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
With all four legendary Rambo films all with their own special features and all completely restored and digitally remastered for Blu-Ray release, this is just plain awesome. While the transfer is good on the first three films, it’s excellent on the fourth installment. And given it’s ultra low price point this is a solid addition to your B;u-Ray collection. 7/10. $40. NC
Jude Law continues to be one of our favorite actors in this dark vision of the future. While many mistake this as a clone of Repo the Genetic Opera, that’s not the case. We’ll let you do your own research, some sites have this film in the works years before the Opera, but really in the end all we cared about was if this film was good or not.
With a twist ending, great action, a pretty smart story that seems all too possible, and some of the best fight scenes of the year, this is on our must own list. 8/10. $25. NC
Despite the 3D conversion disaster at the box office, Clash of the Titans (though it really doesn’t feature any Titans clashing) ended up being a fun and action packed adventure romp through Greek mythology. Clash of the Titans comes out tomorrow, and if it’s a adventure you seek on new release day, this isn’t 300, but it’s still a good action film, plus it’s one of those new fancy combo packs with the DVD, Digital Copy and Blu-Ray. 7.5/10. $25. NC
While not the first tool PocketToolX has made, it is the first we’ve had a chance to play with. While you may think at first glance there isn’t much here, this is a small and powerful tool. Able to pry, scrap, pop open bottles and even packing a flathead screwdriver, all for a good price. Made from high-grade 154CM surgical stainless steel, this is designed to last. $19. NC
Action, action, humor and more action. This is the formula for The Losers and it works quite well. The film was based upon the Vertigo/DC comic by Andy Diggle of the same name, and while the comic wasn’t our favorite read and the whole concept is pretty much a copy of the A-Team, the film is a solid action film with good humor and laughs via the recently announced Captain America, Chris Evans. Casting is great, the very sexy Zoe Saldana heats things up a bit as the sole female lead, and there’s plenty of fun to be found on the Blu-Ray in the way of extras. 8/10. $24.99. NC
Bags that pack away into themselves seem to be becoming more popular. This Lightweight duffel from Patagonia is another great example of how it should be done. If you’re looking for a rope bag, or just want to have a extra bag on hand for your next trip, this is a ultra light bag that holds plenty, and takes up little room when not being used. Good style, plenty of room, rugged, lightweight, what’s not to love? Well the price is a bit steep. But other then that, what’s not to love?
It’s that dang price point that keeps the rating down. But like most brands Patagonia has you spend ing a few more bucks for their name here. Still, it’s a good solid bag with plenty of uses and will last for years if taken care of. 6 out of 10. $99. NC
Most games strive to get you to become an addict, Tilt to live succeeds with ease. The simple but incredibly difficult gameplay is one of the most addicting games we’ve played on the iPhone. You control a cursor and most at all cost evade the little red dots of death while bowing up, frying, freezing, etc, as many of the death dots as you can, before one of them takes you out. It comes with 3 game modes, and tons of unlock-able weapons. This is the premier game from One Man Left Studios and they’re off to a great start. iTunes. $1.99. NC
Without any doubt this is my favorite game on my iPhone.
-Jef Price President/Co-Founder of NecessaryCool
It’s summer and the time to stock up on gear is upon us. One thing every adventurer should have is a good headlamp. One that will stand up to the abuse of adventure and the rough trails ahead. Petzl has taken to heart this need and created the Tikka Plus 2. Compact, ultra light, bright (50 lumens) and the ability to run for up to 140 hours. 9 Out of 10. $40. NC
While most straps are flat and lacking in comfort, the good folks at Skooba Design have fixed this with their SuperBungee strap. With an air padded design and a bungee cord to absorb the weight of your camera or binoculars. Available in 5 colors. There’s really not much to say here, it’s a great strap, with a great design, that is truly unique and works the way it was designed to work. 9.5 Out of 10. Premier. $20. NC
Adventure calls and if there’s one thing we hate, it’s leaving our cameras behind as we venture forth into the great unknown. Ladies, Gentlemen, meet our new friend who solves that issue… The Lowepro DryZone Rover.