Turn your Dirt Bike into a Snow Bike
If a snowmobile and a motorcycle ever bumped uglies somehow, the illegitimate child that would be born nine months later would probably look a lot like this. Actually, that’s a crappy analogy. We take it back. On second thought, it’s more like a motorsport Frankenstein than the offspring of two horny recreational vehicles, because it […]
Skijoring is the strangest thing you’ll see this winter
It’s negative four degrees outside, and feels even colder, yet somehow the line at the ticket booth is backed up with people eagerly awaiting admission into an outdoor stadium. Steamy pillars of breath erupt from mouths hidden behind scarves, and hands only dare to leave the warmth of their pockets when it comes time to […]
Sutterheim teamed up with Volvo to make this sexy car cover
Holy Swedish collab, Batman! Sutterheim, purveyor of some of the finest raincoats on the planet, has teamed up with automaker Volvo to produce a high-quality, handmade cover for three of its new concept cars. Following the premiere of Volvo’s Concept Coupe and Concept XC, the upcoming long-body coupe (dubbed the Concept Estate) further proves the […]
Smallfoot Inflatable Snowshoes
If snowshoeing is your thing, these probably won’t be of interest to you. But if you’re anything like me and snowshoeing is simply a means to an end – a way t0 get out to some backcountry terrain that nobody’s touched all season – then you’ll want to check this out. Rather than being made […]
A Sleeping Bag for Knocking Boots in Nature
We’ve all been there – you’re out in the middle of nowhere with your significant other, far away from roommates, thin walls, and complaining neighbors. After the fire dies down, there’s only one logical way to stay warm: crazy wilderness sex that rips the tent stakes from the Earth and wakes up all the woodland […]
The Voice-Controlled Grill of the Future
Now that sensors have become so small and cheap, just about everything is becoming "smarter."And now, thanks to a company called Lynx, that includes grills.
Store Your Stogies in an Ammo Box Humidor
If you go through cigars like Rambo goes through bullets, you need to get yourself an Ammodor. Designed and built by a small company in Greensboro, NC, Ammodors are a unique line of cigar humidors made from modified US Military surplus metal ammunition cans. On the outside they look like any old ammo can, but […]
Furniture so fly it’s made from decommissioned aircraft parts
Forget about all that furniture made from reclaimed 19th century barn wood and upcycled skateboards – that stuff is played out. If you’re looking to fill your pad with something truly original and unique, check out Fallen Furniture. Instead of using bits of ancient wood, founding brothers Harry and Benjamin Tucker carefully source rare, reclaimed aircraft parts from […]
Kurrajong Heights Downhill Grass Karts
If you ever find yourself in Australia looking for something awesome to do, go check out this crazy downhill billy cart course at Kurrajong Heights
Oliver Sweeney Tattooed Leather Goods
Even if you’re not down with getting one on your skin, you’ve got to admit that tattoos on your leather shoes is a pretty badass idea. A few years back, UK footwear company Oliver Sweeney thought it’d be cool to offer bespoke tattoo designs on top of their leather products, so they teamed up with […]
Criquet reinforced button-downs are designed for opening beer bottles
Criquet button downs are designed with an extra layer of fabric in the front tails, ensuring that you won't shred them up when you use them to open bottles
The Car Gadget Every Guy Should Own
It doesn't matter if you're a full-on gearhead or you're completely car-clueless; you could probably use an OBD2 dongle.
Road Trip like a Boss in a Cricket Trailer
I don’t care who you are – we’ve all had those daydreams of selling all our belongings, buying an old RV or teardrop trailer, and roadtripping across the country. It’s definitely a tempting idea, but before you hit up craigslist in search of a busted-ass Winnebago, we highly recommend you check out Cricket. Unlike the […]
Whiskey-Infused Beef Jerky
Some of the best things in life are soaked in booze. There’s cognac-dipped cigars, beer-battered chicken, and now, thanks to Orkney Islands-based distillery Highland Park, there’s whiskey-infused beef jerky. To make such a fantastic concoction, Highland Park teamed up with Brooklyn-based company The Meat Hook. The jerky is make from the highest quality grass-fed NYC beef, […]
Flowershells let you plant your garden with a shotgun
Looking for a way to make gardening a bit more fun? Snag yourself a box of Flower Shells - 12-gauge shotgun rounds loaded with wildflower seeds.
The Manual’s Food & Drink Gift Guide: Part II
Hit the jump to check out some of the coolest gear and grub you can get your hands on this holiday season.
Suumo: Mural-Sized Street Art for your Walls
Ever seen a sweet piece of graffiti and wished you could take it home and put it on your walls? Now you can, thanks to Suumo.
Slim Down your Chubby Wallet with Coin
Cut down on back-pocket bulk with Coin; a sleek digital storage device that can hold the information from all of your cards. Hit The jump to find out more
Poc’s Newest Ski Goggles are the Epitome of Steez
Looking to gear up for slope season? Peep game on Poc’s latest line of snow goggles. Notice anything strange? That’s right – no frames, playboy! Know what that means? It means if you strap a pair of these suckers to your dome, you’ll have an an absolutely massive field of vision as you fly down […]
Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon
Normally we try our best to steer clear of flavored bourbon, but Knob Creek's latest concoction isn't half bad. In fact, it's pretty goddamn delicious.
Spice up cold-weather cocktails with Basement Bitters
If you’ve been sipping the same seasonal spirits year after year, it’s high time you spice things up with a good bitters. For those of you who might be unfamiliar, here’s a quick rundown. Bitters is basically a type of alcohol-based flavoring infused with an array of different botanical ingredients to give it a bitter/bittersweet […]
Pack Less, Shred More with the Minimalist Snowboard Carry System
Wish there was an easier way to carry your board while you trek up the hill? Check out this ultralight, ultra-durable strap system from Function.
KEF M500 Headphones
If you're going to drop 300 bucks on a pair of headphones, we recommend you skip the overhyped swag-cans and spring for a set of hi-fi boomers that sound just as good as they look - like KEF's new M500s.
Skully P1 HUD Motorcycle Helmet
Introducing the Skully P1: a fully-functional motorcycle helmet that just so happens to have some straight-up Terminator tech hard wired into it.
Betabrand’s Bike to Work Collection
A small SF-based clothing company known as Betabrand makes a collection of britches and shirts that straddle the line between safe and stylish.
Sex Panther: Time to Musk Up
Sex Panther: It's made with bits of real panther in it, so you know it's good. They've done studies you know. 60 percent of the time, it works every time.
Barnaby Black’s Hard-Milled Soaps
Based in NYC, Barnaby Black Field Accoutrements & Supplies makes a line of hard-milled hand soaps that won't offend your manly, hair-filled nostrils.
How to Care For Your Cast Iron Skillet
A good set of cast iron pans will last you a lifetime, but only if you take good care of them, so we're here with a few tips on how to keep your pans in pristine condition.
Left Coast: PDX’s All-American Grub Hub
In Portland, Oregon, the only thing more numerous than flannel-clad hipsters and hoppy microbrews are probably the food carts that pepper the city’s sidewalks. Thanks to a sort of lassez-faire attitude toward regulating street vendors, Portland is home to a booming food cart scene – one that’s as diverse as it is massive. With well […]
The Martin P12 Jetpack
No joke, the Martin Aircraft Company plans to bring jetpacks to the consumer market in late 2014. Check out their first model, the P12, after the jump!
Step Up Your Kitchen Game with Ceramic Knives
Steel is great, but zirconium dioxide ceramic knives boast a number of benefits and almost never need to be sharpened. Hit the jump to check em out!
Stowaway Sailboat: the B Yachts B30
Looking for a sailboat you can stow away in a garage during the off-season? Look no further than this 30-foot thing of beauty from B-Yachts.
Munitio Tactical 9mm Headphones
Ditch your boring old earbuds and pop in a pair of Munitio Nines - tactical, high-performance in-ear headphones that sound just as good as they look
The Legendary Beer Pools of Starkenberger Castle
Ever wanted to swim in a pool full of beer? Book a trip to Starkenberger Castle in Austria and you can finally fulfill your brew-bathing dreams
Archer: Air Superiority
Tired of all the hyper-feminine flowerbomb fragrances that dominate the air freshener aisle? Us too, which is why we started using Archer Air Superiority.
Meet the Superyacht Adastra
Hit the jump to gawk at the Superyacht Adastra - hands down one of the most badass boats we've ever laid eyes on.
Southern Suds: Abita Brewing Company
Louisiana might not be known for it's beer, but with a handful of talented breweries like Abita popping up across the state, that's all beginning to change
Get High and Watch Movies in PDX
If you happen to find yourself in Portland this summer, searching for something fun to do with a lady friend, don’t think too hard – we’ve got the perfect event for you. Each year during the peak of summer, when the sun doesn’t dip below the westward horizon until your watch reaches double digits, the […]
Age Your Own Spirits with Deep South Barrels
Ever wanted to age cheap whiskey and make it taste like top shelf bourbon? Do it in just a few weeks with these miniature oak casks from Deep South Barrels!
Krave: Exotic Beef Jerky
Krave is a new take on the classic jerky recipe - carefully cooked for optimum tenderness and seasoned with an array of exotic new flavors. Check it out!
Why Knot? 60 Indispensable Knots for Any Situation
Looking for a good summer read? Philippe Petit - best known for his death-defying tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in 1974 - shares 60 of his favorite knots in this indispensable book.
Floome: a Breathalyzer for your Smartphone
We've all been there - not quite wasted, but a bit more than buzzed, wondering if you're under the legal limit. Cut out the guesswork with Floome.
The Manual’s Top 9 Beers from the Portland International Brewfest
We brought our notebooks to the Portland International Brewfest and took tasting notes until we were too wasted to use a pen. Hit the jump to see our favorites.
Shoot in Style with the Leica D-Lux 6 G-Star Raw Edition
Legendary camera manufacturer Leica has partnered with Dutch designer brand G-Star to produce a stylish new limited edition point and shoot.
Podnah’s Pit: Southwestern Eats on Northwestern Streets
The Northwest generally isn't known for its barbecue, but Portland's Podnah's Pit serves up slow smoked meats that give Texas a run for its money.
North Street Bags – On Your Back or On Your Rack
Born in the cycle-crazed town of Portland, Oregon, North Street Bags makes a line of bags that you can sling on your back or clamp to your rack.
Feel Good Friday: Fairphone
Time for another Feel Good Friday! This week, Fairphone - the world's first ethically-manufactured smartphone. Hit the jump to check it out.
Poweryacht Porn: The Wally 55
Hit the high seas in style with the Wally 55 - a gorgeous and luxurious vessel that blurs the line between yacht and speedboat.