I have developed a fear for natural water bodies like lakes and rivers after my teen years, thanks to the horde of horror flicks like Lake Placid, Piranha and even Creepshow 2 (second story ‘The Raft’), that flooded the B-grade movies catalog. I know, it is probably an irrational fear, but hey, I don’t live in the U.S. which makes the whole monster-in-the-lake tale even more ‘plausible’, right? But now, I know if I did live in Minneapolis, I will have the opportunity to swim in natural waters without that fear – thanks to the Webber Park Natural Swimming Pool. Continue reading North Minneapolis Opens First Public Natural Swimming Pool in the U.S.
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CAMOPOOL Camouflage Inflatable Pool
you know those aboveground inflatable pools? how are those looking too you? too unmanly, perhaps? then may we suggest you to check out the CAMOPOOL Inflatable Pool and as the product name implies, it is the inflatable pool you know, in camouflage. man, we can’t believe nobody thought of camo-ing this until now. basically, instead of the usual blue items that are sometime adorned with cartoon characters such as Nemo and stuff, the CAMOPOOL Inflatable Pool comes in an ever man-friendly camo pattern. it has a triple ring design for better side wall support and the skin is of heavy duty 0.5mm PVC material that is said to be two times stronger than standard inflatable pools. Continue reading CAMOPOOL Camouflage Inflatable Pool
Tonke Campers
the Airstream trailer has an irresistible old school charm, but what if you don’t want to having anything in tow and a motor coach is way too, well, typical to your liking? then the Tonke Campers might just by right up your alley. in a wonderful matrimony of the old and the new, the Tonke Campers features a cart-style camper, fused to the chassis of a modern day Mercedes-Benz truck that leaves us in awe and wanting one. of course, we have no room for such a beauty here, but for you guys who do, we envy you. we never thought retro styling could ever go with the contemporary (if only they could do the same for the new Unimog). anyhow, there are two series to choose from: the smaller Explorer series and the roomier Fieldsleeper series, and in between them are four specific models, each having their own unique amenities. Continue reading Tonke Campers
BBQ Bruce Handrail Grill
what is love by most people (if not all)? BBQ. what is the thing that not all people have? a backyard. bugger. this means non-landed home owner will be missing out the great tradition of BBQ parties. well, at least not without having to share a common pasture with loads of other strangers, but that was before BBQ Bruce Handrail Grill designed by Hendrik Drecker came along. Bruce is a space-saving BBQ-at-your-balcony solution that hangs on the handrail or mount to the wall of your balcony, thus freeing up precious space on your balcony for your guests to mingle and presumably, to enjoy the picture perfect view. as awesome as it is, the BBQ Bruce Handrail Grill won’t help much if you don’t even have a balcony. Continue reading BBQ Bruce Handrail Grill
85 Foot Inflatable Military Obstacle Course
85 Foot Inflatable Military Obstacle Course | US$12,500.00 | www.hammacher.com
whether you are preparing your kids to be the future Wipe Out champion (assuming the show last that long) or just want to whip them in shape before they get drafted into the forces, the 85 Foot Inflatable Military Obstacle Course should be up to the task. measuring a gargantuan 85′ long x 12′ wide x 16′ tall (about 26 m x 4m x 5m), this 1,175 lbs (533 kilograms) blow-up obstacle course features a variety of ‘child-safe’ obstacles, including vertically positioned portholes, horizontal hurdles, “hedgehog” obstacles Continue reading 85 Foot Inflatable Military Obstacle Course
Quirky Sliders
Quirky Sliders | US$24.99 | www.quirky.com
it is the time of the year again, a time where you take your cooking to your backyard and have a blast with the people you care about. however, most of the time, we do so with quite an amount of risk, especially when BBQ-ing. you know, the burn from the heat and the stabs from the skewers et cetera. you may be one of the few that escapes the stabs and pokes unleashed by your skewers but one thing you will still nod in agreement is the process of dislodging the delicious meat from a skewer is no easy feat. Continue reading Quirky Sliders
Flying Pig Liquid Series Fly Rods
Flying Pig Liquid Series Fly Rods | from US$194.74 | www.flyingpigflyrods.com
whether you are an expert fly fisher or just someone who’s starting out fly fishing, there is no excuse for not looking good while you are at the game. and by looking good, we mean having the functional and coolest gears, such as this Flying Pig Liquid Series Fly Rods. the first of three series of fly rods, the Liquid Series Fly Rods feature stripping guides that are 20 to 30% lighter than standard issues, gun smoke reel seat with rosewood inserts, cordura rod tube with embroidered full color Flying Pig logo (also one of the coolest logo we have ever seen) and labeled rod sock, a 46T high modulus progressive fast action taper with extra reserve power and a black gloss stealth finish with TiCH hardware ensures that you still look awesome even when you are all scruffy, battling a big snag. Continue reading Flying Pig Liquid Series Fly Rods
City Boy Picnic Grill
City Boy Picnic Grill | US$229.00 | www.finnishdesignshop.us
a picnic can be a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of big city living but then again, why should we be treating ourselves to sandwich that we have been eating all this while in the office? kind of sucks, don’t you think so? what we need is some real meat that form part of our burger loving culture and when we say burgers, we mean freshly grilled meat slapped between two pieces of nice, soft buns and not those shrink wrapped cold, crumpled items that you grab off the shelves of 7-11. Continue reading City Boy Picnic Grill
BBQ for Men by lhooq
(photos: via Uncrate) BBQ for Men by lhooq | from US$950.00 | www.lhooqdesign.com
ever since the invention of industrial barrel, people has found many other use for it besides dumping oil and chemical in it. among those different uses, turning it into a BBQ grill, along with using it as a fire pit, rank among the most popular alternative usages. however, unless you have the required skills and handy tools, you probably can’t create one for yourself. luckily, there’s the BBQ for Men by lhooq to fill that void. with a price tag of $950, you will score yourself an industrial barrel repurposed into a stylish BBQ grill sporting a cool royal blue paint job on the outside and a brass hue on the inside. Continue reading BBQ for Men by lhooq
La Caja China Roasting Box
(photos: La Caja) La Caja China Roasting Box | from US$239.00 | www.lacajachina.com
an outdoor BBQ event will not be complete without some good ole roasted dishes and for that, it calls for something like this cool looking roasting box from La Caja China. no. it is not from China but on the contrary, this smoking beauty here is made in the U.S. of A. available in three sizes: 18 lbs, 70 lbs and 100 lbs and with each roaster featuring charcoal pan and grid, large dripping pan, two stainless steel grills, four S/S hooks, marinating syringe, and two large metal handles – enclosed in a box made from BC plywood, lined with Marine Aluminum Gauge. Continue reading La Caja China Roasting Box