Let's get this straight. Soaps that smell like spice, or musk, or -- god forbid -- cucumber, have no business in a real man's bathroom. Duke Cannon's bullshit-free Big Ass Brick Of Soap is soap stripped down to its bare essence. Designed as an homage to the rugged, brick-style soap used by GIs during the Korean War (and manufactured in the same Memphis, TN plant that made......read more
If your dad is the type who tucks his sweatshirt into pleated Dockers and yells at sports on TV, the Big Sur Gift pack from Juniper Ridge is probably not a great Father's Day gift. But for the more advanced dad, maybe one with slightly hippy tendencies, it could do just the trick. Juniper Ridge's signature "wildharvested" ingredients are well represented in the two-pack. The Big Sur Trail......read more
A safe, secure U-lock is a must-have accessory for every city cyclist. But U-locks across the board are heavy and cumbersome, which raises a persistent dilemma: How does one carry the damn thing? Montreal-based designer Jesse Herbert of Oopsmark solves the problem with the U-Lock Holster, a simple, aesthetically-pleasing solution for hauling your bike lock. Made by hand using veggie-tanned......read more
Forget Aunt Jemima's, real organic maple syrup is where it's at. Best Made Co., which has evolved from an axe-maker to a maker of all things woodsy, knows it. For its "Big Jug," the NYC-based craft company sourced US grade-A medium amber syrup from North Family Farms of New Hampshire. Produced using renewable energy, biodiesel, and sustainably-harvested firewood, this is likely the greenest......read more
We love us some succulents. The fat little plants thrive with only a little moisture and barely any maintenance. Our friends at the sustainable gardening outfit Big Red Sun create succulent arrangements that are nothing short of magical. They're the perfect gift for livening up a friend's space. ...read more
Sustainable gardening and landscaping outfit Big Red Sun create signature green spaces that are nothing short of magical. But they're more than just gardeners. It's all in the name, as founders Selena Souders and Dylan Robertson explain: "The name is inspired by Lucinda Williams's song 'Big Red Sun Blues.' We like it because we do everything under the sun—not just landscaping but also......read more
Old man winter's around the corner. No better time to hook up a new shred stick. The Arbor A-Frame is a big mountain bomber, featuring bamboo rails, recycled steel edges and a lightweight core crafted from FSC-certified woods. Carbon a-frames, a powerhouse tail, and a structural wood top provide tight control and high-speed stability for deep carves. Once again, Arbor proves high performance......read more