Today in Gear: All the Product News Worth Your Time

Another day day, another Apple iPhone rumor. The latest projections around the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max seem to show with a larger camera section and a slightly thicker design overall. Shared on Twitter by Max Weinbach, outlined schematics show the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max’s width coming in slightly smaller than the iPhone 13 Pro Max‘s 78.1 mm, instead measuring 77.58 mm across. The heights of each phone is virtually the same, at around 160.7 mm. The thickness is where the iPhone 14 Pro Max differs, coming in slightly thicker at 7.85 mm (different from the comparable iPhone 13’s 7.65 mm thickness). Signs also point to Apple swapping the long center notch at the top of current iPhones for smaller, pill-shaped and circular cutouts at the top of the front display. This rumored change is set for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, with the downmarket iterations of the iPhone 14 series seeing no change to the front-facing cutout. On the whole, rumors surrounding the broader iPhone 14 series are still up in the air (they are rumors, after all). While we’re thankful for and will be tracking the info gleaned by MacRumors, we recommend that anyone looking into unreleased iPhone details always approach with caution. As for everything else, two special edition Unimatic dive watches, Norse Projects’ highly packable collection, and a new, sustainably-minded Teva sandal are on the docket today. As always, this is Today in Gear.

Meet the shorts you’ll be living in all spring and summer long.

Urban Outfitters

No matter what you’re getting up to this spring or summer, Standard Cloth’s Oliver Nylon Short from Urban Outfitters may be the only pair you’ll ever need. Made from 100 percent nylon (so they’re functionally water-resistant), the shorts are able to pivot from activity to activity without breaking a sweat – or, at least while easily shedding yours. The five-inch inseam is just right, hitting slightly above the knees at a length that’s not uncomfortably short. Cut in a relaxed fit with an elongated drawstring, these shorts will be comfy whether you’re heading out or hanging out.

Unimatic beefs up the bezels on the Modello Uno dive watch.

Unimatic

With two new special editions of its Modello Uno — the U1S-MP and U1S-MPN — the made-in-Italy timepiece receives an updated bezel in the form of a fully graduated matte black engraved aluminum insert. The indices are made from white Super-LumiNova and the face features a date window at 6 o’clock. Featuring a slimmer profile, the watches’ dive credentials are bolstered by a 300m of water resistance, both powered by a 38-hour power reserve Sellita SW200-1 movement.

Norse Project’s new collection is completely packable, from top to bottom.

Norse Projects

When it comes to building a sensibly stylish wardrobe, it’s hard to top Norse Projects. The label has made signature pieces — namely, the Jens jacket and Luter pant and short — into completely packable renditions, perfect for the transitioning temperatures of spring mornings and summer nights. While the Luther series of bottoms are definitely worth a look, the Jens jacket is packed with standout detailing, including a zip and snap front, a 85 GSM nylon fabrication with partial mesh lining, and a D-ring for attaching your keys or daily use carabiner clip.

One of our favorite hiking backpacks receives an all-new look.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

If you’re a regular Gear Patrol reader, you know we love Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s Daybreak Ultralight Daypack. The brand has redone this fan favorite daypack in an all-white colorway, accented by an orange bungee-style lashing. If you’re familiar with the bag, rest assured: This is the same Daybreak Ultralight Daypack you know and love, with 17 liters of carry capacity, multiple exterior sleeve pockets and a stashable hip belt. Oh, and best of all, it weighs only 1.27 pounds.

Teva’s new cutting edge sandal is ready for anything (without feeling overengineered).

Teva

Dubbed the Teva Zymic Travel Sandal, this new model from the classic footwear brand is ready for life on the go. Incorporating all the tech you need for a great ride (and nothing you don’t) the Zymic features MAX-COMF sole technology, a 30 percent recycled EVA midsole and puffy, recycled RPET straps. The Zymic also puts sustainability at the fore, as it’s treated with antimicrobial peppermint-based Life Naturals and uses recycled materials across virtually every part of the footwear.

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