Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

Take a break from the over-produced world of studio recordings and step inside the mind of a songwriter with Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo ($13). Much more than a collection of Weezer demos, Alone is unrehearsed, raw, and features a low-fi sound that reminds us more of All-Time Quarterback than "Beverly Hills." Standout tracks: "Longtime Sunshine," "Lover In The Snow," "I Was Made For You."

TearDrop iPod Water Resistant Speaker

Take your Creedence-and-Chiodos playlist everywhere — even the shower — with this TearDrop iPod Water Resistant Speaker ($58). It runs on batteries and can be used with nearly any iPod. Available in light blue, orange, or white.

KEF Wireless Audio System

We're all about ditching wires, but unfortunately most wireless speakers either lack performance or end up needing more wires than their wired alternatives. The KEF Wireless Audio System ($600) lets you use your existing speakers wirelessly, supplying 50 watts of power to each speaker, ensuring top-notch sound with HFADPCM technology, and eliminating the need for unsightly cords running from the front to the rear of your TV area.

Movado Series 800 Tom Brady Watch

When you're the best player on the best team in NFL history, you tend to get lots of special edition products named after you. Like this Tom Brady Limited Edition Movado Series 800 Watch ($2,500). Inspired by the quarterback's "impeccable timing on the field," this Swiss-made timepiece features a textured dial with all the goodies, along with a Kevlar reinforced XtremeResin strap. [via]

Offshore Sailing School

Tired of leaving all the high-seas adventure to the Jack Sparrow types? Get your bareboat certification by taking the Fast Track to Bareboat Cruising course from Offshore Sailing School ($TBA). The nine-day course offers instruction in the first three levels of sailing certification necessary to charter your own bareboat (US SAILING Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising), meaning that you'll be ready to chart your own course by day ten. Pirate hat and patch not included.

Thanks & Happy New Year!

Before 2007 comes to a close, we wanted to sincerely thank you all for reading Uncrate and making it the top destination for guys looking for great gear. We're well over a million monthly readers and show no sign of slowing down — but keep telling your friends! Also, a big thanks to all the companies and stores that supported Uncrate this year. Our sponsors and advertisers have allowed us to make Uncrate our main focus and to fund some awesome new stuff for the site next year. Anyway, we'll be back on Wednesday... hopefully coherent enough to write something. Have a safe, swashbuckling, and happy New Year. See you in 2008.

Olinari Sterling Silver Dog Tag

Keep your most sacred files close at hand with an Olinari Sterling Silver Dog Tag ($244-$274). Available in several different styles, the sterling silver dog tags come on a 24-inch chain and hold an included 2GB Sony Micro Vault Drive. Finally, you can have an explanation for wearing some man-jewelry — "Hey bro, lay off. It holds my entire collection of donkey show videos." [via]

Actron PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader

The "Check Engine" light has long been a thorn in the side of car owners, requiring an expensive trip to the garage to get rid of it. The Actron PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader ($40) lets you retrieve trouble codes from your vehicle's computer on your own, giving you valuable diagnostic information, and letting you clear the codes and turn off the light. Of course, for more pressing matters you'll still need the help of a mechanic, but at least now you'll know exactly what's wrong with your ride before you take it in for repair.

The X-Files Ultimate Collection

The X-Files Ultimate Collection ($165) will have you wanting to believe all over again. The 61-disc set includes all 9 seasons of the sci-fi hit, along with the theatrical X-Files movie, and tons of special features. It's pretty much the holy grail for Mulder and Scully followers. Remember, the truth is out there. Or something.

Airswitch 1 Lamp

Science meets home decor in the Airswitch 1 Lamp ($85). Designed to look like a laboratory flask, the lamp lets users move their hand over the top to turn the light on and off, and raising or lowering of the hand lets you adjust the brightness, from very dim to mighty bright. In case you forget, the instructions are printed on one side in iconographic form. Air switch, indeed.

Octagon

UFC fighters have finally gotten a book that's as hardcore as they are. Weighing in at over 50 lbs. and measuring 20 x 26 inches, Octagon ($2,500-$7,500) is a monster of a book containing over 800 photos of UFC glory from artist Kevin Lynch. The Collector's Edition of the book is limited to 450 copies, while the Deluxe Collector's Edition, which comes with a signed and numbered 16 x 20 inch C-print, is limited to only 150 copies.

Tommy Bahama Flip Side Shirt

The Tommy Bahama 'On the Flip Side' Shirt ($100) is a great addition to your wintertime wardrobe. Available in four different colors, each one reverses to a versatile dark heather grey, and is made from super-soft cotton. The half-zip mock neck lets you rock a button-down underneath, and the slightly-banded cuffs and hem hug your wrists and waist with just the right amount of force.

Depaz Blue Cane Rhum

We're not actually pirates, but we do enjoy our rum. Made from fresh cut estate-grown blue cane, Depaz Blue Cane Rhum ($42) is quickly becoming one of our favorites. Selected as one of Wine Enthusiast's top 50 spirits of 2007, it's sure to lift your spirits following the grueling holiday gauntlet of food, family, and headaches.

Alu Sled

The Alu Sled ($610) will save your ass, literally. Sporting a lightweight aluminum frame, this high-tech sled features an ergonomically designed polycarbonate seat, polyethylene runners, and a strategically placed shock absorber to keep you (and your back and bottom) from getting jarred all the way down the hill. The Alu also has a claw hand brake and folds up for easy toting.

Mini Cassette T-Shirts

You can never have too many unauthorized pop culture tees. One of our favorite new places to stock up is Mini Cassette. They've got all the fanboys covered with horror, sci-fi, and gaming tees ($22). Some of our favorites feature Bub the zombie, Jaws, and a Thriller-ized Jacko.