https://mudwtr.com/products/mud-whip
https://www.asprey.com/en-us/products/racing-car-cocktail-shaker-in-sterling-silver
https://agedandore.com/collections/featured/products/750-travel-decanter
And the NEAT glasses are perfection.
https://agedandore.com/collections/featured/products/neat-glass
It may seem that I focus a bit on barware and you would be correct. There is just something about having the right glass for the right drink for the right occasion. Enter Death & Company. Yeah, I know, weird name for a company that is all about barware and cocktails. Check them out though, I think you will appreciate some of their more interesting, non-traditional designs.
This might be a new one for you, J&R Guram. Their focus is on fine campaign furniture which was used in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Many by the British Army as well as safari hunters. It is beautiful gear, stunning to look at and even better to use. I have their Leg-O-Mutton and it is perfection. What was important to me was real shearling lining. I digress, back to the bar. There are several travel bars available from J&R Guram but this one seems to fit the bill. The others, while stunning, are a pretty decent size. So, if you want to roll up to the hunt with a proper bar for your scotch or favorite spirit, this is how you do it.
https://www.gurams.com/products/jeolikot-safari-bar?variant=47388631007530
Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you know who Elon Musk is. You probably also know that he is bringing the internet to the world. Literally. With Star Link. If you travel, have a hunting cabin “off grid” or are looking for a home-based solution, check out Star Link. I regularly pull speeds at up to 500GB/min. at the Deer Lease. This stuff just works, like it should. And for you boaters out there, yeah, it works on those as well.
https://starlink.com/
https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a5?variant=beosound-a5-oak
https://craighill.co/collections/shop-all/products/match-striker?variant=44514790736109
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-gemini-phone-mount-1/
Talk about a controversial topic. When it comes to footwear, everyone is always right. Which is AOK by me. Being in my mid-50’s and considered to be an active guy, I have tried out a LOT of different shoes. I have finally found my favorite that works for me. Why does it work for me? When running, hiking, walking, working out, or just spending a lot of time on your feet, your foot tends to naturally swell a bit. Have you ever noticed why the toe box seems to get a little tight at times? That’s why. ALTRA is a smaller company and often overlooked. Find a shoe that works for you and order a pair. You will appreciate the extra room in the toe box. For those with skinny feet, I can’t provide my opinion. My size 12s are shaped like bricks, but plenty of folks with narrow feet love them as well. It certainly helps that they are in the more affordable pricing range for equal quality shoes.
Footwear is serious business. Uncomfortable shoes suck. Plain and simple. If your work week consists of slacks and suits, comfortable dress shoes are really hard to find. I am talking all day comfort here folks. Really. Hard. To. Find. If you find yourself in New York or Boston, go to the ALDEN SHOES store. Both are fantastic. I’ll be really up front here, getting properly fit in their shoes is critical. There are several lasts and a dizzying amount of factors that need to be taken into consideration. I bought a pair of their Shell 8 Cordovan High Vamp loafers. It will take 9 mos. to make the shoes if they don’t have them in stock so patience is needed here. I am a standard issue US 12 D. Have been forever. In their loafer, which uses the GRANT last, I wear a 10.5 EE! So wild to me, however, when I finally received them, boy howdy, they fit perfectly! They have a ton of different styles of shoes and boots, all handmade at the Alden factory in Middleborough, MA. Quality isn’t cheap but the shoes should last your lifetime if you are making sure to NOT wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row and keeping cedar shoe trees in them.
https://aldenmadison.com/products/high-vamp-loafer-br-color-8-shell-cordovan-br-67169
Another maker I can recommend is Morjas, from Spain. I have a pair of their loafers and they perform really well and offer a compelling price point. I like their cedar shoe trees so much I have ordered them for most of my nice shoes. I highly recommend their shoe trees. Give them a look, they have some great styles and as a user, I can attest to their excellent quality! Hint, the rubber soles are a legitimate option!
https://www.morjas.com/us/product/the-ivy-loafer-brown-suede-rubber-sole/
Last one for y’all. Quoddy. Funny name, great shoe. Generally, these are boat shoes however, they make some really nice Chukkas and Men’s mules. Yes ladies, they have great options for you as well. Located in Maine, all of their shoes are Made in America. While I don’t have a pair myself, my little brother does and I respect his opinion. He takes his time to curate his belongings and really does a lot of deep research. These wear like iron. Enjoy!
This is a fun one. If you are looking for some unique bulbs for that retro chandelier, this place has you covered. I don’t need to drone on about this, just check it out.
https://www.nostalgicbulbs.com/
SnowPeak is an incredible company with some of the best camping gear I have come across. These guys make REI look like Academy. From camp cooking to camp living, their gear is top-notch and performs at the highest level. One section I suggest you visit is the Stakes & Hammers section. They sell forged steel stakes that can be driven through the most challenging ground. Pick up a dozen with the steel head peg hammer and carrying bag. It will be the last stake set you ever buy and will secure whatever you are trying to tie down. The hammer doubles as a stake puller. This is something you will buy once that will be passed down to generations.
https://www.snowpeak.com/collections/stakes-hammers
Fantastic titanium water bottle.
https://www.snowpeak.com/collections/bottles/products/ti-aurora-bottle?variant=39374445805612
And you have to check out their tent systems. Genius.
Probably right where you left them. If you can develop that habit of emptying your pockets of all of your EDCC (every day carry crap) in the same place, every time, then you will never lose your keys, wallet, or pocket knife again. Don’t be pedestrian and use an old bowl or some janky looking catch all. You need some order and some style in your life. Check out these Valet tray’s from KillSpencer (weird name, I know).
https://tinyurl.com/mww6pmz9
Lighting is another one of those personal preference items in a market with a dizzying array of options. I have been using this Petzl lamp for years, and it has never let me down. It is a hybrid lamp which means it is rechargeable and it can also run off of 3 AAA batteries if you run out of charge. You can always buy extra rechargeable batteries to keep them on hand. It is just a great light that performs very well and can take a beating. You won’t be disappointed.
https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/ACTIK-CORE
https://www.heidenwatchwinders.com/heiden-quad-watch-winder-walnut-p-362.html
https://www.obsessedgarage.com/
https://www.obsessedgarage.com/collections/detailing-kits-packages-solutions/products/ultimate-car-washing-solution
Looking for the perfect piece of equipment to carry with you in your vehicle for emergencies? Sometimes it can be a pain to procure what you need, find the right box and then make it all work right. Uncharted Supply Company has got you covered! The ONLY additions I would add to this kit are a reflective vest and a reflective triangle. Other than that, it pretty much has what you need when you get into a jam. Heads up, these tend to sell out pretty quickly.
