Patagonia’s Weed Wetsuit

Canada's hitchhiking robot, parasite tintypes, Patagonia's weed wetsuit and more in our weekly look at the web

Nope, not that kind of weed. We’ve been following Patagonia’s industry-changing use of the desert shrub guayule in its Yulex wetsuit since early prototypes hit the water. The technology substitutes traditional petroleum-based neoprene for a sustainable and equally effective substitute that—as a bonus—naturally imparts the wetsuits with a eucalyptus-like smell. With the wetsuit now hitting the market, Patagonia has opened up the material for use …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Canada's hitchhiking robot, parasite tintypes, Patagonia's weed wetsuit and more in our weekly look at the web

1. DIY Fireball Whiskey Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey has entered the upper echelons of party spirits, with sales rising from $1.9 million in 2011 to $61 million in 2013. And with the atomic fireball candy-flavored booze being the new go-to drink, Washington, DC’s ChurchKey bar decided to make their own version, which takes the college drink to more a sophisticated level. All you need is a …

DIY Fireball Whiskey

Canada's hitchhiking robot, parasite tintypes, Patagonia's weed wetsuit and more in our weekly look at the web

Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey has entered the upper echelons of party spirits, with sales rising from $1.9 million in 2011 to $61 million in 2013. And with the atomic fireball candy-flavored booze being the new go-to drink, Washington, DC’s ChurchKey bar decided to make their own version, which takes the college drink to more a sophisticated level. All you need is a bottle of your favorite …