Today in Gear: In-The-Know on New Releases

Apple’s “Peek Performance” spring event wrapped just yesterday and naturally, there’s plenty to go over. For starters, Apple unveiled its most powerful proprietary silicon yet, the M1 Ultra. A step up from the M1 Max chip, Apple’s claiming this chip should out perform its base M1 option eightfold. In terms of full-on computers, Apple has debuted the Mac Studio; effectively a juiced-up modular computer system in the legacy of the Mac mini, the Mac Studio ships with either the M1 Max or M1 Ultra chipsets and connect to up to to four external displays and a 4K TV — thanks in no small part to a bevy of ports including USB-C, USB-A and an SD card slot. Speaking of displays, the Mac Studio Display is 27 inch 5K Retina screen (recalling the Mac 24 inch M1 iMac from last year) powered by Apple’s A13 Bionic processor. It’s reportedly designed with the most impressive microphones, cameras and speakers in any Mac ever. Other major updates included the iPad Air, which now hosts the Apple M1 chip. For a full run-down on what went down yesterday, head over to our Tech Desk for a full report. Apple updates aside, dive into a Casio watch that can tell you the optimal “Fishin’ Time”, Snow Peak’s new Spring/Summer 2022 apparel and Crate & Barrel’s first-ever private label cookware collection. This is Today in Gear.

Made for all: Meet Urban Outfitter’s new KOTO collection.

Urban Outfitters

The KOTO collection is made from responsibly-sourced and recycled fabrics, and the entire seven-piece collection is meant to be as inclusive as possible; each piece features a size offering that spans from XXS to XXL. Easy to assimilate into virtually any wardrobe, the collection ranges from “The Ribbed Tank” to several T-shirts (including the slightly cropped “Shrunken Tee”, a relaxed “Drapey Wide Neck Tee”, retro athletic-inspired “Cropped Scrimmage Tee” and the everyday “Core Boxy Tee”). It also includes the roomy “Slouchy Polo Shirt” and the raw hemmed “Notched Fleece Crew”.

Unleash your inner angler with the Casio PRTB70-1 watch.

Casio

The Casio PRTB70-1 watch has plenty of features worth highlighting, including a 200 meters of water resistance, bluetooth connectivity, a digital compass, an altimeter, barometer and thermometer. That said, the most unique feature has to be the “Fishin’ Time” functionality; using fish icons, the watch (when programmed) can let you know the optimal time to drop in your lure and catch some fish. This is on top of Bluetooth-enable information, pulling details on tidal patterns, moon phases and sunrise and sunset timing.

Heads up: The first crop of Snow Peak’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection hits shelves.

Wyatt Coxen

We know you’re already familiar with Snow Peak’s insanely great collection of outdoor gear and apparel, but did you know the first crop of the label’s Spring/Summer 2022 gear has arrived? There’s plenty to dive into, but if you’re asking us, we recommend scoping out the 2.5 Layer Rain Pant (a belted, breathable pant with a waterproof plant-based polycarbonate nylon coating) and the Takibi Canvas Jacket (which, aside from being named after Snow Peak’s outdoor cooking sub-line, features a flame-retardant canvas treated with Kanecaron). That said, don’t just take our word for it, shop it yourself down below.

Never lose another key with Bellroy’s slick key case.

Bellroy

It’s easy to find an elegant wallet, but what’s a decent alternative to key storage (that isn’t just a plain keyring, climbing carabiner or your old college lanyard). Bellroy’s Key Case is a simple-yet-satisfying way to hold up to five keys at a time, which uses a flipper mechanism to make it possible to eject each key with one hand. It also features a detachable cord loop, which is designed for key fobs or larger car keys. Finished in eco-tanned leather in five different colors, this is a small piece of kit that belongs in the daily rotation.

Crate & Barrel drops its first-ever private label collection: The Kitchen by Crate.

Crate & Barrel

Upscale home goods and kitchen supplier Crate & Barrel has launched its first-ever, in-house-designed label of cookware, dubbed — simply — The Kitchen by Crate. Coming in alongside a suite of bakeware, cutting boards, silicone utensils and storage containers, the new cookware collection includes pieces in stainless steel and ceramic and features over 200 new pieces. Best of all, while Crate & Barrel always represents an upscale, well-designed aesthetic, the line is built for cooks of all skill levels and backgrounds — including those with modest budgets.

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