Gift Ideas For Men Under $50

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The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant

Were it not for the work of street-artist Shepard Fairey & his ironic OBEY icon featuring the super-sized 70s pro wrestler Andre The Giant, the man himself may have been lost to all the deepest, glitchiest corners of YouTube. In the new biography however, the big man, André Roussimoff finally gets his due. And there’s a lot more to the story than body slams. It covers his extraordinary life as well as his untimely death from the affliction that made him such a large man.

April 3, 2020 / Comments Off

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Challenge Of The Week: The Bgraamiens Line Puzzle

These are certainly puzzling times and the 1000-piece Bgraamiens Puzzle “The Lines” is perfectly suited to the moment. A word of warning in case it’s not obvious: It’s an advanced puzzle. An erratic criss-crossing of lines in black & white. Maddening perhaps, but conquering it will feel amazing. Good luck.

April 1, 2020 / Comments Off

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DomeDock Keeps Your Caps Organized

The simplicity of the DomeDock is impressive. This slim, one-piece organizer can hold up to 15 of your favorite ball caps, all in one spot & easy to access. No nonsense, just drop your dome in the dock. Made in the USA, this innovative hat rack mounts flush to the wall with simple hardware and is available in black or white.

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April 1, 2020 / Comments Off

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Soviet Space Graphics: Cosmic Visions from the USSR

Packed with more than 250 illustrations depicting daring discoveries, scientific innovations, futuristic visions, and extraterrestrial encounters, Phaidon’s forthcoming collection of Soviet space-race graphics takes readers on a cosmic adventure through Cold War-era Russia. The book’s author is Alexandra Sankova, director and founder of the Moscow Design Museum who has produced a whole range of definitive titles on Soviet-era design.

April 1, 2020 / Comments Off

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SuperCalla Charging Cables Practically Coil Themselves

The magic of the OCD-friendly SuperCalla cables, is the outer sleeve of protective silicone and the magnets that make coiling, packing, & deploying the cables super-efficient and basically effortless. In addition to being durable & travel-friendly, we’ve never seen a cable easier to deal with. SuperCalla offers them in black or white in 3’ & 6’ lengths with connectors for Apple Lightning, USB-C, & Micro USB to USB-A & USB-C. A funded Kickstarter.

March 31, 2020 / Comments Off

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Keep Your Grill Clean with a Natural Woody Scraper

The Wooden Grill Scraper is a tool well-known to black belt BBQers. The Woody 20-inch Shovel from The Great Scrape is made from solid Red Oak and Beech hardwoods, coated with an all-natural, non-toxic, food safe mineral oil. Pros choose wood scrapers because eating wire bristles left behind by brush cleaning is never tasty. At 20”, the Woody keeps your fingers from getting too toasty while you scrape. Works with porcelain, cast, and stainless grill grates.

March 31, 2020 / Comments Off

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Hygiene Hand Keeps Your Fingers Off Dirty Shared Surfaces

With Hygiene Hand, you can open doors & more without direct contact of your actual hand. Made of solid brass, it’s an antimicrobial EDC keychain tool offering a better way to open doors & use shared surfaces like checkouts and ATMs. Designed by a retired NYC paramedic, it weighs just 2 ounces and loops onto your keyring for convenience. A funded Kickstarter.

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March 27, 2020 / Comments Off

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Hydro Flask Takes Hot & Cold Farther with Lightweight Trail Series

For the Trail Series, Hydro Flask managed to shave 25% off the weight of their original wide-mouth bottles. For backpackers and all who want to save weight, these new bottles offer 18/8 stainless steel construction and TempShield insulation that keeps beverages cold up to 24 hours and hot up to 12.

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March 24, 2020 / Comments Off

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This Convenient Keychain Cable Makes Mobile Charging Easier

Lever Gear’s Cable Kit is a 2-in-1 keychain and data cable designed for iPhone as well as offering adapters for Samsung & other USB-C devices. The design is clever, a protective carry case protects the ends of your cable and attaches to your keys or clips to pockets or bags. Its 26AWG power wires deliver up to 10A of current for fast charging & data transfer speeds. A SIM card eject tool is also included.

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March 19, 2020 / Comments Off

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The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s

Written by actor and show creator Andy Greene, The Office is an up-close, inside look at the incredible success story of this genre-redefining series. The actor-author takes readers behind the scenes of key moments and characters, giving readers the true story behind the entire show, from its origins on BBC through its sensational nine-season run in America, with in-depth research and exclusive interviews.

March 18, 2020 / Comments Off

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This Travel-Size Dopp Kit is Built for Adventure

The slim triangular design of Topo Design’s 3-liter Dopp Kit saves space in your luggage & offers easy, upright access when in use. It’s made from a combination of 1000D nylon and TPE-coated ripstop for water resistance & easy cleaning. The closure is a sturdy YKK zipper & it’s sized perfectly to hold all your self-care essentials.

March 18, 2020 / Comments Off

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Tech Wrap Keeps Your Electronics Protected from the Elements

Designed to keep your valuable camera & video equipment protected, clean, and dust-free, the multi-purpose Tech Wrap wraps around your electronic items and protects them from scratches, dust and even a bit of drizzle. It also provides extra padding for your camera bag or backpack to ensure your gear stays safe at all times. Available in 2 sizes, it features a soft, microfiber interior, and splashproof synthetic outer layer. This is a funded Kickstarter.

March 13, 2020 / Comments Off

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Gerber’s Prybrid Utility Is A Sharp, Pocketable Multitool

Blending the best of a replaceable utility blade knife and a compact multi-tool, Gerber’s Prybrid Utility is a pocket and keychain-friendly EDC implement offering 8 different tools, including wire strippers, bottle opener, Standard Utility blade, and more.

March 3, 2020 / Comments Off

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Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World

This #1 international best-seller explores and explains a litany of real-world glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire, and an Olympic team to name a few. It’s a lighthearted but engaging guide to some of humanity’s all-time greatest miscalculations. Stories that will make you feel a bit better about some of your own mistakes.

March 2, 2020 / Comments Off

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Hydrolight Brings Hydration & A Warm Glow to Your Adventures

The 2-liter Hydrolight reservoir gives you hydration and illumination in one. Made of ultra-durable, abrasion resistant PEVA & RF, it is 100% BPA & PVC free, features a slide-lock closure for fast fill & easy cleaning, and a 36” drinking hose with a leakproof bite valve. But what really sets it apart, is a small integrated pocket for your headlamp. Put your torch in the pocket and its light is diffused through the water to light up your tent or campsite.

March 2, 2020 / Comments Off

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Stamp Album Prints Merge Modern Music & Art

Celebrating the most exciting and influential post-punk, post-rock, psych, electronic and alternative albums from the last 50 years, the Stamp Albums prints from U.K-based art studio Dorothy showcase original art & unforgettable music. Choose from 6 different prints with corresponding genres. These premium 4-color litho prints feature silver foil and are printed on 120gsm uncoated paper and measure roughly 24” X 32”.

February 28, 2020 / Comments Off

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Black Diamond’s Cirrus 9 is the Lightest Pack Out

Weighing in at just 1 measly ounce, Black Diamond’s Cirrus 9 pack is as minimal as it gets, and takes the crown as lightest pack on the market. Perfect for a backup bag or lightweight shopping/strike missions with 9-liter capacity. Made of featherweight nylon with innovative Splice Adjust shoulder straps, it stuffs into its own packable pocket when not in use.

February 28, 2020 / Comments Off

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The Nanuk Nano Keeps Valuables High & Dry

Built for small valuables like phone, wallet, watch & other tech, the Nanuk Nano case offers tough, all-weather protection. It is IP65-rated for water resistance as well as dustproof & shockproof with an automatic purge valve that equalizes pressure on the inside of the case when traveling. Constructed of rugged polycarbonate resin that is incredibly impact resistant, it features a patented Powerclaw triple action latch to keeps the case securely closed in all conditions.

February 25, 2020 / Comments Off

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This Packable Water Bottle Keeps You Hydrated Everywhere You Go

Made of flexible, durable TPU, Matador’s packable 1-liter water bottles keep you hydrated on the go without taking up valuable space when they’re empty. Also: super lightweight. It’s roughly the size of a 32-ounce Nalgene when full but as you drink, it compresses down.

February 24, 2020 / Comments Off

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For Killer Coffee On-The-Go Grab Your Pipamoka

The 10-ounce Pipamoka from Wacaco is a compact, all-in-one vacuum pressured portable coffeemaker that enables you to brew and drink from a single device anywhere you go. It’s a simple, sturdy pressure brewer that yields hot, freshly-brewed coffee in just 2 minutes using its innovative twisting mechanism to generate vacuum pressure inside the mug. The negative pressure generates a suction force that draws hot water downwards through the coffee grounds & voilá, you’ve got a quality brew in the palm of your hand.

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February 20, 2020 / Comments Off

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