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RoofnestRoofnest Condor 2 XXL Air
Roofnest calls the Condor 2 XXL Air the world’d largest hardshell rooftop tent, and with an interior space that measures 95 x 80 inches, there’s little room left to doubt them. The Condor 2 XXL Air sleeps four adults (or possibly even more), with an automatic twin U-bar design that promises 50 inches of headroom when open.
Clutch CafeFull Count Persimmon Tannin Dye Heavy Duck Work Jacket
This classic chore coat from Japanese workwear brand Full Count is made with 100-percent cotton duck canvas and solid brass hardware. The earthy brown color is achieved with “kakishibu” tannin dyeing, a traditional Japanese method that uses juice from the Persimmon fruit. An unusually high concentration of tannins in the juice imbues the fabric with durability and water resistance without using any chemicals. The chest pocket has a side-vented entry and a vertical pencil sleeve.
Studio Underd0gStudio Underd0g The Unoriginals Chronograph Watches
In January of 2024, relatively young watch brand Studio Underd0g discovered something: the brand’s signature bold, color-blocked watch design had been completely ripped off. Then, that same brand dropped another colorway of that rip-off watch. As a cheeky response to having their IP stolen, Studio Underd0g decided to “pull an uno reverse card” and “homage the homage.” Meet the Unoriginals — a pair of playful chronographs done up in avocado- and guacamole-inspired colorways. Of course, they’re not just a joke; each is fitted with a Bespoke ST-1901B Seagull manual-wound movement exclusive to Studio Underd0g, which can be made viewable through an exhibition caseback, should you customize it that way.
NordaNorda Race Bag
Leave it to Norda to make a run-focused tote/sling bag out of its signature material, weatherproof Bio-Dyneema. Beyond being very on brand, this accessory is more functional than its minimalist appearance might let on. An internal divider keeps, say, food and (potentially dirty) gear separated, while the buckle-equipped, super-adjustable shoulder strap can be detached to employ a rolltop closure system.
