Ben Bowers

It’s easy to understand the appeal of a sleeping bag that hugs you tight, but the first part of the Mobile Mummy’s name represents the most useful and novel aspect of the product: ultralight and minimalist packers will enjoy the opportunity to use the sleeping bag as an insulating jacket, eliminating the need to pack two separate items or multiple layers and lightening the overall load.

Arcam’s miniBlink Bluetooth receiver lets audiophiles integrate wireless streaming without replacing a single piece of their existing setup.

Ambition comes easily when there’s someone to dethrone. What happens after you make it — now that’s what separates the best from the rest.

Oppo’s latest planar magnetic headphone improves on its predecessor by smartly stripping away luxurious elements to create an incredible value proposition for audiophiles on the go.

Pioneer’s new Dolby Atmos Elite speakers, designed by the legendary Andrew Jones, bring Atmos technology into the home without requiring additional ceiling-mounted speakers.

Packing for the mountains often means packing a mountain of gear into a big, sturdy pack — but quick summit bids favor leaner, minimalist packs.

The eighth installment in the Parker’s Heritage collection is a unique 13-year-old barrel-proof wheated whiskey that redefines the category. In addition, $5 from every bottle will go to support research in the fight against ALS (a.k.a.

Why is a new, young rye that barely meets the legal age requirement to be called “Kentucky Straight Bourbon” worthy of praise — especially when compared to other excellent ryes that are more than twice as old and cost half as much? For one, Willett Family Estate 2 Year Rye Small Batch is bottled at cask strength and delicious.

Adidas has no shortage of iconic sneakers: the Superstar, the Stan Smith and the Samba, among countless others. As much as these silhouettes have done for the perception of adidas across generations, the new ZX Flux will someday join their ranks — or even surpass them.

The Benton is a much-appreciated compromise between modern aesthetics and timeless appeal in a day where what’s trending can shift in the chirp of tweet.