Dutchtub Wood

In the market for a hot tub, but want something a little rustic? They check out the Dutchtub Wood ($8,400), which is, appropriately enough, a wood-fired hot tub. You chop some wood, throw it into the coils, light a fire, and then jump in. Cold water at the bottom of … Read More

Fimbulvetr Snowshoe

Now that our old wooden snowshoes have been repurposed as a log rack, we’re in the market for something swanky and new. Fimbulvetr ($450) fits the bill; they’re made of thermoplastic elastomer, an ultra-hard, lightweight, recyclable plastic. They also have an all-direction hinge, which eliminates the most awkward part of … Read More

Tactical Christmas Stocking

What does the word “tactical” mean, precisely? Based on the stuff we see online, we suppose it means that the object in question has a MOLLE system, a bunch of pointless fasteners, a non-load bearing carabineer, and more pouches than a Rob Liefield character. Anyway, here’s a Tactical Christmas Stocking … Read More

Minecraft: The Story of Mojang

Ever booted up Minecraft after work on Friday, played for a bit, and then discovered that it’s Monday morning and you have a perfect replica of Helmsdeep? [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySRgVo1X_18[/youtube]

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