Merrell, the Italian boot-maker has been a consistent player in the hardcore/heavy-duty mountaineering niche.  Their classic Wilderness boot is still a staple and has been for decades.  Merrell, always the innovator has updated it’s classic Wilderness boot with three new color...

If you’ve ever been to a film set or photo shoot you are sure to see equipment and gear carts all over the place.  No crew member, technician or artisan wants to be caught off guard without that one thing that might be called for at a moments notice.  Forget about running back and...

This is cool! The device is called the MAKERBOT THING-O-MATIC.  At first, I thought this was some “prototype-never to be built” tool, but I was wrong and thankfully.   Have you ever thought of something or drawn something, an idea, a personal prototype and the idea ends there...

This is a Mcintosh, not an apple.  McIntosh is one of the finest, hi-fidelity audio systems that money can buy.  Handmade in the USA, the tube driven units offer some of the best audiophile quality music you can get anywhere.  McIntosh is the company that conceived and executed the $250000...

And I thought my dinky little mi-fi was the bomb.  Well, if I save up enough money, the Knighthawk Tactical cellular network becomes my own, personal internet device.  Knighthawk is a rugged, customizable, IP-based UMTS cellular network.  Operating on the same technology used by AT&T,...

Who needs a paint scheme anyway?  It’s just frou-frou colors and what not.  No my friends, when you go to the length’s that Specialized has gone to, to make one of the lightest UCI approved racing road bikes, even the weight of paint is an issue.  And there are few bikes that...

From Piaggio, the makers of the iconic Vespa scooter is this 3 to 4 person Electric or Diesel vehicle called the Ape Calessino.  It looks at home on the Isle of Capri or tooling around the city centers of Roma or Firenze but, hopefully soon you can own your own electric Ape Calessino for...

I know, I know, Canon has the largest sensor, yada, yada, yada.  But to me, if you want to produce HD video get a real HD camcorder, not a Frankenstein with the Canon.  A purpose built camera. One that I am smitten with is Panasonic’s new Micro Four Thirds model, the AG-AF100.  The...

D Mutha#%*&@, D Mutha#%&@, D!  Unleash your inner Radio Raheem with TDK’s newest home audio line up that puts the retro in your crib. TDK offers a 2 and 3 speaker boom box that connects to your computer, iPod, iPad, iPhone, USB, Audio-in channel or even your electric guitar. ...

Back in 1998, I was fortunate enough to get a Boblbee Megalopolis backpack delivered from Amsterdam.  It was so futuristic and hi-tech that I rarely used it due to the amount of looks and odd questions I’d get.  Questions like, “Does that thing make you fly?”,...

This is an ingenious speaker solution for the entire home from Klipsch, it’s called the LightSpeaker.   They have combined a ultra efficiency LED light bulb with a Klipsch Hi-Fi speaker.  The fully integrated design offers wireless sound to any room you plug the light bulb into.  If...

From Zacuto comes these cool mounts for the iPhone video shooter.  The Point’N'Shoot Mount has a dual purpose head that can switch between your small point and shoot camera to you iPhone.  The iPhone Holder mounts on the Zacuto handle with quick release, interchangeability.  Now, if...

All you iPhone photo journalist, paparazzi and indie filmmakers will be happy to see this new telephoto lens from Photojojo. For only $35.00, which I think is relatively cheap, it even comes with a collapsible tripod and carrying case. Now when you’re at that party, or game and you...

Who needs a white iPhone 4, when you can have a completely transparent one.  Yes folks, your friends will do double takes when they see your AT&T or Verizon iPhone 4′s guts. This hack which I wouldn’t do casually, allows you to remove the black colored coating from the glass...

This commemorative 30th anniversary  GS R1200 Adventure model is to die for.  Has it really been 30 years?  I can’t believe it.  I remember when I first saw the GS, it seemed so hi-tech, so modern, so Bahaus.  Now, in hindsight it looks so old where, as the new model looks highly...

They should have named it the Ford F150 UFO.  Whoever said “If pigs could fly?”, hadn’t seen this Truck.  That’s the standard F150 Raptor trim you see pictured flying around the desert.  This mammoth beast is actually a street legal desert racer complete with full...

This cool little wristband might be the end all to your early morning stress.  The WakeMate wristband and application helps you wake up feeling refreshed.  The Wakelytics analytics platform optimizes your waking hours by automatically analyzing your sleep and illuminating your personal...

Moncler Italia has utilized the design skills of Hiroki Nakamura for their latest collection of Visvim Boots and Gear.  These V Hiking boots look both classic and hi-tech, a common theme you will find appreciated here on the Cool-list. Visvim is a Japanese fashion brand that was founded by...

From Zeal Optics comes these cool goggles called the Recon Instruments Transcend GPS goggles.  These goggles which are designed for skiers and snowboards who go off the grid have a GPS enables display that shows speed, chrono, speed, distance travelled, vertical odometer, temperature and...

47mm! That’s living large! Panerai, known for their classic diving watches made for the Italian Navy have always been larger than most.  Their understated design and classic appeal have warmed the hearts and emptied the wallets of many a collector.  Simple, timeless design in a...