Today in Gear: August 4, 2015

A custom direct-to-consumer mattress, black+blum’s new charcoal water bottle, Cannondale’s new Habit and more.

On the Radar

Reveals, New Launches and Gear

Helix Sleep

Shopping for the right mattress can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Helix Sleep has simplified the process. Taking a direct-to-consumer approach, Helix offers custom mattresses to fit every physical need and sleep preference. The personalization process takes into account feel, support, temperature regulation and point elasticity. They even offer a split mattress so you no longer have to fight with your partner about which mattress type is best.

black+blum Eau Good Water Bottle

An elegant new water bottle from black+blum that uses traditional Japanese binchotan charcoal to filter your water.

Dockers Alpha Khaki

Dockers’ newest fit designed to bridge the gap between jeans and dress pants.

Cannondale Habit

Cannondale‘s newest full-suspension mountain bike offers 120mm of travel and their signature lefty fork.

KOMONO California Collection

Sunglasses designed to pay homage to the Golden State.

Anchor Barrel Ale

A toast to Fritz Maytag, Anchor Brewing’s “Anchor Barrel Ale” will come in at 6.3% ABV and will be offered on draft and in 12-ounce bottles. (★)

Reviews and Buying Guides

Advice from the Crew

What to Bring When Meeting the Parents

Meeting the ‘rents can be rough. So, why not bring a little something to smooth things over? Read the Review

Embrace Your Inner Neurotic and Dress Like Alvy Singer in Annie Hall

Aside from being one of the greatest romantic comedies ever made, Woody Allen’s Annie Hall is an instruction manual in casual, cool style. Read the Review

Noteworthy Reads

Reviews and News from around the Web

With the European football seasons just around the corner you can be sure that there will be a host of changes both in attire and in the locker room. designboom takes you through the newest adidas kits.

Sometimes it’s hard even to remember life without all of the latest technology. The Verge takes a look back and reviews the 1997 Psion Series 5 personal digital assistant.

Fast Company profiles Chris Schoeck, the man trying to bring back the strongman spectacle.

Looking Ahead

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