One of the Best Commuter EDC Brands Just Dropped a Killer USA-Made Travel Pack

This customizable bag is optimized for however you commute and travel. Plus, high-fidelity headphones with even higher design, a shockingly thin watch gets a luxurious revamp and more.

Mission Workshop Meridian backpack with person grabbing water bottleMission Workshop

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Mission Workshop Meridian Backpack on person in forest localeMission Workshop

Mission Workshop Meridian

As a commuter-focused EDC brand, Mission Workshop uniquely understands the rigors of travel and the kinds of gear that make it easier. This backpack is among the brand’s best, marked by an exceptionally lightweight waterproof fabric, some handy travel-friendly features (like a luggage pass-through) and a modular construction. You can buy the backpack on its own or as part of a kit with modular attachments (or you can mix and match), making this an exceptionally customizable carry option.
Meze 105 SilvaMeze Audio

Meze Audio 105 Silva

The 105 Silva is the newest addition to the Romanian hi-fi maker’s 105 range, combining beautiful design, high-fidelity sound, and modern versatility (thanks to a low impedance, they are easy to drive and you can use them with your smartphone or laptop.) The Silvas are open-back wired headphones with 50mm dynamic drivers and walnut earcups. According to the brand, they marry the sound of Meze’s higher-end 109 PRO ($799) with the versatility of its 105 AER ($399).
bulgari watchBulgari

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold

Although Bulgari doesn’t currently own the title of the world’s thinnest watch, with the Konstantin Thinking stealing the crown in 2024 from the brand’s Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC, it’s still the industry leader in the niche category of ultrathin mechanical watches. The brand’s Octo Finissimo line has broken 10 world records for thinness in 11 years, and the remarkable Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar still reigns as the world’s thinnest perpetual calendar. Originally released in titanium and later in carbon and tantalum, Bulgari has now crafted the watch from solid 18k rose gold, adding some luxurious heft while maintaining the complicated watch’s impossibly thin profile of 5.8mm. It retails for €98,000 (~$115,000).
low perspective shot of a toyota SUV parked on gravel with puddleToyota

2026 Toyota Sequoia

As the full-size SUV of the Toyota lineup, the Sequoia combines the family-hauling convenience of three-row seating with the off-road toughness of the Tundra pickup. For the 2026 update, the model introduces a Wave Maker TRD Pro colorway, and it also adds luxurious interior options, like new Capstone upholstery and massaging front seats as standard.
Goose Island stoutGoose Island

2025 Bourbon County Brand Original Stout

A new year, a new lineup of stouts from the Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Family. Only this time, the most interesting one might be the original, which moves to a new format for the first time in decades: 10-ounce four-packs that encourage side-by-side tastings with the others. Those include the Double Barrel Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Stout and another inspired by the tasting notes of baklava. The full lineup will be available this fall.
salomon aero blaze 3Salomon

Salomon Aero Blaze 3

Salomon is positioning this men’s and women’s running shoe as a comfortable yet responsive do-it-all daily quiver killer, but can it deliver? Points in its favor include a new optiFOAM2 midsole with 20 percent more rebound than its predecessor, updated rocker geometry for smooth heel-to-toe transitions, a breathable mesh upper and a traction-packed Road Contragrip outsole. Throw in a fairly feathery weight of just over 8.1 ounces and you’ve got a pretty strong contender here.
Twelve South PowerBugTwelve South

Twelve South PowerBug

Twelve South’s PowerBug is a portable MagSafe charger that plugs right into the wall outlet. It doesn’t take up any space on a desk or tabletop. It doesn’t require any charging cables. It’s small enough not to block the usage of any other wall outlets. And it supports StandBy mode. Additionally, it features a USB-C charging port capable of delivering up to 35 watts of power, allowing you to charge a second device. If charging two devices simultaneously, it splits the power 20 watts (USB-C) and 15 watts (wireless). It’s available in two colors: white or black.