If your idea of “mountain climbing” is navigating the steep stairs of a trendy rooftop bar, the Danner Mountain 600 ID GTX ($250) has you covered. These boots pack serious Pacific Northwest tech into a silhouette that doesn’t scream “I live in a yurt.” Weighing just 32oz, they feature a waterproof suede upper and a
One does not simply walk into a toy store and leave without the LEGO® Lord of the Rings™ Rivendell™ Set (£429.99). With 6,167 pieces, this isn’t just a hobby; it’s a second mortgage on your free time. It features Frodo’s bedroom, the Shards of Narsil™, and 15 minifigures with detachable legs—perfect for seating them at
If you’ve ever wanted to look like a rugged Midwestern field commander while actually just navigating the treacherous journey from the parking lot to the office, the Relwen Windzip Vest ($208) is your new uniform. This isn’t one of those marshmallow-puffers that makes you look like a confused inflatable tube man; it’s a sleek, semi-water-resistant
Ever looked at the stars and confidently pointed out the “Big Dipper,” only for your date to inform you it’s actually a low-flying easyJet? The Stikky Night Skies Guide Book (£10) is here to save your dignity. Using a “unique learning method”—which we assume involves less boring grit and more “stikky” magic—this book promises to
If you’ve ever wanted a “skin-diver” watch but your deepest aquatic adventure is retrieving a dropped olive from a martini, the Shinola Duck Sport Watch ($550) is your spirit animal. Hand-assembled in Detroit, this 40mm powerhouse is as rugged as a Motor City pothole but significantly more attractive. With 10 ATM of water resistance, it’s
Tired of boring card nights? Why not invite a cosmic horror to your next poker game with the Theory11 Stranger Things Hive Mind Edition ($12.95). The packaging has been “fully taken over” by the Mind Flayer, featuring holographic foils and embossed vines that’ll make your palms sweat—though that might just be the looming threat of