Three words describe this fantastic timepiece. Simple. Fashionable. Functional. Add to this minimilist wristwatch a solid aircraft grade stainless steel case in three finishes, Italian leather strap and Swiss made 7 jewel, ETA calender movement... We're sold. $TBA.NC
We love Jeeps, what do we love more then Jeeps? Jeeps that can withstand more then 5 hours in a dust storm, have reinforced bodies and frames, Dana front and rear axles, Dodge Ram brakes, black steel wheels, snorkels in their hoods for deep water travel, and are driven by either a 2.8L TurboDiesel or 5.7L HEMI V-8. Still hungry for more details? Head over to AEV to find out more. Starting around $50,000.NC
Designed in Oregon, handcrafted in Japan. These are frames for the man who takes himself seriously in the office and in life. Not only will these help out your style, with every pair sold, they donate a pair to someone in need. Giving the gift of style, yep, we can get behind that. $TBA. NC
You bring your bike camping? Good, then you’ll like this tent. With 30 square feet of floor space, and weighing just 13 pounds, this isn’t just cool, it’s something true outdoorsmen can appreciate. The tent itself is created from coated ripstop nylon and features a polyester floor. (Link) $400. NC
Face it, a cheap plastic Totes umbrella just isn’t that stylish. Class yourself up a bit with this very nice cloth umbrella that’s made to last. $95. NC
Canon is back with a 18MP sensor, full 1080p HD video (24-30fps), and boundless other great features like 12,800 ISO and 5.3fps continuous shooting, of course Canon also packs their normal high quality into a neat body that has everything right where you need it, Fall back? Price, Canon is really charging for this with a base price well above others in its class. $1100 (Body Only). NC
Gerber and Bear Grylls teamed up to create the ultimate survival knife. With a half-serrated, high carbon blade, emergency whistle lanyard, stainless steel pommel, and of course included extras like a Survival Guide by Bear himself, a diamond sharpener, and a fire starter. But that’s not all, this new partnership doesn’t stop at one knife, more gear is coming…
Leica is legendary for its rangefinders, and photographers everywhere know and respect the images they produce. Now for the first time Leica offers a full service rangefinder in digital form. The Leica M9 is the worlds first full frame rangefinder featuring a 18 megapixels, Leica M lens compatibility, 80-2500 ISO, full-frame 24 x 36mm sensor, 2 1/2 inch display, and of course those classic looks that make Leica’s look so good. The M9 can also make another bold boast, it’s the world’s most compact full format camera. Available in black or silver finishes. $8,000. NC
Nikon’s new DSLR is nothing short of amazing, with a 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor, 1080p H.264 video recording at 24 fps with full AF, 11-point AF system with full 3D tracking, ISO max of 12,800, and a guide mode that teaches new photographers how to do more then just point and shoot. Other new features include things like the quiet shutter release mode, and the included 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization Lens, but the real treat here is a higher end quality Nikon at a lower end price point. $700.NC
Created with anodized aluminum and using medium black SPR4 pressurized Fisher Space Pen ink cartridges, this pen designed for the US Government, and it looks the part. $40.NC
While these aren’t going to replace our Moleskines anytime soon, they are quite nice. With a variety of styles to chose from, you may want to check these out. $12-20 NC
Here’s a webbing belt an adult can wear and not look completely ridiculous. Good for those river trips, an extra belt for camping or backpacking trips, or for those travel days when you just don’t feel like taking your belt off before every flight. Only big issue is there’s only two colors (yellow & gray), and it has a high price point, limiting it’s appeal. $100.NC
Switch is a interesting tool that allows for you to switch tools out to create a custom multi tool with any of the 18 options. Coming with it’s own case, this is the multi tool meets the Dremel tool. We said the word tool five times in this post… Ok Six. $79.99.NC