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.
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
The Portland Press: The Classic Coffeemaker Reimagined
Ditch your dainty old French press for a durable, sustainable, and responsibly-manufactured Porland Press designed
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
ECOXBT Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
With impressive range, sound quality, and durability, the ECOXBT waterproof Bluetooth speaker is essential for your outdoor excursions this summer.
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.
Bottled Sunshine: Peared Creation Industrial Style Lighting
Give your living space some prohibition-era flair with these unique bottle lights from Peared Creations
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
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.
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.
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
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
Wave Hello to the Myo Armband
There’s actually a pretty good chance you’ve already heard about this thing. It made a big wave in the tech community when it was announced about a month ago, getting coverage on just about every major tech blog on the web, and for good reason – it’s wicked cool. If you’re keeping even a tentative […]
Hide For Your Ride: An Interview with Walnut Studiolo
[imagebrowser id=107]In the list of things that Portland is known for, beer and bicycles are probably the first two that people think of. The city has more than its fair share of brew peddlers and pedaling brewers, so when we first laid eyes on these gorgeous leather bike accessories from Walnut Studiolo, we actually weren’t surprised […]
Type: A Visual History of Typefaces
A book about fonts – if you think about it for too long it’s kind of a strange idea, right? It’s like a poem about words or a sketch about pencils. But regardless of how odd the notion might sound, typefaces are actually quite interesting. Don’t believe me? What if I were to tell you […]
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
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.
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.
QLOCKTWO tells you the time with text
If you couldn’t tell from our previous posts in the fashion section, we’ve got a soft spot for watches. Ever since cell phones happened, it seems that watchmakers have become more concerned with style and aesthetics than pure utility. The device that once straddled the line between fashion and function has increasingly drifted toward the […]
Entering the Void: Isolation Floats in Portland
Right smack in the middle of Portland’s Hawthorne District, at the foothills of a dormant volcano, there is a portal. It won’t take you to some exotic place in the far reaches of outer space, but where you’ll go is just as cool. Step into one, and within an hour you can reach the deepest […]
Keep Your Melon Warm on Frigid Days with Bolle Osmoz
If you don’t count mountain climbing, snowsports like skiing and snowboarding are probably the most gear-heavy hobbies you can have. You’ve got boards, skis, poles, boots, socks, pants, gloves, hats, helmets, and goggles – and if you’re unfortunate enough to forget any one of these items before you head up to the hill, you’re screwed. […]
Footwork: Oliberté Boots bring jobs to Africa
Before I get into how ridiculously awesome these African-made boots are, I need you to recall a few things. First, you know Toms Shoes? The California-based company that donates a pair of shoes to an impoverished country for every pair they sell in the developed world? It’s a pretty amazing company – the world needs […]
Magic Touch: Beartek Bluetooth-Enabled Gloves
Let’s say you’re blasting down the freeway on your Ducati, weaving through traffic as you pretend you’re a hybrid of James Dean and Ryan Gosling’s character in Drive – you know, your typical commute. Suddenly somebody calls you. At 120 mph, you realize that fishing your phone out of those skin-tight leather pants will probably […]
Aëdle VK-1 Valkyrie Headphones
Headphone manufacturers know that people care about fashion. Let’s not kid ourselves here – it’s pretty easy to deduce that consumers care about the appearance of things they put on their heads. It’s not rocket science, but still, the vast majority of over-ear headphones produced each year – even high-end ones – tend to be […]
Steel Necessities: the Kaufmann Mercantile EDC Kit
Ditch your bulky multitool for this minimalist EDC kit made from industrial-grade steel
Beauty and the Box: Sony’s S5100 Blu-Ray Player
Home theater boxes are in an awkward transitionary period right now; almost like the VHS to DVD switch that happened years ago, but worse. It’s clear that streaming media from the Internet is the way of the future, but streaming services like Netflix and Hulu haven’t been able to match the variety and availability of […]