In honor of our love for the game, keeping you sharp as a fan while you Hit The Concrete.
Featured BrandProof 72-Hour Merino Tee
A tee to tackle the day(s) is a must and when that tee is cut for style and performance, the Proof 72-Hour Merino Tee answers the call. The natural fibers found in merino wool will help to wick moisture, deter odors, and regulate temperature. The tee is reinforced with nylon to ensure longevity in your purchase and the merino is sourced from none other than New Zealand. The Proof 72-Hour Merino Tee is a Monday to Friday tee that looks great for the extended hours of the weekend.
BUY VINYL NOW / $72YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler
Maybe the biggest weekend to show off your cooler game, the 4th of July demands a cold beverage provided by the YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler. The cooler is tall enough to hold your wine and the body of the cooler is sized to perfectly on the floor behind the driver seat. Ther permafrost insulation will hold for ice for days and rotomolded construction is tough and light for easy transport. This Roadie 24 Hard Cooler is travel-ready and more importantly, keen to keep your drinks cold well beyond the grand finale.
BUY NOW / $199.99Bruce Springsteen: Born to Run
While the obvious choice is BORN in the USA, we are tossing on Born to Run. Proud to be an American on this beautiful holiday, but still running towards opportunity, civil liberties, and hope. Throw back a bud or two this weekend, smile at a stranger, and be proud of what we’ve all overcome over the last 365 days.
Oh, also, let Sha’Carri Richardson Run!
BUY / $37Whiskey Leatherworks Clark Fork Copper Flask
Made for life on the road and to accompany all adventures, the Whiskey Leatherworks Clark Fork Copper Flask holds 6oz of party juice. The copper-coated stainless steel flask is wrapped in Horsween leather for style and durability. The sinew stitching down the backside adds a pristine flair to the look and each leather wrap is handmade in Missoula, MT. Bring the fun juice wherever the road takes you with the Clark Fork Copper Flask.
BUY NOW / $85ASICS GEL-LYTE III
If you’re in the know, then you know that once you leave your abode you’ve got to be styled head to toe, with some fresh kicks. The ASICS GEL-LYTE III are a statement piece for those who intend to #hittheconcrete with purpose. The design is influenced by the Made in Japan collection with smooth leather overlays and frayed denim paneling paying homage to artisanal Japanese craftsmanship. The GEL-LYTE III celebrates the 30th anniversary of ASICS OG running shoes, with a futuristic 2032 vibe.
BUY NOW / $120Gerber Key Note
Big things have been known to come in little packages and the Gerber Key Note is no exception. This little blade fits easily a pocket and/or on your key chain and the blade is quickly deployed a stater tab. The pint-sized blade is a vicious 1″ of 5Cr satin-finished steel met by an aluminum scaled handle. The Gerber Key Note will come in handy when you least expect it, sharp to the touch and EDC versatile.
Deso Supply Co Finding Nowhere Waxed Cap
Tip your hat to Deso Supply and the Finding Nowhere Waxed Cap, because this cap is cut and sewn in the City of Angels. The woodland camo print brings the outdoors to a water and stain-resistant rugged waxed cotton construction. The cap is a one size fits most with a leather strap and clasp in the rear and a Deso branded woven patch out front. This Finding Nowhere Waxed Cap was constructed to explore and take in the token roadside scenic overlooks.
BUY NOW / $36Mission Workshop Drift Tote
A carryall to carry it all is what the Mission Workshop Drift Tote has come to do. Made from duty MultiCam Black Camo Cordura with dedicated pockets for your laptop, tablet, phone on top of a 28L main compartment. An adjustable shoulder strap and luggage handle passthrough make for easy and comfortable transport. This Drift Tote gets you and all your essentials from point A to point B with ease, with the added bonus of knowing it’s made in small batches in the USA.
BUY BOOK NOW / $235Wilco: Summerteeth
Not only a classic summertime album but one hell of a record for a road trip up or down a coastline. Summerteeth is the third studio album by the American alternative rock band Wilco, released on March 9, 1999, by Reprise Records. It’s a collection of quirky tunes that mask a comforting prospect over “world-ending” thoughts and loneliness. In true Wilco fashion, the record brings real-life human emotions to light with an upbeat, catchy unconventional approach. It’s a windows down, leave it all in the rearview kind of album that we all need to sing along to out loud now and again.
BUY VINYL NOWWanderlust USA
With expert advice and stories from the great unknown of our wilderness, overview maps, amazing photos, and an extra section showcasing twenty additional trails from around the country, Wanderlust USA is an essential guide to the great American hike. Pull the car over in a national park and trek into the landscape this July.
BUY BOOK NOWIZIPIZI #E Trapeze
The IZIPIZI #E Trapeze have a bold appearance built on the durability of the polycarbonate frames. These sunnies provide 100% UV protection and with a spring hinge design and flexible arms, it’s a comfortable all-day fit. All said and done the IZIPIZI Trapeze are for those who don’t leave the house with a pair of sunnies and the confidence to wear them well into the evening hours.
Miir Slim Can Chiller
Taller and slimmer than its cousin, the Can Chiller, the Slim Can Chiller has been stretched and slim down optimized to keep your COORS Banquets and seltzers ice cold. The Durable Hardshell powder coat protects the Thermo 3D double-wall vacuum insulation and a rubber gasket locks your can of choice in place. The Slim Can Chiller defies the laws of physics, primed to keep the temp of your can totally chill.
BUY NOW / $21.95Duke Cannon Supply Co Midnight Swim Big Ass Bar of Soap
There are all too many opportunities to walk down the wrong road of scented soaps, but Duke Cannon Supply Co has a unique ability for delivering the scented experience of a Midnight Swim. Made in the USA, this Big Ass Bar of soap is roughly 3x the size of a common bar, with the aromas of fresh water and hints of the great outdoors. It’s important to stay clean and fresh no matter where you find yourself and if it happens to be out on the road less traveled, for a few extra days than planned, the Midnight Swim Soap is the right choice to bring it all back together… with a moonlit jackknife!!
BUY NOW / $9Buck Mason Interloop Sweat Short
When style and comfort come together, best hope you’re rocking the garment. The Buck Mason Interloop Sweat Short are made from soft french terry cotton and is cut on the cross-grain so the shorts stay true to size no matter how many times they hit the wash. These retro-inspired university athletic shorts features a ribbed waist with a drawcord, slash pockets, and one back patch pocket. The Interloop Sweat Short are maxed out on comfort, oozing with style and no matter the day of the week, these shorts are keen to turn heads.
BUY NOW / $75BANG & OLUFSEN Beoplay H95 Headphones
The world may be opening back up, but that by no means you have to acknowledge what’s going on around you. The BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY H95 Headphones offer superior sound backed by 95 years of dedicated engineering experience. The Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation is best in class housed by anodized black aluminum and soft, black leather for added comfort. These premium headphones have up to 38hrs of playback time while two 40mm titanium drivers deliver unmatched sound. The BEOPLAY H95 Headphones demand the best tunes you have to offer and that means absolutely no Nickleback or Chumbawamba.
BUY NOW / $895James Taylor: Sweet Baby James
When Sweet Baby James was recorded James Taylor was essentially homeless, living on friends’ couches and crashing anywhere that anyone would have him. The album was recorded for $7,600 in 1969 and instantly became a classic. Being recorded in sunny Los Angeles at Sunset Sound. The iconic record features tracks like Fire & Rain and Sweet Baby James. Safe to say Taylor never struggled to find a shelter to lay after the release.
BUY NOW / $25NATIONAL PARKS ATLAS - GREEN LEATHER
This badass National Parks Atlas fits snug in your pocket and is ready to carry on your next rogue adventure. Handsomely bound with a supple green leather cover, it features the most epic National Parks in the USA. Making this the guide of all guides. We are not worthy.
BUY NOW / $38Bellroy Tech Kit
Iron and Resin Saddleback Shirt
Cut from indigo denim, this Saddleback Shirt will fade accordingly with your lifestyle over time. The gold thread highlights the cut of this denim and a western-style yoke and pearl buttons add to the Old West motif. And the elbows are double padded for when it’s time to do work. This Iron and Resin Saddleback Shirt is primed for putting in the work and always ready to #hittheconcrete.
BUY NOW / $79Dissim Inverted Lighter
Gone are the days of burning your fingers when your flame goes inverted because the Dissim Inverted Lighter is a maverick. The body is made from cast iron and as you flip the lighter the angled flame port keeps the fire away from your fingers. There is a fuel window to keep tabs on your tank and if it gets low, this lighter is easily refillable. The Dissim Inverted Lighter has that slow burn coolness about it and undoubtedly trumps any other lighter in your collection.
BUY NOW / $48Andar Turner Cardholder
Few and far between continue to carry the big and bulky bi-fold of yesteryear and with options like the Andar Tuner Cardholder, it’s all about slimming down. Made from premium full-grain saddle leather, this wallet has RFID protection and a pull tab for easy and quick access to your credit cards. The minimalist design is easy on the pockets and when it comes time to throw down, the Turner Cardholder is all about them stacks.
BUY NOW / $40AETHER Dalton Sneaker
Continuing to innovate, AETHER delivers with the Dalton Sneaker. This sneaker is not your average daily walker with the exterior made from fine Italian leather and the interior is matched with soft Japanese leather, and they feature the D30 technology, drawing from AETHER’s moto collection with impact protection and shock absorption. The custom bi-color rubber soles, webbing reinforced back tab, and accent color eyelets highlight the unique style of these kicks. The Dalton Sneakers were built on comfort for you and style for those who catch you in stride.
BUY NOW / $325The Rolling Stones: Exile On Main Street
Widely considered the Stones’ most technical album, Exile on Main St. was first released as the band’s first double album on 12 May 1972. The spirit of the record is in the blueprint layout; instrumentally and vocally it rolls out like a red carpet, rocking the listener to the core. It’s as if you took blues, rock, and a hint of country and threw it in a blender. It remains as many have argued and stated, the greatest and most impenetrable offering from the Rolling Stones to date.
BUY NOWVan Life: Your Life On The Road
Foster Hunter is living the dream. Well, at least to hippies, baby boomers, and now… millennials. More and more people are wishing they could leave the difficulties of life behind, pack it up in a sweet ride and #vanlife it for an indefinite amount of time. This hardcover showcases tons of photography from Hunter’s social pages and other not posted material highlighting his time on the road in his epic Volkswagon. See ya on the highway!
BUY NOW / $11Filson Howling Wolf Bottle Opener
Hand-forged from iron, this Howling Wolf Bottle Opener is made exclusively for Filson… and you. From the Meridan Forge in Eatonsville, WA, master blacksmith Darryl Nelson has his work on a grander scale outside the Filson Flagship Store in Seattle and per these handmade bottle openers, each piece is unique in style and craftsmanship. Bottle openers come and go, but this Filson Howling Wolf Bottle Opener will set the tone for many a full moon to come.
BUY NOW / $85Taylor Stitch Slim Jeans
Slim but not skinny, the Taylor Stitch Slim Jeans are the coveted pair of denim you’ve been longing for. The custom YKK zipper and rivets add a subtle flair while the 13 oz 100% cotton adds a bit of a rigid stance. A medium-rise keeps the belt loops right where they are supposed to be and the extra space for the boys is always nice. These TS Slim Jeans are the denim you throw on in the morning, to walk out the door in confidence knowing you’re styled for the day.
BUY NOW / $148Nue Co Destress 360
There is the common misconception that stress is all mental, but the Nue Co Destress 360 aids in a whole-body recovery. Stress can crush key minerals that your body naturally calls on for recovery and immunity, muscle tension, and libido can all feel the effects. It’s as simple as taking 2 pills in the morning with a glass of water to get your body back on track and help find your center before you head out to take control of the day. Nue Co’s Destress 360 is an everyday supplement, packed with organic herbals, vitamins, and the good to keep that stress-free life rolling.
BUY NOW / $55OTIS Eyewear A Day Late Eco Sunnies
Stepping out in the day can sometimes be blinding, but when you’re walking out the door in the OTIS Eyewear A Day Late Eco Sunnies there is sure to be a little extra getup in your step. These frames are handmade in Australia with polarized Mineral Glass lenses. The Eco-Acetate frames are 100% biodegradable and 100% recyclable, and better yet, if by chance out live your A Day Late sunnies, return them to OTIS to be recycled. A cool, classic look that is made sustainably from OTIS Eyewear.
BUY NOW / $240Hamilton BeLOWZERO 1000m Auto
Whether you’re looking for a statement piece or seek the deepest reaches of the sea, the Hamilton BeLOWZERO 1000m Auto is wound for adventure. The black PVD treated 46mm stainless steel case replicates the shell of a submarine and the convex sapphire crystal offers maximum protection during deep water exploration. The BeLOWZERO 1000m Auto is a classic with a sleek and powerful silhouette, and if by chance you find yourself in deep water, there is a helium escape valve.
BUY NOW / $1,845The Verve - Urban Hymns
The third studio album by British Alt-band, The Verve, is our anchor to close out the final day of July. Released in 1997 the album features the tracks “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and “Lucky Man”. The band had actually broken up after their 2nd album, having little success and internal conflict. Let this piece of musical history be a reminder of how much we can accomplish when we put our egos aside. Cheers!
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The GEAR GRID is designed to support small business brands that aim to break the mold. Our team scours the globe to find these well-designed objects, collected to enhance the lifestyle of who we believe the modern explorer is: a hard worker, a free thinker, and most certainly a world traveler. Drop in as a regular to find curated essentials in the categories of apparel, grooming, watches, bags, tech, and more, also including books and classic vinyl to set the tone on the weekends.