We are back again with all of the latest Things We Want in 2021, the best men’s gear out there right now. This is a weekly gear guide of the newest and best gear for guys and it includes everything from gadgets to accessories, apparel to whiskey, affordable items and some outrageous finds that caught my attention.
I like to editorialize the weekly ‘Things We Want‘ as little as possible but it’s important to call out some items in depth. This weekly gear guide also includes my daily Everyday Carry Essentials features so be sure to scroll all the way through so you don’t miss any of the latest and greatest gear for men! If you know of a product that you think should be featured in my weekly Gear Guide then feel free to hit me up via email at cass@brobible.com.
Lagavulin 16-Year Whisky + Nick Offerman Puzzle
Cass Anderson
I bet 99.99% of you didn’t know that January 29th is National Puzzle Day. If anyone out there actually knew this then big ups to you. Anyway, I’m throwing down on this Nick Offerman x Lagavulin puzzle for NPD this year because I haven’t actually completed a puzzle in several years and I’m extremely overdue. My spirit of choice will be the 16-year Lagavulin which you can purchase on Drizly and have shipped straight to your doorstep. It’s got a full nose and dry body that hits you with cascading layers of vanilla, tobacco, and sherry spice. It truly is a magnificent spirit.
I interviewed Nick Offerman around this time last year (mid-February) and we discussed how he’d spend his perfect St. Patrick’s Day. You can check out my interview with him here.
GNC Supplements To Help You See Some Gains In 2021
GNC
Who’s ready to do a 30-day challenge ahead of March and get into Spring Break shape with the heal of these GNC supps? I’ve featured three premium supplements froom GNC to help you realize some gains in 2021. First up (on the left) is the UNBREAKABLE PERFORMANCE Amino ($24) which is fueled by GNC Amino. This is exclusively available from GNC and trainer Jay Glazer and it’s designed to rehydrate mid-workout and get ready to recover with EAA and BCAA*. It’s also been designed to help reduce muscle protein breakdown on days off.
The GNC Pro Performance Essential Amino Complete ($29) in the middle (above) includes essential amino acids (EAA), specifically branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), which must be obtained by diet and cannot be made by the body. It hydrates and fuels your muscles during your workout. The GNC AMP MYOPOWER BCAA ($49) comes in Cherry Limeade or Tangy Orange flavors. This pre-workout hits your muscles with the energy support necessary to fuel performance. The complete muscle fuel containing BCAA enhanced with clinically studied BETAPOWER® + HMB and Glutamine. Check ’em out and follow any of the links below to purchase today!
[1] UNBREAKABLE PERFORMANCE Amino [$24]
[2] GNC Pro Performance Essential Amino Complete [$29]
[3] GNC AMP MYOPOWER BCAA [$49]
Arrrrrrrdbeg!
Ardbeg
Ardbeg’s distillery manager Mickey Heads (3x IWC ‘Distillery of the Year’ award winner) is retiring after 13 years of running the distillery and they’re releasing a limited-edition ‘Arrrrrrrdbeg!’ ($179) in his honor. It is matured in ex-rye casks and has a spicy punch that ignites waves of kiwi, melon, smoked toffee, and sourdough biscuits. It wafts notes of banana, pear, rye bread, pastry and sherbert on the notes and is bottled at 51.8% ABV which makes it an ideal after-dinner drink for me.
It’s hitting the market on February 1st and Arrrrrrrdbeg! will be the distillery’s very first whisky wholly matured in ex-rye casks. The bottle’s art depicts distiller Mickey as a salty pirate and was done by Brazilian artist Butcher Billy. This will be exclusively available to Ardbeg Committee members which you can learn about by hitting that ‘shop now’ button below!
The Draft Top Drinking Tool
The Draft Top
Drinking beer out of a pint glass is great and all but so is drinking straight out of the can. You shouldn’t have to choose one or the other and thanks to this ingenious drinking device you no longer have to choose. Did you know you actually taste more of your beer when you’re able to detect more of the smells when drinking it out of a glass? Of course, you did.
The Draft Top safely turns your beer can into a beer glass. It is a patented bar tool that enables you to safely take the top off your beer cans and smooth over the edge. My favorite part about The Draft Top is it’s only $25. I’d think that a patented device like this would be pricey since there’s no competition and it’s a pretty cool tool but they have it very appropriately priced.
2021’s Best Flannel Shirts (So Far)
These are featured in ascending order of price. The Wellen Natural Wash Check Shirt ($98) comes in three colors. It’s cut from soft organic cotton that’s washed for softness and a vintage fade. The Flint and Tinder American Made Flannel ($98) comes in six colors. It is made in Los Angeles and this classic American print never goes out of style. What I love about this arrangement of colors is how it will naturally fit with a lot of your existing jeans/pants/boots/shoes.
The Jack Shirt by Taylor Stitch ($125) comes in four different colors. It is a brushed plaid buttondown that’s ideal for layering and the medium weight fabric will keep you comfy and warm. The Flint and Tinder Crossback Workshirt ($128) comes in three classic colors. It is a looseweave blanket-thick flannel is built for adventures or living every day to the max. You can rock this to work or on a camping trip, around the house or running errands. It’s just a great all-around shirt.
[1] Wellen Natural Wash Check Shirt [$98]
[2] Flint and Tinder American Made Flannel [$98]
[3] The Jack Shirt by Taylor Stitch [$125]
[4] Flint and Tinder Crossback Workshirt [$128]
[5] Outerknown Blanket Shirt [$148]
[6] Faherty Brand Legend Sweatershirt [$178]
New Gear Every Guy Needs
A lot of gentlemen see Barbour and gravitate straight towards their Green Waxed/Field jackets but the Barbour Weldon Wax Jacket ($400) in Waxed Brown looks incredible and can withstand anything you throw at it. Barbour has been making the best waxed field jackets in the world for over 125 years and perfecting their designs and materials along the way. The lightweight polyamide lining slides on easy and the weather-resistant waxed cotton exterior that sheds water and blocks wind.
[1] Timex Q Timex Reissue Digital LCA Watch [$149]
[2] Adidas Ultra 4D ‘Social Status’ [$350]
[3] Barbour Weldon Wax Jacket [$400]
[4] Flint and Tinder 365 Pants in Navy [$98]
[5] Leatherman Skeletool CX [$79]
[6] Nite Ize S-Biner #3 [$6]
[7] Barbour Inverness Tartan Scarf [$60]
[8] The Ridge Aluminum Wallet + Money Clip [$75]
[9] ‘The Solo’ Compact First Aid Kit [$50]
[10] Bellroy Micro Pen [$19]
Whiskey Peaks Decanter + Whiskey Glass Set
Whiskey
There’s no time like the present to invest in your home bar and take it to the next level. If you’re reading this you’ve probably already spent a solid chunk of cash on a nice collection of whiskey and now’s the time to invest in how you present, sip, and serve that whiskey. The Mountain Decanter + American Mountain Whiskey Glass Set ($130) from Whiskey Peaks features topographic designs of America’s iconic landscape and it’s one of the coolest ways to drink your favorite whiskeys.
Each of these glasses and the decanter feature topographic designs of our nation’s most iconic peaks. You pour the whiskey over the mountaintops and can see the craggy rocks poking out through your spirits of choice. With the holidays knocking on our doorstep, this Whiskey Peaks Decanter + Glass set a perfect gift to yourself or anyone in your life who appreciates fine whiskey.
Campfire Cocktails and Chilling Out
I’ve been soaking up this 3-part from Knob Creek and needed to share it with you gentlemen. If you’re at all stressed and need to get your head right then check it out right now. It focuses on the sacrifice and hard work that it’s taken to get through the recent past and each ‘reflection’ features cameos from 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe. For the whiskey I’ve chosen the Knob Creek 15-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($115+) which you can search for on Drizly to see if it’s available in your area. 15 is the magical year when it comes to whiskey. You knew that already. And this expression (77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley mashbill) is full of oak on the nose and a palate of tobacco, caramel, raisin, and thick with brown sugar.
[1] Knob Creek 15-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey [$119]
[2] Lems Shoes Boulder Boot Mid [$135]
[3] Filson Ultralight Vest [$125]
[4] Flint and Tinder 365 Pant Pants [$98]
[5] Q Timex Reissue Digital LCA Watch [$149]
[6] Viski Whiskey Tumbler Set [$34]
[7] TOMOLO Triple Flame Cigar Torch Lighter [Buy on Amazon]
[8] The Elko EDC Pocket Knife [$70]
[9] Viski Granite Whiskey Stones [$24]
[10] Aer Day Pack 2 Backpack [$140]
Wipebook Pro+ Mini Whiteboard Notebook
wipebook
This one’s a game-changer, my dudes. The Wipebook Pro + is something I’ve always needed but didn’t know exactly what it was I needed until I came across this product. It’s essentially a mini whiteboard that’s the size of a notebook. So a portable and reusable whiteboard and the possibilities to use this are endless.
I’d expect the Wipebook Pro + to be an expensive product. On the contrary, it’s only $45 at Huckberry and it has a faux black leather binding. A digital tablet can be a great high-end/expensive option for sketching up ideas and brainstorming sessions but this cannot be topped at the $45 price point.
10 Must-Haves For Guys
It’s hard to overstate how much I’ve worn the Lululemon At Ease Hoodie ($148) in the past year. I love this hoodie as much as anything I’ve ever owned. It strikes a perfect balance between stretch, warmth, and comfort. Lululemon says it was designed ‘to move with you’ and it’s hard to describe that without putting it on but the four-way stretch fabric never holds you back and it just feels great in a range of weather. I wear it from like 40 to 70 degrees out. It also comes in a few different colors to shop from.
[1] G-Shock GBX100-2 Watch [$160]
[2] Bill Ringa Ease Lambswool Indoor/Outdoor Slipper [$135]
[3] Lululemon At Ease Hoodie [$148]
[4] Marine Layer Yoga Joggers [$98]
[5] Helle Knives Kletten Pocket Knife [$199]
[6] Huckberry Fish Hook Key Ring [$20]
[7] United By Blue High Fold Waffle Beanie [$28]
[8] Magpul DAKA Everyday Wallet [$25]
[9] Nite Ize S-Biner #3 [$6]
[10] Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 24L Backpack [$165]
Rugged Gear That’s Built To Last
The Relwen Windzip Jacket ($258) is an exclusive product you can only purchase at Huckberry. It has a breathable yet robust water-resistant exterior that can be worn in brutal weather. You can layer underneath for extremely cold conditions but the dense 60-gram down-alternative filling will otherwise keep you warm. This price point is a lot but this really is a world-class jacket that can be worn everywhere from Florida to Colorado, and the Alps to Iceland.
[1] Horween Leather Weekender Watch [$108]
[2] Danner Skyridge Boots [$160]
[3] Relwen Windzip Jacket [$258]
[4] Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvage Denim Jeans [$168]
[5] Ekster Secretary Modular Bifold [$79]
[6] Huckberry Beanie in Marled Navy [$28]
[7] The Cache River Bit Driver [$60]
[8] Civilware x Brad Leone Carbon Fiber Puncher Knife [$140]
[9] OrbitKey Maglock Key Clip [$43]
[10] Roark Day Trip Passenger 27 Backpack [$89]
4 CBD Products To Treat Common Problems: Hangovers, Recovery, Sleep, Energy
I wanted to throw some of the Best CBD products available on your radar today so I figured I’d include four of them and each with a different focus. First up is the Sunday Scaries Dynamic Duo which includes one bottle of gummies and one bottle of their Vegan AF formula and this is one of the best CBD treatments for hangovers out there today. Second, we see the Nanocraft CBD CBD Pain Salve Stick which is one of the top CBD products for recovery. In this instance, that’s referring to pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and appetite-regulating properties. Check it out!
On the bottom row, we’ve got the Honey Oil CBD Capsules 25mg 10 Pack which are one of the best CBD Sleep treatments you can find anywhere and they’re absolutely delicious. Check these out and thank me later. Lastly, we see the Rebel Morning Boost Formula (1000mg) which are a CBD treatment for boosting energy throughout the day by strengthening the parts of your body (cells) that are dragging you down. Give it a look!
[1] Sunday Scaries Dynamic Duo (2 Bottle Combo) [$71]
[2] Nanocraft CBD CBD Pain Salve Stick (500mg) [$64]
[3] Honey Oil CBD Capsules 25mg 10 Pack [$19]
[4] Rebel Morning Boost Formula (1000mg) [$95]
F*ck Coffee Nootropics Brain Support Supplement
Tempo/iStockPhoto
Are you looking to limit, reduce, or eliminate your coffee intake? TEMPO’s got you covered with their F*ck Coffee Nootropics Brain Support Supplement. It was engineered to be an effective alternative to coffee and other stimulants by boosting focus. It’s cleaner than energy drinks and it promotes all-day energy, improved memory, enhanced creativity, elevated mood, and it’s crash-free.
The blend of Rhodiola rosea extract, Coffeeberry Energy, NeuroFactor Coffee Extract, and TeaCrine are ideal for rapid absorption. This is a newly-released item and you can pick it up on Amazon by clicking here or hitting that ‘shop now‘ button below.
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