2009 Trek District

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Though Trek Bicycle representative Eric Bjorling claims that the 2009 Trek District ($1099.99) is aimed at the “urban, progressive market,” we at Debonair know exactly who the new low-maintenance, ultra-quiet bike is really meant to please: ninjas.

That’s right, we can read between the lines. Trek’s own web site describes the District’s ride as so quiet as to be “ninja-like.” Fortunately, you don’t actually have to be a ninja to ride one.The District is the first single-speed produced by Trek to utilize the revolutionary Gates Carbon Belt Drive system. The system does away with the chain in favor of an all-carbon belt, creating a bicycle so silent you can actually hear yourself getting more awesome as you ride.

Perfect for urban commuters who have been getting their pant legs greasy for years, the belt drive system doesn’t require any lubrication and rarely needs to be serviced, since it will never rust or stretch. The District is the ultimate low-maintenance bike.

On top of all that, the sleek, minimalist design, beautiful color scheme, light aluminum frame and leather wrapped seat and handle bars make the District a must buy for all you progressive urban types out there (not to mention the nunchuk-wielding, sneak-around-at-night-killing-people types).

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Swiss Army Heritage Knife

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This summer Victorinox commemorated the original Swiss Army Knife, a now world famous tool, by releasing the 125th Anniversary Heritage Knife ($495.00). The Heritage is a beautifully crafted and elegantly simple replica of the original knife carried in the pack of every soldier in the Swiss Bundesheer starting in 1891.

The original Swiss Army knife was the Swiss soldier’s go-to gadget for anything from rifle repair to dinner preparation. The multi-purpose tool was ingeniously perfected by Swiss patriot Karl Elsener for use by the soldiers of the Swiss Army. Today’s lavishly outfitted Swiss Army Knives- like the One-Hand Trekker, designed with twelve tools for the German Army- make the original’s combination of knife, reamer, screwdriver and can opener seems deceptively simple. Elsener’s multi-spring design, however, was revolutionary at the time.

The Knife’s four tools are made of tough stainless steel and are housed within a 4-inch ebony hardwood handle. The Heritage comes packaged in a matching black wood commemorative case along with a certificate of authenticity. With only 1,884 units coming to the United States (out of a worldwide total of 7,536), each knife is individually numbered, making this a true collector’s item.

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Patagonia Burrito Bag

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Back by popular demand, Patagonia’s 2009 MLC Burrito bag is just what the young professional ordered. After being out of production for years, the Burrito now sports a new and even sleeker design.

Why name a $180 bag after a messy Mexican meal, you ask? Simple: the bag starts out flat, like a tortilla, and folds in three to fit in the overhead compartment (MLC stands for maximum legal carry-on).

The bag’s bar-and-hook system has room for eight hangers, and the smart design keeps your clothes wrinkle free even when it’s folded up. It also sports four sleeve pockets inside for toiletries and other knick-knacks and a separate mesh pocket for shoes.

The bag is made with recycled polyester with a polyurethane coating and a water repellant finish to keep your clothes dry even in the rain. Unlike a real burrito, the Burrito bag will keep your clothes wrinkle, dirt and moisture-free, making it a much better choice for your next business trip or vacation than its bean filled namesake.