Truce Designs

A surfing sailor who sews bags from pre-consumer recycled materials and scraps from Coast Guard uniforms

Dry suit fabric and sailcloth are among mankind’s sturdiest manufactured materials, designed to hold up under some of the wildest conditions the ocean has to offer. So what happens to all the scraps that don’t end up in a Coast Guard airman’s kit, or stowed onboard a schooner? Luckily, some of it ends up in the hands of Portland-based designer Luke Mathers of Truce Designs. …

One-Two Shave Set

Harry’s Truman razor is the perfect item to get your guy hooked on, and the shaving company’s One-Two Set will do just that. Determined to deliver the ultimate daily shave for half the price of the big brands, Harry’s eschews constant refills with razors that are rough on the skin in favor of blades designed to last long and shave close. The set includes a …

iPhone Zoom Lens & Tripod

Your likes on Instagram are sure to go through the roof with just a moderate investment in these lightweight, easy-to-use lenses and tripod from Restoration Hardware. Polarized macro and fisheye lenses lend extreme zoom and wide-angle capability, and the foldable tripod is maximally effective when stability is necessary. Finally, your iPhone camera’s capability matches its quality.