Today in Gear: What’s New, Notable and Releasing Now

In its latest flurry of news, Ikea announced an incoming drop of its “Nytillverkad” collection in January of 2024. The new collection is a clear return to the company’s design from the 1960s and early ‘70s, with bright colors and furniture with a youthful, playful feel. It also harkens to iconic pieces by influential Ikea designers Karin Mobring and Gillis Lundgren. Along with news about its new Dajlien collection aimed at workouts, the drop should have affordable home goods aficionados humming. When the brand brings goods that are more “who made that?” and less “I had that in my dorm room,” we all win.

Today we’re taking a look at a portable power pack, new Blundstone boots, a smartwatch with temperature tracking and more. 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].

A Washington-State American Single Malt Makes Big Waves

Whisky Advocate

Every year, Whisky Advocate releases its top whiskies of the year — and whiskey lovers watch with great anticipation. American drinkers can puff out their chest this year: American Single Malt, which is on the rise, has a representative in the top 3. Westland’s Garryana ($150) explores a type of oak native to Washington state — and rewards with unique flavors.

A Portable Power Pack with Some Serious Juice

UGREEN

With its two USB-C ports and one 22.5-watt USB-A port, UGreen’s new 100w 20,000mah power bank ($80) packs a serious punch. If you’re, say, headed to the woods for a lonesome tech binge and need some serious juice, it’s just what you need.

Temperature Tracking on a New Smart Watch

Withings

There are very few dive watch-style “smart watches” out there, but Withings is boldly leading the way with its new Scanwatch Nova ($599). It builds on previous Scanwatch tech like 24/7 temperature tracking, blood oxygen measurements and ECG sensing — and looks the tiniest bit like a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.

Blundstone’s Fanciest Boot Yet

Blundstone

The brand’s #155 “Heritage” boot ($365) exudes timeless sophistication, and is made with all the hallmarks that make us love Blundstone in the first place: Goodyear Welt, comfortable leather uppers and lining, and a versatile look.

An Action Camera Gets Stealthier

Insta360

The world’s smallest action camera is sure to get some attention — but maybe less if you get it in its new “midnight black” colorway. The Insta360 Go 3 ($361) camera’s long battery life, multi-functional “action pod,” waterproofing, stabilization and great image quality remains the same as the white version (which, admittedly, looks great too).

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