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 May 5, 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, April 30th
Need a New AC Unit? This One Works with Alexa, HomeKit and Google.
GE’s new AC units put an end to forgetting to turn off the AC when you leave the house.
Slim-Down Your Carry-On with this Packable Travel Jacket
Made from water-resistant polyester ripstop fabric.
Review: Noise-Canceling Headphones That Live Up To Marshall’s Heritage
Marshall’s Mid ANCs have taken everything good about the Mid Bluetooth and added active noise-cancellation.
Tuesday, May 1st
Patagonia’s Mussels in a Can Actually Taste Good
Add a little seafood to your camp meals.
You’ll Use This Minimalist Pocket Knife Every Day
Minimalism can translate into knife design in many ways, and in the Massdrop x Brad Zinker Dogtooth it’s defined most accurately as everything you need and nothing that you don’t.
Kind of Obsessed: This Pillow Improved My Sleeping Habits and My Sanity
This pillow is engineered to help up your performance.
This Affordable Commuter Backpack Has All the Right Features
An affordable, well-made pack.
The Most Affordable Way to Dominate a Weekend Off the Grid
You could easily spend thousands on flights, rooms and accommodations, or you can just get this pop-up camper.
This Mechanical Stationery Set Is Designed to Feel Disposable but Last a Lifetime
Long-lasting pens and pencils that take the iconic shape of the Bic Cristal and make it truly timeless.
Wednesday, May 2nd
Nixon’s Durable New Watch Is the Go-To of Pro Surfers
With tide information from over 500 beaches around the world, it’s time to hang ten.
Did a Ski Brand Make the Perfect Travel Bag?
Rocky Mountain Underground started building skis in a garage. Now it makes some of the best travel bags you can get — for 15% off for right now.
Porsche’s Gas-Saving, Family-Hauling SUV Has Enough Power to Tear a Hole in the Earth
It produces 516 lb-ft of torque at the bottom of the rev-range.
These Wireless Keyboards Make Your iPhone Feel More Like a Mac
Logitech announced new colorways of its popular Keys-to-Go wireless keyboards.
This Customizable, High-Strength Luggage Brand Was Founded by Former Tumi Execs
I’ve been using a ROAM carry-on for recent travels, and I’m quite satisfied. The case is super lightweight but flexible, and the interior compartments feature maxed-out dimensions and pockets for all manner of clothing and…
The LG G7 Looks Like an iPhone X, But Has a Brighter Screen, a Smarter Camera and a Built-in DAC
That said, it’s not an iPhone X at all.
Thursday, May 3rd
Experts Say This $45 Bottle of Bourbon Is the Best in the World
One of whiskey’s biggest award series ended with these bottles named best of the best, and you can buy almost all of them without selling your car.
The North Face’s New Collection Offers Colorful, Fun and Affordable Camping Staples
The North Face Homestead Collection includes packs, totes, tents and sleeping bags — essentially everything you need to get outdoors in style.
Bang & Olufsen’s Wireless Earphones Blend Iconic Design with Modern Acoustics
The new Earset has adjustable ear-hooks and a 90s aesthetic based on Anders Hermansen’s original design.
Volvo’s New Cloth Seats Are the Best Thing to Happen to Automotive Interior Design
The use of cloth with a unique pattern is something cars have lacked for quite some time.
A Legendary Brand Is Back To Take On Aston Martin and Ferrari
Making a name for yourself in the modern automotive world is nearly impossible. Breaking into the supercar arena is even harder.
City-Dwellers Will Love This Collaboration Backpack
A collaboration between outdoor bagmaker Mystery Ranch and the urban experts at AETHER has produced a backpack equipped to traverse environments.
Friday, May 27th
This Huge Desk Is $100 Off and Takes Two Minutes to Assemble
Floyd’s new desk requires no tools to assemble, is surprisingly affordable, offers free shipping and looks damn good.
Shure Makes Portable Hi-Fi More Affordable With Its New Earphone System
Shure’s new KSE1200 earphone system is a newer, cheaper version of its KSE1500 system ($2,999).
These Affordable Bookshelf Speakers Are a Great Entry-Level Upgrade
No stereo or AV receiver required.
With These Pants, You’ll Always Travel in Comfort
The days of dressing up in one’s Sunday best for a trip through the airport are over, but sweatpants and pajama bottoms are inadmissible travel attire.
Now’s Your Chance to Buy This Omega Prototype Made Specially for NASA
It’s one of three such watches to exist.
This Weekender Is as Refined as Your Briefcase
Make short trips simple: just pack and go.
