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Powerbag Instant Messenger Review

September 18, 2012 in Product Review with 0 Comments

Forget the wheel and sliced bread, and move over Flowbee (what’s a Flowbee? Check the video at the bottom of the post).  Powerbag has upped the ante and pushed all its chips to the center of the table with a stylish messenger bag that combines the history of everyday luggage with a future of utilitarian pragmatism.   It’s creators have made a quantum leap forward towards a more significant science fiction reality world.  We can now carry our portable electronic devices with no fear of running out of power.  We all know that the average battery life of many smartphones is around two webex seminars, nine YouTube music videos, or one pertinent conversation with our spouse about whether to pick up Chinese takeout, or meet them at the food court.  Never fear, the Powerbag Messenger’s 6000mAh battery can charge the average smartphone 4 times. Continue Reading…

Man Rules: Restaurant Dining

August 8, 2012 in Soapbox with 0 Comments

As you have undoubtedly noticed (at least our faithful readers anyways) our posts this summer have been less than regular.  This is mostly due to the fact that, between Matt and myself, we have been away for a combined month and a half.  But our summers have come to a close and things are getting back to normal.  Now, during this time abroad, I had the opportunity to dine out at a variety of different restaurants for the majority of my meals.  During this time I observed many different situations and scenarios and I feel a discourse is needed on the art of dining out.  So, my long lost friends, let’s begin. Continue Reading…

The Quintessential American Messenger Bag: Courierware

July 27, 2012 in Product Review with 0 Comments

Like Leonard Nimoy, I am always “In Search Of” what is out there.  I happen to love bags.  I buy them in thrift stores and yard sales, and I even take people’s castaways.  It is difficult to find that perfect bag.  I have a friend whose wife makes him give away some bags every once in awhile,

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Know Your Place: The Importance of Geography

June 16, 2012 in Product Review, Soapbox with 0 Comments

Growing up I was fortunate enough to be in a family that went on a summer vacation every year.  Whether it was the beach, the mountains, the coast of Maine or the deserts of Arizona, I knew every summer I could count on getting to go somewhere on vacation.  There was one particular event that always marked the approach of one of these trips.  This was something that, while not overly significant in and of itself, was a clear indicator that something great was coming. Continue Reading…

Smell Like a REAL Man – Juniper Ridge Review

June 7, 2012 in Product Review with 1 Comment

Recently, the idea of “smelling like a man” has become something of a media and marketing phenomenon. Seriously, if you don’t recognize this guy:

then you have probably been living under a rock for the past couple years.  But let’s think about this.  Is that guy up there on the white horse, wearing white capris, with a shirt tied around his neck really a representation of manliness? No, my good sir, I don’t believe it is. Continue Reading…

Tucker & Bloom North to South Messenger Bag

May 31, 2012 in Product Review with 1 Comment

Let’s see, so far we have reviewed an array of bags from companies like Rickshaw Bagworks, Timbuk2, Topo Design, BaileyWorks, and Powerbag.  Today as we prepare to take a look at the North to South Messenger from Tucker & Bloom, you may be wondering, “what in the world could be different about this bag?”  Well that’s one of the great things about reviewing these bags.  Each bag brings a different approach and style to your carrying needs.  As we look at this bag from Tucker & Bloom, you will see that it sets itself apart from the others in several aspects.  Don’t believe me?  Come on, I would never lie to you! Continue Reading…

Stormy Kromer Waxed Cotton Cap Review

May 30, 2012 in Product Review with 0 Comments

Here at Modern Vintage Man, we love our hats.  Both Matt and myself have a strong collection of hats that range from your standard ball cap to felt fedoras to kangaroo leather bush hats (which I bought during a glorious two week jaunt through Australia and New Zealand a few years back).  Hats are one of the most defining accessories of a mans wardrobe.  Think you look good in that black suit? Throw on a nice black fedora and be prepared to fight the ladies off all night long.  But what about those more casual times?  Those nice hikes through the woods? Those days at the ballpark?  Wouldn’t it be great to have a versatile hat that could handle all situations?  Well prepare yourself, friend, for the Stormy Kromer Waxed Cotton Cap. Continue Reading…

American Cowboy Coffee Review – Giddy-Up

May 16, 2012 in Product Review with 0 Comments

As previously stated, I love coffee.  I love iced coffee, hot coffee, black coffee, flavored coffee and so on and so forth.  And it isn’t just the taste of coffee that I enjoy.  I enjoy the history of coffee.  I enjoy the process of making a great cup of coffee.  And of course I enjoy that boost of caffeine in the morning.

It is this love of coffee that has lead me on several searches to find new blends and try coffees from different regions.  This search lead me to discover American Cowboy Coffee. Continue Reading…

ManCans Review – Man-Up Your Candle

May 15, 2012 in Product Review with 1 Comment

Candles.  For most men, simply saying or hearing the word brings to mind stores of candles our wives/girlfriends/mothers force us to go into.  With scents like “Love Me Lots”, “First Kiss” or “True Crush,” simply owning one of these would require most men to turn in at least one if not several “man-cards.”  Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a nice smelling room just as much as the next guy.  But the simple truth is that men and women tend to have pretty different ideas of what constitutes a good smell.   Continue Reading…

Big Skinny Men’s Wallet Review – Solving the World’s Wallet Problems

May 14, 2012 in Product Review with 1 Comment

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If I were to ask you what your top 5 complaints were about carrying a wallet, what would you say?  Ask around and you will probably find that most men have the same complaints when it comes to carrying a wallet.  However, considering the other options, many men seem content to suffer in silence because they just don’t realize a better option exists.  After the break, we are going to take a look at the Big Skinny Bifold Wallet and see how it does with it’s claim of solving the world’s top 5 wallet problems. Continue Reading…

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