Today in Gear: May 21, 2015

Retro arcade cabinets by Love Hulten, REI’s stylish new outdoor gear collection, a witty pocket guide to trail running and more.

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Love Hulten Pixelkabinett 42
We’re in an age of video gaming where every action you take in a game can alter the final outcome and hyper realism is a baseline. So, every once in a while it’s nice to get back to basics. The Love Hulten Pixelkabinett brings you back to 8-bit gaming with rocket age styling. You can option it with a JAMMA board that holds 19, 60, or 138 games in one or a modern MAME computer so you can upload your own via USB drive. They’re completely customizable but are part of a very limited edition of just 50. $4,099

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Onitsuka Tiger for J.Crew Colorado Eighty-Five
Celebrating 30 years of the iconic sneaker, Onitsuka Tiger collaborated with J.Crew to bring back a classic look in exclusive colors. You’ll have a hard time finding them anywhere else since J.Crew is one of three retailers in the world (the only one in the US) allowed to carry the sneaker. $95

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REI evrgrn Collection
No one ever said you had to go 1,000 miles from civilization to go camping, nor did anyone say you had to look like an army ranger on a scout mission. REI’s evrgrn collection uses the company’s 80+ years of outdoors knowledge to mix utility and style to bring you a unique camping experience no matter where you are. Mountaintop or city rooftop, a 24-pack cooler backpack, a rocking chair and a sleeping bag you can wear sounds like a party. rei.com

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Suunto Core Ultimate Black
Camping and hiking is all about the essentials: bring nothing more than what you need because you’ll have to carry it; and nothing less because you’ll need to survive. The Suunto Core Ultimate Black combines an altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer and storm alarm in one and puts it on your wrist. Oh, it also tells the time too. $350+

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Trailhead: The Dirt on All Things Trail Running
Veteran trail runner Lisa Jhung offers witty insight on all things trail running in Trailhead. The illustrated pocket guide lends tips on how to find good trails, the right gear, trail safety, and exercises to help your long run game. $19

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MiiR Pint Cup
It’s pretty straightforward: you get a cool-looking 16-ounce medical-grade stainless steel cup — all the better to keep those summer drinks cold — and the proceeds help provide underprivileged people with clean drinking water for a year. $10

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The Best Hydration Packs for Running
Running without water is like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. These six hydration packs are among the best on the market, each with unique features that sets it apart from the field. Read this story