hated dealing with that monstrosity, so he developed a more streamlined approach. It’s called KeySmart and it’s taking the market by storm. He spent long nights developing the prototype and then quit […] -
New Music Monday: FREEMAN
Image used with permission by copyright holder “It’s a disarmingly sweet set, full of lush vocal harmonies and emotional pleas” – Newsweek “This… finds Freeman back in his twisted classic-rock wheelhouse” – Grantland “Freeman’s gained a lot of clarity and insight in recent years” – Consequence of Sound Listening to Marvelous Clouds, Aaron Freeman’s 2012 […] -
Sony’s SRS-X9 wireless speaker is an elegant brick of high-powered sound
Remember when Sony was king of electronics? While it reined on high in the 80’s, a series of missteps (and a healthy dose of South Korean competition) has put the tech titan on its heels. Sony is attempting to get some of its mojo back, however, with a new emphasis on hi-res audio. It is […] -
Prepare for Your Next Disaster With Boltwell
“Yo, what’s with all the camouflage?” asked Trae Nunnink when he was searching for survival kits online. Surviving a natural disaster or an attack can be the most harrowing experience someone has to go through, and imagine not being prepared. The trauma of surviving is difficult enough on its own, let alone without the necessary […] -
Feel Good Friday – Janji Running Apparel
There are many marathons that benefit charities, but usually the charity ends at the finish line. Janji founders Mike Burnstein and Dave Sandorfer (who are only 25 and 24 by the way) wanted to change that, so in June of 2012 they launched their running apparel line that helps fight the worldwide food and water […] -
Summer on the Water: Boardworks SUP
Summertime means afternoons on a secluded beach, or if you’re really lucky, running some whitewater far from civilization. Sure, you could spring for a canoe or raft to get out on the water, but let’s be honest, a minimalist (and more packable) approach is the way to go. Our friends at Boardworks SUP have models […] -
Trekking: Cut loose with the Finisterre Cold Water Surf Knife
If you're not careful, the hypothermia will get to you quicker than the kelp beds. Finisterre's first foray into steel knives provides the solution. -
New Music Monday: Bassnectar
Bassnectar is one of the longest standing and most respected artists in American electronic dance music. He is the original long hair behind the tables, having been in the game well before most of his contemporaries and amassing an epic fan base and having sold over 160,000 tickets to his solo shows alone in 2013. […] -
The next big thing in surround sound is coming to home theaters this year
If you’ve been out to see a movie in a commercial theater recently, you’ve probably at least seen signs advertising Dolby Atmos or, better yet, heard the technology in action during a major blockbuster screening. Still, if you’re not familiar, Dolby Atmos is essentially the latest, greatest thing in surround sound, and the exciting news is, it’s […] -
Feel Good Friday – O2X Summit Challenge
Obstacle course races are huge these days and a lot of us are getting tired of the gimmicks (no thank you cage crawl). They also use a whole lot of natural resources – water for mud pits and ice pools, fuel for transporting in materials for their obstacles, electricity for crazy electrocution gauntlets. Enter the O2X […] -
ARES: Savile Row of the automotive industry
Wolf Zimmermannn is one of my automotive heroes. I admire the man not for his six-foot-six-inch stature, his position as former Mercedes-Benz AMG COO, or his Die Hard-esque super-villain name. No, I hold Zimmermann in high regard for the antics he pulled in the halls of AMG. According to a former co-worker, Zimmermann regularly broke […] -
New Music Monday: Old Crow Medicine Show
Image used with permission by copyright holder Somebody’s child cries in the background while Ketch Secor chooses his words, which may explain the metaphor Old Crow Medicine Show’s co-founder borrows to explain the third track on their newest album, Remedy. “Bob called,” Ketch says with dry understatement. “Left a song at the doorstep in a little […] -
Modern style meets retro sound with the Project Debut Carbon turntable
With all the attention high-resolution digital audio is getting these days, it might be easy to forget that vinyl – yes, vinyl record albums – are coming back in a big way. Lest you think spinning wax is a hobby enjoyed exclusively by hipsters and audiophile recluses, consider these recent events: Jack White’s newest album […] -
24 Hours of Le Mans: Chateaus, beautiful women, and loud cars
Just like the Monaco Formula 1 race, it’s a wonder that the 24 Hours of Le Mans still exists. Held each June since 1923 on partially public roads of Le Mans, France, the 24-hour race in its 91 years has become a thing of legend. Originally organized to prove the reliability of the automobile, the […] -
New Music Monday: How To Dress Well
Image used with permission by copyright holder Since the release of his debut album Love Remains in 2010, Tom Krell – AKA How to Dress Well – has crafted a reputation as one of America’s most original, focused and beguiling young songwriters. Merging ever surprising production choices and aesthetic detail with a sensual but sincere […] -
Kicking Off Summer With House of Vans
There are 100s of reasons to be crazy about summer. From the beach to ballgames, the list of things to do is never-ending. And if you appreciate live music as much as us, you know it’s also the season for free shows across the country. Which is why we’re super excited the Vans House Parties […] -
JBL’s gorgeous Authentic L8 brings a 70’s vibe to wireless sound
There’s something inherently appealing about a piece of technology that points to the future without forgetting the past. JBL has taken that theme to heart with its new wireless speaker, the Authentic L8. An elegant, yet affordable way to get your musical fix, the L8 blends state-of-the-art wireless technology with a gorgeous vintage vibe to fill […] -
Feel Good Friday – BePacks
Rory Rogan had no ideawhen he was fiddling around making a backpack to use on a hike, that he would end up creating a movement with BePacks. While in college at the United States Merchant Marines Academy, Rory started making a prototype of his dream backpack. While working on the pack he had an ‘aha’ […] -
Pack it in and out with the collapsible Oru Kayak
While most kayaks require car mounts and heavy lifting, the Oru Kayak requires little more than 32-inches of space. -
Street Savvy: The Manual’s top five cruising longboards
The art of longboarding might not have changed much since the mid-1950s, but the decks on which we ride continues to evolve. Here are our favorites. -
New Music Monday: PHOX
Image used with permission by copyright holder PHOX is a bunch of friends from the Midwestern circus hamlet, Baraboo, WI, a place where kids often drink poisoned groundwater and become endowed mutants. They make music that straddles Feist and Monty Python. It was in Baraboo that the six unlikely musicians attended high school together, some […] -
Riding Around on Side Project Skateboards
Here’s an interesting tidbit you might not know. Back in the 1940s and 50s, surfers were looking for ways to ride waves without water. So they started deconstructing roller skates and attaching the wheels to wooden planks. And so the first skateboards were born. Inspired by this early history of skating culture, Jake Eshelman founded […] -
Yamaha’s new A-S2100 brings grand piano class to your home stereo
If you’ve been looking for an engine to drive your home stereo system that’s as beautiful on the outside as it is beneath the surface, Yamaha has an answer for you. Behold the company’s latest audiophile-grade integrated amplifier, the spanking-new A-S2100. Constructed from a chassis of high-grade brushed aluminum, the unit’s side panels are layered with […] -
Fredericks & Mae Offers Classic Games With a Design Twist
Don’t you think games would be more fun to play if they looked good? That’s what Jolie Mae Signorile and Gabriel Fredericks Cohen thought after they met over a love of for materials. Think feathers, thread, gold and paper. In 2008 that love of materials made them come up with the idea of Fredericks & […] -
Beats by Dre Pays Homage to World Cup Rituals
The 2014 FIFA World Cup begins in Brazil in less than a week, and when it kicks off the world will go insane over the monthlong event where teams from around the globe battle it out on the soccer pitch. To celebrate, Beats by Dre, with the help of R/GA and Sword Fight, came up with an […] -
Feel Good Friday: Cotopaxi
It’s time for another Feel Good Friday: our weekly column where we profile a company that not only makes awesome products, but also does awesome things for the world. This week: Cotopaxi — a freshly-launched company that designs and produces a unique line of sharp-looking outdoor gear. There are dozens of companies out there that […] -
Introducing the Aeroboat Complete with WWII Spitfire Engine
It is boating season and here in the States boats usually range from a Boston Whaler to a lounge-about house boat. But in Europe the Aeroboat is launching at The Hurlingham Club in London and may just put every boat in the States to shame. With a limited production run of 10 worldwide the Aeroboat […] -
Six Essential Knots for Summer Shenanigans
Knowing the right knot for any situation is one of the most useful skills a man can have, and with summer just around the corner, we thought it’d be helpful to give you a quick-reference guide to knots that will most likely come in handy during all the crazy recreational activities you’ve undoubtedly got planned. […] -
Find your wild side with ‘The Outsiders: New Outdoor Creativity’
The outdoor industry wasn't built on the back of one man alone. 'The Outsiders' offers a glimpse at the people—and passion—that make it possible.
