J.Crew + New Balance 998 Independence Day

An American made collaboration with patriotic colors to match

When it comes to sneakers, it’s near impossible to beat a classic, especially for kicking around on summer days. As an ode to American craftsmanship and design, Boston-based running shoe pioneers New Balance and purveyors of contemporary American style J. Crew teamed up for a limited edition Independence Day 998. The classic New Balance 998 design—a longtime favorite of runners and sneaker-heads alike for its …

Amok’s Draumr, the Tent-Hammock Hybrid

The functionality of tent camping meets laid-back comfort from the new Norwegian company

There’s no better time to hit the outdoors for a bit of peace and quiet than the early stages of summer. Tourist hotspots aren’t yet (completely) overrun and the warm weather still has novelty on its side. If you’re trying to catch your share of camp vibes this summer, but waking up on the ground isn’t your thing, check out the Draumr from Trondheim, Norway-based …

Charged: Five Next-Gen Digital Cameras

A GIF-camera, an HD drone, a camera machined from a single block of aluminum and more

Since the first widely available digital cameras hit the market in the early ’90s, the technical leaps made in the field of digital photography have been exponential. Today smartphones house cameras with sensors that dwarf those of high-end models from a decade ago. While the megapixels race has been raging for as long as digital cameras have been around, we’ve selected five new models pushing …