SnowMiner

Snow Peak's latest camping innovation melds headlamp and lantern in one compact design

Snow Peak has just launched the SnowMiner headlamp, another top-tier camping accessory constructed with the brand’s typical intuitive design and minimalist aesthetic. With enough power to last 140 hours, the compact direct-beam headlamp transforms into a dome-light lantern with a soft pinch of the silicone lens. When pressed into the concave headlamp position, the lens focuses all 80 lumens of the LED light at one …

Kenichi Yokono: Rise of the Underground

Woodblock printing, skate decks and cult horror come together in a new show at the Mark Moore Gallery

We’ve been following Kenichi Yokono for a while, and we’re continually impressed by the ingenuity the Tokyo-based artist brings to the table. Working in the tradition of Japanese woodblock printing, Yokono weaves anime and horror film influences into the classic form. His stark red and white woodcuts are immediately distinguishable, both for their boldness, and their unflinching depiction of death, sexuality and the paranormal—not to …

Calypso Case

Wrap your mobile phone in fine, seamless Italian leather

Slovenian company Calypso Crystal continues to add a human touch to tech accessories with their new Italian leather Calypso Case. Like their remarkable, hand-polished Crystal Dock, the cases are the work of experienced craftsmen who hand-stretch the leather skin around the titanium frame in order to avoid stitching. The Calypso speaks to the beauty vs. protection dilemma many iPhone users have with most protective cases. …