Today in Gear: An Updated Belstaff Jacket, Clever New Power Bank, Hot-Rod Side-by-Side and More

New & Noteworthy Releases

Outerknown x FairEnds Caps
Sustainable surf brand Outerknown has teamed up with Californian-made hat brand FairEnds to produce a collection of organic cotton caps. Made up of three styles — the Ball Cap, the Farm Cap and the Happy Farm Cap — the release is made in the USA from organic cotton and each cap costs just shy of $50. Outerknown embroidery adorns the crown of each style colors range from plum and honey to navy and black. With sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing, it’s hard to fault these caps. — John Zientek

Christopher Ward C5 Malvern 595
At just 5.95mm thick, Christopher Ward’s latest timepiece is one of the thinnest mechanical watches you can get under a grand. It packs a proven, hand-winding movement from ETA and comes with two brilliant minimalist dial options: one in a shimmering opalin white and the other in slate gray. The watch comes standard on a leather strap, but for an extra $95 you can spec it with a steel mesh bracelet. — Andrew Connor

Belstaff Trialmaster Evo Jacket
70 years ago Belstaff released its iconic Trialmaster jacket, a light waxed-cotton jacket with four front pockets and a buckle-tab collar. In the brand’s latest Origins collection, the classic jacket is updated with technical fabrics. It is cut from waterproof and breathable stretch nylon, and features heat-sealed seams, weatherproof zippers, back vents and, of course, four front pockets. Available in slate green and black, the jacket costs $795 and exemplifies the new trend of functional-yet-stylish city-to-mountain apparel. — John Zientek

Ventev Powercell 6010+ Power Bank
This power bank by Ventev is unique for two reasons. One, it has a built-in Lightning cable to charge your iPhone, which is a fairly-rare-yet-not-totally-unheard-of feature. And two, it also has foldable AC prongs built directly into it, so you can plug the power bank directly into the wall to recharge it. It’s super convenient — one less charging cable to worry about — and it’s actually pretty rare to find in a power bank. — Tucker Bowe

Good Things Glycerin Soap
Industrial designer Jasper Morrison’s take on everyday glycerin soap is fantastic to behold. The block of clear, unscented soap comes as a large slab that can be broken into four smaller bars as needed. With nothing extra (dyes, fragrances, etc.), there’s plenty of room for an overabundance of attractive, minimalist design. A great way to start your day in the shower or wash away a long day. — Nick Caruso

2018 Polaris RZR RS-1
This week, Polaris announced a major update to its high-performance side-by-side lineup with the RZR RS-1. It’s not the brand’s first single-seater model, but it is the first Polaris single-seater to be given legitimate power and serious running gear, compliments of the 110 horsepower engine and suspension setup borrowed from the much bigger, beefier RZR XP1000. — Bryan Campbell

Prettypegs Frontly Wood Panels
Ikea hacker Prettypegs’ new Frontly lineup features a selection of thin, self-adhesive wood panels that transform Ikea’s trusty Bestå storage system into high-end furniture. They’re available in three different sizes, four different colors (pink, gray, white and mint green) and come in four different textures. — Andrew Connor

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Sea to Sky Line from Reigning Champ
Reigning Champ, the modern activewear brand based in British Columbia, just launched its latest Sea to Sky Line, designed to take you from the city to the mountains in one fell swoop. The performance-based collection includes base and mid-layers, water- and weatherproof outerwear, as well as shorts, polos and hats. The line is undoubtedly city inspired, with colorways ranging from black to grey to charcoal, making it easy to pack a few staples for a long weekend. — Meg Lappe

Under Armour’s HOVR Sneakers
Under Armour wants to update your running experience with its newest sneaker launch: HOVR Phantom and HOVR Sonic. The shoes feel great while in motion. Runners who like to keep track of every mile will appreciate the automatic pairing with MapMyRun. Just shake your foot to connect to the app, and it syncs your distance, so you don’t have to worry about your watch or phone dying mid-run. — Meg Lappe

Herschel Supply Co. Jackets and Travel Duffel
Herschel’s spring collection of jackets proves that it isn’t just a bag company anymore. Each coat is composed of a blend of polyester and cotton and finished with a durable water-resistant finish to allow for all-weather wear. Additionally, Herschel released a svelte travel bag called the Winslow. The Winslow may look like a duffel, but it’s actually a garment bag and includes a trolley sleeve, an integrated hanger bracket and a roll-out garment cover. — Tanner Bowden

Priority Bicycles Classic Plus NeverFlat
Priority Bicycles originally designed the Classic Plus to be a user-friendly cruiser that never (or at least very rarely) needs maintenance. Now Priority is giving the bike another upgrade that doubles down on this mission: airless tires. The tires come from Nexo, and while they look just like regular road bike tires, they’re puncture-resistant, don’t require a pump and are tested for more than 3,000 miles of use. — Tanner Bowden

Today on Gear Patrol

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The Six Watches Our Staff Is Obsessing Over, Now

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