Today in Gear: Product News Done Quick

We’ve got a new date for Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference! Held online (like all of Apple’s events since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic) from June 6 through June 10, it will (as expected), “showcase the latest innovations in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS while giving developers access to Apple engineers and technologies to learn how to create groundbreaking apps and interactive experiences.” (it is for developers after all). Stay tuned to Gear Patrol’s Tech Desk for more as we get closer to (and break down what came out of) this year’s WWDC event. Apple event’s aside, we’re getting details on the Marathon Watch Company’s exclusive J.Crew collab, Nike’s next step forward in recycled sneakers and a new treasure trove of vintage jeans. This is Today in Gear.

Booking your next camping trip has never been this easy.

Campspot

Connecting users to over 140,000 campsites at over 1,400 campgrounds in the US and Canada, Campspot aggregates traditional campsites of all sizes, RV parks, glamping locations and more – making it the easiest way to book a camping trip. Unlike bookings of the past, Campspot allows you to book online instantly, so there’s no need to call to book or wait for the campground to confirm your reservation: when you book through Campspot, you’re booked instantly. Best of all, Campspot stays on top of its competition, using real-time pricing to ensure campers are always getting the best deal.

J.Crew teams with Marathon Watch Company for limited release of 500 watches.

J.Crew

If you’re familiar with Marathon Watch Company, it’s likely thanks to its utilitarian, Swiss-made watches (and analog wall clocks). J.Crew has teamed with the brand to release a collaboration Pilot’s Navigator with Date watch; limited to just 500 pieces, each watch is number engraved on the back of the case. Built with self-contained tritium gas tube for peak visibility and powered by a simple Swiss F06 quartz movement, it’s the type of watch that is emblematic of Marathon’s military-inspired minimalism and J.Crew’s everyday approach to modern style.

Nike’s Pegasus Turbo Next Nature is the Swoosh’s next step in recycled footwear.

Nike

The Pegasus series is Nike’s long-running (pun not intended) line of running shoes, often incorporating that period’s baseline Nike tech in a package that’s not just consumer-friendly, but a solid fit for most average runners. As the Swoosh strives to be more eco-friendly, the Pegasus Turbo Next Nature is a major step forward, consisting of “50 percent recycled material by weight and uses 100 percent recycled Flyknit yarns in the upper.” This is on top of 55 percent recycled ZoomX foam. As part of the brand’s “Move to Zero” strategy, this shoe represents how Nike can build sustainably, while still embodying peak, athlete-first performance.

Turtle Beach’s new headset gets the job done, no matter which console you’re on.

Turtle Beach

In a world where gaming peripherals are often segmented based on whichever console you’re tapping into, Turtle Beach’s Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max headset (specifically the “Max” model) has a refreshing flexibility that spans across everything from Xbox (who has a licensing deal with Turtle Beach) and PC, PlayStation, Switch or even mobile gaming. Connecting via Bluetooth, the headset boasts 40 hours of battery life on a single charge. The product is available for pre-order and will hit shelves in May.

Step into the Wrangler vault.

Wrangler

You don’t need us to tell you that a great pair of vintage jeans is an ultimate grail; there’s a whole subculture (shout out to Japan specifically) rooted in collecting, repairing and even recreating the best vintage denim styles over the years. Wrangler’s letting denimheads of all walks step into its vault with Wrangler Reborn. A curated collection of jeans rounded up to celebrate 75 years of the Wrangler brand, the release features a slew of “one-of-one”, “pre-loved” pairs that showcase Wrangler’s roots in workwear and — of course — cowboy culture.

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