A week’s worth of product news, reviews and buying guides, all in one place.
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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.
Track Basket from Normann Copenhagen
There are never enough cool places to throw your stuff in.
Uniqlo SPRZ NY Activewear Collection
Famous pop artists inspire the latest from Uniqlo. Think MoMA meets activewear.
Aer’s New Work Bag Collection
Backed by a lifetime warranty, these are the last work bags you’ll need to buy.
Frederique Constant Hybrid Smart Watch
Now you can have an automatic movement and fitness tracking on one watch.
LucntLucnt SRL1 Bike Light
The Lucnt SLR1 is a weatherproof, magnet-activated bike light that gets brighter when you slow down, just like a car’s brake light.
Nokia Banana Phone
The 8810, announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, is, of course, a new version of the phone that Keanu made popular in the Matrix series twenty-two years ago and will be available for purchase…
JHO Knives Blanka
The JHO Knives Blanka has a full-tang cleaver with a tanto point that weighs just 3.5 ounces and is only five inches in length.
IWC Mark XVIII
An upgrade on an iconic for a good cause. What’s not to like?
Lexus UX Compact Crossover
My prediction is that Lexus will edge back up as a major threat in the US premium segment. And who knows? Maybe the UX will be a great car too.
Bremont Endurance GMT
Bremont worked with explorer Ben Saunders to create a watch tough enough to withstand the unforgiving environment of Antarctica.
Miscellaneous Adventures Camp
Sometimes it’s best to treat yourself to the finer things in life, like a copper spoon and a responsibly-sourced wooden camp stool.
Canon EOS 4000D & Canon EOS 2000D
The newly announced EOS 4000D will prove to be Canon’s most budget-friendly DSLR ever.
Sony a7 III Digital Camera
Sony’s new a7 III mirrorless camera makes a strong case to be the only mirrorless camera you should buy.
Mission Workshop Mondial Sweatshirt
Italian knit fabric with stretch and two zippered pockets.
Mountainsmith Camera Bags
Designed in collaboration with professional photographers Andy Mann and Keith Ladzinski.
Biolite SolarHome
The SolarHome 620 is a portable, easy-to-install off-grid lighting kit. The SolarHome is equipped with three overhead lights and a wall-mounted panel that contains USB charging ports and doubles as a radio.
McIntosh MCT500 SACD/CD Transport
The company’s amps and preamps are adored by audiophiles, producing accurate sound and being majestic pieces of machinery.
Row 7 Seed Company
Dan Barber continues his march into a better and more sustainable food culture.
2019 Audi A6
Audi is trickling down a healthy amount of tech and design from the A7 to the 2019 A6.
Hurom Citrus Juicer
What’s better than freshly-squeezed orange juice? Having it every day, and making it in 15 seconds.
Timex X Nigel Cabourn
Featuring a classic dial, a 36mm case and two different straps options.
Aer Navy Bag Collection
They’re perfect for trips to the gym or weekend-long getaways.
Canada Goose Spring 18 Transitional Coats
The Voyager Jacket and the Wainwright Coat.
Lego 1968 Mustang Fastback Kit
This kit is part of the brand’s Speed Champion collection and, especially compared to other very cool kits, it’s a massive bargain. It belongs on your desk at work (since you probably won’t put a…
Salomon Slab Sense Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoe
Salomon’s S/Lab Sense Ultra 2 is a tech-heavy trail running shoe built to take long miles through rugged terrain.
Slim d’Hermès GMT
The beautifully-designed Slim d’Hermès now comes with a GMT movement, as well as a case made from super-rare palladium.
Gu Energy Birthday Cake
Gu has helped cyclists, runners and endurance athletes top off their glycogen storage for over 25 years. That’s a reason to celebrate.
Saturdays NYC Body Care Essentials
Moisturizing soap, exfoliating soap and shaving cream.
Casio GMW-B 5000 D-1
For a brand so heavily associated with plastic, stainless steel comes as a surprise.
Native Union Smart Charger International
Charge your devices while traveling throughout the US, Canada and Europe.
Topo Designs Core Pack
The bag, made of super-tough 1,000-denier Cordura, contains a single 25-liter main compartment that opens wide with a top-to-bottom D-shaped zipper that maximizes space and allows for easy packing.
Audio Engine A5+ Powered Speakers
No stereo receiver or separate power amp required.
Osprey Levity Backpack
Ultralight, custom backpacks are great, but they can also be expensive. Osprey’s pack weighs less than two pounds and is 25 percent off.
Timex X Todd Snyder MK1
Featuring a dose of modernization.
S’well Growlers
A growler that looks like it could have a space on your wet bar.
DSPTCH Utility Brief
You’re not going to worry about scuffing DSPTCH’s new briefcase up.
Method Men’s Body Wash
Paraben-free and made by an environmentally-conscious company.