Dark Sky is a new weather radar app that was born on Kickstarter and is now available for your iPhone and iPad. It does just one thing: forecast the next 60 minutes of weather. It does this by taking all sorts of data from the NOAA and running it through a lot of custom code. Moreover, Dark Sky animates its radar to…
With the warm weather now upon us (at least in the hemisphere which this website is written), camping, too, is upon us. If you're looking for an alternative to the $20 camping chair you get at Walmart, then this classically-inspired camping stool may be just the ticket. The seat is made from English bridle leather and the legs from hardwood Ash. It's…
The Gerber Steady Tripod Multi-Tool is the ideal companion for today's modern hunting, fishing, Netflix watching, hiking, Instagramming, fire-building man. This multi-tool for the digitally-connected nature lover features 12 components, including both a fine and a serrated blade, bottle opener, pliers and wire cutters, screwdrivers. But it also serves as a tripod for your camera and/or iPhone thanks to its screw-on attachment…
"Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow." That's what you'll be singing every day of the year when you've got the Thor Double Blade ice scraper waiting impatiently in the back of your car. This beast of an ice scraper has two blades for forward and backward ice scraping, a telescoping arm and handle for better leverage, and a plow…
These are not the sort of girly-girl tealight candle holders you buy at Pier 1 Imports. No sir. These Tealight Tree Torches are made with cast iron and heat-resistant glass. They incorporate a 6-inch spike so you can pound them into a tree trunk, dead log, door frame, wall, or anywhere else you want them mounted. They work indoors and out. So…
Written and self-published by Denver author, Michael M. Young, The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual is the book that should have been written long ago. This 223-page manual has all you ever wanted to know about your SAK and more. Including how to straighten a bent corkscrew, how to use your fishscaler as a range finder, and how to properly use your…
The Patagonia Wanaka down jacket is waterproof, windproof, filled with goose down, has fleece-lined pockets, an insulated removable hood, a dual-layer shell, adjustable cuffs, is stylish, and is a whopping 37 ounces light. Who's ready for winter?
Happy Turkey Day. I'll be smoking my turkey in a Weber this year, because real men slow cook their entrées in a smoker. And, what's great about this Weber, is that for the times when you just want to slap a steak on the grill, the Smokey Mountain Cooker converts to a charcoal grill.
In a galaxy far, far away… Burton made some amazing decks. May the force be with you as you ride the back country, catch big air, and make fun of your friends on their skis as they pretend their ski poles are Light Sabers.
A few winters ago Anna and I borrowed Planet Earths from a friend and watched the DVD series on our old, 20-inch CRT television. Even with such an old-fashioned setup like that the films were still striking and awe inspiring. After saving for a few Christmases, we have a Blu-ray setup now and I would love to re-visit these films. This new…
Speaking of black stainless steel knives, the Gerber Gator Machete Pro is about as handsome and mean looking as they come. It has a 10.5-inch forged steel blade with a black finish and a curved inner-blade on the opposite side. Keep it tucked away in a heavy-duty nylon sheath. The Gator Machete is all parts awesome and rugged.
Every man needs a good, foldable knife he can have close by for who knows what. Maybe it's for opening that latest shipment from Amazon, or maybe it's for gutting a river trout. Hey? Why not both? CRKT's Delegate Knife looks mighty handsome. It has a 3-inch black stainless blade, that fits snugly inside the black aluminum with cocobolo wood handle. And…
Sure grilling with gas is easier, but it can never fully replace the purity, manliness, and sheer awesomeness of grilling over charcoal. But we all know how frustrating it is when you're trying to get your charcoal ready to grill over and it simply won't light. You could buy Matchlight, but give me a break, that's like driving a sports car with…
Though I much prefer the look of the TOMS Classic 301, how could I not list these aviators from Banana Republic?
This mug from Best Made Company is forged at a 100-year-old factory in Poland and is top-quality enamel-coated steel. This cup is made for use by the campfire, but it's fine enough that it may find its way into your kitchen cabinet as well. If that happens, don't worry about it. Who could blame you?
Last summer my in-laws and I spent a week at Lake Sylvan in Colorado. Every morning my two brothers-in-law and I would get up just before dawn and take the canoe out and fish for breakfast. Silent moments like those are when you're grateful to God that you have a thermos full of hot coffee. Even if you're not out on a…
What's the sunglass style that never goes out of style? The Aviator. The Classic 301 from TOMS (which comes in several colors, but I like orange best) is a modern twist on that classic look. And if you buy a pair of the 301s then TOMS will give a pair of glasses to a person in need.