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Vest to Impress: 5 Lifejackets You’ll Actually Want to Wear

No matter what kind of aquatic adventure you've got planned, check out this list to find the perfect vest for the occasion.
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Gear Up: The Manual’s Summer Camping Essentials

Gear up for all your backcountry excursions this summer with our curated collection of camping accessories and must-have warm-weather gear.
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Get The Right Light With Phillips Hue

Hit the jump to get the lowdown on these sweet WiFi connected bulbs, and learn a few nifty things you can do with Philips Hue
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The Portland Press: The Classic Coffeemaker Reimagined

Ditch your dainty old French press for a durable, sustainable, and responsibly-manufactured Porland Press designed
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NeverWet: The $20 Superhydrophobic Spray-on Waterproofer

Need to waterproof your gear? Check out this nano-engineered hydrophobic spray that can make virtually anything repel water.
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Xbox One: The Ultimate Entertainment Hub

PS4 might be a better fit for anyone interested solely in gaming, but Xbox One is better suited to serve all your entertainment needs.
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Car Performance Tips from Professional Drag Racer Ali Afshar

We caught up with professional actor, producer, and racecar driver Ali Afshar to get some pro automotive tips before we head out on all those summer road trips. Hit the jump to hear what he said.
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Meet Earl: The World’s First Backcountry Survival Tablet

You might not think tech has a place in the outdoors, but Earl isn't your typical tablet.
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Highwave’s Innovative Beer/Shot Glass Hybrid

Hit the jump to check out Highwave's elegant double-walled beer/shot glass combo that gives you the best of both worlds
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LSTN: Buy Great Headphones, Help Fight Hearing Loss

In addition to making a set of fashionable, eco-friendly headphones, LSTN donates some of its profits to help people with hearing impairments.
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Brew Backcountry Espresso with Handpresso Wild

Hit the jump to check out an ultra portable espresso machine that you can take practically anywhere and use at a moment's notice.
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Osprey Xenith Backpacks

Osprey's new Xenith line is incredibly versatile and insanely comfortable - a must have for all your summer backpacking trips this season.
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Feel Good Friday: Kammok Hammocks

For every Roo hammock sold, Kammok supplies an African family with a treated mosquito net or health education to help end malaria.
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Frozen Pints: The Coldest Beer You’ll Ever Eat

No, you're not dreaming. Beer ice cream exists, and it's even more delicious than you imagined. Hit the jump to find out more.
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Ableton Push: Digital Music Composition Made Easier

Ableton, maker of the world's most popular digital audio workstation, have designed a custom MIDI controller that makes music composition easier than ever.
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Osom: The Bastard Son of Craigslist and Instagram

Osom has all the marketplace features of Craigslist, but with the aesthetically-pleasing, photo-forward design of Instagram. Hit the jump to check it out!
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Getting Sour at Cascade Brewing Barrel House

The ace brewmasters at Portland's Cascade Barrel Brewing Hosue are producing some seriously crazy beer using an old Belgian fermentation technique.
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ECOXBT Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

With impressive range, sound quality, and durability, the ECOXBT waterproof Bluetooth speaker is essential for your outdoor excursions this summer.
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Jack Rudy Small Batch Grenadine

Go ahead and toss out that bottle of Rose's you have in the cupboard - Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. has brought traditional pomegranate-based grenadine back from the dead.
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Bottled Sunshine: Peared Creation Industrial Style Lighting

Give your living space some prohibition-era flair with these unique bottle lights from Peared Creations
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SwingTip Bluetooth Golf Swing Analyzer

Wondering why you always shank it into the high grass every time you use your nine iron? There's an app for that, and it's called SwingTip
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Waterproof Your Wardrobe with Otter Wax

Make your own waxed canvas on the cheap with this all-natural beeswax fabric dressing made in Portland, Oregon.
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Clear Creek Distillery’s Pear-in-Bottle Eau De Vie

Hidden amongst Portland's thicket of microbreweries lies Clear Creek Distillery - purveyor of some of the finest eau de vie on the planet.
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Cue: Your Schedule, Simplified

Cue is a simple iPhone app that scans your calendar, contacts, and cloud services to generate a smart timeline of your day
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Behind the Goods at Shwood’s Shop in PDX

We caught up with Shwood execs Ryan Kirkpatrick and Eric Singer to get a tour of their shop and talk about innovation and inspiration
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Wave Hello to the Myo Armband

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Hide For Your Ride: An Interview with Walnut Studiolo

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Type: A Visual History of Typefaces

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The Spiegelau Glass Is The Perfect IPA Glass

Designed to accentuate the flavor and aroma of American 'hop-forward' beers, this IPA glass is a must-have for beer enthusiasts
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Alder Boutique All-Natural Hair Powder

Don't choke out your hair follicles and dry out your scalp with chemical-laden shampoos - keep your hair healthy and supple with Alder Boutique's all natural hair powder.
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Partly Cloudy: infographic weather for your iPhone

Hands down the most gorgeous, well-designed weather app we've ever seen, Partly Cloudy is a must-have for iPhone weatherheads.
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QLOCKTWO tells you the time with text

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Entering the Void: Isolation Floats in Portland

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Keep Your Melon Warm on Frigid Days with Bolle Osmoz

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Footwork: Oliberté Boots bring jobs to Africa

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Magic Touch: Beartek Bluetooth-Enabled Gloves

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AĂ«dle VK-1 Valkyrie Headphones

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Steel Necessities: the Kaufmann Mercantile EDC Kit

Ditch your bulky multitool for this minimalist EDC kit made from industrial-grade steel
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Beauty and the Box: Sony’s S5100 Blu-Ray Player