Iconic...

If you've ever wondered what the story is behind some of your favorite pieces of clothing, you might enjoy 'Icons of Men's Style' by Josh SIms. The heavily illustrated book tells the story of many of the clothes and accessories that have shaped men's wardrobes today. Cost: about 20 USD.







Available from Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com

Contain yourself...

If you're looking for some rugged storage for your gear, you might check out the 'Pandora Container Cabinets' by Sander Mulder. Modeled after large shipping containers, these modules come in a variety of stackable options.






More info via Sander Mulder:
www.sandermulder.com/pandora.html

floating game...

For when you can't choose between gaming and swimming - 'The Inflatable Poker Set'. Cost: 45 USD.






Order via Mint Gadgets:
www.mintgadgets.com

Everyone is helping...

In an interesting experiment, DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency) tried designing a prototype military vehicle via 'crowd sourcing' - letting everyone vote on component parts. In an amazing 14 weeks, the XC2V Flypmode test unit was built.






Read more about it via DARPA:
www.darpa.mil

Concealer weapon...

Dutch jewelry designer Ted Noten has made a series of handgun shaped compacts for women. The series called 'The Seven Necessities' include various configurations of makeup, bullion, perfume, and other needs. Each includes a 4 gig USB drive. Cost: starting from 8,000 EUR. Best not to take this to the airport.





Read more about it via the New York Times Magazine:
tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com

On the case...

If you're looking for that perfect briefcase, you might like to talk to Andres Hagardzon. His custom briefcases are minimalist masterpieces. A variety of high tech styles and finishes are available with multiple security options - electronic locks, keys, and biometrics. Matching iPhone cases are available as well.




Styles, details, and contact info via Andres Hagardzon:
hagardzon.se

Training wheels...

Here are a few sensible words about riding your first motorcycle from the gents at 'The Art of Manliness'.







'Learning to Ride Your First Motorcycle' via The Art of Manliness:
artofmanliness.com

Shredder: update

A while back, the 'Shredder' was announced - part skateboard, part tank - an off road transport for rugged terrain. Now, there's 'The Jackal', a military version with an included weapons platform. Mayhem has never been this fun before.





Photos and info via 'Geeky Gadgets':
www.geeky-gadgets.com

Petra'fied

If you're heading off to Jordan for a holiday, you might want to check out the Evason Ma'In Hot Springs - featuring the Six Senses Spa. Arrangements can be made for a Berber tented dinner or cliff top view of the Al Wadi desert. Alternately, You could also just wallow in the hot springs. 97 Rooms starting at 318 USD.






Details and Booking via Six Senses:
www.sixsenses.com/Evason-Ma-In

Spare tires...

The GK2G concept go-kart is small, light, and built so it can be folded into the trunk of a standard car. The light weight carbon fiber vehicle can top end at 60 mph. Designed by Beau Reid.







More pix via Yanko Design:
www.yankodesign.com

Weapon of choice...

A favorite of law enforcement - the Walther PPS -a successor to the venerable Walther PPK. The pistol is quite compact (PPS - Police Pistol Slim), with a profile of only 1.04 inch. Available in 9mm and .40, it also packs quite a punch.






More information, the homepage of Walther America:
www.smith-wesson.com

Keep an eye on them...

Most of the 'video recording sunglasses' available look a little suspect. The 'Eyez' project promises something a little less obvious. These wireless glasses are to transmit realtime video to a nearby computing device at 720p. Estimated cost: 150 USD




Read more about the project via Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com

Something old, something new...

Blending retro-styling and and modern materials, the 'FirmShip' might just be the perfect boat for your high sea adventures. Amenities include foldable deck furniture, a standup shower, and a king sized bed. Cost: about 400,000 USD




Photos, specs, and contact info via Beautiful Life:
www.beautifulife.com

Now you see it...

There's a class of materials called 'metamaterials' - one of their properties is the ability to bend light, making objects invisible. Traditionally difficult to manufacture - a new breakthrough might make this material much more common.




Read more about it via MIT Technology Review:
www.technologyreview.com

You'll get a charge out of this...

If you're looking for a stylish solar charger, Alfred Dunhill has one for purchase. The aluminum case flips open to expose the solar cells. Up to 30 hours of charge can be stored. Cost: 175 EUR.





info and order via Dunhill ONline:
www.dunhill.com