Jon Julio’s Them Skates collaborated with Brain Dead to produce the Blue Brain Dead Them 909 inline skates. The union, in partnership with SSENSE, is part of the trio’s Futuristic Shred Technology, a collection celebrating the community that inline skating culture fosters. The UFS street skating frame (made by Julio and Kyle Sola) is crafted from injection-mold, glass-filled nylon. The Them Liner is fitted with V4 upgrades, like re-positioned heels and increased padding for better security. And, like the skating advancements, the blue and white design pattern is strikingly dynamic.
Philadelphia-based shop YOWIE collaborated with artist Frank Dorrey, who applied his freaky and fun faces to a fantasy basketball skateboard. Dorrey’s work uses PicsArt and iPhone 8s to distort images and play with colors in order to symbolize truth. Bringing his unique technique to YOWIE, Dorrey creates a signature warped portrait, set against a vibrant blue backdrop and surrounded by dribbling basketball players, including Lucifer. This is a limited edition collaboration—so only 10 of these decks exist.
Bright and breathable, MAAP’s Allied Cap is a 100% cotton cycling cap perfect for riding even in the hottest temperatures. The Melbourne, Australia-based brand combines their signature comfort fit, a striking color combination of electric blue, khaki, orange, lilac and neon green, and lightweight Italian fabrics for a functional yet fun addition to any ride. Price is in Australian dollars.
Brooklyn-based label Adsum collaborated with Japanese outdoor brand Nanga (founded by Akira Yokota in 1941) on a four-product collection made for adventures. The standout product, the UDD 180 DX Sleeping Bag, is a custom-sewn item made in bright yellow and orange; colors inspired by ’90s mountaineering. It folds down into a lightweight, pocket-sized carry bag, but is filled with warm, high-performance 770 fillpower down that’s been treated to be water-resistant. A playful but practical detail, the YKK zipper glows in the dark to help sleepers avoid snagging.
For those who need readers the on-off-on-off of glasses to see nearby images and text gets irritating quickly. Caddis makes progressive glasses without a prescription at the top of the lens and adjustment at the bottom to solve for that exact conundrum. And now they’re offering four different styles made for the outdoors—whether you’re reading on the beach or spotting marine life from a boat. Their Porgy Backstage design draws inspiration from classic wayfarers and comes in two colorways: turtle or gloss black. The high-grade progressive lenses also protect from UV rays, and customers can select their level of magnification.
Small knives can be handy for various tasks around the house or when camping, and this one from Burnside is light, strong and sleek. Measuring just over eight inches in length, it’s crafted from stainless steel and weighs only four ounces. Its design allows for ambidextrous use and there’s even a clip to attach it to your pocket or tool belt. Functional and design-forward, it’s a knife on par with the apparel brand Arc’teryx.
Slightly heavier than traditional hiking poles, this one from Upperstate weighs just under two pounds and boasts an internal mechanism that allows for height adjustment. With 21 settings, the lowest possible is 3’1″ and the tallest is 4’9″ end to end. Made to support everyday mobility, it can be used around the house and outside.
Even during the most intense summer showers, the L6 > Waterproof Outer has kept us perfectly dry, thanks to its tech-forward composition: 100% Japanese recycled polyester with a non-fluorinated, water-repellant finish. With a hydrostatic head of 20,000mm, this jacket will keep wearers dry in heavy rain and wet snow. Complete with bonded and seam-taped YKK Aquaguard® zips and plenty of pocket space, this durable garment (available in small to XL) provides protection in all kinds of weather. Price is in Pounds.
Available with black or red straps, L*Space’s Cameron Cooler Bag appears from the outside like a woven straw tote, but the interior is insulated, complete with a removable interior liner. The bag features a wide top opening and a flat bottom, both useful when stacking and carting drinks and snacks that could spill or leak. Additionally, the liner can be easily wiped clean.
For those who are ready to commit to a lot of beach time, Business & Pleasure makes sophisticated umbrellas that provide shelter from the sun in retro style. There are 12+ styles of their large Premium Beach Umbrella to choose from; our choice being the ’70s Santorini colorway, which features blue, green and cream panels. The pole (crafted from laminated reclaimed timber) is seven feet tall, while the UV- and water-resistant canopy—complete with tassels—is six feet in diameter. It comes with a carry bag and weighs nine pounds total.
Topo Designs is renowned for their utilitarian but colorful approach to gear, and the playful, practical Subalpine Hip Pack fits within their range perfectly. With adjustable straps, it can be worn around the waist or crossbody style, and its RidgeBack rear panel provides airflow between the bag and your body. Several interior pockets help separate and protect your belongings and various zips and bungee cords keep them extra secure. It’s available in purple, blue or black.
Wacky Wacko (aka artist/musician Seth Bogart and artist/designer Peggy Noland) has just released a new range of towels, covered in their signature kitsch-meets-punk designs. Our favorite of the four is the GRRRLS towel, which pays homage to NYC girl group The Chiffons, Swiss punk band Kleenex, English experimental rock outfit The Raincoats, and more. Measuring 34 by 66 inches, the towel is made from 96% cotton and is covered in artwork by Bogart.
Layered with thoughtfulness, this collaboration launches on what would have been Jake Burton’s 67th birthday in an edition of 1,977 units to commemorate the year he debuted his brand and birthed an industry. The set features a stainless steel Shinola Duck watch, a replica Burton Backhill Board (The BB1) and a 288-page coffee table book documenting Burton’s life journey. Also included is a leather cooler bag and accessory pouch with additional memorials.
From Luminox’s longterm partnership with renowned adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls, the rugged Survival AIR Series 3762 GMT Watch encompasses all the tools necessary to track time while trekking the globe. It features a 24 timezone, bi-directional rotating GMT bezel composed of the brand’s proprietary CARBONOX material. Further, it offers 200 meters of water-resistance, a sustained glow to its numerals and indices, and comes set on a thick and durable Milanese mesh bracelet, making the 45mm stainless steel watch an ideal companion for anyone venturing across various outdoor conditions. At its heart, the Swiss-made timepiece features a reliable Ronda 515 HF 6 Quartz movement. This collaboration also includes watches tailored to other extreme conditions as well.
An extension of the Parks Project’s “Leave It Better Than You Found It” campaign, this DIY Park Pick Up Kit comes with all of the tools necessary to clean your local public land. Featuring two recycled bags, gloves and a paper insert with information from the National Park Service (NPS), this ensemble encourages positive action, no matter whether you’re tidying a beach, a park or your own backyard. Best of all, each purchase supports the National Parks Conservation Association’s efforts to engage new park advocates.
Jacques’ Movement compression shorts (available in black, navy or bone) comprise a shell and liner, providing plenty of coverage and support. The four-way stretch fabric proves flexible, and also boasts odor- and temperature-control technology, UV protection, as well as moisture-wicking. Plus, the sophisticated-yet-durable gridded nylon fabric retains its shape even when stretched.
