Author Archives: Chris Gonzales

Everlane Weekender Duffel Bags

We recently talked about Everlane's Snap Backpack, and figured it'd only be fitting to also mention their Weekender Duffel Bag. As with the snap backpack, this duffle sports a high-quality canvas outer with waterproof interior lining and leather accents. Every color choice features a bold stripe accent that sets off its otherwise simple exterior. And Everlane has smartly designed the hand straps…

Curly Dog Roasting Sticks

Lost more hot dogs and marshmallows to fires than you care to think about? Well, thanks to these curly roasting sticks, those kinds of tragedies can be a distant memory. Made of high-quality, hand-twisted steel, these handy tools will keep your food safe (thanks in part to the sharp end-point being twisted back in towards the dog) so you can focus on…

Tool Logic Survival Card

Many multipurpose pocket knives are a bit on the bulky side. My pockets are full of enough stuff as it is, so the thin Tool Logic Survival Card appeals to me. Despite its thin profile, it sports a fair-sized stainless steel blade, tweezers, a toothpick, a magnifying glass, a compass, and a bit which acts both as a bottle opener and a…

The OD-11 Cloud Speaker with Wireless Remote

We've already featured one speaker from this year's CES, but couldn't resist pointing out another upcoming item: the OD-11 Cloud Speaker. Astute audio enthusiasts may notice that both its name and design are an homage to the original Carlsson OD-11 hi-fi speaker released in 1974. The new design is absolutely gorgeous — combining a minimalist retro aesthetic with a powerful modern sound…

City Transit Lineposters

You don't have to be a graphic designer to appreciate beautiful signage and cartography. These hand-illustrated, stylized transit posters are a great mix of both worlds and will fit in with just about any decor. As of this writing there are 18 cities available, each with a variety of interesting color palettes to choose from. Some are low-key like the one pictured…

Hydro Flask: Double-Walled Steel Water Bottles

This is not your grandmother's water bottle. Plastic water bottles are an enormous waste and aren't insulated. A superior, reusable alternative is the Hydro Flask. Its double-walled, vacuum-insulated, stainless steel design keeps hot liquids hot for 12 hours and cold liquids cold for 24 hours with ice. And don't worry, because of the double wall, no matter the temperature of your drink…

Everlane Snap Canvas Backpack

We love a good backpack and the Snap Backpack by Everlane is no exception. It rocks a canvas exterior, a waterproof nylon interior lining, a padded laptop sleeve that'll fit your 15-inch MacBook Pro, and leather accents throughout. Available in four colors, it looks fantastic and fits right in for daily use in the city or out on the trail.

Pixel Ruler

Many of our favorite apps and websites started out as simple concept sketches on paper. And let's be honest — the best designers tend to be perfectionists. The Pixel Ruler ensures that those early sketches are perfectly aligned and scaled long before they ever make the transition to digital. This ruler is composed of stainless steel, providing markings scaled to 150 PPI…

Phil’s Handmade Leather Wallets

Phil's wallets are crafted out of clean, durable leather that might have gone to waste but instead has been rescued and given new life. They sport that minimal look, yet can fit up to 20 cards and 20 bills at a time. If you need more than that, you may want to consider getting a backpack. Phil and his girlfriend maintain every…