Shooz: So Easy to Be Stylish
A quick and easy way to expand your shoe wardrobe. You won't believe the difference Shooz will make when it's time to pack for a trip.
Mountainsmith: Upgrading Your Life
Mountainsmith has found a brilliant way to tuck everything important into one bag—from your iPhone and tablet to backpacking gear.
Daniel Wellington: A New Way to Look Dapper
Daniel Wellington makes it easy to be Dapper with timeless style.
Hunker Bag Co.: Rock Star Quality
You might be surprised at what the drummer for Green River Ordinance does for a second job.
Discovery Trekking: Ultra Fast-dry Towels
Tired of dealing with soggy towels on your outdoor adventures? Discovery Trekking has a solution.
Colonel Littleton: Tomorrow’s Heirlooms
The products you invest in today may be enjoyed by your great grandkids. Pass on something great.
Hudson Sutler: Putting the Cool in Cooler Bags
Hudson Sutler's founder says he looks for ways to put a soul into his products. Check out the new cooler bags.
Farm to Feet: Music for the Sole
Make a fashion statement at this year's FloydFest in Virginia. Farm to Feet unveils a new festival sock.
Only in Asheville: Book Shows Off Quirky Town
Image used with permission by copyright holder A statue cat dressed in a knit shawl? It’s a pretty ordinary sight for a town that’s built a reputation on being weird, quirky and eccentric. Asheville, N.C. is getting a lot of fame these days as a place immersed in natural beauty and unique enough to be […]
Bluegrass Belts: Must Have Accessory
Bring a little bit of Kentucky's equine culture into your wardrobe. You'll wear this belt all the time!
SpinChill: Adding the Wow Factor
Turn BYOB cans into chilled relief within minutes. Here's a must-have gadget you never knew you needed.
Filson’s Dry Bags: Stylish, rugged, and ready
Outdoor adventures just got easier with Filson's Dry Bags. No need to worry about water or sand.
The Keystone: Counting the Minutes in Vintage Style
Step back in time with a great wardrobe accessory: a vintage watch.
SUM Sunglasses: Create Your Own Style
Why have just one pair of sunglasses, when you can change parts to make thousands of color combinations?
Fuller Foods: Healthier Addiction
It's time to give up the guilt when you satisfy your cheese puff craving.
The Bitter Housewife: Small Batch Cocktail Bitters
When Genevieve Brazelton started dabbling in craft bitters, her goal was simply to complement her home bar. It wasn't long before she created The Bitter Housewife.
Finex Cast Iron: Designed to be Delicious
The Manual recommends Finex Company's new take on an old tradition. These cast iron pans and skillets are as elegant and long-lasting as they are useful.
Cedar Mountain Banjos: Superior Craftsmanship
Whether you're a seasoned banjo player or a beginner, you'll love these carefully crafted instruments.
Red Clay Hot Sauce: A Southern Twist on a Flavor Favorite
You'll be whistling Dixie once you get a taste of this Southern hot sauce.
Doc Crombie’s: Delicious Way to “Doctor” Your Ribs
One dentist's "hobby" has turned into a must have at backyard BBQs. Here's why you need a bottle of Doc Crombie's sauces.
Marley Coffee: Get up, Stand Up for Great Flavor
Bob Marley spread love to the world through his music. His son, Rohan, spreads love through coffee.
The New Primal: Clean, healthy snacking
A lifestyle shift led a Charleston man to create his own healthy snack food, and that led to his product appearing for sale in every state in the country.
Hook & Albert: Stock up on style essentials
Hook & Albert kicks spring fashion up a notch by introducing its versatile Armor Collection.
Like Netflix For Food, Freshly Delivers Healthy Meal Kits To Your Door
Fast food is traditionally a more unhealthy choice, but Freshly.com has put a whole new spin on convenience food that's good for you.
RUNA: Clean Energy
A super leaf found in the Amazon rainforest may be your ticket to feeling "fully alive." RUNA teas give you a healthy, clean boost for your day.
Jackson Hole Winterfest: Celebrate a Winter Playground
Adrenaline-pumping activities, plenty of snow, and lots of beer after the action. Jackson Hole Winterfest is the place to be in coming days.
GORUCK: Put Your Team Before Yourself
Test your mental and physical endurance when you sign up for GORUCK events, which provide the chance to train like a soldier.
Tourbar: Connecting With the Perfect Traveling Partner
Forget traveling the globe alone? Now you can connect with a traveling buddy and perhaps find love at the same time.
Vintage Industrial: Tables to Talk About
Customized heirloom quality tables will be the talk of the town at your next dinner party.
Cladwell: Shopping For Great Clothes Just Got a Lot Easier
Wish you had a trusted friend to give you clothing advice? You do now. Meet Cladwell.
Bewdly Coffee: Wake Up with Gourmet Flavors
You won't have trouble waking up with new coffee favors like Maple Bacon and Vanilla Bourbon. We have the low down on the new Bewdly Coffee Company.
NICE Laundry: Not Your Dad’s Sock Drawer
Are you playing Survivor with ratty, mismatched socks in your drawer? It's time for a sock drawer makeover.
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
The historic Rosebud Diner in Somerville, Massachusetts, has been reinvented. No longer a diner, the new Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar offers a Pan American menu according to owner Joe Cassinelli. “I don’t want a pretentious restaurant,” he says. “My goal is to offer honest food and honest drinks.” Recommended Videos While the menu gives […]
Micro Guide: Beech Mountain, N.C.
You’ve heard of a Rocky Mountain High—well let us introduce you to an East Coast High. With an elevation of 5,506 feet, the quaint town of Beech Mountain, N.C. is the highest spot east of the Rockies. The population is only 350, but don’t let that fool you. The place hops year-round with as many […]
Warby Parker Debuts Fresh Styles For Fall
Eyewear has become so hip you’ll want frames even if you don’t have sight issues. We especially love the new styles we see emerging from Warby Parker. Its Fall 2014 collection features nine new shapes, three styles in crystal and two new hues (Striped Pacific and Petal Tortoise). The design staff also updated three hardworking acetate frames with […]
Bondi Harvest: Don’t Let Cooking Intimidate You
Think creating savory meals like a chef is too challenging? Australian chef Guy Turland says think again. He says the goal of his Bondi Harvest cooking show, which airs on YouTube, is to take away the intimidation of cooking. In the videos, he prepares meals in his apartment on Bondi Beach. He also spends time sitting […]
Beltology: Hitting a Sweet Spot in the Belt Market
We have seen it too many times – well dressed man, awful ratty old belt. Alas, it may be time to switch it out for a belt that can stretch and give a bit after a big meal or night of drinking and that has serious style. Beltology has created a line of belts that are […]
J. Panther RollTote: Ruggedly Handsome
When it comes to design, J. Panther Luggage Company takes its time to make sure it’s producing top of the line products. It’s been two years since the company unveiled a new bag, but owner Johnny Diamandis has had his head down working on the new 3-way RollTote. Recommended Videos “We make a lot of […]
Key Smart: Minimalist Keyring Brings Zen to Your Hectic Life
Michael Tunney has a knack for solving everyday problems. Case in point: the bulky key ring he used to carry his pocket. He hated dealing with that monstrosity, so he developed a more streamlined approach. It’s called KeySmart and it’s taking the market by storm. He spent long nights developing the prototype and then quit […]
Traveller Denim: FItted Jeans Like Never Before
You won’t find any modern sewing machines in Traveller Denim’s manufacturing facility in Austin, TX. The cutting-edge founders, Selenia Rios and Erik Untersee, went totally old school when it comes to producing quality denim garments. They only use vintage industrial sewing machines. “We have Singers that are over 100 years old. They’re all made of […]
Faces by The Sartorialist
Have you ever paid much attention to the type of eyeglasses worn by others and what their choice says about their personality? The Sartorialist founder and photographer Scott Schuman has. Trendy frames and the eyes behind them inspired him to create a new project called “Faces by the Sartorialist.” Recommended Videos Schuman captures images of […]
Sock Hop NY: The New Favorite in Your Closet
When Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. hit David Letterman’s stage in October 2013 to promote his solo album, he donned a favorite black short-sleeved shirt—a custom designed number by Sock Hop NY. “It speaks of confidence,” says Vince Nasserbakht who is one of the owners of this family run business. “You want to feel confident […]
Cologne Inspired by Man’s Best Friend
Andrew Schutt gives his Boston Terrier, Tucker, all the credit for inspiring his new company, Bawston & Tucker. “Tucker hates being sprayed,” says Schutt. “I wanted to create something to rub on his ears to make him smell good.” Recommended Videos That goal led Schutt to research ingredients that would be safe for animals, but […]
Create Boston – Pairing Food & Drinks With Art
So six artists, six chefs and six bartenders all walk into a venue. Sounds like the beginning to a corny joke, but this is real and it’s happening the afternoon of June 1, 2014 as part of CREATE Boston. Chef Louis DiBiccari, owner of Tavern Road and TR Street Foods, founded the event three years ago […]
The Manual’s Guide for Controlling Clutter
Where’s your weak spot for clutter? Is it your desk? Your garage where you stock more tools than Home Depot? Or maybe your closet where you stash a little of everything? Everyone has clutter—that doesn’t mean everyone is a hoarder like those featured on some TV shows where they suffer the thought of discarding just […]
Electronic Music Cranks Up At Moogfest
Lovers of electronic music are headed to Asheville, N.C. for the annual Moogfest. a five-day festival featuring such artists as Kraftwerk, Zed’s Dead, Pet Shop Boys, M.I.A., Flying Lotus, Moderat, Riff Raff and dozens of others. It runs April 23 to April 27, 2014. View the full schedule here. Why Asheville? Well it’s the place […]
Do a Little Paying It Forward
You know you want to update your summer wardrobe and this is the perfect time. Here’s why: Jed & Marne’s “Shorts 4 Good” campaign provides much needed nutritious meals in Guatemala for every pair of shorts purchased during the month of April. That’s a super easy way for you to pay it forward. Even if […]