If you're going to be good at just one thing, be good at making cocktails.
If you want to look like the guys in Mad Men, you first need two things: Good taste, and refined drinking knowledge. Transcend mortality and take your place among the pantheon of Bartending Gods. Your destiny awaits, Baron of Booze! Dude Rack tested and approved. Although available for Kindle, we recommend the hard-cover edition- you're going to want to use it as a recipe book after reading through the other sections. Learn how to identify and scoff at drinks of low birth, and help bring better drinking to the teeming, unwashed masses with your sorcery of spirits.
This is a book on bitters by author Brad Parsons.
From the MFG:
"Part recipe book, part project guide, part barman’s manifesto, Bitters is a celebration of good cocktails made well, and of the once-forgotten but blessedly rediscovered virtues of bitters."
Made in the good old U.S. of A! No added MSG, Nitrates or other Preservatives.
If "Eat all the animals" is on your bucket list, have we got the thing for you! Check off a few boxes with this pack of four types of jerky. Contains Venison, Boar, Elk, and Buffalo jerky. Made right here in the land of the free, this is about as healthy as salt-cured meats get.
This is a four-pack of exotic animal jerky.
From the MFG:
Includes 4 - 2 oz. bags (Venison Jerky, Elk Jerky, Buffalo Jerky and Boar Jerky)
100% Exotic Jerky, No Fillers or Any Other Meat Type Mixed In Like the Other Guys
USDA Inspected and Made Fresh in the U.S.A. - You should demand that the jerky you buy is made in America!
Not sure if you'll love it? Consider the "Tester 4 Pack" first and then come back for more!
Satisfaction Guaranteed - Our Products Are Always Fresh
Stop giving yourself cancer and start getting a buzz with this stainless steel flask from Stanley. Constructed from food-grade stainless steel and BPA free, buy one of these babies to replace that cheap flask you got from a wedding. It's probably reducing your lifespan more than the alcohol is, by leeching lead and BPAs into your fire water. Don't say we didn't warn you!
This is a matte black, food-grade stainless flask from Stanley.
From the MFG:
18/8 single wall stainless steel won't rust; naturally BPA-free
If you haven't heard of Grado before, just be quiet. The grown-ups are talking.
Take your over-compressed top 40's music habit to the next level with a pair of in-ear headphones by Grado Labs. Dude Rack tested and approved, these are so far superior to stock Apple and OEM earbuds that you'll actually be upset you didn't try better buds sooner. Like any high-end audio product worth its salt, this investment that will outlast your terrible taste in music. The in-ear design blocks most outside sound, perfect for tuning out anyone, anywhere, any time.
This is a set of GR8e In-Ear Headphones by Grado.
From the MFG:
"A proprietary wide bandwidth moving armature design from the GR10 provides the new GR8e listener with unsurpassed performance. Small size allows earphone to nestle well within the ear canal, maintaining an excellent air seal for improved bass and reduction of outside noise without causing discomfort."
Find your other boot in that ridiculously messy coat closet with a new Maglite!
Being a man means being prepared. You'll want to pack at least three of these little buddies. One for the glove box, one for the tool box, and one for your pack. This Maglite is like all other Maglites- high quality, dependable, and durable as hell. Rain? Snow? Ha! Two AA batteries power an LED that was crafted by monks in the lost city of Atlantis. With high and low beam modes, you can get 30+ hours of light out of this as a survival or shop tool. The classy metallic grey/gunmetal finish leaves the impression that you know what you're doing.
This is a AA LED Flashlight and belt holster from Maglite.
Enchanted with the blood of a Balrog, if you eat too many you'll pay the price. Later.
This is it. Seven ounces of crunchy, sweet, salty, spicy, nutty goodness. Crafted by flavor sorcerers at Wonderful, these nut snacks are fun to eat and have a slow-building heat. And yep, we're poets. Warrior poets. Buy these instead of almonds, they take less water to grow.
This is a 7oz. nut sack chock full of Sweet Chili flavored Pistachios from Wonderful.
From the MFG:
One of the lowest calorie, lowest fat nuts
Great source of fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fats
The Alpha of Alphas in the Bluetooth Speaker realm.
If you need more horsepower to get the job done, you've found it. Hammer spirituality into non-believers by powering up your Christian Rock playlist with the UE Roll Bluetooth speaker. Take it hiking, biking, skiing, boating, and wherever else you want to force everyone to listen to your Swedish Death Metal. Dude Rack tested and approved with iPhones (but works with Android too) this mostly waterproof (1 meter for 30 mins) speaker will provide you with audio for hours, and has a cool feature where it can pair up with another UE Roll to provide more sound coverage.
This is a Wireless Bluetooth Speaker from UE Roll.
From the MFG:
Powerful pint-sized wireless Bluetooth speaker-small and lightweight so you can blast your music out loud everywhere
Unapologetically awesome 360-degree sound with deep bass
Waterproof (IPX7 rated) life-resistant shell designed for adventure ( Waterproof for up to 30 minutes and a depth of 1 meter)
65 ft. Bluetooth wireless range and 9 hr. battery life go as long as you can (Actual wireless range and battery life will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions)
Marine-grade bungee cord attaches to you or your bike, backpack, snorkel or whatever
UE ROLL companion app-tune it, alarm it, Double UP the sound by pairing it to another Ultimate Ears speaker
Gets awesome all the time through wireless, over-the-air speaker updates. Works with Apple and Android mobile devices
The perfect storage device for all of your dirty secrets. China can't hack into this!
Convince everyone in your meetings that you know what the hell you're talking about, and stay better organized with a Moleskine Classic notebook. This compact notebook features a hard cover and has the innate ability to project the illusion that you can read and write.
This is a 3.5" by 5.5" Classic Notebook from Moleskine.
From the MFG:
"This reliable travel companion, perfect for writings, thoughts and passing notes, has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history."
When you ruin the blade because you don't take care of anything, just pop a new one in!
Tired of being a broke, useless slob? Your metamorphosis into a sleek, cash-laden MacGuyver type is only a "BUY NOW" button-click away! Get your mitts on some cash, and clip it to this marvel of design from Gerber, which doubles as a money clip while folded. Dude Rack tested and approved, this handy blade is compact but sturdy, perfect for opening those Amazon Prime packages. Admit it, you get like five a week. Takes normal box cutter blades, but if you want to get all fancy, order some ceramic blades and tell everyone the blade is made from the bones of the damned.
This is a folding Pocket Knife from Gerber.
From the MFG:
Accepts standard or contractor grade utility blade
Not only is this the official Twitch.tv #Twitchcon 2015 webcam, it's also Dude Rack tested and approved. This compact, premium-quality webcam will serve you well, in almost any lighting condition (except pitch black, stupid). Take your Skyping, YouTube channel or video game streaming from third world to first with a C920 from Logitech!
This is a 1080p high definition webcam from Logitech.
From the MFG:
Full HD 1080p video calls on Skype with sharpest video-call picture; HD 720p video calls on favorite IM services like Yahoo! Messenger and Gmail Voice
H.264 hardware encoding for faster, smoother HD experiences. OS support - Windows 10 or Windows 8, Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit), Windows Vista, or Chrome OS
Carl Zeiss optics with premium 20-step autofocus
Snap pro-quality pics; fast upload to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
HD video calls only on Windows-based PCs or on any HDTV with HDMI connection from a PC laptop. Not compatible with Mac
This bad boy does 0 to 200 in just a couple minutes.
Tired of slaving away over a hot stove just to boil some water? Well, put down that girly tea kettle and say hello to your new little friend. This stainless steel, electric kettle from Cuisinart is Dude Rack tested and approved. Heat your water for coffee, tea, or whiskey in a jiffy to the exact temp, conveniently selected by pushing buttons on the handle. You'll figure it out. The cordless feature of this kettle makes it our favorite- no more boiling water accidents because the dog went for the power cord!
This is a cordless electric water kettle from Cuisinart.
From the MFG:
1500-watt/110-volts stainless-steel cordless electric kettle with 1-2/3-liter capacity and concealed heating element
6 preset heat settings for steeping tea at just the right temperature; blue LED indicator lights
30-minute keep warm; 2-minute memory function; 360-degree swivel power base for cordless convenience
Blue backlit water window; removable/washable scale filter; boil-dry protection with auto safety shutoff
Measures approximately 8-1/5 by 9-4/5 by 12 inches; 3-year limited warranty
If you hate freezing to death in a stranded vehicle, these babies are for you!
Anyone who knows anything realizes these are really called Space Blankets. Woven by alien witches and blessed by Laser Knights from the future, these squares of Mylar reflect heat and light, and stop wind and moisture from killing you, but you still might lose a finger or toe to hypothermia. Should have read that survival book on your Kindle Voyage before this trip!
You might buy some Space Blankets to appear more outdoorsy and prepared, or because you have plans to fashion one into a crude flag in order to signal the drink cart, which is way over at hole 5 right now. Damn it, somebody get this man another Brandy Manhattan!
This is a pack of 10 or more Mylar Emergency Blankets from Quiverr.
From the MFG:
Mylar
Quiverr Quality - 10 Pack of Compact emergency protection
Pay extra so you can say "Oh, you just have the basic Kindle" to your friends.
Avoid turning into a complete idiot by reading once in a while with this sleek, more refined version of the Kindle Paperwhite. The smaller footprint and lighter weight makes this Kindle ideal for packing on long trips, hikes, and bike rides. The e-ink screen is easily readable in direct sunlight, just like a real book. If it's dark out, switch the lighting system on to keep reading about the Lannisters. The memory can store more books than you will ever read. The battery lasts for weeks instead of hours, so you can get your reading on any time, anywhere- except inside the stomach of a Grizzly, because Kindles aren't waterproof!
This is a Kindle Voyage from Amazon.
From the MFG:
Passionately crafted for readers
High-resolution 300 ppi display-reads even more like the printed page
Reimagined page turns-PagePress enables you to turn the page without lifting a finger
New adaptive front light-provides ideal brightness, day or night
Our thinnest Kindle ever
Battery lasts weeks, not hours
Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30 days - choose from over 800,000 titles
All your food snob friends will be cooing over your impressive cutlery loadout.
Take the "Boy" out of your kitchen and replace it with "Man". You probably don't own any actual kitchen knives, but if you're going to own one, this is it. The Wusthof Classic Ikon 7" Santoku Blade is ultra-sharp and excels at making slices of roast beast nano-thin. What's nano? Well, remember the iPod nano? That thing was tiny. In the knife world, tiny requires the sharpest knives. Excellent at cutting everything made of food, this top-shelf knife will last until you ruin it in the dishwasher.
This is a seven inch Santoku kitchen knife from Wusthof.
From the MFG:
Versatile 7-inch Santoku knife is ideal for anything that needs to be sliced paper thin
Precision forged from single piece of high-carbon German stainless steel; laser-controlled and tested cutting edge
Double bolsters provide heft and balance for effortless cutting; full tang extends through the handle
Triple-riveted black handle with innovative contoured design for comfortable, secure grip
Hand washing recommended; backed by lifetime warranty; made in Germany
Tired of having your cheap shaker get stuck together? Impress your guests and pour that "Sex on the Beach" in style with this stainless steel cocktail shaker from OXO. This stunning marvel of technology includes a plastic button on the top, which opens and closes the shaker. Dude Rack tested and approved, this doesn't leak and is easy to clean.
This is an OXO Good Grips Press and Pour Insulated Cocktail Shaker.
From the MFG:
Easy, one-handed use: button activated, self-straining top does not require removal or separate straining device
Double-wall construction keeps cocktails cold and exterior condensation-free while keeping hands from getting cold while shaking
Patented 360LiquiSeal has 3 inner silicone seals to prevent spills
Pours beverages out of anywhere on the 360 opening
Attractive brushed stainless steel exterior and 18-oz capacity; lid can be disassembled and placed into dishwasher
Think you're going to use this 12,000 times? Think again! Part of being the cool "always prepared" guy is having things like FireSteel in your arsenal. Keep it in your glove box, or in your pack- you'll be able to start a small campfire after a bit of frustration and a lot of sparks. Who knows- it could be the thing that keeps you warm when your 15-year-old car dies next winter, out in the middle of nowhere.
This is a fire starting kid made from from Swedish FireSteel.
From the MFG:
Compact fire starter designed to light fires in any conditions
Provides 2,980-degree C spark in any weather, at any altitude
Ideal for lighting campfires, stoves, and gas barbecues
Striker lights up small piles of dry grass, paper, and other flammables
Lasts for 12,000 strikes; approved by International Survival Instructors Association
Infused with the souls of ten demon-boars, this brush will show your beard who's boss.
Neckbeards across the globe agree: If you don't want to look like an unshaven pleb, you need to maintain the grounds, beardo! With this brush, and some balm, you can keep your pride and joy looking healthy. From GranNaturals, this affordable but effective Board Bristle Brush (BBB) imbues your beard with awesome.
This is a Boar Bristle Brush from GranNaturals.
From the MFG:
REDUCES FRIZZ: As you brush oils from your hair are spread around which lubricates each hair strand and reduces the amount of hair frizz.
STIMULATES SCALP: Brushing your hair with the boar bristle brush massages the scalp and stimulates blood flow to the roots of your hair.
PREVENTS OIL BUILD-UP: Boar bristle brushes help to distribute oil from your roots to your ends. This spreads the oil evenly throughout your hair.
Remember: You don't have to outrun the bear, you just need to be faster than the other guy.
These waterproof tactical boots are ultra-light, look great, and lined with Gore-Tex® to keep your feet dry. With premium leather and a puncture-resistant sole, your barkin' dogs are better protected from stray staples in your sad little cubicle. Should you venture out into the light, you'll also have +2 resistance to piercing, and guarded from nails, sharp rocks, and sticks in various settings. These boots are Dude Rack tested and approved. They come a little snug, so you're best off ordering a half or full size larger than your normal size.
This is a pair of Under Armour Speed Freek Tactical Boots.
From the MFG:
Synthetic
GORE-TEX® lining is 100% waterproof but still allows sweat to escape, keeping your feet dry
Lightweight, waterproof pigskin leather overlays add protection and durability
Push-through protection outsole protects your foot from hazards in rough terrain, without sacrificing flexibility
High-abrasion TPU toe cap gives extra durability and protection to the front of the boots
Durable EVA midsole provides lightweight cushioning and shock absorption
Get a grip on your pathetic life with some premium quality work gloves!
For the discerning craftsman with city-boy hands, Stone Breaker gloves represent the ultimate synergy between technology, deer skin, and annoying chores. The extra panels on key grip areas keep your soft, doughy hands safe from abrasions and blisters while you're working with barbed wire and rustling cattle.
Let's be honest: You aren't a cowboy. You want these to look more manly while digging up that Lilac bush. Gotta make room for more Hostas.
This is a pair of Horseman Work Gloves from Stone Breaker.
From the MFG:
The Signature StoneBreaker glove.; a classic farm and ranch look. North American deer skin delivers strength and comfort.
Thick, Full-Grain Deer Skin - Protection plus the most comfortable pair of gloves possible.
There comes a time in every man's life where their focus is on growing (or attempting to grow) a bad-ass, bushy beard. Whether you're growing a hair shield to protect you from your wife's advances or just want a self-grown food catcher on your face, take your beard from hobo to hero with this Heavy Duty Beard Balm by Honest Amish.
This is a 2oz. Canister of Beard Balm by Honest Amish.
