GearCulture

What do you get when you combine design cues from the new iPod Shuffle with the new iPod Touch? The new design for the Apple iPod Nano ($150-$180), of course. Sporting a cool new look and ultra portable design, the Nano features a multi-touch display, convenient wearable clip, custom home screens, shake-to-shuffle capability and a [...]

Apple remains on top of its game with the newly redesigned, more entertaining iPod Touch ($230-$400). The Touch is made even more portable, boasting an even thinner and lighter design featuring a curved edges, engineered glass front and stainless steel back. With many of the known features that are impressive on their own, Apple adds [...]

Despite the sleek design of the 3rd-gen Shuffle, relocating the buttons from the player to the earphones wasn’t as welcomed as expected. With the cool new 4th generation iPod Shuffle ($50), Apple brings back the clickable buttons that’s 18 percent larger to please its followers. Along with the familiar features like the clip and VoiceOver, [...]

Available in hand-crafted hardwood or bamboo shell, the Vers Earphones ($50) provide an eco-friendlier way to enjoy your tunes. Each headphones feature an in-ear passive sound isolation design, integrated mic and playback controls, precision-tuned port for full bass response, 10mm drivers and frequency range of 18-20KHz so you won’t miss a beat.

The Macinari Takumi Ballpoint Pens ($35) are made with natural, sustainable wood available in five finishes, including Maple, walnut, Amarero, Tulipwood and purple heart wood. Each pen is handcrafted to bring out the natural beauty of wood and utilizes Mitsubishi S7L refills. [source]

With seven wheels on each truck, the Flowboard offers riders a 45-degree carve unlike the 25-degree on a typical skateboard. This equates to a smoother ride with fluid, edget-to-edge motion that replicates snowboarding or wave riding. The Flowboard is available in three different deck sizes with a number of designs to choose from.

Capture impressive high-definition movies and dazzling photos with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ700 ($500). This compact camera packs all the desirable features found in a DSLR into an easy-to-use hybrid. The Lumix DMC-FZ700 features a Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT lens with an impressive 24x optical zoom, 14.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, Intelligent Burst shooting, a 3.0-inch tiltable LCD [...]

Machined from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum, the Element Vapor Case ($80) is one stylish case designed for the iPhone 4. The Vapor Case is anodized to create a hard protective coating in brilliant colors and comes complete with a non-conductive, memory foam-style lining to protect your phone from bumps and helps prevent zero-signal [...]

Cooking up edible grub outdoor has never been easier with the cool new Optimus Crux Lite Stove & Terra Cook Set ($60). Outdoor chefs will appreciate the pairing of the lightweight, yet powerful Crux burner with a rugged, hard-anodized aluminum cookset with fry pan to easily prepare al fresco entrees anytime.

Whether it’s a party of 2, 4 or 6, the Docking Station from The Northface ($430) has your covered. No pun intended. This 6-person, canopy-style tent makes a great campground or basecamp with its a full-coverage, roll up wall and and perimeter floor. For a larger party, the Docking Station’s clever design accommodates a separate [...]