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Fellow Products French Press

The coffee is good, the day to follow stands no chance. And when that coffee is brewed with the Fellow Products French Press there will be nothing standing in your way. Beyond its easy use, this french press has a modern and sleek design. The insulated stainless steel walls will hold a consistent temperature for your brew, and when it comes time to pour your cup, the magic of the bean is sure to shine. Start the day the way the caffeine gods intended, with a cup of joe brewed from the Fellow Products French Press.

Sigur Rós - Kveikur

Never has a band in a smaller foreign language bracket inserted themselves into a global music scene as Sigur Rós.  Birgisson, Sveinsson, Holm, and drummer Orri Páll Dýrason had constructed cosmic music out of a small quiet room, burgeoning melodies out of thin air for years. So when Sveinsson left the band in 2012, many thought it was the end. But the rebound album Kveikur was what many have claimed brilliant, more core-driven, and aggressive, offering glacier rousing sounds. Plus, the album cover looks too spooky not to be on display this time of year.

Something's off

This coffee table read will keep any sneakerheads mind spinning, or exploding like the highly overused emoji (you know the one). The book brings together all the greats—from Air Jordan 1 to Air Presto—Nike and Virgil Abloh reinvent sneaker culture with the collaborative project The Ten and redesign 10 sneaker icons. Experience engineering ingenuity and Abloh’s investigative design process: each shoe is a piece of industrial design, a readymade sculpture, and wearable all at once. Even the texture of this book feels rough, like something you’d get stuck reading in middle school, only to turn the page to reengineered history.

Patagonia Quality Surf Label Funfarer Cap

The Patagonia Quality Surf Label Funfarer Cap is all about showing love for the sport and its playground. The sturdy bill is made from recycled fishing nets pulled from the oceans and the organic cotton construction of the 5 panel appearance gives a nod to the eco-friendly foundation of Patagonia’s philosophies. This Quality Surf Label Funfarer Cap might have a casual vibe from the viewer’s perspective, but positioned up top and completing your get-up, you know you did Mother Nature proud.

Mission Workshop Rhake

One pack to do and carry it all, built by the craftsmanship that is Mission Workshop, this is the Rhake. With a dedicated pocket for your laptop and another for a iPad/tablet, this 22L rolltop closure pack also has a hidden water bottle pocket that zips away when it’s not in use. There are extra pockets scattered around this pack to house your essentials and because this pack is made in the USA by Mission Workshop, rest assured it’s built to last. The Rhake could very well be the last pack you ever buy; oozing with style, durable, and keen to #hittheconcrete.

adidas PUIG Shoes

It doesn’t matter if you truly skate or not, the PUIG shoes bring an unparalleled style to your footwear game. A suede upper is met by a high-grade EVA midsole and the entirety of the shoe strives to cut down on waste by stitching together its durability from 50% recycled materials to 20% of the shoe. It’s blacked out to keep your look tight no matter where the journey takes you and when these kicks are paired with your best denim, watch out now. The adidas PUIG Shoes catapult that inner skater of yours well beyond the OG Tony Hawk Pro Skater.

Nixon Base Tide Pro

When time is of the essence and style is of the utmost importance the Nixon Base Tide Pro can’t even be classified as a no-brainer. It’s water-resistant up to 100 meters, pre-programmed with 550 global beaches tide charts, and even a wave counter so you can calculate the perfect set. But this Base Tide Pro is not all about the waves, its design suits well for city travel and steps to the plate of any attire you throw at it. Let’s face it, there is nothing worse than being late or missing the break, the Nixon Base Tide Pro tackles all time-sensitive adventures, by land or sea.

Leatherman Charge Camo Multi Tool

When the world calls for a multi-tool the Leatherman Charge is an absolute necessity. With 20 built-in tools, there is really nothing that stands in its way and a 3″ blade length makes this multitool a force to be reckoned with. Made from stainless steel this Leatherman is sure to last well beyond the missions to come. Bottle opener, cutting hook, and/or whatever you need the Leatherman Charge Camo Multi Tool to do, this is multitool is a sure-fire EDC.

Halloween Kills Soundtrack

It’s time for the new Halloween Kills to hit the theaters, and the soundtrack will be dropped in conjunction with the film release on October 15th. With the brilliant mind of John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies, the record is sure to set the tone for this year’s All Hallows’ Eve. Look out for anyone named Michael.

The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

David Grohl has written a book! Even if you’re not a fan of the iconic artist and band (Foo Fighters) this hardcover is a must-have for any rock and roll junkies. From jamming with Scream at 18 years old, to his time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, this book is a tell-all (written with his own hands) by the artist himself.

Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt

No, you don’t have to be putting in the work to wearing the Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt, but you certainly need to #hittheconcrete. This Shop Shirt has been stonewashed to give it a broken-in and worn feel, has the TS’s signature California collar, and 2 oversized chest pockets with button-through flaps. And made from Boss Duck this shirt is guaranteed off the rack comfortable and built to last. Wear the TS Shop Shirt from sun-up to sundown, out on the trail, around town, and even in the shop.

Hot Cool Tokyo Cast Iron Owl Bottle Opener

You really can’t go wrong with cast iron and this Hot Tokyo Cool Owl Bottle Opener is no exception. The owl sits above a cast iron opener that is sure to pop any bottle that lays in its wake and weighing nearly a 1/2 pound, this opener can double as a paperweight till it’s time to crack a few open. And it’s been said the owl is the wisest of the animal kingdom and we all know a few too many beers bring on the best of ideas, and that’s precisely why Hot Cool Tokyo paired the two together with their Cast Iron Owl Bottle Opener.

Article One AO X CIELE

Article One drops the AO x CIELE sunnies for those who like to grip life by the horns with an emphasis on style points. The silicone nose pads keep these sunnies in place with the action heats ups, the Divel polarized lenses block 100% of UVB/UVA rays, and them being made in Italy certainly doesn’t hurt. The Article One AO X CIELE sunnies are capital F-A-S-T fast and built to hit the city streets in stride.

Canon Dual Fisheye Lens

Canon is knocking on the door of the next world with the world’s first interchangeable lens to capture stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery to a single image sensor. The F2.8 Dual Fisheye Lens transitions from still to video shooting with ease and when you present your work, assuming the viewers are wearing VR goggles, your imagery brings your adventure to life. Think about those old prints that used to come from an old disposal camera or polaroid you use to shoot with or even a DSLR film camera – this Dual Fisheye Lens is simply next level.

Olivina Men Bourbon Cedar Bar Soap

Yeah, the soap dish in your shower makes for a great beer shelf, but imagine if you had a real bar of soap to place there – enter the Olivina Men Bourbon Cedar Bar Soap. It feels good in the hand and the Kaolin clay with ground olive stone help with the deep clean while exfoliating the skin. And made from certified sustainable palm oil, this bar soap is not only good for you, the production is less harmful to the environment. This is man soap with hints of Bourbon and Cedar that waft into the air when you #hittheconcrete and excite the senses when things heat up under the sheets.

Outkast - ATLiens

Don’t have to say anything more than, “It’s just Two Dope Boyz (in a  Cadillac)”.

Design Book (Revised and Expanded 2020 Edition)

With this coffee table read you will discover more than 500 of the most innovative, influential, and enduring products from the last five centuries. Explore the unique spectacle of design alongside classic objects such as the paper clip, the hurricane lantern, and the martini glass—a must-have for any gadget design lover.

Mott & Bow Barclay Skinny Black

Black jeans come and go in large part because after a few washes the denim is closer to grey than that initial off the rack midnight black. However, the Mott & Bow Barclay are the one pair of denim, set to hold the dark black coloring well beyond the next adventure. With “Stay Black” tech sewn into these jeans, the added stretch fabric from the cotton-poly-elastane blend gives a tailored look without taking away from mobility. Without a doubt, these Barclay jeans are meant to be worn just as much with the boys as they are when you #hitttheconcrete.

NOMAD Pen

You know when you’ve got a great pen when the ink rolls out of the point and glides right atop the paper with ease; an experience found in the NOMAD Pen. Made from steel and aluminum, this pen is sturdy in the hand and nearly weightless on the paper. The click-button mechanism has the perfect bounce back to satisfy the fidgetiest of fidgeders and the Schmidt EasyFLOW 9000 ink cartridge will keep that ink rolling smoothly beyond a newly acquired 10-digit number. All said and done, the NOMAD Pen is for those who want their own pen.

James Brand Everyday Beanie

The temps are dropping and that certainly means beanie weather is officially upon us. Where you’ve come to know James Brand for their blades, today it’s all about the Everyday Beanie. In collaboration with beanie specialist brand Coal Headwear, the TJB beanie is made from lightweight Polylana yarn that is eco-friendly and a cutting-edge blend of recycled and virgin acrylic. This Everyday Beanie is quite literally meant to be worn every day, from mundane activities and well into the evening plans.

Red Wing Classic Moc

Boots, boots, boots, a good pair of boots is nearly impossible to beat and you know when you’re laced up with a pair of Red Wings, something or someone is about to get stomped. The Classic Moc is made in the USA from full-grain, oil and waxed leather with nickel hardware, and a Traction Tred outsole. The cuff rise is a noticeable yet subtle 6 inches and the No. 23 Last defines Red Wing’s durability. These boots are Red Wing Heritage, they are a Classic Moc, and they are soon to be laced to #hittheconcrete.

Mad Rabbit Tattoo Balm

The money and time that went into the art on your body deserves to be kept up for millennia after leaving the chair. Mad Rabbit Tattoo Balm works to revitalize and replenish the vibrance of your ink. It leaves a clean finish without that oil and greasy look and feel. It’s made from 7 simple and natural ingredients and with a choice of fragrances (Frankincense & Lavender, Cucumber, or Vanilla & Coconut), this balm appeases the masses. Don’t take your body art for granted, keep it looking pristine with Mad Rabbit.

Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

Some would argue the most excellent album of the ’90s, and as time passes, this stretch of contention becomes exceptionally valid in many cases. In a two-CD release, with hours of music, The Smashing Pumpkins evolved rock by combining it with imagination, art, and life, all within Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness. Tracks like “Zero” and “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” hit like a spike thanks to James Iha’s string screams, while the heartfelt “Thirty-Three” and infamous “1979” wash down the album like running watercolors of orange and blue on a dark canvas. As he harked us all to “believe in me as I believe you,” Corgan aimed into the stars with the band’s most beloved album, It seems fitting in October to revisit, especially if you find yourself feeling like the world is a vampire. 

California Concrete

This book is a must-have for any photo and skate junkies. Photographed by artist/skater Amir Zaki, he took an incredibly interesting approach to his direction with the photography found in this hardcover. If that’s not enough, Zaki’s good friend, Tony Hawk gives his perspective on the featured skate parks from his own, unique perspective.

NOCS Provisions Zoom Tube

Halloween is right around the corner and if your pirate costume is nearing its yearly appearance then the NOCS Provisions Zoom Tube is for you. And beyond the night of ghouls, this monocular has an 8×32 magnification, textured grip, and a water-resistant housing. The compact design makes it great for throwing it in the pack when adventure calls and whatever lies in the distance, this monocular hones in on the details. The NOCS Provisions Zoom Tube is a solid addition to any EDC, whether exploring the city streets or out in nature’s playground.

Bellroy Flip Case

There isn’t going to be any fun unless you got the funds to support it, and with the Bellroy Flip Case, there will be no end to the fun(ds). With 2 sleeves capable of holding a combined 8 cards or a variation of cards and cash, an additional quick access pocket is great for grabbing your frequently used cards. The vegetable tanned leather comes from the ECCO Leather tannery in the Netherlands, and this wallet closes off the goods from the outside world with magnetic trapdoors. The wardrobe should never stop on the exterior when Bellroy Flip Case is the icing on the cake.

Buck Mason Built Tough Bandana

The Buck Mason Built Tough Bandana is all about the style points with built-in durability to last a lifetime. Made from 40’s single 100% cotton, this bandana is extremely soft to the touch and builds comfort with each use. It’s a great piece for the modern era we’re all living in as it is not only is a statement piece but also doubles as a pandemic mask when you’re out running errands or giving knuckles to the bouncer. And if you’re all about that urban cowboy look, this BM bandana has got the giddy-up. Stitched and suited for a plethora of uses, the Buck Mason Built Tough Bandana looks just as much at home around the neck as it does hanging out the back pocket.

FiiO M5 MP3 Player

Certainly can’t deny that the smartphone killed the MP3’s dominance over the portable music player world, but there is a resurgence growing and the FiiO M5 is leading the charge. The FiiO M5 has Bluetooth connectivity, will track your steps, a touchscreen, 11hrs of playback, and can even make and receive calls. It’s a little over 1.5 inches x 1.5 inches which makes it discrete and perfect for high octane activities like parkour. And this little MP3 doubles as a USB drive and can record high-fidelity sound. Your smartphone is great in lots of ways, but when you’re on the move and out breaking ankles look to the FiiO M5 to boast your soundtrack.

Chrome Industries Barrage Tote

A remix of the iconic Barrage, this Tote is as Chrome states and we second, “durable AF”. Built to outlast the adventure with a 100% welded waterproof liner and abrasion-resistant shell, this tote has a carrying capacity of 18-27 liters. It has a dedicated internal laptop compartment, compression straps along the outskirts, water bottle pockets, and an exterior 5- point cargo net system. The expandable roll-top comes in handy when you pick up a few more goods than you attended and the extended key strap can reach most door locks without having to take the bag off your shoulder. When it comes time to #hittheconcrete, the Barrage Tote is destined to be your carryall.

Wilco - Being There

The first line on this album is “When you’re back in your old neighborhood, cigarettes taste so good.” And to us, that illustrates so well the season we are in. Days away from November, home is calling out to you. Maybe you missed it last year, due to travel restrictions or precautions. But the leaves are still falling, still yellow and orange. And when you creep back into your hometown driveway this late October, November, or December, scents will return, feelings will storm back in, and the beautiful affection you have with a city that raised you will sing up and down your spine.

Have a happy and safe Halloween tomorrow, gents.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to all you ghoulish ghouls out there. If you’re feeling scared just ask yourself… what would Hubie do?