Cool Hunting

Burton Amp
A little while back Burton and Apple announced the Amp, which is a snowboarding jacket with a special pocket for your iPod and controls on the sleeve. If they had only put some speakers in the hood, it would be perfect!...

Zuca for M.A.C. Wheelie Bag
by Rachel Felder Wheelies dominate airports everywhere, but a rolling case with tricked-out inserts, a sleek black finish, quirky dimensions and a wide flat top to sit out delays? For that, you'll need a backstage pass to a fashion show. M.A.C. Cosmetics recently commissioned Züca to create the Cadillac of their spacious rolling cases, a matte black version with the company's logo and a...

Helly Hansen Ocean Racing Survival Suit
Coined the "survival suit," Helly Hansen's Ocean Racing Suit offers little for average Joes whose biggest challenge is a case of the Mondays, but it will protect the brave—if not a bit insane—sailors as they race around the world, facing extreme weather conditions and dangerous speeds. A pivotal part of the off-shore racing circuit for the past 30 years, Helly Hansen's survival suit is...

Blankoat Giveaway
Seemingly only a couch-lazing accessory, Blankoat is actually a fully functional, extremely soft coat perfect for the aforementioned activity, as well as for keeping warm during the winter months. Designed with a generous collar that drapes dramatically and can be worn as a hood (for that sexy Druid look), it's a thoughtfully and beautifully executed version of the concept. Comprised of wool from Icelandic...