Hands-On Reviews

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Musclebox

Musclebox’s monthly delivery of clothes, protein snacks, and workout plans is a killer way for bodybuilders to stay motivated---though if you’re looking for general fitness, the brand’s focus on high protein, high calorie snacks may not be the right fit for you.

Musclebox’s monthly delivery of clothes, protein snacks, and workout plans is a killer way for bodybuilders to stay motivated---though if you’re looking for general fitness, the brand’s focus on high protein, high calorie snacks may not be the right fit for you.

Driftaway Coffee

Driftaway Coffee is good to the last drop. Not just flavor-wise, but also in their sustainability, giving, and service.

Driftaway Coffee is good to the last drop. Not just flavor-wise, but also in their sustainability, giving, and service.

Bjorn Hendal Sweden

Bjorn Hendal offers up two throwbacks to the past, and while the straps were a bit of a letdown, the two vintage inspired styles are hard to find elsewhere for the price.

Bjorn Hendal offers up two throwbacks to the past, and while the straps were a bit of a letdown, the two vintage inspired styles are hard to find elsewhere for the price.

Nordgreen Watches

Created by the famous Nordic designer behind Bang & Olufson, Nordgreen’s Pioneer and Native watches are as stunning as they are simple. While we struggled with minor issues like glare, these timepieces are wardrobe staples.

Created by the famous Nordic designer behind Bang & Olufson, Nordgreen’s Pioneer and Native watches are as stunning as they are simple. While we struggled with minor issues like glare, these timepieces are wardrobe staples.

Western Rise

The team behind Western Rise are experts with technical fabrics, and they’ve reimagined wardrobe staples with the modern world in mind. Though they have somewhat limited sizing, you can take these light, packable, and fashionable clothes anywhere. Plus, every item from Western Rise matches, so you never have to hunt for something that fits your outfit.

The team behind Western Rise are experts with technical fabrics, and they’ve reimagined wardrobe staples with the modern world in mind. Though they have somewhat limited sizing, you can take these light, packable, and fashionable clothes anywhere. Plus, every item from Western Rise matches, so you never have to hunt for something that fits your outfit.

The Steel Shop

The Steel Shop has put together an extensive catalog of accessories that can help elevate your style. While the engraving feature was a bit simple for my taste, the quality of the bracelets was undeniable.

The Steel Shop has put together an extensive catalog of accessories that can help elevate your style. While the engraving feature was a bit simple for my taste, the quality of the bracelets was undeniable.

Jack Mason Halyard Sport

Jack Mason’s Nautical line tells a story through its design. The specs aren’t mind-blowing on paper, but the watch earns its keep through carefully placed details that convey confidence.

Jack Mason’s Nautical line tells a story through its design. The specs aren’t mind-blowing on paper, but the watch earns its keep through carefully placed details that convey confidence.

Rhino Band Stealth 44mm

While I expected to use the new Rhino Band Stealth only in rugged situations, the number of times it saved my Apple Watch convinced me to wear this a lot more than I thought I would.

While I expected to use the new Rhino Band Stealth only in rugged situations, the number of times it saved my Apple Watch convinced me to wear this a lot more than I thought I would.

Gentleman's Box

Gentleman’s Box delivered big value going for quality over quantity, and while some items could've used more attention to detail, the packages consistently offer solid value.

Gentleman’s Box delivered big value going for quality over quantity, and while some items could've used more attention to detail, the packages consistently offer solid value.

Alpaka

I trusted Alpaka with the most important things I own and they didn’t disappoint. While some aspects of the bags seem over-engineered, they’ve created three pieces that I consider necessities for the modern freelancer.

I trusted Alpaka with the most important things I own and they didn’t disappoint. While some aspects of the bags seem over-engineered, they’ve created three pieces that I consider necessities for the modern freelancer.

BREO BOX

Across a sample size of four boxes, my BREO BOX has consistently been filled with a few things that I’ve always wanted, a few things that’ll make nice gifts, and one thing I’m not sure what to do with. For a box that aims to give you everything you never knew you needed, that’s pretty darn good.

Across a sample size of four boxes, my BREO BOX has consistently been filled with a few things that I’ve always wanted, a few things that’ll make nice gifts, and one thing I’m not sure what to do with. For a box that aims to give you everything you never knew you needed, that’s pretty darn good.

Vincero Altitude

Vincero’s new Altitude line offers a cool design with versatile color schemes. While they’ve made some concessions to keep the price down, Vincero has delivered another great fashion-forward watch.

Vincero’s new Altitude line offers a cool design with versatile color schemes. While they’ve made some concessions to keep the price down, Vincero has delivered another great fashion-forward watch.

Buttercloth

With shirts as soft as luxury bed sheets, it’s hard to believe the Buttercloth button-ups keep their shape as well as they do. These business-casual shirts are a perfect fit for Fridays at the office.

With shirts as soft as luxury bed sheets, it’s hard to believe the Buttercloth button-ups keep their shape as well as they do. These business-casual shirts are a perfect fit for Fridays at the office.

UNDONE Basecamp

While the Basecamp’s domed crystal may need some TLC over time, UNDONE’s detailed customizer allows you to build a great looking modern classic timepiece from the ground up.

While the Basecamp’s domed crystal may need some TLC over time, UNDONE’s detailed customizer allows you to build a great looking modern classic timepiece from the ground up.

M.Gemi

M.Gemi shoes offer bespoke Italian luxury at surprisingly reasonable prices. While their Blake stitched soles may require a specialist cobbler at repair time, the true reward is in the luxury materials, comfort fit, and true Italian style.

M.Gemi shoes offer bespoke Italian luxury at surprisingly reasonable prices. While their Blake stitched soles may require a specialist cobbler at repair time, the true reward is in the luxury materials, comfort fit, and true Italian style.