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Quiet and Powerful Q30 Electric Yacht

If you like nothing better than speeding along the river, but don’t like the carbon footprint and noise pollution that comes with a traditional powered boat, the Q30 Electric Yacht may just be perfect for you.

Its hull has been designed and constructed for the optimum hydrodynamic benefits from a special laminated glass fiber that has been given a slick white finish. Although it is capable of reaching 14 knots, no-one would notice you whizzing by thanks to the 100% engine that emits sound measuring 35 decibels. Think library at the busy hour or a couple of girls whispering.

Oceanvolt is responsible for the high performance, energy-efficient, and almost-silent operation motor. They are a Finnish manufacturer who specialize in creating electric and hybrid propulsion engines and the AXC20 that has been fitted to the Q30 provides 35 kW of power.

There are two options open to you when it comes to choosing the battery size. You can either stick with the default 30 kWh lithium-ion that will last for 42 nautical miles or upgrade to the 60 kWh that will help keep you rolling on the river for 80 miles.

The boat is navigated and controlled either by an app using the onboard iPad or traditional switches. This has been designed for pleasure and leisure, with a table to enjoy meals and drinks at on deck, big enough for 4; 2 seats towards the helm and a sunbathing platform built for 2 at the boat’s rear.

While below deck there is a modern and very roomy lounge and sleeping area with a toilet and sink. The Q3 Electric Yacht really is one of the best ways to take to the seas that we’ve ever seen!

Learn More About The Q30 Electric Yacht

July 21, 2018 / Comments Off

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The Dreamery by Casper – Exclusive Sleeping Lounge

If you regularly travel to and from New York City for business or pleasure and find that you are tired out and fatigued by your journey, your options for what you could do to recharge were very limited in the past. You could book a hotel room, of course, but that would cost you a truly exuberant price or you could just try and enjoy the city on low energy reserves. Well, that was until Casper established their highly exclusive and fantastic sleeping lounge.

The Dreamery at 196 Mercer Street in the city that never sleeps, is the brainchild of bed and mattress specialists, Casper. The Dreamery is a special and very magical space where you can go to unwind from a long-haul flight or stress-inducing time spent on the subway. There you are treated to 45 minutes of the most luxurious, uninterrupted sleep on one of the most comfortable beds you will ever lay your weary body on. Included in the price are complimentary pj’s, Headspace custom lullabies to help you settle and there are also a full range of face washes, toothbrushes and drinks for when you wake up.

Although it is less hassle if you book ahead, the Dreamery also accepts walk-ins. Go on, you know you’re worth it!

The Dreamy

July 21, 2018 / Comments Off

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Bailer Hill House

Contemporary designs and architecture are capturing the entrepreneur in all of us as our landscapes are filling up with even more quirky and exceptional builds. One of these pieces of architectural brilliance is the Bailer Hill House designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects.

This property is situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It entails some well-thought-out timber spaces positioned over a hillside. Specifically, sitting on the rocks of an island just off the Washington coast, going by the name of San Juan.

The building itself is made up of a collection of various box-type constructions offering glorious views from the rocks. This also means that the rooms’ roofs are exposed and made into decorative grassy terraces.

Despite the agglomeration of rooms sprayed over the side of the hillside, the combined square feet of Baker Hill House is rather spacious, totaling in at 3,228 square feet, or for our mainland European dudes, 300 square meters. The interior of the home is also something to behold and rather unorthodox. The master suite sits on the lowest part of the build and a guest suite and a creative studio take up the top 2 floors. In between is the first floor with a dining area, a living space, an office, a kitchen, and a picturesque reading nook.

Admire Here

July 20, 2018 / Comments Off

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Le Koroc Houseboat

Built by Quebec’s Daigno, Le Koroc is the ultimate houseboat for adventurous fishermen. The floating tiny house measures only 26 x 8.6 ft but it’s full-packed with clever features, providing everything you need (sans the fish) for a happy life on the water.

Mostly constructed from sustainably-sourced cedar and plywood, the 5,640 lb houseboat floats atop three aluminum pontoons. It’s powered by a 90-hp Honda BF90 VTEC outboard, while roof-mounted solar panels connected to batteries provide electricity.

The deck area features three swivel seats, sonar system, dashboard with instrument panel, and even a fish tank that lets you store the day’s catch before you throw it on the barbeque.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find a dining with a seating area that transforms into a double bed, as well as a kitchenette with a two-burner propane stove, sink, fridge, and plenty of storage space. There’s also a gray water recycling system and a tiny bathroom with shower, sink, and your choice of either composting or chemical toilet. Optional features for Le Koroc include an electric anchor & motor, fishing gear, a propane heating system, and more.

Learn more From Daigno $65,000+

Photos Courtesy of Daigno

July 6, 2018 / Comments Off

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Moon Pod Zero-Gravity Beanbag

If Elon Musk were to build a beanbag, this would be it! Touted as the ultimate way to relax, rejuvenate, and unwind, the Moon Pod Zero-Gravity Beanbag packs thousands of high-density microbeads that actively shape to your unique body, providing a true floating-on-the-moon feeling.

Designed to mimic the therapeutic feeling of Flotation Therapy (a powerful practice helping people who suffer from stress, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and ADHD), this couch with micro-cushions can be used like a chair, recliner, or nap pod, providing personalized, perfectly even support.

At only 13 lbs and dense enough to stand up on its own, the Moon Pod takes up less than 4 sq ft, being easy to store away in a corner or closet. Even more, its outer cover blends into any interior, it’s machine washable, and pet-friendly (scratch-proof), so it’ll stay in shape for many years.

Preorder From Kickstarter $199

June 20, 2018 / Comments Off

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Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer RC Car

Ripping the dunes at high speeds inside a Trophy Truck is an experience most of us will never live. You can, however, feel almost the same rush behind the remote of Traxxas‘ incredibly true-scaled Unlimited Desert Racer.

Built on an authentic 4-wheel drive desert race truck chassis, this little beast (27-in long) packs a 2200kV brushless motor with VXL-6s speed control and an ultra-tough drivetrain, allowing it to zip through sand at an eye-popping 50+ mph!

A ground clearance of 2.27-in and a 4-link solid rear axle provide smooth riding over obstacles “with authentic driving dynamics.” Complete with a tough, fully-integrated tube frame chassis, cantilever sway bars, 8 GTR shocks, and other accurately reproduced details of full-size desert racing trucks.

Buy From Traxxas $800

June 14, 2018 / Comments Off

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Caravan Mobile Swimming Pool

French madman Benedetto Bufalino is famous for creating surreal (and usable) pieces of art out of old cars. Some of his work includes an excavator turned living aquarium, a Ford Mondeo/wood-burning pizza oven, an upside-down car streetlight, limousine ping-pong table, a concrete mixing truck/massive mirror ball, and this pool party on wheels: the Caravan Mobile Swimming Pool.

While we’re not exactly sure how successful you’d be at hauling this caravan filled with water and people, we hear that its frame functions just fine as a transportable trailer (you can always add water and people at the destination).

With a body that has been modified to hold water, a reinforced steel frame skeleton that keeps the repurposed old trailer tougher, and a rear ladder for easy in-and-out of the pool, this unique caravan is the ultimate summer party on wheels.

Learn More From Benedetto Bufalino

Photos by Benedetto Bufalino

June 14, 2018 / Comments Off

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Unbeaten: The Triumphs and Tragedies of Rocky Marciano

Unbeaten: The Triumphs and Tragedies of Rocky Marciano tells the life story of one of the greatest boxers of all time–the only heavyweight in professional boxing history to retire undefeated (49-0).

The man who was the inspiration for the Rocky movie series, Marciano is famous for having one of the toughest chins in this sport, being knocked down just twice in his entire career. And here’s another fact: His knockout-to-win percentage of 87.76 is one of the highest ever recorded.

Penned by Pulitzer Prize-winner Mike Stanton, the book follows “The Rock” (not that Rock) from his humble beginnings “in the back alleys of New England and the musty gyms,” through his glorious years surrounded by hustlers and gamblers, crusty trainers, glamorous dolls and notorious mobsters, to his forced retirement and troubled final years. A captivating biography of an extraordinary man who never lost a fight in a sport that was rotten to its core.

Buy From Amazon $18

May 25, 2018 / Comments Off

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Deluxe Bacon Wallet

Bacon needs no introduction! It’s like the Michael Jordan of food–unrivaled by anything. Besides its heavenly smell and taste, you could also argue bacon is a bliss to the eye. So, if you’re one of us die-hard smokey meat fans, you’ll totally understand why the Bacon Wallet is a reality. You may also feel a sudden urge to own one–and that’s OK, no one’s judging.

Looking very much like the cured pork belly we all know and love, this money wallet is made of recycled paper, so it won’t last forever (maybe more like a year or so). One thing is sure though–the tasty looking billfold wallet will bring a smile to the face of anyone you gift it to. Otherwise, people who bought it say it’s pretty well built and it will hold just fine 6 cards, receipts, and of course, your cold hard cash.

Buy From Amazon $13

May 22, 2018 / Comments Off

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Invictus 280SX Yacht

A mix of luxury and sportiness, the Invictus 280SX Yacht is perfect for those who want to alternate between days of pure marine relaxation and the thrilling experience of water sports.

The Italian-made watercraft measures 28.5 ft in length, has room for up to six passengers and is powered by a 350 hp Volvo V8 engine that makes for a top speed of 38 knots. Boasting the largest swimming platform in its category, the 280SX was designed to enhance the contact with the sea, while the outboard propulsion ensures comfort and silence, allowing for maximum exploitation of the stern area.

The stern hull construction makes for both elegant sailing and a sporty feel, while the padded perimeter edge of the cockpit ads extra safety and comfort. Available with a host of customizing options for the choice of colors, finishes and accessories, the handsome yacht can even be ordered with a personalized set of Invictus suitcases, so that next time you’re sailing you can show off your matching Italian style.

Learn More From Invictus Yachts

Photos by Invictus Yachts

May 15, 2018 / Comments Off

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Craftrad Magazine

Bike EXIF is a reference name in motorcycle journalism. From cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers, the popular website showcases the world’s most exciting custom bikes which now can also be admired in their first print issue–the Craftrad Magazine.

Focusing on the cutting edge of motorcycle culture, the beautifully designed, biannual magazine is 146 pages long. It features exclusive stories of inspiring people, their bikes and their travels, as well as interviews with outstanding customizers and bike reviews, each accompanied with a good dose of beautiful photo sets.

Buy From Bike EXIF $16

May 15, 2018 / Comments Off

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FinalStraw Reusable Straw

Plastic straws suck! Because they can’t be recycled, they end up polluting our land and our oceans, once they’ve been used. And considering 500 million plastic straws are used every day in America only, this should be a reason for concern. FinalStraw is the world’s first collapsible, reusable straw, aiming to fix this problem once and for all.

The BPA-free, dishwasher-safe straw is made of stainless steel with medical-grade TPE tubing. It weighs 2.8 oz and folds down to fit in a case the size of a lighter which also holds a thin squeegee to help you keep FinalStraw clean on the inside. The case can easily be attached to your keys, so you never leave home without your personal sucking device.

Preorder From Kickstarter $20

May 8, 2018 / Comments Off

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Double Barrel Oil Vaporizer

If you missed this 4/20 and didn’t get yourself a present, it’s ok. You can celebrate stoner’s day any day! And if you’re looking for a unique piece of cannabis paraphernalia, the Double Barrel Oil Vaporizer should undoubtedly get your attention.

The vaporizer combines two custom-tuned barrels for a shotgun-like appearance that’s more than just a marketing gimmick. Users can load two different oil cartridges at once for customizing the flavor (and high), while detachable knuckle rings complete the badass look.

And for those times when you want to sample just one strain, all you need to do is cover one air-flow plug while you draw from the mouthpiece.

Learn More From Double Barrel $90

April 23, 2018 / Comments Off

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Nautic Living Electric HouseBoats

Nautic Living is a German manufacturer specializing in floating houses that use electric engines and solar energy. Using hulls that create very little drag, which means less energy required to power the boats, they have made it their strong point to build houseboats that are both economical and efficient. Even better, the durable hulls are constructed to withstand ice formation, allowing you to leave your boat in the water even in winter.

The boats come with a variety of installations that you’d normally find in a modern home, such as a bathroom with shower, large bedroom and living space, fully equipped kitchen, nautical equipment, electric heating, and a roof terrace with solar panels. Prices start from 98,000 EUR for boats from the RELAX series, which measure 10m x 4,20m and go up to 15m long. For those looking for a larger floating home, the 20m Harmony or Deluxe would be more suitable.

Luxury features such as saunas, jacuzzis, and rooftop fireplaces can be installed as per client request and make these houseboats a true experience for anyone who sets foot on them.

Learn More From Nautic Living

April 19, 2018 / Comments Off

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SuperStraps Backpack Booster

If you carry a backpack daily, you need this. SuperStraps is a clever device that makes any backpack ergonomic: it lifts 27 pounds of force off your neck and relieves strain in shoulders & back, all while improving posture.

This minimalist, surprisingly effective solution –it’s basically a short piece of harness that contracts– attaches behind your backpack straps, ready to activate when you pull down its strings.

SuperStraps acts as a super muscle that hoists your load and stops you from slumping. It distributes the force of your bag on up 5x the surface area and moves the weight closer to your spine, where you can carry it much more comfortably.

Preorder from Kickstarter $49

April 18, 2018 / Comments Off

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National Park Candles

Megan McLaughlin, Founder of Good + Well Supply Co. has been living in her tent in national parks & public lands around the US, inhaling the scents of these beautiful places. Her National Park Candles bring a piece of that experience to your home.

Handcrafted from all natural soy, the candles are 100% eco-friendly and recyclable. They are inspired by parks like the Olympic, Glacier, Yellowstone, Crater Lake, North Cascades, and more.

Available in pint and half pint sizes, with burning times of 80+ hours and 45+ hours respectively, these candles imbue your place with hints of spicy red cedar, earthy oakmoss, peppermint, fresh rosemary sprigs, red maple, sandalwood, charred pine, and other heavenly scents that transport you to the wild and pristine lands of America’s National Parks.

Buy From God & Well Supply Co. $24-$36

April 18, 2018 / Comments Off

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The Micro Wallet

After achieving massive success with their origami-inspired, eco-friendly and ultra-durable artsy wallets, the folks at Paperwallet are back at it with their slimmest and strongest design yet–The Micro Wallet.

Made of Tyvek, a recycled plastic that feels like paper, the wallet is strong, water-resistant, expandable and can be recycled indefinitely. This advanced material features RFID seamlessly integrated into the fold which makes it unrippable and highly resistant to wear & tear, all while keeping your cards’ information safe from theft.

The Micro Wallet is the size of a credit card and will expand to fit the needs of the user. It fits up to 8 credit cards and plenty of cash and is available in different cool designs created by artists from all over the world.

Preorder From Kickstarter $20

April 16, 2018 / Comments Off

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Airstream Nest Travel Trailer

Catering to a younger generation of outdoor travelers, the new Airstream Nest Travel is a 16.6-ft trailer boasting a fresh design and offering a host of comforts into a compact, slick package.

The Nest can carry up to 600 lb inside its two-tone fiberglass shell. It rides on aluminum wheels with 16-in Goodyear Endurance tires and has a torsion suspension axle, standard brakes, LED taillights, and spare tire. Entrance is done via a back door, while a total of six windows bring light into the two-person interior which is available in two-floor plans – one with a sofa-bed/dining area and a second with a fixed Tuft & Needle mattress and a small bench.

A small kitchen inside offers all the necessities, including a sink, gas dual-burner, large worktop, microwave, and 91L electric fridge. Next to the kitchen is a wet bath and the wardrobe is placed in the opposite corner.

Other details include a 24-gal water tank, 30-gal gray water tank, two deep-cycle batteries, USB and 110-V outlets, AC, ducted furnace, hot water heater, powered patio awning with LEDs, outdoor shower, blackout shades and curtains, and more.

Learn More From Airstream $45,900+

April 13, 2018 / Comments Off

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Bean Teardrop Trailer

Just released this past week, the Bean Teardrop Trailer may be a newcomer to the RV market but it has all the right ingredients to become a favorite among camping aficionados.

The 14-foot compact trailer is light enough (weighs in at 1,500 lb) to be hauled by most vehicles. Boasting a classic, smooth fiberglass teardrop shell, the caravan is built on a powder-coated tubular steel frame and sports removable fiberglass fenders, torsion axle suspension, and 14-in steel wheels.

The Bean comes standard with a curbside entry door with port window, two windows, dome light, roof vent, insulated cabin with 4-in-thick queen-size mattress, foam backrest, cabinets, integrated floor storage, adjustable shelves, and storage bins and cup holders.

At the rear, a galley hatch offers cabinetry, a dome light, laminate countertop, 12V & AC outlets, and a backsplash, while electrical features include a 12-V, 100-Ah AGM battery, shore power hookup, power converter, solar power port, AC and USB outlets, cabin and galley lights, plus a porch light.

For those who want even more, there are the Mean and Meaner Bean off-road packages that convert this adorable trailer into a go-anywhere tiny home.

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April 11, 2018 / Comments Off

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Modul GO Houseboat Concept

It’s just a concept for now but if it comes to market, the Modul GO Houseboat could be a game-changing and inexpensive (kinda) solution for life on the water.

Envisioned by designer Max Zhivov, the houseboat could easily be modified according to customer needs. 10 types of sections would be available, each measuring either 2,4 m or 3,5 m tall x 2,3 m wide, with different types of windows or walls without any openings, plus other options. The sections would be placed on a floating platform with dimensions of 9 x 4.5 m or 13 x 6.5 m, while roof-mounted solar panels would provide the energy needed to run the boat’s electric motors.

The Modul GO could be configured to satisfy specific requirements, serving as a home, cafe, equipment rental point, base for hydroplanes, boat refueling module, cargo variant for transporting of goods and small cars, or even a houseboat vacation village.

March 29, 2018 / Comments Off

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