Today in Gear: Product News Done Quick

Just yesterday we were looking at the possible acquisition of Ralph Lauren by luxury conglomerate LVMH; today we might be witnessing a legacy auto brand go public. With the news that Volkswagen and a major shareholder have drawn up preliminary paperwork, Porsche is looking like it’s headed to an IPO. Currently held under the “Porsche SE” holding company, the public offering would move the luxury carmaker to become “Porsche AG,” with Volkswagen and the Porsche and Piech families standing as the major players in the purchase of ordinary and preference shares if Porsche were to go public. The move is expected to not only boost Porsche’s brand value in the broader luxury vehicle space, but also give Volkswagen some financial juice as it attempts to gain major footing in the blossoming electric vehicle space. For more details on the possible deal, head over to Reuters. Possible IPO’s aside, we’re giving updates on a non-alcoholic beer brand we’re falling for, an upscale MagSafe charger stand and Tracksmith’s new mud and slush-ready running collection. This is Today in Gear.

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The harness designed to let your dog be as active as you are.

Non-stop dogwear

When it comes to getting active with your dog, whether you’re running for miles or simply heading out for casual hike, it’s hard to top Non-stop dogwear’s Freemotion harness. The Freemotion harness is unique in that it’s designed for activities with a high pulling point — like biking, running or skiing —evenly distributing the pull force across your dog’s body without adding strain on the spine. Crafted with a Y-shaped front, this pulling harness overall is meant to give your dog unrestricted movement through the shoulders, while keeping airways unrestricted.

Are your Dry January plans sticking through 2022? Try Best Day Brewing.

Best Day Brewing

While Dry January ended almost a whole month ago, we wouldn’t blame you if taking a month away from booze inspired you to keep things alcohol free (in full or in part) for the rest of the year. We’ve got our eyes on Best Day Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer producer out of California, aiming to give a craft beer experience without the booze. With two IPAs (an east coast-inspired hazy IPA and a west coast-style) and a light Kolsch, there’s plenty to choose from regardless of your palate.

Tracksmith’s “The Thaw” collection is ready for slushy, early spring runs.

Tracksmith

If you’re an avid, all-year-round outdoor runner, than the period between winter and spring — what Tracksmith eloquently calls “The Thaw” — is filled with slushy sprints and muddy miles. Inspired by this season of in-between activity, Tracksmith’s new collection includes a running shirt designed to repel mud and water, splash-resistant and heat-trapping tights (with three practical pockets), a beanie and pair of gloves.

Upgrade your MagSafe charger with Grovemade’s new wooden stand.

Grovemade

If your desks can get as cluttered as ours can, then you’re likely used to a cluster of cables crowding out the corners of your desk. Streamline your workspace with Grovemade’s wooden MagSafe charger stand. Offered in walnut or maple wood with a steel or brass base, it’s an upscale and understated way to keep your phone visible and your charger close (without scrambling the real estate on the surface of your desk).

Digital or vinyl, the Sonus Faber Omnia is ready for anything you want to listen to.

Sonus Faber

Whether your record collection is digital or physical, the Sonus Faber Omnia is built to work for whatever you want to listen to. Able to connect to everything from Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect to a record player-ready phono stage connection, its a multi-driver speaker that’s designed to be versatile. The 4-way stereo, 490W system boasts an illuminated wooden upper panel that provides not just a tactile control experience but a retro-styled aesthetic.

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