Today in Gear: Product News Done Quick

It’s hard to imagine a better gaming console than the Nintendo Switch. Regardless, Nintendo is working to create one. In a shareholder meeting last week, the company’s President and CEO Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the team was working hard to make fans’ transition from the ‘Nintendo Switch to the next-generation console’ as smooth as possible. Of course, Furukawa didn’t give any solid teasers to what the company is cooking up, as Nintendo traditionally does not comment on future hardware before it’s been officially announced. Nevertheless, fans can get to scheming, so we can watch the rumor reports begin to roll right in.

Today we’re taking a look at Houseplant’s newest ashtray, a corkscrew knife and an infrared healing belt. This is Today in Gear.

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to [email protected].

Come Say Aloha From Japan With Roark

Roark

Crafted in collaboration with California’s Hoffman Fabrics, Roark’s new Aloha From Japan collection centers around five colorful pieces. Each was inspired by a series of vintage 1970s fabrics originally printed in Japan. The fabrics were discovered in the Hoffman warehouse, and paved the way for this electric line of summer go-tos. With two button ups, a scalloped board short, bucket hat and stretchy board short with an elastic waistband; it’s easy to mix and match these pieces all summer long.

Patagonia Is Releasing … Beer?

Patagonia Provisions

Patagonia Provisions, Patagonia’s food and beverage-centered sub brand, just launched 11 new beers. Each was created by a partner brewery and made using organic ingredients and Regenerative Organic Certified Kernza, a game-changing, deep-rooted perennial grain. The company believes Kernza has the capacity to help farmers fight the climate crisis, and notes that it adds a rich, but subtle, nutty flavor. Fans can learn more about the partnership program, and inaugural lineup, at the link below.

A Space-Saving Infrared Sauna Device

Heat Healer

These days, many are familiar with the benefits of infrared sauna healing, but few have space for a full setup. That’s why Heat Healer, the brand behind the popular (and celebrity-loved) Infrared Sauna Blanket, packed this tech into a compact Heat Healer Body Belt ($238). Designed to help relieve aches and pains while reducing inflammation, the wearable device can be used to target specific spots like your lower back, shoulders, spin, knees and more. It’s an easy way to start experimenting with infrared healing today, and great for spot-treating pain points.

Meet Houseplant’s Newest Ashtray

Houseplant

The new ‘Party Ashtray’ ($130) is designed for sharing great times — and several doobies — with friends. Made of stoneware and glaze, the ashtray has three ‘resting points’ where you can set down three different joints, while the large saucer underneath leaves plenty of room for rolling papers and lighters (or can double as a second ashtray). Launching today in the ‘Midnight’ colorway, this looks like another homerun for Houseplant.

Opinel Debuts New Corkscrew Knife

Opinel

Looking for the perfect picnic gear? Well say hello to Opinel’s new Corknew Knife. Officially launching tomorrow, the No. 10 Corkscrew Knife comes equipped with a 5-turn steel corkscrew, plus a sturdy bottle opener attachment on the end of the handle. When not in use, both the blade and corkscrew tuck neatly back into the handle so you can pack this out wherever your picnic takes you.

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