Friday, February 29, 2008 - 5:24 PM
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In a note unrelated to this random video, the myth that a lot of Japanese people eat whales is ridiculous. They did eat them post WWII as a source of protein, and it was even served in school cafeterias for a long time. Not anymore. About as many Japanese people eat whales as Americans eat whales. (I made that last sentence up, but it sounds true.) Great video, though.
Update: Whale is still widely available in Japan. Also, I should stop making up facts, from time-to-time. Still, I stand by that video.
Friday, February 29, 2008 - 11:13 AM
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CamelBak is trying to reinvent the water bottle this summer by updating it with some rad stripes borrowed from the hit 70’s move Logan’s Run. They’re also adding a shut-off valve that makes it leak-proof for transport—not that leaky bottles have been much of an issue during transportation during the last 30 years. The most interesting change in the CamelBak Podium Bottle is its anti-microbial lining. They’ve been doing it in their water reservoirs for ages, but for some reason it seems a lot more creepy and unsafe when its in bottle instead of a space-age bladder.
via Gear Junkie
Friday, February 29, 2008 - 8:25 AM
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Pika Packworks EEP is camouflage to baggage handlers and TSA reps. It’s a bike carrying case, but it’s made to look like normal luggage to spare you the oversized baggage fees and those extra TSA checks that are so degrading to your bike. The Pika Packworks Bike Case is made from foam-lined Cordura and costs an amazing $345. It’s a nice setup, but I think I’d prefer to take a week off of riding or pay the $50 bike transport fee.
via Bicycling
Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 4:44 PM
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This is one of those tents that pops open fully assembled when you take off the cinch strap. The obvious downside for people who have a problem figuring out how to put a tent up is that they’ll still have to figure out how to take it down. I also think it’s highly likely that the Catoma Twist Tent would probably poke me in the eye with a sharp end while I was popping it open. The Catoma Twist Tent only weighs about 3 pounds for a two-person tent, and costs $200. Better hope there aren’t high winds.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 2:18 PM
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Some rad Right Coast surfing with music that makes you wish Cheap Trick would get back together. The fishing scene doesn’t look bad either. A teaser for the surf film Picaresque.
via 70Percent
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