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 March 24, 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, March 19th
This Military-Inspired Carry-On Just Makes Sense
Built for worst-case scenarios, ideal for a week-long trip.
You Won’t Find a Better Looking Car for Under $25,000 Than the New Mazda 6
If you’re shopping for a car based on the best bang for your buck, Mazda is hard to overlook.
This May Be the Prettiest EDC Flashlight We’ve Ever Seen
Sometimes, the best things really do come in small packages.
You Can Order the HTC Vive Pro Headset Today for $799
Today HTC revealed that the Vive Pro will cost $799. You can preorder it today and expect to get it by April 5.
Your New Favorite Western Shirt Is Made from Upcycled Chambray
Fabric repurposed from recycled cotton fabric and post-consumer cotton.
This Stainless Steel Cookware Is Almost Too Good-Looking to Use
Titanium-infused stainless steel pots and pans with quick-heating aluminum cores that are pretty enough to frame.
Ikea’s New Furniture and Homewares Embrace Imperfection
It features furniture made from scrap pine and textiles with hand-drawn patterns.
Photographers Are Going to Lose It Over These New Bags
F-stop made its name in the outdoor photography world, but its new collection of backpacks and shoulder bags is for the urban explorer.
Tuesday, March 20th
These Noise-Canceling Earbuds Are Ideal for Business Travelers
Expect them to compete directly with the Bose QuietComfort 20.
Save Money, Skip the R-Line Upgrade and Get the Standard Volkswagen Arteon
Volkswagen just announced it’ll debut the R-Line package next week at the New York International Auto Show, but when the Arteon goes on sale later this year, you should save your money and skip that…
These Deadstock Military Garments Are Perfect for Everyday Wear
Jackets, undershirts, socks and more.
Forget Your WiFi Router, These Lights Create Their Own Internet
The largest lighting producer in the world just announced it’s getting into the internet-making light game.
Honda’s New Riding Lawn Mower Is Faster Than Your Car
192 horsepower of grass-cutting prowess.
Warby Parker’s Newest Collection Is Its Most Durable Yet
The newest collection from Warby Parker sources materials from the spot where high-quality eyewear has been produced for over 100 years.
Wednesday, March 21st
First Look: This Backpack Will Replace At Least Three Other Bags In Your Closet
A bag with enough features to be your briefcase, weekender and daily pack, all in one.
This Award-Winning Blender Is Quieter Than a Whisper
It also has induction heat systems and automatic overflow control.
Finally, A Suitcase with Pockets You Can’t Overstuff
Keep track of all your essentials pre-flight with Away’s newest addition to its suitcase line.
Cadillac Is Now Using the Same Engine Design as Audi, BMW and Mercedes
Now, the CT6 has a fighting chance.
Samsung’s Stunning New 4K TVs Blend Right Into the Wall
If the TV is wall mounted, you can take a photo of it and the surrounding wall, and the display will imitate the pattern of the wall.
Have an Apple Watch? Check Out These Stylish New Bands for Spring
If you just got new Nike shoes, you can get a new band to match.
Baselworld 2018: Why the Small Updates to This Dive Watch Are a Big Deal
Oris did what most other watchmakers refuse to do: it made a truly small diver.
Baselworld 2018: This Omega’s 90s Icon Is Now Better than Ever
Featuring new materials, a better movement and a modernized design.
Baselworld 2018: Nomos Designed a New Watch Inspired by Vintage Cars
But it’s sure to be divisive.
Baselworld 2018: Feast your Eyes on the New Rolex GMT. Oh, and the Pepsi Bezel is Back.
The “Pepsi” and “Rootbeer” return.
Thursday, March 22nd
Turn Your MacBook Pro Into a Productivity Beast With This Adapter
The hub features a number of ports: gigabit ethernet, micro/SD card slots, three USB 3.0 ports, 4K HDMI (30Hz), 4K mini DisplayPort (30Hz) and a USB-C Power Delivery port.
Filson’s Funky New Cooler Keeps Beer Cold Longer Than You Could Possibly Need
Fishing trips, tailgates or lake outings, Filson’s new compact cooler was bred to come with you.
This Hovering Tent Makes Camping in the Rain Less Miserable
The UNA Tree Tent was made for those who despise having a good hiking trip ruined by a soggy tent. Or if you just like hammocks.
The Spork Receives Its Long-Awaited Redesign
The extra-long Morsel is a fully-equipped outdoor dining and cooking utensil with uses far beyond the backpack.
Baselworld 2018: Tudor’s New Watch Looks Like a Rolex GMT at Less than Half the Price
An affordable alternative to the icon.
Baselworld 2018: This Titanium Zenith Is the Ideal Everyday Luxury Watch
A simple, high-end watch with a great movement and design.
Baselworld 2018: Longines’ Vintage Dive Watch Looks Magnificent in All Black
Back in black.
Baselworld 2018: Seiko Releases a New Movement in a Super Slim Dress Watch
If only it weren’t a limited edition.
Friday, March 23rd
Toyota Is Going After the Volkswagen Golf and It Might Just Pull It off
The last time a Toyota Corolla hatchback received this much fanfare, Ronald Reagan was in office and Michael Jackson was serenading us over the radio waves with Billie Jean .
1620 Workwear Beats Carhartt at Its Own Game, Again
1620 Workwear’s Double Knee pant, which was already a success, just got an upgrade.
This Might Be the Most Beautiful Keyboard I’ve Ever Seen
Milled from a single piece of brass and aluminum, hand-polished and bead-blasted.
New Belgium’s Latest Beer Is Illegal in One State
Set for (near) national distribution, The Hemporer HPA is brewed with, you guessed it, hemp.
www.packshotfabrikken.dk Organize Your Home with This Magnetic Wall-Mounted Storage Solution
A simple, clean solution to decluttering your drawers and cabinets.
Baselworld 2018: Omega Brings Back the Original Seamaster from 1948
Celebrating 70 years of a classic timepiece.
Baselworld 2018: Tudor’s Affordable New Watches Revive a Forgotten Watch Dial Design
Who doesn’t love waffles?
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