A Look Back at the Gear We Discovered This Week
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.
Published October 12, 2019
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Updated June 1, 2021
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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] .
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The Next Big Thing in Cannabis Are These $1 Tablets
The company that made the ideal cannabis vape just released a cannabis mint dispenser.
These Are the Big Winners from America’s Biggest Beer Competition
2,295 breweries submitted 9,497 entries into 174 different beer styles for the 2019 Great American Beer Festival. Here are the medal winners.
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Reader Survey: What Gear Have You Tested Out Lately?
We want to know what products our readers have used recently. Like it, love it or hate it, we want your input on the gear you’ve been testing out lately.
Known as Poor Man’s Pappy, This Bourbon Whiskey Just Got a Lot More Interesting
Larceny has been a go-to for wheat-obsessed bourbon drinkers for years. Now they’ve got options.
Finally, Fake Houseplants That Don’t Look Fake
The Sill’s collection of fake plants are up to 20 percent off for July 4th.
You Can Buy Anthony Bourdain’s Chef’s Knife, Made with Meteorite
A collection of Anthony Bourdain’s belongings are up for auction online, including a world-famous knife.
You Probably Don’t Know This Jim Beam Bourbon, But It’s About to Become a Whiskey Darling
Due to no fault of Baker Beam, no one knows a lick about his bourbon. Starting now, everybody will.
Everything You Need to Know About Buffalo Trace’s 2019 Pappy Van Winkle Lineup
Buckle up. It’s Pappy season.
Motoring
Ram
Ram’s Newest Diesel Pickup Truck Packs Mind-Blowing Range
With a max highway range of more than 1,000 miles per tank, odds are good you’ll need to stop well before the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel does.
Subaru Moves One Step Closer to Dropping the Stick Shift
Subaru buyers looking to row their own gears now have one fewer option.
The Jeep Wrangler You Really Want Has a Cheap Lease Deal, But Act Fast
Jeep has an outstanding lease deal on the Wrangler, but only through the end of October.
The Last Saab Ever Built Is Going Up for Sale
Loyal Saab owners have a chance to buy the last new Saab 9-3, which is up for auction.
Lamborghini’s First Electric Car Could Be an Absolute Shocker
Sant’Agata’s first EV could be a wild-looking four-seat grand tourer, according to one report.
These Are America’s Top Dream Cars in Every State
A new study reveals the top American dream cars in every state as mentioned on Twitter. Many Americans appear to be dreaming about Teslas.
BMW’s M8 Gran Coupe Is the Brand’s Sexiest Sedan Yet
Like the M5? Then you’ll probably love the M8 Gran Coupe.
Opus
Live Your Best Overlanding Life With This Pop-Top Camping Trailer
The Opus OP 15 off-road camping trailer brings the comforts of home to the woods, the grasslands, or wherever your overlanding adventures take you.
Here’s Your Chance to Own the Ultimate Off-Road Truck
You know you want to park this in your driveway.
The Jeep Wrangler’s Coolest New Option May Be Surprisingly Expensive
The Wrangler’s new diesel engine should be awesome, but you’re going to pay for every bit of that awesomeness.
Volkswagen’s Sexy New Golf Could Get Americans to Buy Hatchbacks Again
Volkswagen’s new Golf looks spectacular, but will Americans have the chance to buy it?
Porsche Is Working on a Flying Sports Car
Society has dreamed of flying cars for nearly a century. Porsche and Boeing might be about to make those dreams come true.
Does This Silverado Race Truck Hint at Chevy’s Ford Raptor Killer?
When Chevy shows up to race a truck in Nevada, expect a new model to be close behind.
Outdoors and Fitness
This Handy Gadget Erases the Nagging Fear of Dropping Your Phone Off a Ski Lift
Koala by Hangtime, an adventure-friendly bungee cord for your phone, has already raised nearly 2,000 percent of its crowdfunding goal.
These Super Affordable New Bluetooth Earbuds Are Perfect for Action Sports
Just $80, the Skullcandy Verts might be the best buds you can buy for mountain biking, snowboarding and other adrenalized activities.
Leatherman’s Best Multi-Tools Just Got Even Better
The amazing magnet-based Free line expands with the K-Series, featuring some big ol’ blades.
Style
These Archival Red Wing Heritage Boots Have a Built-In Sheath for Your Knife
An unexpected addition to your everyday carry.
This Much-Loved Japanese Designer’s Fleece Jackets Cost Just $20
A four-piece capsule that tops out at $50.
Away’s Soft-Sided Luggage Is Finally Here (and It Expands)
Away just introduced their new family of luggage, built with a soft shell and expandable cavity. The Expandables collection is here at last.
Tech
The 5 Best New Features of macOS Catalina (Which You Can Download Right Now)
You can finally update your Mac computer with the latest operating system, macOS Catalina, right now.
Tile’s Newest Bluetooth Tracker Is Actually a Tiny Sticker
The Tile Sticker can stick to basically anything (camera, laptop, bike or TV remote) and keep track of it.
One of the Best Compact Hi-Fi Speakers Is Even Better All Blacked Out
The Devialet Phantom Reactor is a speaker that’s meant to be heard and seen.
Apple Might Be Improving Its Next MacBooks By Taking a Big Step Backwards
Apple may finally be abandoning its divisive keyboard design for something a bit more tried and true.
Watches
Luminox’s New Fall Releases Feature Dive, Field and Pilots Watches
The Commando Frogman, Nighthawk and Jolly Roger watches take inspiration from Luminox’s history of building watches for the military.
This New Grand Seiko Watch Features an Unlikely Inspiration
Grand Seiko celebrates the iconic 1954 movie Godzilla with a new Sport model SBGA405 featuring its innovative Spring Drive movement.
This Military Dive Watch Is Available with a Striking White Dial
Marathon’s TSAR dive watch is a robust, reliable military diver. For the first time, an exclusive white version is on offer from Huckberry.
Grand Seiko’s Newest Watch Is a Captivating Tribute to Fall Colors
The newest poetic dial references the vibrant colors of autumn in Japan with a deep red face and gold accents.
Seiko Collaborated with a Famed Japanese Streetwear Brand on These New Dive Watches
Three new digital Prospex “Tuna” models combine dive watch toughness with digital practicality and a wide-ranging feature set.
If You’re in NYC and You Love Watches, You Won’t Want to Miss This
Come check out panels, interact with brands and more at WatchTime NY 2019. Gear Patrol readers receive $20 off the cost of admission.
Casio and Herschel Collaborated on this Military-Inspired G-Shock Watch
Herschel Supply Co. and G-Shock have released a military-inspired timepiece, marking Herschel’s first entry into the watch industry.
Get This Nautically Themed Chronograph Watch for Less Than $300
The Jack Mason Halyard features a triple-register chronograph, a date window and 100m of water resistance.
These New GMT Watches Are for True Aviation Buffs
Three new GMT watches from British Bremont celebrate the H-4 Hercules, or “Spruce Goose,” incorporating actual wood from the historic plane.
Seiko Collaborated with a Japanese Fashion Brand on this Badass Chronograph
All-black with Japanese fashion brand Mastermind’s skull-and-crossbones logo on the dial, this is one badass and high-end Seiko Astron watch.
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