• 19Mar

    Spring is here, time to break out the pirate look. Nab one of these bandana’s and wrap it around your neck or head on your next outback trek.Hand printed on ragged-edged, natural muslin. ($30) NC

  • 18Mar

    So you want to look your best right? What’s one suit that will make you look classic, yet smart and stylish? Take a cue from Cary Grant, go grey. This is one suit every man should own. Read more »

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  • 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

    With it’s tobacco brown color, this bag stands out from many other messengers out there. It’s full grain leather and high quality construction, with plenty of room for your laptop and whatever else you need to travel with. Along with the ability to be worn well with a suit or with jeans, this is a Very Cool choice for your next messenger. ($347) NC

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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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  • 22Feb

    Puma is known to be at the height of sport shoe style, now it appears they’re going to make a move in the cell handset arena. Including all the standard smart phone features, Mobile Internet, GPS, Video Calling (Score!), 2.8 Touch Screen, 3.2mp Camera with LED Flash (Should be more, all high end Smart Phones are upgrading to at least 5mp), GPS, and more.

    The best feature we know of at this point is that the phone can be Solar Charged. The bacl of the phone is a solar panel that you can use to charge your cell anywhere you have sunlight. The bad here of course is to charge you have to sit the cell facedown so the sun can hit the panel. This of course has us thinking mass scratching and screen damage, however the whole idea of a solar panel for charging on the phone itself is awesome. Until now we’ve had to pick up items like the Freeloader for anywhere on the go charging.

    This “Active Smartphone” was designed by Puma and Sagem Wireless. No price has been announced yet, but the Puma Phone hits the market in 40 days. NC

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  • 22Feb

    With a firm fit and a subtle style all their own, these understated leather cases will stand out from the plastic and rubber cases. All Vaja cases are handcrafted, and feature excellent craftsmanship that even the most refined can appreciate. The cases are all full grain leather, from only the top 10% of Argentina’s leather supply. Add a touch of class to your iPhone case collection and pick up one of Vaja’s fully customizable cases. (Starting around $80) PremierNC

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