Drew Prindle
Author/Co-Author of 189 articles
Drew is our resident tech nerd. He’s spent most of his life trying to be James Bond, so naturally he’s developed an unhealthy obsession with cutting-edge gadgets, top-shelf liquor, and well-timed puns. When he’s not composing articles for TheManual and DigitalTrends, Drew prefers to spend his time on the outskirts of Portland, buried in neck-deep powder at Mt. Hood.
Swill: We Drank a Bottle of Coca Leaf Liqueur, For Science
Instead of making you see little green fairies or suddenly decide that going nude sounds like a great idea, Agwa De Bolivia will allegedly give you an energy boost.
Style School: How to Fold a Pocket Square
Want to know how to fold a pocket square? Here are simple instructions for four traditional folds: straight, single point, double point, and crown.
Get in the Fall Spirit with Jagermeister Spice Cocktails
A few years ago, Jägermeister released a new flavor that we can all get behind: Jagermeister Spice. Mix it into these 3 cocktails for fantastic fall drink.
Dovo Shavette is part straight razor, part disposable
The Shavette allows you to shave just like you would with a traditional straight razor, but skip the annoying blade maintenance routine
The Spiegelau Glass Is The Perfect IPA Glass
Designed to accentuate the flavor and aroma of American 'hop-forward' beers, this IPA glass is a must-have for beer enthusiasts
Why Knot? 60 Indispensable Knots for Any Situation
Looking for a good summer read? Philippe Petit - best known for his death-defying tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in 1974 - shares 60 of his favorite knots in this indispensable book.
The Coolest Stuff You Didn’t Know You Could Get at the Hardware Store
I spend infinitely too much time wandering around hardware stores, and over the years I’ve found a lot of hidden gems. There’s tons of little tools, materials, and parts that most people have no idea exist, but are ridiculously useful to have in your toolbox. Here’s a few of my favorites. Shake Siphon Have you […]
Skip the Gold Apple Watch: Here’s 9 Better Ways to Blow $17,000
$17K for a "watch" that will be obsolete in three years? No thank you. There are far better ways to spend that money. Here's ten of them
How to Make Your Own Cinnamon Whiskey at Home
We've put together an easy-to-follow recipe for homemade cinnamon whiskey that kicks the crap out of Fireball and all the other semi-spicy liquors.
Time and Oak Whiskey Elements Review
Remember Whiskey Elements? Those nifty little chunks of strategically-cut oak that supposedly make your whiskey taste more mature in 24 hours? I got my hands on a set and put them to the test.
Here’s 6 Ridiculously Good Barrel-Aged Beers You Should Be Drinking
All kinds of complex chemical reactions take place when you put alcoholic beverages in an oak cask, and just as with spirits like whiskey, rum, or wine; a bit of barrel aging can work wonders on beer.
The Neat Ice Kit will Take Your Cocktail Game to the Next Level
If you’re looking to elevate your cocktail mixing game and move beyond amateur status, you need to learn how to make good ice. Nine times out of ten those cubes that come out of your freezer taste funky, and muddle the flavor of your hooch. Not to mention they melt like they’re in a hurry and […]
Meet Brewie: The World’s First Fully Automated Brewing Machine
Brewie makes it easy to brew beer at home by automating the entire process, but also gives you complete control over all the different brewing parameters, so you still have a high degree of creative freedom.
Hide For Your Ride: An Interview with Walnut Studiolo
[imagebrowser id=107]In the list of things that Portland is known for, beer and bicycles are probably the first two that people think of. The city has more than its fair share of brew peddlers and pedaling brewers, so when we first laid eyes on these gorgeous leather bike accessories from Walnut Studiolo, we actually weren’t surprised […]
LSTN: Buy Great Headphones, Help Fight Hearing Loss
In addition to making a set of fashionable, eco-friendly headphones, LSTN donates some of its profits to help people with hearing impairments.
This Board + Backcountry Powder = Pure Joy
There are few sensations in this world that can compare to the feeling of floating through an untouched waist-deep powder stash on a crisp winter morning. Doing it on skis or a snowboard is one thing, but doing it on a board designed specifically for powder is a completely different experience. Enter the Mountain Surfer […]
KEF M500 Headphones
If you're going to drop 300 bucks on a pair of headphones, we recommend you skip the overhyped swag-cans and spring for a set of hi-fi boomers that sound just as good as they look - like KEF's new M500s.
The Smoker: Portland’s Best-Kept St. Paddy’s Day Secret
Warm whiskey; chanting; a smoke ring breaking apart as it lands gently on the table; a fleck of sweat knocked loose by a well-placed uppercut. Here's how we celebrated St. Patrick's Day in Portland.
The Perfect Stout Glass from Spiegelau
It’s just not fair — every grape varietal and wine style under the sun has its own specific glass, but beer –no matter what the style– typically just gets sloshed unceremoniously into a standard pint glass. It’s a shame, really, because the right glass can have amazing effects on the flavor of a beer. Specific […]
Turn your Dirt Bike into a Snow Bike
If a snowmobile and a motorcycle ever bumped uglies somehow, the illegitimate child that would be born nine months later would probably look a lot like this. Actually, that’s a crappy analogy. We take it back. On second thought, it’s more like a motorsport Frankenstein than the offspring of two horny recreational vehicles, because it […]
Steel Necessities: the Kaufmann Mercantile EDC Kit
Ditch your bulky multitool for this minimalist EDC kit made from industrial-grade steel
Tech Essentials for the Modern Man
we've put together a quick list of tech essentials for the modern man.
Denali’s Stunning Live-Edge Wood Furniture
Now that the industrial era has come and gone, Portland’s central eastside industrial district has slowly been taken over by a wave of new entrepreneurial businesses — little artisan shops, studios, breweries, restaurants, and the like — but there are still few places where the oldschool industrial spirit lives on. Denali Furniture is one of […]
Aëdle VK-1 Valkyrie Headphones
Headphone manufacturers know that people care about fashion. Let’s not kid ourselves here – it’s pretty easy to deduce that consumers care about the appearance of things they put on their heads. It’s not rocket science, but still, the vast majority of over-ear headphones produced each year – even high-end ones – tend to be […]
PhotonGrill is a portable, inflatable solar grill that fits in a backpack
Regardless of who you are or where you come from, I think we can all agree that the concept of a completely solar-powered grill is something that carries an undeniable appeal. Armed with one of these bad boys, you can cook anything from burgers to bundt cake, all with little more than the power of […]
Swill: Coffee & Cigarettes Spiced Rum Tastes Just Like It Sounds
You've probably tried both spiced rum and flavored rum before, but I highly doubt they were served in the same glass. Generally speaking, the two styles are kept separate, which is why Coffee & Cigarettes is so intriguing.
New Belgium La Folie is Sour Beer at its Finest
go out and get yourself a bottle before they run out -- this is hands down one of the best sours we've ever had the pleasure of tasting.
Swill: All About Aquavit
Swill is our bi-monthly column dedicated to liquor, wine, beer, and every other delicious dram that falls under the broader umbrella of booze. But it’s more than just tasting notes scribbled on a cocktail napkin — Swill is about getting outside of your comfort zone, trying new things, and exploring the big, wide world of […]
Shoot in Style with the Leica D-Lux 6 G-Star Raw Edition
Legendary camera manufacturer Leica has partnered with Dutch designer brand G-Star to produce a stylish new limited edition point and shoot.
Southern Suds: Abita Brewing Company
Louisiana might not be known for it's beer, but with a handful of talented breweries like Abita popping up across the state, that's all beginning to change
Swill: Meet Mezcal, Tequila’s Grungy Cousin
Swill is our bi-monthly column dedicated to liquor, wine, beer, and every other delicious dram that falls under the broader umbrella of booze. But it’s more than just tasting notes scribbled on a cocktail napkin — Swill is about getting outside of your comfort zone, trying new things, and exploring the big, wide world of […]
Meet Earl: The World’s First Backcountry Survival Tablet
You might not think tech has a place in the outdoors, but Earl isn't your typical tablet.
Feel Good Friday: Kammok Hammocks
For every Roo hammock sold, Kammok supplies an African family with a treated mosquito net or health education to help end malaria.
Stop Using Crappy Tonic Water and Make a Legit G&T with Bradley’s Kina Tonic
Back in the good old days, tonic water was typically a complex infusion of cinchona bark, cane sugar, and various botanicals. Today, it's a watered-down mixture of powdered quinine, high fructose corn syrup, and carbonated soda. Bradley's Kina Tonic aims to change that.
Forget barrels; age your hooch in small batches with the Oak Bottle
Oak barrels are magical. Put something inside of them, and with a bit of patience they spit out something drastically better. The only problem is that aging is traditionally done in 55-gallon oak barrels -- unless you've got an Oak Bottle
Check Out This Mesmerizing Video of a Beretta Shotgun Being Made
Ever wondered how a shotgun is made? Take a peek at this awesome video from Beretta. It follows the manufacture of one of the company's premium shotguns from start to finish in beautiful detail.
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 […]
Poc’s Newest Ski Goggles are the Epitome of Steez
Looking to gear up for slope season? Peep game on Poc’s latest line of snow goggles. Notice anything strange? That’s right – no frames, playboy! Know what that means? It means if you strap a pair of these suckers to your dome, you’ll have an an absolutely massive field of vision as you fly down […]
Swill: Problem Solver IPA Claims to Boost your Creativity With Booze
Sounds counterintuitive, but a recently-published study gives credence to the idea, and suggests that the right amount of booze can actually boost your creativity.
Ableton Push: Digital Music Composition Made Easier
Ableton, maker of the world's most popular digital audio workstation, have designed a custom MIDI controller that makes music composition easier than ever.
The UEV-440 Trailer is like a Swiss Army Knife You Can Sleep In
I don’t care who you are – we’ve all had those daydreams of selling all our belongings, buying an old RV or teardrop trailer, and roadtripping across the country in a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants, Kerouac-style adventure. It’s definitely a tempting prospect, but before you hit up craigslist in search of a busted-ass Winnebago you can tow behind […]
Skully P1 HUD Motorcycle Helmet
Introducing the Skully P1: a fully-functional motorcycle helmet that just so happens to have some straight-up Terminator tech hard wired into it.
Beauty and the Box: Sony’s S5100 Blu-Ray Player
Home theater boxes are in an awkward transitionary period right now; almost like the VHS to DVD switch that happened years ago, but worse. It’s clear that streaming media from the Internet is the way of the future, but streaming services like Netflix and Hulu haven’t been able to match the variety and availability of […]
AgLocal is basically like Netflix for Meat
If you’re still buying your beef from the bargain basement supermarket chain in your neighborhood, it’s time to step up your game. Nine times out of ten, the meat you get from those places is the cheapest the the company could buy, grown halfway across the country in an industrial cattle farm. We get it though […]
Xbox One: The Ultimate Entertainment Hub
PS4 might be a better fit for anyone interested solely in gaming, but Xbox One is better suited to serve all your entertainment needs.
ECOXBT Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
With impressive range, sound quality, and durability, the ECOXBT waterproof Bluetooth speaker is essential for your outdoor excursions this summer.
Feel Good Friday: Tiger-Distressed Denim
Yup — you read that right. Denim distressed by big cats is totally a thing now, and surprisingly, it’s not horribly unethical either. Normally when animals are exploited for the sake of fashion it’s not a pretty picture, but this? This is actually a pretty brilliant idea. Not only is it good for the cats […]
Alder Boutique All-Natural Hair Powder
Don't choke out your hair follicles and dry out your scalp with chemical-laden shampoos - keep your hair healthy and supple with Alder Boutique's all natural hair powder.
Smallfoot Inflatable Snowshoes
If snowshoeing is your thing, these probably won’t be of interest to you. But if you’re anything like me and snowshoeing is simply a means to an end – a way t0 get out to some backcountry terrain that nobody’s touched all season – then you’ll want to check this out. Rather than being made […]