10 Essentials For Staying Home This Weekend
Maybe it’s the chilly air still lingering across most of the United States, maybe it’s the ridiculous price of gasoline currently at the pumps, or better yet, perhaps you have too much catching up to do on Netflix or that new novel you haven’t quite had the time to finish. Whatever your reasons for staying home this weekend, make your weekend staycation that much better with these handpicked essentials. You’ll thank us Monday morning.
Onsen Hooded Waffle Robe
QUICK DRYING
You know that feeling of the first time you use a new bath towel? It’s fresh. It’s soft. It smells smooth, neutral, and clean. But then after a few days or weeks of regular use—even after going through a wash cycle or two—you just can’t quite bring that completely fresh feel and smell back. That’s because those towels hardly ever dry completely, and it’s exactly what Onsen’s Hooded Waffle Robe avoids.
The waffle construction gives it more surface area, faster drying, and longer periods of freshness. It’s exceptionally comfortable too, and you’ll probably want to wear it around the house all weekend long.
Price: $195
Fight Club: A Novel
MUST READS
“Fight Club” by Chuck Palahniuk is a provocative novel that delves into themes of identity, consumerism, and self-destruction. It tells the story of an insomniac protagonist who forms an underground fight club with the enigmatic Tyler Durden.
As the club evolves into the anarchistic Project Mayhem, the narrator grapples with the consequences of his split personality. Palahniuk’s raw prose and the book’s twist ending have cemented it as a classic of contemporary literature.
Price: $10+
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
AWARD-WINNING
Woodford Reserve’s Double Oaked Bourbon is a flavor-rich experience sure to satisfy whiskey lovers at every level. The bourbon-makers mature it a second time in fully toasted and lightly charred barrels. As good American bourbon should be, a sip of this award-winning bottle is a taste journey, one that includes chocolate notes, vanilla, and hazelnut.
Price: $60+
Aged & Ore Neat Glasses
WHISKEY NEAT
To get every last bit of goodness out of your fine Scotch from above, you’ll need the right glass to drink it out of. Sure, a rocks glass can do in a pinch—but the shape of straight-sided glasses fails to capture and concentrate all of the aromatics in a way that can enhance your enjoyment of an already-delicious spirit. Aged & Ore’s Neat Glass will do the trick.
It has a narrowed mouth to collect aromas, flared lip to deliver the goods, and a heavy bottom to make sure your whisky stays where it should be even if you give the glass a bump.
Price: $36 (set of two)
Greys Wool Outdoor Slippers
ODOR-RESISTANT
Greys Outdoor Slipper Boots take the idea of the house shoe a step further, with a recycled rubber outsole and reinforced toe box that give them indoor/outdoor versatility that’s perfect for quick trips to the mailbox. And because they’re made with wool blend uppers, they’re guaranteed to keep your feet at optimal lounging temperatures.
Price: $98 $49
L.L. Bean Comfort Waffle Lounge Shorts
LIGHTWEIGHT LOUNGERS
The waffle knit: It’s darned close to being the perfect way to weave organic and synthetic materials for making the most comfortable loungewear. Why? Because those little pockets of space make any fabric better at controlling moisture, staying stink free, and giving a plush and luxurious feel.
L.L. Bean’s Comfort Waffle Lounge Shorts put all those qualities to work at a very fair price, making them an excellent addition to any guy’s around-the-house wardrobe.
Price: $50
Ooni Karu 12 Portable Pizza Oven
WOOD, CHARCOAL, OR GAS
Do you know the secret to really excellent pizza? Yes, there’s the dough and the sauce and the cheese and all the added ingredients. But anyone can make those with a good recipe.
The real secret is in the method used to bake the pizza—and the only real way to go for picture perfect, restaurant quality pizza is using a wood fired oven. The trouble is, they’re usually huge and unwieldy. But not Ooni’s Karu 12. At just over 25 pounds it’s incredibly portable while still offering temperatures up to 950 degrees, which is hot enough to fully cook a pie in just over a minute.
Price: $299
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
POWERFUL & PORTABLE
I think we can all agree that the golden age of streaming movies and television shows is behind us. Now that there are dozens of different subscription services, each vying for your money, it’s almost like a pay-as-you-go cable subscription—super lame.
But there’s a workaround to that, and it works well enough that you might actually be able to enjoy your browsing and watching again: Roku’s Streaming Stick, now in 4K. It’s been widely reviewed by tech magazines as the best solution for home streaming, thanks to its large selection of shows and channels and easy connectivity.
Price: $50
Warby Parker Winston Eyeglasses
RETRO READERS
Vintage style plus modern technology put Warby Parker’s Winston glasses in a league of their own. They look right out of the ’60s, but the hand-polished polymers they’re made out of are ultra durable. Wear them while you’re reading, and you’ll put off seriously professorial vibes.
Price: $95+
Marshall Major IV Headphones
80+ HOURS OF PLAYTIME
Want three days of battery life and high-end sound from a pair of headphones that cost only $150? Your wish is granted with the Major IV Headphones. Like all the headphones Marshall has been putting out these days, the Major IVs have that vintage, pebbled leather look you’ve come to know and love.
Unlike the vintage headphones they emulate, these have all the necessary modern features like bluetooth connectivity and wireless charging (with your own charging pad). You can take phone calls with a click of the subtle multidirectional gold knob, which also controls your volume, playback, and power.
Price: $150
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