Cool Hunting

Superbowl Tailgating
With the Superbowl on Sunday in Miami you can be sure there will be plenty of tailgating going on. The smartest tailgating equipment we've seen, The Vulcan, is a waterproof cooler compartment, incorporating a BBQ grill and three-piece BBQ tool set into a self-contained unit on rolly wheels. The tote also has padded handles, a shoulder strap and a reinforced base. It's available for...

Modern Convenience Inside Skates
At the ICFF a couple years back, Modern Convenience's Naugahyde-upholstered skateboards caught our eye for the way they make a familiar object into a sculptural toy. Now this fresh lemon-lime colorway is available exclusively at Coolestshop for $525 and for another $500 you can pick up the coordinating Formula Werks custom-painted New Balance 574s. More images of the board here. Also on Cool Hunting:...

Ski Thing
We're partial to boarding, but if you're a skier check out Ski Thing, a new ski carrier that attaches to your ski boot. It's a very simple design that allows you to place your skis in a small "cup," making walking around with your skis less cumbersome. When you hit the lift you can either remove the Ski Thing from your boot or snap...

The FlowRider on the Freedom of the Seas
When it goes to sea in May of 2006, Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world. It will serve 3,800 (yes, 3,800) guests and an unknown number of staff to run it. Like RC's other new ships, the Freedom will have a rock climbing wall, an ice skating rink, a spa, shops, and several restaurants. But...

Anticon Hoodie
We're trying to get more details on this great new hoodie from France. The hood has a zipper and eye holes, which allow you to completely cover up your face in inclement weather—or when you just want to look like Kenny from South Park, Spiderman, or terrorize young children and bank tellers. We love it and will update you when we learn more. From...