Today in Gear: Product News Done Quick

Polartec just released Biolon, a plant-based nylon fiber. Biolon is a renewable and non-GMO material that boasts a carbon footprint 50 percent lower than virgin nylon 6, which is a popular filament yarn traditionally used across apparel. It’s set to debut across many of Polartec’s popular Power Shield and Power Stretch Pro fabrics this fall, and caps off another win for the brand’s larger sustainability efforts.

Today we’re taking a look at the new AlpenGlow Mini, Vert timepiece and Plant Press. 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].

Biolite Dropped the New AlpenGlow Mini

BioLite

The new AlpenGlow Mini ($40) is an ultra-lightweight version of the brand’s popular lantern. It’s designed to cast a healthy glow, or color-changing ambient light, and boasts a 1,000 mAh Li-Ion battery. Now available in four different colors, each lantern can cycle through six lighting modes and run for 40 hours on the lowest power setting.

Unlock the Metaverse with Diesel’s Vert

Diesel

Vert is Diesel’s newest timepiece. It’s available in silver, gold, black and a limited edition black and white colorway — and designed to help you unlock a portal into the Metaverse. Vert buyers will gain access to an exclusive NFT which will evolve over the coming weeks, to eventually fully unlock the ‘Metamorph’ experience beginning in November. The immersive, game-like experience revolves around a world where time has stopped, but certain challenges will reactivate time, and eventually unlock a virtual concert starring Lil Dre.

Meet Nemo’s Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad

Nemo Equipment

Nemo’s new Tensor Extreme Conditions insulated sleeping pad ($250) boasts the highest warmth-to-weight ratio of any product in its category. Designed to keep you cozy in colder temperatures, the standard insulated mummy pad weighs just one pound two ounces (packed). It’s tapped four layers of floating Thermal Mirror film to ensure quieter insulation, plus an Apex baffle design to secure the highest R-value possible: 8.5.

100 Percent Organic Caffeine?

Plant Press

Yep, that’s Plant Press. Each can equals one cup of coffee (i.e. 100mg of caffeine) and is made without preservatives or artificial sweeteners. Plant Press is also paced with electrolytes and 100 percent of your daily value of B6, B12, C, D, E, Selenium and Folic Acid. Best of all, it’s available in three tasty flavors: Passionfruit Peach, Watermelon and Grapefruit Ginger.

Snag These Gloves Before Winter Hits

Arc’teryx

Look, there’s no debating it — you’re going to want to spend the winter in a pair of Arc’teryx gloves. So why not make it the Venta ($70)? Lightweight, breathable and weather-resistant; these GORE-TEX gloves are designed to lock out wind, rain and snow. They’re also insulated with Octa Loft for added warmth, and feature a more durable, reinforced leather tab. They’re a no-brainer for every hike and strong enough to keep you cozy on your usual commute.

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