Today in Gear: February 16, 2016

A 3D-printed stainless steel bicycle, a stylish and slope-ready shawl collar coat, an impressive waterproof duffel and more.

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A 3D-printed stainless steel bicycle, a stylish and slope-ready shawl collar coat, an impressive waterproof duffel and more.

On the Radar


Reads and New Gear


Mad Water Waterproof USA Duffel

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A double-coated PVC-free polyurethane body joined together with RF weldings mean this bag can dive to 15 feet below the surface and stay bone-dry inside.

Suzak Chair by QSTO

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This mesh-on-frame setup is further fortified by shock cords — when you order yours, you can configure all three elements in a color combination of your choice. If you’re looking to add interest to your sitting time, your search has ended.

MX3D Arc Bicycle

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Students from TU Delft conspired with MX3d engineers to 3D print this stainless steel wonder. That’s right: this bike was printed. From steel. That, friends, is how the future works.

XTRATUF x Filson 15-Inch Legacy Boot

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Any collaboration that yields waterproof, insulated boots that are tested to -10 degrees Fahrenheit and makes them look this good is worth way more than a second glance.

Alps & Meters Shawl Collar Jacket

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You know the story: Teflon-coated lambswool meets full-grain leather, both fall in love and decide to join in waterproof matrimony. They’re a couple that appreciates tradition, so a shawl collar is born; their practical side dictates that the jacket interior is bright orange and reflective for visibility in emergency situations. Our kind of romance.

Kitsbow Road Bike Apparel Collection

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Known for mountain biking gear, Kitsbow has just introduced a line of apparel for road cycling. The collection includes a jersey, windbreaker, bib shorts and arm and knee warmers.


Reviews and Buying Guides


Advice from the Crew


The Seiko SRP777 Rewinds the Clock

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A sure sign that I am getting old: a watch I once bought new, on the cusp of adulthood, is now considered vintage. Read the Story

Looking Back at the 68-Year Legacy of the Land Rover Defender

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Originally designed as an agricultural vehicle, the Land Rover Defender has become one of the most beloved automotive icons of all time. Read the Story


Noteworthy Reads


Stories from Around the Web


Autoblog teaches us how to wash our car in just 15 minutes. We’re guessing they just cut out the beer?

Five months. A simulated Martian environment in Hawaii. Here’s what one “astronaut” has learned.

By 2050 will we actually have implants that allow animals to talk? Will that alone convince us not to eat them?

Today’s Culture Rundown: Tyrion Lannister’s Dead Face, Kendrick and Swift Win

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Bite-sized culture news to keep you busy while you go about your day. Read it here.


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