Survive the Winter in Style With a Quality Down Jacket Science is forever trying to catch nature. Look at the feathers on ducks and geese. For all the brilliant methods of insulation humankind has devised, we still don’t have anything that allows us to survive in freezing temperatures day after day, drift on icy water, survive blizzards, and still be light enough that we can soar on the capricious winds. The good news is, where the world of invention has failed us, nature provides by allowing us to use the down from our fine feathered fellows to make jackets that can do most of the things listed above, all in a packaging that compresses down tight for easy transport from ski slope to hockey rink to our mountainside bivouac....

Though oddities can be accumulated anywhere, seeing them concentrated all in a single location is a thing of wonder. Though a few stalwart souls will crisscross the country to see huge balls of twine and immense frying pans, it takes a special breed to actually enter a museum filled to the brim with strangeness. They can make you question everything, force you to rethink the world as you know it, and daunt you like only the greatest freakshow in the world can....

A decision to hit the gym needs to be matched with athletic shorts equal to the task. And thanks to modern fabric technology, you can now get the best gym shorts without making a dent in your protein budget. But with the growing number of gym clothes brands in the market today, settling for the ideal pair of workout shorts can be an uphill task. From form-fitting running shorts to loose-fitting basketball shorts, the options are so numerous that knowing exactly what to pick can be confusing....

The Bandit9 Bishop Motorcycle features a hi-grade aluminum unibody, a custom-built suspension and a set of organic details that give this bike a beautiful finishing touch. There’s a walnut/oak/teak inlay on either side of the tank, and a charcoal gray suede seat that’s about as subtle as it comes. Subtlety is central to the Bishop’s design, as there are no extraneous elements in its body design, not even a single fender....

Today, we help you decide what is the best chalk bucket brands on the market today. Keep reading at the end because we’ve put together a handy buyers guide for you, to help your next chalk bucket purchase a good one, to have you climbing up to the highest heights as quick as a flash. Related Reading: Familiarize yourself with some common rock climbing terminology. Below, we cover the following rock climbing chalk bags and buckets: Top 10 Chalk Bags and Buckets for Bouldering and Climbing The search for the best climbing chalk bags ends here!...

The suitably titled “Black & White” Singapore based house by Formwerkz Architects combines a modern and angular design with the natural lush greenery of its surroundings. The building sits on a triangulated plot of land and uses massive glass windows and connecting hallways to encourage visitors to experience the entire home while enjoying the outside scenery. All paths lead to the atrium dividing the building in two which serves as the focal point of the home....

Snake Run is the newest edition to famous action sports Camp Woodward designed by California Skateparks. The 1000+ ft long course slopes along the natural Pennsylvanian hilly terrain to create a dream course for action sport enthusiasts. The flowing design did not emerge from drawings and plans but rather was created as the process grew. Quarter pipes, slopes and jumps were added accordingly as the project progressed to ensure the best possible layout for its users....

Photographer Nadav Kander traveled China over three years to explore the modern Yangtze river and the contrasts between old and new. His stills show the grand scale of industrialized China around the Yangtze and the small, fragile humanity inhabiting it. It represents a place where modern China has washed away much of its cultural heritage, replaced by the massive concrete dreams of The West. Kander’s collection, titled The Long River, will be shown next month at the Flowers Gallery in New York....

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As display resolutions have increased into the 4K (and beyond) range, the input lag has also risen, though the ratio varies from television to television. The better the resolution on your TV, the more likely it is to lag and give you controller-tossing fits. That’s why heavy gamers who do their killing on consoles need specialized gear. Each of these 6 gaming televisions offers minimal lag, superb resolution, plenty of jacks for all your inputs, and features display settings that can make the dullest games pop....

GAME Golf is a natural step in the evolution of activity trackers. Systems like FitBit, Nike’s FuelBand and others are little more than pedometer systems and heart rate monitors with advanced data visualization applications. GAME Golf employs a similar technical base as the others, but uses a special set of accelerometer-style input tags that attach to a player’s golf clubs. Swing data, including information about speed and form, is recorded by the base unit for later review....

The new H1 Titanium by HYT watches is the definition of stylish ingenuity and innovation. The intricate and top notch mechanics are evident in the technical design of this high end timepiece. This futuristic form of time telling is fueled by two tiny pumps filled with liquid which crank the handcrafted dial in a half moon shape. Utility and style work together to create this durable and functional accessory. A black leather band and gold crank accents accompany the steely aesthetic of the face of the H1 Titanium which is sure to catch anyone’s attention....

Each of these 25 movie-inspired houses use only practical effects. Any and all lens flares are courtesy of J.J. Abrams. Munster Mansion Though it might not actually reside at 1313 Mockingbird Lane, but rather in Waxahachie, Texas, this Munster house replica is a painstaking recreation of the home used in the 60’s sitcom and the resultant Munster films. A passion project of Sandra and Charles McKee, you can book tours through this living replica with actual pieces from the show, or spot-on facsimiles at every turn....

You probably have a brief idea of how to plan a birthday party, and before you start the process, you may think it will be a walk in the park. But, we’re here to pop that balloon because party planning can get extremely stressful if you don’t have a set plan and checklist. There are many fine details that go into throwing the ultimate adult or child’s party, and we’ve compiled a party planning checklist of everything you’d need to make the party the best it can be....

Ilot has taken 1950-60s era rangefinder cameras and restored them back to mint condition and perfect working order. Instead of worn and aged leather accents, wood veneer finishes are added to these vintage cameras which are available for marginally less cost than other costly range finder cameras. Several models are available which include the Canon QL 17, the Konica Auto S2 and the Argus C3. The old school vibe and boxy swank of these gadgets make for a rad image capturing experience....

Photographer Josef Hoflehner has an interesting perspective on the world of travel. His series of photographs entitled “Jet Airliner” capture the lifestyle of a true jetsetter as they come and go to hotspots across the world. In this case, Hoflehner has photographed jets as they arrive and depart from the Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten, Dutch West Indies. If you’ve got a special place for sun, sand and aircraft, Hoflehner has released this series in a silk-bound hardcover book that is just aching for your coffee table....

The Kerchum Residence was designed for a young, growing family that desired a bright, colorful and modern living space that was well balanced with the environment around it. Frits de Vries Architect Ltd. specializes in such areas, so they pitched the client this home with a plan to exhibit it for future green design projects. It is an exercise in environmentally-conscious design, construction and energy consumption, one that will ensure plenty of more work for the architects....

Day gig getting you down? If you need an escape, here’s your shot to do it in ultimate style. The Khayangan Luxury Resort Villas in Bali are like heaven on Earth, a series of private resort cabanas overlooking the ocean as far as the eye can sea. The landscape is both carefully cultivated and wildly natural, dotted with tropical wildflowers, swaying palm trees and lush green grasses. Each villa is laced from corner to corner in fine, modern furnishings with its own private pool and personal service....

For many years now, MB&F has produced wild and unusual watches that push the envelope in design and craftsmanship. Büsser and crew have built a series of horological machines that power a range of watches, and the HM6 is the latest from this boutique. It follows a familiar story line for Büsser, as the Space Pirate watch is inspired by a fascination from his childhood. In this case, a manga story called “Mr Future” featured space pirates that have stuck in Büsser’s head since he was a child....

The Lotus Evora 400 is powered by the strongest engine the brand has ever put into a production vehicle. It sports a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine that produces a namesake 400 horsepower, a staggering amount of power for such a compact vehicle. That’s 55 more horses than its predecessor, and all that power pushes even less weight. Lotus has shaved about 50 pounds off of the new Evora 400 compared to the last model....