A Look Back at the New Gear We Discovered This Week
A week’s worth of product news, reviews and buying guides, all in one place.
Published February 10, 2018
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Updated June 1, 2021
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Good morning, and welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Gear — your single-shot serving of an entire week’s worth of the best new gear pulled from our weekday editions of Today in Gear. Bookmark it to peruse over a cup of coffee or before you soak up the last of your weekend freedom, then start your Monday completely up to speed. Here’s to another fantastic week.
Monday, February 5th
Cake Kalk Electric Mountain Bike
An all-electric dirtbike that weighs just 150 pounds and can travel up to 50 miles on a single charge.
Bell & Ross BR 03 92 Nightlum
It suits it well.
Arc’Teryx Veilance Partition LT Coat
Arc’Teryx’s new Partition LT has everything I want in a rain shell.
Gerber Empower Automatic Folding Knife
The Empower pocket knife is a blend of tactical components and everyday functionality.
Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Gold Collection
Featuring a selection of gold cases, an enamel dial and one hell of a movement.
Brooks Discovery Range Bag Collection
Brooks’s new collection of bags could be its best looking yet.
Taylor Stitch Minimalist Wallet
Two exterior card slots and a one-sided entry interior cash slot.
PF Flyers Project Mercury Sneakers
Made from heat-resistant aluminized Nomex.
Klim Spring 2018 Motorcycle Gear Collection
Before you know it, the cold weather will relent. Be ready.
Now’s Your Chance to Score Some Ultra Rare Whisky From Japan
Only 150 bottles are available.
Tuesday, February 6th
Todd Snyder x Timex M1 Maritime Watch
While it’s depth rating is lacking, this $158 watch is still a stylish everyday timepiece.
Dripkit Pourover Coffee Kits
Individually-packaged pour-over that ships to your front door.
Ottolock Bike Lock V2
Think all bike locks weigh you down? Think again.
L.L. Bean Ultralight Sleeping Bag
PrimaLoft’s Gold Cross-Core insulation was developed for NASA and provides more warmth without increasing overall weight.
Routinely Workout Clothes Delivery Service
High-quality workout clothing delivered directly to my hotel? Yes, please.
Connor McGregor’s Custom Road Bike
It’s just as bold as he is.
Smartwool Spring 2018 Collection
Ultralight jackets, hoodies and vests designed to help you layer for the shoulder season.
Wednesday, February 7th
Tanner Goods Desert Collection Wallets
Minimal card wallets, bifolds, zip wallets and more.
Analogue Super Nt Gaming Console
In terms of gaming quality, the SNES Classic can’t compete. And in terms of price, they’re not so different either.
Olympus Pen E-PL9 Mirrorless Camera
Yes, it shoots better selfies than your iPhone.
Finisterre Spring 2018 Collection
Synthetic down jackets, merino wool sweaters, organic jeans and more.
Ford Ranger Raptor Edition
Ford’s new lifted, diesel-powered Ranger is an off-road monster that isn’t coming to the US.
Filson Neoshell Reliance & Swiftware Rainshells
Highly technical, highly understated.
Thursday, February 8th
McIntosh MC611 Power Amplifier
Every audiophile’s dream.
Lululemon x Roden Gray Collection
Lululemon x Roden Gray’s seven-piece line is filled with all the basics you’ll ever need to workout, relax and everything in between.
Purple 2, 3, and 4 Mattresses
Because time spent in bed should not be wasted.
2018 Triumph Street Triple S & RS Motorcycles
Triumph has refined and updated its signature triple-cylinder engine – just in time.
Toyota 2018 TRD Pro Line
While the Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma all get upgrades, it’s the latter that has us the most excited.
Teeling 34-year Old Vintage Single Malt
Six presidents, the internet, and three-and-a-half decades later…
Nanocase iPhone Cases
The harder you work your phone the more benefits you’ll see.
Warby Parker x Justin Timberlake Sunglasses Collection
The limited styles are on the svelter side of chunky.
Friday, February 9th
Acer VL7860 4k Projector
It promises a huge 120-inch picture with excellent 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160). It also supports HDR.
Kanso Coffee Hiku Grinder
Coffee obsessives only, please.
Volkswagen Arteon
A turbocharged four-cylinder and an attractive design make this an enticing entry-level luxury car.
2018 Ford Expedition & EcoSport Micro-SUV
The reasons for doubling down on SUVs are obvious, but who exactly Ford is selling these to may surprise you.
Gap Logo Remix Capsule Collection
Unique patchwork pieces sewn in the Gap New York City design studio.
