Savor our weekly roundup of gear news with your Saturday morning coffee, or use it to fend off the existential panic of Sunday night — it’s up to you.
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We publish our weekly roundup of gear news for you to enjoy over the weekend. Savor it with your Saturday morning coffee, or use it to fend off the existential panic of Sunday night — it’s up to you. Comments or concerns? We’d love to hear from you at [email protected].
You Should Know About the Other Brand Named Yeti
Years before Yeti built its bearproof coolers, another brand by the same name was making contraband sleeping bags in East Germany.
Toyota Beats the Aftermarket to the Punch With a TRD Body Kit
Toyota’s TRD department is beating the aftermarket to the punch with a factory-designed body kit of its own.
Now’s Your Chance to Buy One of Jerry Garcia’s Iconic Guitar Pedals
Sold by longtime Grateful Dead roadie Steve Parish.
These Are the Most Innovative Outdoor Products Coming in 2019
This year’s ISPO award winners were announced and here are the four biggest game-changers in the outdoors category.
Why Adidas’ Latest Sneaker Is Already Re-Selling for Almost Twice the Price
Turns out Adidas’s 4D sole tech looks pretty stellar on a late ’80 sneaker.
One of the Best American Bootmakers Released a New Style
Handmade in Spokane, Washington.
One of Our Favorite Aluminum Carry-Ons Now Comes in Black
Buying dark luggage can be a little bit of a risk. After all, people tend to default to black, and no traveler wants to cause confusion at the baggage claim carousel or during the weird…
These New Work Pants Are Made From a Uniquely Durable Fabric
Tuff Duck fabric made with hemp, organic cotton and recycled polyester.
It’s True Love: Leatherman’s Valentine’s-Perfect Multi-Tool
Nothing says I love you like a personalized multitool.
These High-Tops Will Make You Say Goodbye to Your Low-Tops
Even people who swear by their low-top sneakers are getting weirdly excited about the Koio Primo Triple White.
Fender Just Reissued an Amp from 1962 for Chris Stapleton
A hand-wired 12-watt amp with a custom 12-inch speaker, not to mention a cover made by Filson.
James Brand Ellis Review: This is the Modern Swiss Army Knife We’ve Been Waiting For
The James Brand released the Ellis, its modern reinterpretation of the iconic Swiss Army Knife. Here’s how the company created it.
Reebok’s Best-Selling Sneaker Is Now Budget Friendly
Finding a pair of running shoes that will hold up for hundreds of miles and is $100 or less can be difficult. Reebok makes it easy.
A Legendary Name Will Return at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show
The New Stratos made it to production and of the 25 Ferrari-based coupes, at least one is making its way stateside.
What If Apple Made a Shower Head? Meet the Nebia 2.0
A few years ago, Nebia released a shower head that atomized water on the fly and save huge amounts of water (and money). Launched today, Nebia 2.0 is even better.
This New All-in-One Camping Hammock Could Replace Your Tent
Kammok just revealed the Mantis, an all-in-one camping hammock that uses integrated features and an easy setup.
This Will Be Your Wall Charger for the Next Five Years
Anker just announced its new line of USB-C devices designed to quickly and easily charge your gadgets.
BMW Just Raised the Bar for CUVs
BMW just announced the X3 M and X4 M Competition trims will come with the most powerful straight-six engines ever fitted to one of its cars.
This Cult-Favorite Japanese Brand Just Released a Rare Collection
Denim jackets, jeans and tees.
This Study Says Electric Vehicles Are Cheaper to Own. Is that True?
Even making considerable changes over that would require a long time before the fuel savings from an EV accounted for the premium to buy it.
Stay Dry Through Spring with Norse Projects’s and Gore-Tex’s Stylish, New Jackets
These Scandinavian-inspired jackets are 100 percent waterproof to get you through winter and spring.
No Need to Buy an Apple TV with These Gorgeous 4K TVs
The fancy new QLED TVs that Samsung announced earlier this year at CES 2019 are now available for purchase or pre-order on Samsung’s website.
EverlaneEverlane’s Excellent $68 Jeans Now Come in a Lighter Wash
Everlane is lightening up its denim, just in time for spring.
This Lightweight Rain Jacket Is Ideal for Spring Travel
Made from water-resistant recycled polyester.
This Sexy Wireless Speaker Can Be Your Soundbar
Black glass front panel, illuminated logo, lovely analog control knobs, and a pair of illuminating blue power meters — must be a McIntosh.
This BMW 540i Is a More Sensible, Affordable M5
BMW has a real knack for building utterly fantastic performance cars, them resigning them to the shadows of top-tier trims.
Nomad Just Launched the Apple Watch Bracelet We’ve Been Waiting For
The titanium links and stainless-steel lugs are rated to resist up to 20 kilograms of lateral force, making this bracelet one of the most robust options on the market.
Ready for Pro-Level Camera Gear? Canon Just Made it Affordable
Maybe the most interesting thing about it is that it essentially undercuts the Sony equivalent, A7III, by roughly 40-percent.
Two of Nike’s Best Running Shoes Get a New Look
Nike’s collaboration with Japanese streetwear designer Jun Takahashi continues with a new take on it’s most popular running gear — and it’s out now.
Your Next Investment Portfolio? Collectible Whiskey
Bowmore claims the top spot on Rare Whisky 101’s best investment booze portfolio.
Taylor Stitch Just Updated One of Our Favorite Travel Blazers
A modern two-button blazer made from a breathable wool-linen blend.
This Is a Belstaff Jacket For a More Sensible Budget
If you’re on the hunt for a specific style and don’t care which brand name gets stitched on the shoulder, consider the Merlin Elmhurst as a budget-Belstaff.
These Sneakers Take the Term ‘Handmade’ to a New Level
Available exclusively at Standard and Strange.
What If Your Workout Socks Were Designed by One of the Toughest Endurance Athletes?
Whether you’re running 100 miles at a time or heading out for a jaunt around the block, these new socks are comfortable and breathable.
2018’s Knife of the Year Just Got an Upgrade
Fox Knives’s Suru won the award for Knife of the Year at the 2018 Blade Show and just months later it’s getting a new look.
This Modernized Classic Mini Is the Perfect City Car
The Swindon Powertrain E Classic Mini should drive with the comfort of a modern vehicle and none of the quirks of an iconic British classic.
Lexus Is the Most Dependable Luxury Brand of 2019
J.D Power just released its 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study findings, and Lexus tops the list.
Seiko Teamed Up With a California Jeweler On a Stealthy Dive Watch
Seiko and Topper Jewelers worked together on the new SBP107 diver, a limited-edition watch with a blacked-out case.
RxBar’s New 10 oz. Jars of Nut Butters Will Make You Rethink Your Old Peanut Butter
Our team loves the RXBAR nut butter pouches, so we’re pretty psyched about this development.
Don’t Want an iPad? This Is the Cheap Tablet You Should Buy
The interesting thing about the Galaxy Tab S5e is that, for roughly half the price, you’d think it be a far worse tablet than the Tab S4. But it’s not.
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing Made a 1,600-Horsepower Boat
“You want to try feeling like this on land?” shouts a champion speed boat racer named Bud. “Just go 100 in a convertible and stand up.”
EverlaneEverlane’s Excellent $68 Jeans Now Come in a Lighter Wash
Everlane is lightening up its denim, just in time for spring.
Tesla Has Reinvented The Car Alarm, But Why?
For all the technology involved, the primary function of Sentry Mode remains that of a common car alarm: making loud noises.
The Details on These Jeans Are Second to None
Using proprietary Black-Seed denim from Cone Mills White Oak plant.
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