Today in Gear: May 14, 2015

Adidas and Palace SkateBoards team up again, Vice’s new Pro Plus golf ball, surgical-grade field knives and more.

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Seize sur Vingt SS15 Collection
It’s time to put those heavy down jackets and wool sweaters in storage, Spring is here. The sun is out and so is Seize sur Vingt’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Slim tailoring, lighter fabrics and brighter hues: everything a wardrobe needs to transition to the warmer months. 16sur20.com

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Tiktaalik Field Knife Set
It was announced that Tiktaalik is going to launch their new field knife set on Kickstarter in June. The set consists of three Sandvik 12C27 Swedish Stainless Steel knives: a 3.5-inch paring knife, a 6-inch serrated knife and a 6-inch Chef’s knife. Sandvik has been in the steel business since 1862 and have been honing their surgical blade craft for the past 45 years. The compact, lightweight design is is easy to clean, perfect for indoors or in the wild on a camping trip. tikaalik.com

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North Face Ultra Lite Jacket
When those unpredictable spring and summer rains pick up, it’s best to be prepared. The Ultra Lite Jacket from North Face has a 360-degree reflective print and is fully wind- and waterproof; don’t put your run on hold because of a measly downpour. $150

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Vice Golf Pro Plus
New from world-renowned Vice Golf is the Pro Plus golf ball. The four-layer construction and 336-dimple design gets lower ball flight and lower spin for longer drives. It’s all the high-tech advancements of the world’s best golf balls without the out-of-this-world price tag. $25/dozen

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Pelican 2765 LED Safety-Approved Headlight
Whether you’re in the middle of a state of emergency or safe and sound at home reading a book, the last thing you want is to be worrying about having enough light. The Pelican 2765 LED headlight can produce up to 105 lumens or as little as 33 lumens for up to 9.5 hours. A handy battery level indicator also keeps you posted on how much juice you have left. $30

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Palace/Adidas SS15
After a successful collaboration last fall, London’s Palace Skateboards and Adidas are teaming up again this Spring to make “The Second Line”. The line may conjure up style from the ’90s, but the technical fabrics and construction are as modern as they come. palaceskateboards.com

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3 Online Custom Shirt Makers, Tested
The internet claims it can make a shirt better than your tailor. We tried three online custom shirts to see if the claim and the fit rang true. Read this story