It’s all in the wrist

They say good penmanship can be found in a supple yet controlled wrist. I disagree. It begins with what you are holding in your hand. Writing with a fine pen is a completely different experience from your standard Bic rollerball. So, you go to the MontBlanc store. Right? Well, not so fast, grasshopper. Remember, MontBlanc is a fine instrument, but plentiful in shirt pockets at your office. You demand something that others don’t know about, something a little more, well, special. Enter Caran d’Ache. Designed in Switzerland, made in Switzerland. There are a ton of options; some are less expensive, some are investment grade. Try this one out for starters.

https://www.carandache.com/us/en/roller-pen/varius-carbon-roller-pen-p-10029.htm

Set the hook!

For all of you fly fishermen out there, I know there are tons of great options when it comes to choosing the right reel for the right fish. Have a look at this outfit. Talk about a million options. There might be another fisherman on the same river with an Abel reel but I guarantee you, it will not be the same as yours. Pour two fingers of your favorite scotch and try the configurator one evening. It’s fun.

https://abelreels.com/main/rove-series/

Feed your wanderlust

For those who enjoy the great outdoors and spending nights out in the wild, you have to check out these tents by Zpacks. Made of Dyneema (ultralight material stronger than steel) they are waterproof and ultra light weight. This two-person tent packs super small and weighs 19.5oz! You don’t want to get caught out in inclement weather with inferior gear. Believe me, it sucks.

https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-pro-tent

 

Fire, always a necessity

This needs to be in your go bag. Lightweight and bombproof, when you need a flame, you need something reliable. Enter the world of ExoTac. This lighter will perform when you need it to. Every time. Check out their other gear when you visit their site.

https://www.exotac.com/products/titanlight

 

Gaming Nerd Alert!

Did you recently find a box of your favorite GameBoy games from your child hood and wondering what to do with them? How about getting back into portable gaming with a player that will make your games look 10X better than they ever did before? Enter: Analogue Pocket. Just go visit their website to see what this thing can do. I can’t fit it all on one page. If games are your thing, you need to own this.

https://www.analogue.co/pocket

 

Next level Point and Shoot

This next product is a cult favorite of semi-pro and pro photographers worldwide. The Ricoh GRIIIx HDF. It is extremely versatile, small and compact and utilizes what is called HDF (highlight diffusion filter) to give your images more of a film like quality than a digital point and shoot. You might have to wait a bit for this one or call your local camera store. They are not easy to find.

https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/gr-iiix-hdf/

 

Best lazy cup of coffee

 

OK you lazy bums out there. For those who love a great cup of coffee but don’t want to mess around with grinding beans or using a pour over kettle treat yourself to a known leader in the field. Techni Vorm MoccaMaster. And for those who don’t want to wait for the pot to completely brew, you can sneak a cup with this one. They come in a variety of colors so make it count if it is going to sit out on our countertop.

https://us.moccamaster.com/collections/glass-carafe-brewers/products/kbgv-select?variant=46144639533219