COOL HUNTING® - Sports + Outdoors

Blanket Towel: National Parks and Monuments Map

Evan Orensten — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:24:04 +0000

This oversized MicroTerry towel / blanket easily holds 2-3 people and works equally as well camping, picnicking or on the beach. It holds 4x its weight in water, dries quickly, resists sand, and measures 60″ long by 80″ wide. It features a map of national parks and monuments on the front, and is grey on the back.

The Martian Aerogel Jacket

Josh Rubin — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:46:30 +0000

Vollebak’s Martian Aerogel Jacket has been re-editioned and will now be available in three different colors. This innovative piece combines aerospace-grade materials and cutting-edge insulation technology to bring NASA-level protection to outdoor wear. Inside, a revolutionary laser-drilled aerogel layer—flexible, waterproof and robust—is crafted by the same California-based engineering team behind the next Mars Rover’s heat shield. The outer shell made from Heathcoat’s parachute fabric (known for landing probes on Mars and Titan) Ultralight yet incredibly resilient, the jacket weighs 700 grams yet insulates for temperatures as low as -20°C. Its nanoporous aerogel insulation, composed of 20% aerogel by weight and over 50% by volume, blocks cold while remaining breathable, thanks to precision-drilled micropores. Built to withstand extremes, the jacket offers four functional pockets with storm flaps and taped watertight seams, merging advanced performance with practical, minimalist design.

DB 448 Expandable Day Bag

Evan Orensten — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:17:59 +0000

Designed to easily attach to a bicycle with its velcro straps, this practical day bag works just as well over your shoulder or cross-body. It has an exterior pocket and a flexible closure that easily scales up or down to accommodate your storage needs. Fun, colorful and available in many different colors and patterns, it’s made by hand in Portugal with nylon canvas, printed fabrics, and is water resistant and easily washed. The interior is padded and has a vinyl lining. It measures 20/25 x 25 x 12cm and has a 7l capacity.

Iwano 2 Uni Waterproof Technical Shoe

Evan Orensten — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:25:14 +0000

We love Flower Mountain for their design, style, technical performance, quality and point of view. The Iwano 2 Uni is a waterproof hiking / all purpose urban utility shoe featuring a suede upper, a cork insole, Vibram “megagrip” sole, a quickstop closure and a colorful point of view. It’s available in a light brown or black sole.

Bonsai Balance Bike

Evan Orensten — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:05:25 +0000

The Bonsai balance bike is made from birch and aluminum with a sleek style that will help kids appreciate the value of good design while finding their sense of balance. It features a birch laminated “SuperPly” frame that uses the wood’s bounce to create a fun ride and provide stiffness to the frame and by eliminating weight and production waste it’s eco-minded. Aluminum hubs are very lightweight, and the sealed wheels feature cartridge bearings providing low added weight and improved control. It’s sized for kids ages 2-4 years old.

Aer1 Portable Carbonation System

Evan Orensten — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:16:52 +0000

The at-home carbonation category has grown exponentially in the last decade, providing ease of use, reduced waste and new options for creative beverage making at home. Aerflo’s new portable Aer1 system features a 16oz water bottle, a compact top that accommodates the CO2 cartridge, and a pocket-sized case that holds three cartridges. Each cartridge provides four bottle’s worth of carbonated water, and the kit comes with 13 cartridges. When you’ve used up your cartridges you pop them in the mail and a new set arrives. You save a trip to the store and the cartridges get refilled, offering less hassle and waste. Whether you’re in the office or camping it’s an easy way to enjoy carbonated water on the go.

Leather Swing

Evan Orensten — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:17:40 +0000

A former tattoo artist and motorcycle enthusiast, Jay Teske found his way to making custom motorcycle seats. When he decided to pursue leather work full time his eye for detail and love of materials led to his simple, elegant and beautifully made leather accessories for the home. Working with American bridle leather and brass he creates pulls, knobs, railings, etc. There’s something about his indoor / outdoor leather swing, which couldn’t by simpler, that we can’t stop looking at. It’s as at home on the porch or backyard as in your bedroom, with beautiful brass details and nylon rope. All of his work is made by hand in his Kingston, NY studio.

Summit Series Superior FUTURELIGHT Jacket

Evan Orensten — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:02:52 +0000

Designed for trail runners in mind, The North Face’s Summit Series Superior FUTURELIGHT Jacket looks just as good in town. Made with the brand’s 100% recycled FUTURELIGHT nylon, it’s ultra-lightweight, breathable and waterproof, features an adjustable hood and folds up into a small pouch.Also available in women’s sizes.

Stone Island + New Balance Made in UK 991v2 Ghost

Evan Orensten — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:38:24 +0000

Drawing inspiration from Stone Island’s Ghost collection, which are always monochrome and inspired by camouflage, the brand’s latest shoe collaboration with long time partner New Balance delivers our favorite version of New Balance’s celebrated 991v2. This iconic shoe, in its second generation, honors the original 2001 release with an updated, more streamlined design, features the brand’s FuelCell cushioning, and is made in the UK. The monochromatic Ghost palette suits these particularly well, and the shoes feature simple elements beautifully executed using nubuck, mesh, nylon and felt. Available in Black, Beige and Military Green colorways.

Nu Technical and Down Detergent

Evan Orensten — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:26:54 +0000

We believe in using the right tool for the job, and Arc’Teryx’s Nu Technical and Down Detergents do just that. Specially formulated to clean your technical and down apparel (and your down comforter too) at cool temperatures, these bleach- and plastic-free washes optimize waterproof materials and revitalize feathers and synthetic insulation. Note that the Nu Down Detergent is $18