• 18Mar

    While we’re talking about stuff that will spruce up your living space, your girlfriend doesn’t really think it’s cute that you have random stacks of comics and gear laying around on your floor. So clean it up and stack it up on these modular fashionable shelves. They come in 3 glossy finish colors. 5 out of 10. Very Cool. ($504) NC

  • 17Mar

    When you hit the trails this Spring you need to be prepared for those Spring showers, among the items you’ll need to keep you prepared is a reliable jacket. We took to the town and the trails in the Nau Lightbeam Jacket last week to see if it’s the jacket for your next adventure. Read more »

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  • 16Mar

    Spring is on the way, and it’s time to think water sports. If you’re kayaking or just out for a hike at the beach, Teva wants you to do it in their Itunda sport sandals…. But should you?

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  • 15Mar

    Last week I got a copy of Sparta USA in the mail from our friends at DC and….. Forgot about it. But never fear! I remembered/found it on my desk under the new stuff from Nau (Sorry DC, I love you, don’t stop sending us books) and immediately made time to give it a read.

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  • 09Mar

    With a ultra light weight, 850 fill down, a classic style and perfect fit, this down jacket is a perfect accessory for anyone. On the trails or in the city, as a shell over a hoodie or as a layer under a shell for heavy weather, the Nau Down Shirt was run though it all and passed with flying colors. Sure winter is coming to a close, but here in Ohio it’s still pretty chilly, and this is just the right weight to keep you on the trails for those extra miles. $195. Necessary. NC

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  • 08Mar

    Alright, so the Unleashed toy line as been around for awhile, and for most, they seem like steroid enhanced action figures(for the most part they are). They’re the sort of thing you would’ve given you left arm for growing up, and the Iron Man Unleashed figure, may just be one of the coolest ones yet. With 28 points of articulation, and looking like he just jumped off the pages of a comic book, this is Very Cool. He stands about 10 inches tall and comes with a display stand. While everyone else is talking about the movie toys, set yourself apart and make the rest of the geeks at the office red and yellow with envy. Old shell head has never looked better, just don’t let your boss catch you playing with it on company time. NC

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  • 05Mar

    Everyone needs T-Shirts. But everyone wears those “Rugby” ones from AE or wherever those crazy kids shop these days. What you need is a “T” that makes you stand out and look good, while maintaining your independent style that makes you you. What you need is help from our good friends at Rethink Clothing. Their newest offering is the Technicolor Typewriter in Heather or White.  Designed by Rethink Clothing legend Grant Tucker, who designed both the Super Soaker and Zapper Shirts, this is yet another classic T-Shirt from the Rethink Team. $18.99. Necessary. NC

  • 05Mar

    Not long ago The Engineer was sent over to us for review by our friends at Archaia Press. Read on for the NC Review! Read more »

  • 04Mar


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    We’ve all seen the gear that you’re supposed to be able to talk to before, but what we don’t often see is a device where it works. Well the Moshi not only works, but works well. At the time of testing, it was in a noisy store on a Saturday night, and yet when the clock heard it’s name it lit up and said hello. Simply say “Hello Moshi” followed by one of the pre programed commands and the clock tells you the time, lets you set the time, lets you set the alarm, tells you room temp  and more. The best part is, this clock won’t cost you much more then a normal alarm, coming in at $49.95, this would even make a great gift if you’re on a budget. Very Cool. NC

  • 01Mar

    So you’ve been out on the trail all day in the harsh winter weather wearing your Full Tilt boots and now your boots are covered in ice and snow and you’re back at camp and you need something warm and practical to slip your feet into…. Read more »

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