Today in Gear: September 1, 2017

A titanium pocket knife, rare New Balance sneakers, the world’s largest memory card and much more.

Published September 1, 2017

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Updated August 26, 2022

• That’s Not Grandpa. It’s Dad!: American men are becoming fathers later in life, according to new research conducted by Stanford University. The study analyzed 170 million births between 1972 to 2015, and found that the average age of a newborn’s father grew from 27.4 to 30.9. Still, the amount of new American fathers over the age of 50 (like George Clooney, who had twins at the ripe age of 56), remains at a measly 0.9 percent.

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Today’s Gear

What’s New, Now

New Balance x J.Crew 997 Camo Sneakers

One of New Balance’s most iconic ’90s-era silhouettes, now in a never-before-seen camo colorway.

Buy Now: $210

Sandisk 400GB Micro SD Card

Behold: the world’s largest capacity memory card. And it’s no bigger than your fingernail.

Buy Now: $250

Raaka Monthly Chocolate Subscription

Everybody loves chocolate. But if you really, really love chocolate, consider getting the good micro-batch stuff sent right to your door.

Buy Now: $20+

Best Made Co. Japanese Chore Jacket

About as close as it gets to authentic, early 1900s American workwear. But it’s not all-American: the rugged, indigo-striped cotton is sourced from Japan.

Buy Now: $228

A.P.C. Transmission Hardcover by Jean Touitou

In celebration of A.P.C.’s 30-year anniversary, Jean Touitou, the founder and creative director of A.P.C., created this gorgeous retrospective on the iconic French fashion label.

Buy Now: $52

The Unagi Knife by Kingdom Armory x Mission Workshop

Designed by Dave Rydbom, one of the world’s most revered knife makers, and built with titanium and steel.

Buy Now: $390

Gear Patrol Field Guide: American Craft Beer

From the Gear Patrol Store: Introducing your favorite new printed thing. What ever happened to the humble field guide — that thumb-able, spiral-bound companion we kept nearby as a quick go-to resource for our latest obsession? Ah yes, Google. We’re not here to refute the speed of a search engine, but damn if we don’t love a great thing to hold and reference. That said, we’re pleased to introduce you to our latest creation, Gear Patrol Field Guides.

Buy Now: $9

Deals of Note

Great Products, Great Prices

How to save on Arc’teryx gear, an AeroPress coffee press and H&M apparel.

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What’s New from GP

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• Sony’s new LF-S50G wireless speaker is nearly identical to the Apple HomePod.
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• Panerai released three new watches in a completely unexpected and unusual colorway.
• One of the world’s most iconic rock ‘n’ roll concert speakers is now made for your living room.
• If Apple’s AirPods don’t stand up to your audio quality standards, consider Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay E8s.

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