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Today in Gear: A Pen Made by Aerospace Engineers, Le Creuset’s Dutch Oven, the Best Bronze Watches & More

This Pen Was Made by Aerospace Engineers

A low-quality pen can add frustration and disorder to your workday, ultimately disturbing your productivity. If you are in the market for a thoughtfully made pen that acts as the ultimate copilot for your workday, then check out the Vector Titanium Pen by Aerocrafted. Behind Aerocrafted is a group of aerospace engineers and pilots whose experience in the aerospace industry is reflected in the design and manufacturing process of the brand’s products. The Vector Titanium Pen is made of Grade 5 titanium and self-lubricating bronze — making it tough against time. With a compact form factor when stowed and full-size ergonomics when in use, this pen is easy to throw in your pocket and bring on the go. It’s available in two versions with an integrated pocket clip or lanyard hole — you can choose which makes the most sense for you. You can get a Vector of your own and learn more about its functionality by supporting Aerocrafted’s Kickstarter below.

Price: $85

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The Range Rover: The History of an Iconic Luxury SUV

The icon remains “a car for all reasons,” even if it has gone upmarket.

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The Best Lightweight Jackets For In-Between Weather

Unlined, open-front jackets that won’t make you overheat.

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The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Proves That Adjustable Dumbbells Are Worth It

An intuitive selector system, a solid build and a reasonable price all help.

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What Kind of Dress Watch Is Right For You?

There’s more variety than you think among dress watches. These are the types you should know about.

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Apple Watch Series 7: Everything We Know So Far

A new blood glucose sensor, a radical redesign (with flat edges) and two new sizes. These all could be coming to Apple’s next smartwatch.

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Everything You Should Know About Le Creuset Dutch Ovens

We look under the lid of the kitchen’s best — and most notorious — pieces of cookware, the Le Creuset Dutch Oven.

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The Best Bronze Watches to Buy

Bronze has been used by man for over 4,000 years. Maybe it’s time you used it, too.

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The Ferrari Purosangue: Everything You Need to Know

Yup, Ferrari’s making an SUV. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry.

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Here’s My Favorite Dress Watch of the Year (Thus Far)

I’m dead tired of limited editions. But this one’s different.

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The Best Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds to Buy in 2021

There are more wireless earbuds than ever before that have active noise cancellation.

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Sorry, Adults, These New Dive Watches Are Made Just for Kids

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The Gear Patrol Podcast is our weekly roundtable discussion focused on products, their stories, and the culture surrounding them.


We discuss our first impressions of a brand-new watch brand called Parchie, which offers dive watches specifically made for kids. Then we talk about the surprise 2022 re-launch of the cult classic Acura Integra and what it means for its segment–and for the relationship between new cars and nostalgia. Finally, we address a Vox article that details the sizable (and quite ironic) carbon impact of houseplants.

Show Notes:

Episode Navigation:

  • 0:10 – Parchie, Watches for Kids
  • 16:30 – 2022 Acura Integra
  • 33:00 – The Carbon Impact of Houseplants

    Featured and Related:

    Cara Barrett’s New Watch Brand For Kids Hodinkee

    Parchie – Watches for Kids

    Should New Dads Buy Birth-Year Watches for Their Kids?

    Seiko Designed Affordable New Back-to-School Watches for Kids, But Adults Will Love Them Too

    This Perfect Summer Watch Comes in Adult and Kid-Sized Versions

    The Acura Integra returns for 2022

    Acura Integra Returns in 2022 Acura

    Market Watch: Acura Integra Type R Motor Trend

    Original Integra Type R Auction Results Bring a Trailer

    Nissan Reveals the Next-Generation Z

    Are your houseplants actually good for the planet? Vox

    Carbon Footprint Fact Sheet by the University of Michigan Center for sustainable Systems University of Michigan

    EPA carbon footprint calculator EPA.gov


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Today in Gear: Save 70% on a Smartphone, Basil Hayden’s Bourbon and the New Nissan Z

Save Up to 70% off a Smartphone with UpTrade

With school right around the corner, your child’s means of communication should be top of mind. But buying them a new smartphone can often seem like money down the drain. Let’s face it, they don’t always take the best care of their belongings. The solution? Buy them a used cellphone on UpTrade. Each of UpTrade’s used smartphones is professionally inspected and certified, and comes with a full report from the engineer who inspected it. Plus, each listing contains photos of the actual phone (not simply placeholder photos), so you always know exactly what you’re getting. If you want to be sure your child has a quality phone for back to school, but can’t justify the cost of a new one, look to UpTrade — you’ll often save between 50 and 70 percent off the retail price.

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You Can’t Knock a Classic: Reviewing New Balance’s 574 Sneaker

There are better New Balance sneakers. But at what cost? (Over $100 more, to be exact.)

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Basil Hayden’s Bourbon: What It Is and Why It’s So Popular

The ultimate gateway bourbon or overpriced and watered-down? Basil Hayden whiskey is a lightning rod for extremely hot takes. Why?

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The 2023 Nissan Z Has Arrived. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The Z is all-new at last — and packing 400 horsepower.

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The Best Percussion Massage Guns of 2021

Recovery is critical, and these muscle-pounding gadgets are here for it.

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What’s the Deal With All These Skull Watches?

There’s more to these morbid timekeepers that you might think.

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The 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Blurs the Lines

It’s an SUV with a “coupe” body that goes like a sports car. What a time to be alive.

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The Best External Monitors for Your Remote Workstation

These are the best USB-C monitors that work with today’s newest laptops.

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Thinking About Buying a Vintage Rolex Datejust? Check Out This Book First

Seeking funding on Kickstarter is a book that fills an important watch-collecting niche.

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The Best Electric SUVs You Can Buy in 2021

EV buyers, like everyone else, want SUVs — and they’re starting to have plenty to choose from.

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Today in Gear: Better Running Pants, the New Nissan Z and the Perfect Pot

Ditch Your Old Running Pants, These Are Better

With cooler weather around the corner, the time to upgrade your cold-weather run kit is now. The last thing you want is to wake up for your morning run only to see that frost has tightened its icy grip on the ground — then pulling open your activewear drawer to see rows of shorts and no pants. For a pant that will keep up with all of your training miles and then some, look to the Surge Jogger from lululemon. It’s built from a Lycra-based four-way stretch fabric that’s also sweat-wicking and quick-drying. What isn’t Lycra is made from recycled nylon, which minimizes the impact that the Surge has on the environment. The jogger also offers a handful of considered details like reflective hits, a classic tapered fit and zippers at the cuffs which make it easier to pull the pants over your shoes. It’s a running pant that’s damn near perfect.

Price: $118

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The 2022 Nissan Z Arrives Tomorrow. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Nissan’s new Z car is about to be revealed.

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6 Things Every Apple Watch Wearer Should Know

New to wearing an Apple Watch? Here are some of the best features and tricks that’ll get your Apple Watch working for you.

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How Switzerland (Almost) Won the Quartz Race

Rolex, Patek Philippe and others competed neck-in-neck with Seiko in the race to develop the ultimate battery-powered movement.

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The Perfect Pot Does Exist, and It’s Made By the Same People Behind the Always Pan

Our Place’s new Perfect Pot is the brand’s latest do-it-all piece of cookware.

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The 25 Best Backpacks for Everyday Use

Great backpacks for every budget and lifestyle.

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Here’s Everything We Know So Far About the iPhone 13

Apple isn’t expected to announce the iPhone 13 for a few months, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from turning.

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Chevy Could Give Its Wild New C8 Corvette Some Ferrari-Like Tech

A report offers further details on what will be the wildest, most futuristic Corvette yet.

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This New Tool Watch Celebrates India’s Space Program

Bangalore Watch Company makes a solid-looking tool watch — with an interesting backstory.

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The 15 Best Beanies to Buy Now

These will keep your head warm without sacrificing style.

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The 50 Cars That Completely Changed the Automotive World

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In this episode, Staff Writer Tyler Duffy joins to talk about a series of posts he recently authored that identifies the 50 most influential cars of the past 50 years. Tyler explains what “influential” means in this context, how he selected the 50 cars and the top car of each decade, and why his list isn’t of the 50 best cars. For car enthusiasts, a list like this is a hot-button topic. Regardless of your relationship to cars, Tyler’s methodology is fascinating and makes a compelling argument.

Show Notes:

Episode Navigation:

01:00 – Influential versus “Best”

08:15 – If You Change An Iconic Car, Is It Still The Same Car?

13:30 – The One Quality That Makes A Car “Influential”

16:30 – How Tyler Chose These 50 Cars

19:20 – Cars That Didn’t Make The Cut

22:05 – The Most Influential Car On The List

Featured and Related:

The 50 Most Influential Cars

These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021

The Best New Cars, Trucks and SUVs We’ve Driven So Far in 2021

The Best Used Cars You Can Buy Right Now

These Are the 10 Best Cars to Buy Under $55,000


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Today in Gear: Luxury Watches, Vintage Whips & More

The 10 Most Influential Cars of the 1990s

From mindblowing track performers to the progenitors of the modern crossover.

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How to Buy Your First Luxury Watch

Make an informed decision by asking these questions.

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The Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100

Don’t want to spend $159 on AirPods? No problem. We’ve rounded up the best true wireless earbuds that cost less than $100.

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Why Doesn’t Zenith Make a Modern Dive Watch?

What brand can afford to ignore the dive watch‘s popular appeal? It’s all but de rigueur for today’s watchmakers to offer one. But I recently noticed an anomaly: Zenith doesn’t make a dive watch.

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Carhartt’s Most Popular Product is This Basic Beanie

Simplicity aside, the A18 Watch Hat is damn good beanie.

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The 10 Best Flasks for Drinking on the Go

From $15 to $350, there’s a tiny bottle of joy for everyone.

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The Best Headphones To Help You Sleep Through the Night

Sleep headphones have been specifically designed and engineered to help you fall asleep and stay on your ears at night.

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The Cadillac Escalade Could Be the Perfect Road Trip Vehicle. Here’s Why

If you need to log long miles, it’s hard to beat Cadillac’s luxury mammoth.

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The Best Denim Jackets You Can Buy

From Levi’s category-defining Trucker Jacket to Buck Mason’s blanket-lined coat.

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The Best MagSafe Accessories for the iPhone 12

We’ve rounded up all the best MagSafe accessories for the iPhone 12 that are available now.

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If You Only Buy One GMT Watch, Buy This One

The ideal GMT should be able to keep up with an active travel lifestyle, and the Monta Skyquest certainly can.

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Upgrade Your Skincare Routine with Caldera + Lab

The brand’s products are green, clean and efficient.

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The 7 Best Dish Racks for Every Kind of Kitchen

Sadly, your dishes aren’t going to dry themselves.

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The Best Sun Shirts of 2021

These garments look good, feel great and keep you from getting very badly burned.

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How to Properly Do a Bad-Ass Hood Slide

Maybe you already know how to wrestle a wild grizzly bear, chop down a tree with your hands or build a rocket out of duct tape and tin foil. But unless you can slide across the hood of a car, you’re not living your best life. The hood slide is the perfect answer for those times you are in such a hurry you simply can’t be bothered to walk around the front of the car (say, if you’re being chased by a rabid gang hell-bent on beating you senseless, or if you’ve just committed an old-timey heist). You don’t have to be Luke Duke or a Beastie Boy to utilize this move — just follow these easy steps and you’ll be a master it in no time.

Before Conducting Any Hood Slide:

  • Check to make sure the area is clear
  • Find a car with as long and flat a hood as possible
  • Be mindful that the rivets in your jeans and watch or jewelry could scrape the car
  • Know who owns the car; don’t dent and run, because that’s not cool

    Executing the Slide

    Make sure you have enough runway to get to the necessary speed to launch your slide.

    Place your hand on the base of the A-pillar. Like a pole vaulter, this will be your sturdy base and launch point.

    Swing the leg closest to the car over the hood. Make sure your toe doesn’t catch or you’ll face-plant directly above the engine block.

    Finish strong with confidence…even if you totally fuck it up.

    Like all things, it’s good to practice this a few times, and note that the ability to pull this off is inversely proportional to your alcohol intake — so maybe pull this on the way into the bar, not on the way out.

    Cigar City Florida Man DIPA

    Presented by Florida Man DIPA

    Florida Man is a modern Double IPA with a tropical expression from its blend of American hops, including Citra, Azacca, El Dorado and Mandarina Bavarian. The hops are balanced by delicate peach esters from a unique Double IPA yeast and a dash of Canadian honey malt.

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Who On Earth Wants to Pay a Monthly Fee to Use Their Car’s Built-In Features?

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In this episode, we begin with a discussion of the all-new, $99 Ear (1) noise-cancelling earbuds by the brand Nothing. Then we pick apart the concept of car companies charging customers subscription fees to activate equipment that’s already installed on their car. Lastly, Airstream and Pottery Barn have collaborated on a very pretty, very expensive 28-foot trailer and we debate its merits.

Show Notes:

Episode Navigation:

02:19 – Nothing Ear (1) ANC Earbuds

16:25 – Subscriptions to Unlock Car Features

32:58 – Airstream x Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer

Featured:

    The Gear Patrol Podcast is our weekly roundtable discussion focused on products, their stories, and the culture surrounding them.


    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Reach out at podcast@gearpatrol.com.

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Today in Gear: Upgrade Your Coat Game, How to Care For Your Vinyl Records, Expensive Bottles of Bourbon & More

Upgrade Your Sport Coat Game with This Sale from Nordstrom Rack

After more than a year of dressing in athleisure, it might be time to give your wardrobe an upgrade — and there is no better time than now thanks to Nordstrom Rack. You can score deep discounts on a wide array of sport coats (they have suits and separates on sale as well) that will keep you looking sharp this wedding season. For a smart wool jacket with a subtle plaid pattern, check out the Canali Plaid Jersey Sport Coat. If you want to switch it up with something that can dress up or down, try this Billy Reid Rust Felted Sportcoat that delivers a polished and professional style. And if you’re in the market for a modern sport coat at a great price, look no further than Ted Baker’s Tucker Navy Wool Sport Coat. But even if none of those fit your style, there’s a wide selection of options at Nordstrom Rack with deals up to 85 percent off. Shop the 123 other sport coats at the link below.

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Vegan Chicken Nuggets? Impossible.

In this episode, we’re talking about three news items from the last week. First, we discuss at-home spin bike giant Peloton’s new video game. Then, we look into the just-announced Chicken Nuggets from Impossible Foods. And lastly, Gear Patrol’s Commerce Editor, Ryan Brower, will be joining to discuss his beef with Stone Brewing’s new Buena Vida “premium” hard seltzer.

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What’s the Most Expensive Bottle of Bourbon?

From extra-rare Pappy to a bottle dubbed “the best bourbon you’ll never drink,” these are the most expensive bottles of Kentucky’s finest in the land.

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Please, Shelve Your V-Neck T-Shirts

Look for One of These Scratch-Resistant Features in Your Next Watch

Brands use high-tech methods to make timepieces nearly impervious to dings and dents.

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Apple’s New MacBooks Will Be Game-Changers. Here’s What We Know So Far

Apple’s upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are expected to be announced in September.

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How to Clean and Take Care of your Vinyl Collection

For the best listening experience, you want to make sure your vinyl records are in tip-top shape.

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The New Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Will Get Awesome New Towing Tech

Long-haul highway trips will never be the same.

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Surprise! Yeti Just Added Fun Fall Colors to Its Most Popular Products

Meet the Harvest, Highlands and Sharptail collections — and shop while they last.

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Today We’d Wear: A California Collar Shirt, White Pants, and Pebble Grain Leather Loafers

An outfit assembled by our style editors.

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The Best Pocket Knives of 2021

A decent pocket knife can be practical, but a great one will be indispensable.

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20 Dorm Room Essentials Every College Student Should Have

These are the items you need to make your dorm house into a dorm home.

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11 Style Releases and New Watches We’re Obsessed With This Week

A bag made from boardshorts, ’70s-inspired sunglasses, tennis attire, a watch made with the company behind airplane ejection seats and more.

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Want to Buy a Camper Van? Here Are the Brands You Need to Know

Europeans and Aussies get many of the best camper vans. But there are still some great options you can buy in the United States.

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5 Gadgets to Have on Your Radar This Week

Including Sony’s innovative home theater system, Anker’s USB-C dock and One Plus’s next-gen wireless earbuds.

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Take Our Summer Audience Survey for a Chance to Win $270 Worth of Gear

We’re committed to delivering one-of-a-kind product journalism, and giving our audience the best of Gear Patrol. As we plan our calendar of partnerships, content and collaborations over the next few months, it only makes sense for us to ask you, our readers, directly about your preferences.

We want to hear all about your upcoming trips, the gifts you plan to give to loved ones and the gear that will be by your side through it all. Completing the survey will take about two minutes of your time.

To thank those who take time to participate, we’ve put together a special giveaway. Three lucky winners will receive a $270 gift package that includes a Gear Patrol x Topo Designs Backpack Tote, Sunski Yuba Tortoise Amber Sunglasses, Gear Patrol Pocket Notebook, Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription and a copy of Gear Patrol Magazine, Issue Sixteen.

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Seth Rogen’s Grav Bong, a MagSafe Battery Pack, and Hyundai Goes for Grins

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We start this episode with Apple’s new–and first–MagSafe accessory, the MagSafe Battery Pack. At $99, it’s about twice as much as third-party options, but by dint of being an actual Apple product, it does more, and works more fluidly within Apple’s ecosystem. We see upsides and downsides and discuss them all.

Next, we talk about the new Hyundai Elantra N sport sedan–a 276-horsepower, manual transmission car aimed squarely at the small performance car market. Hyundai used to be a cheap, non-issue brand; I think because of this new car in particular the brand is now undeniably desirable.

Lastly, Seth Rogen’s weed and smoking accessory brand Houseplant released its latest product, a gorgeous glass gravity bong, the $190 Houseplant Gravity Glass. We talk about the product, but also the brand in general, and why it feels different from other celebrity-driven brands; namely, that it’s not super corny.

Show Notes:

Episode Navigation:

02:00 – Apple MagSafe Battery Pack

15:32 – Hyundai Elantra N

27:22 – Houseplant Gravity Glass

    Featured:

      The iPhone 12 is a Great Smartphone with Even Greater Promise

      The Best MagSafe Cases for Your iPhone 12

      The Best MagSafe Accessories for the iPhone 12

      Should You Buy Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for Your iPhone 12?

      Seth Rogen’s Weed Brand Made a Gravity Bong

      The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Is One of the Best Values in New Cars

      The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N: A Hot Hatch for Extroverts Who Love a Good Deal

      The Gear Patrol Podcast is our weekly roundtable discussion focused on products, their stories, and the culture surrounding them.


      Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Reach out at podcast@gearpatrol.com.

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Win a Rimowa Carry-On, Just in Time for Late Summer Adventures

Rimowa, a brand whose roots go back to 19th century Germany, makes some of the most recognizable luggage in the world. Its signature Cabin carry-on features a grooved aluminum exterior, leather handles, a system of adaptable dividers and four ball-bearing mounted wheels that help them roll with ease.

Purchasing a new Rimowa Cabin will cost you $1,110, but we teamed up with our friends at Blazer to give you a chance to win one, just in time for late summer adventures.

Visit the link below to enter for a chance to win.

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How (and Where) to Buy and Wear Shorts This Summer

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In this episode, editor John Zientek joins to talk about the quintessential summer garment: shorts. As common as shorts are, there’s still a lot to think about, like where they’re appropriate to wear, and what length to buy. Plus, there are seemingly endless styles out there–from activewear to corduroy to cargo and back again.

John talks through it all, and gives plenty of style advice that will apply not just to shorts but to your entire wardrobe. We end the conversation with three specific recommendations for your next shorts purchase.

Show Notes:

Episode Navigation:

  • 00:57 – What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Shorts
  • 02:05 – Relying on Style Icons for Guidance
  • 04:15 – What Styles Are Popular Right Now?
  • 10:06 – Can I Wear Shorts to the Office?
  • 12:15 – What About Length? What Inseam Do I Buy?
  • 15:15 – What Sets Apart “Nicer” Shorts from “Normal” Shorts?
  • 19:00 – Some Shorts Are Versatile, But Buy Single-Purpose Shorts
  • 22:30 – Defining the “Standard” Men’s Shorts
  • 24:00 – Our Top Recommendations

    Featured:

      The Best Shorts to Wear This Summer

      The 15 Best Gym Shorts of 2021 for Every Kind of Workout

      The 10 Best Sweat Shorts to Wear All Summer Long

      12 Great Board Shorts to Buy Now

      The Best Swim Trunks for Summer Aren’t Just for Swimming

      The Best Gym Shorts According to 6 Personal Trainers

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      Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Reach out at podcast@gearpatrol.com.

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Today in Gear: Electric Muscle Cars, the Best Bookshelf Speakers & More

Our New Favorite GMT Watch Costs Less Than $1,500

A collab between Hodinkee and Unimatic, it’s part of a collection that also includes dive and field watches.

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This $50 USB-C Dock Is a Productivity Beast

The 7-in-1 charging hub can charge your devices and transfer data at the same time.

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Ram Is Coming After Ford, Rivian and Tesla With Its Own Electric Pickup Truck

Ram may be last to the EV pickup party. But will they do it best?

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Oakley’s Crazy New Shades Are Ready for Their Tokyo Closeup

Elite athletes will be rocking a special edition of the Kato at The Games later this month.

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The Best Hiking Shoes of 2021

Trade full ankle support for lightness and agility to keep you moving on the trail.

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The Best Bookshelf Speakers of 2021

These are the best bookshelf speakers for your home audio setup, in a variety of price ranges.

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The 10 Best Sweat Shorts to Wear All Summer Long

From classic heather grey sweat shorts to luxe designer options.

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Dodge Is Taking the Muscle Car Electric by 2024

Get ready for some good, anything but old-fashioned American eMuscle.

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Today in Gear: The 2022 Nissan Z, an OLED Nintendo Switch, the Best Camera Bags & More

Why Is Your Car’s Steering Wheel on the Left? Blame the Teamsters

Turns out where your car’s wheel is has an awful lot to do with people’s tendency to be right-handed.

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There’s a New OLED Nintendo Switch, Here’s What You Should Know

The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will be available on October 8 and cost $350.

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Every Self-Respecting Person Should Own an Apron in the Kitchen

Oh, you like to ruin your clothes? Yeah, didn’t think so.

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7 New Cars You Won’t Believe People Bought in 2021

Somehow, someone managed to find a new FJ Cruiser on a lot in 2014.

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These West Elm Bed Sheets Are TikTok Famous — And For Good Reason

They’re smooth like butter, and now available in even more colors.

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The Best Camera Backpacks of 2021

The best bags to haul and protect your photography equipment around town or into the mountains.

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The 2022 Nissan Z Arrives August 17. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Nissan’s new Z car arrives before summer’s end. Here’s what we know as we approach the launch date.

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Today in Gear: The Ford Bronco’s Future, Nivada Chronomaster, Best Vegan Protein Powders

What’s Next for the Ford Bronco? Here’s What We Know

We pulled out the crystal ball to discover what the future of the Bronco holds.

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The 8 Best Things We Drank in June

This Portland-made cider is like a vacation for your taste buds to Spain.

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Does the 2021 Ford Bronco Live Up to the Hype?

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In this episode, Staff Writer Tyler Duffy joins to talk about the all-new Ford Bronco–just days after driving it on- and off-road for the very first time. The new Bronco is hugely anticipated, both by classic car fanatics and off-road enthusiasts. But the biggest news here is how well the Bronco will stack up against its biggest competition: the perennial 4×4 champion Jeep Wrangler.

Ford had the Jeep Wrangler square in its sights when designing the new Bronco, and after several years of frustrating delays, it has launched to rave reviews. Tyler discusses how the new Ford handles highways and trails, and what it’s like to be in the cabin and behind the wheel–and doesn’t mince words about how well it stacks up against the Jeep.

Show Notes:

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:10 – Does the New Bronco Live Up to the Hype?
  • 03:30 – A Brief Rundown of the Bronco’s Storied Past
  • 06:45 – A Top-Level Summary of the New Bronco
  • 08:45 – Available Engines: Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco
  • 11:50 – “Bronco” As a Ford Sub-Brand
  • 14:10 – On-Road Driving Impressions
  • 19:50 – The Bronco’s Manual Transmission, and Scope of Options Packages
  • 26:12 – Off-Road Driving Impressions, and Ford’s Off-Roadeo Driving Program
  • 31:13 – What Are the Bronco’s “GOAT Modes?”
  • 35:00 – Interior/Tech Criticisms and Everyday Living Impressions
  • 42:00 – Overall Cost and Current Wait Times May Be a Dealbreaker For Some
  • 48:45 – Bottom Line: Is It Worth Buying a Bronco Now?

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Walmart Plus vs. Amazon Prime — Which Is Right for You?

When it comes to online shopping, you have more options than ever before for making the experience a pleasant one. There are grocery delivery services, libraries of movies and TV shows available for streaming and free shipping is basically the e-commerce industry norm. For a long time, the only place to find all of those things in one place was Amazon via its Amazon Prime membership.

After years of that being the lone option, there is finally a competitor that aims to steal back some of the Prime market: Walmart. Walmart Plus is the new service (launched in 2020) from the retail behemoth that has many similar benefits as Prime, but, as you can imagine, there are some key differences. As we head into Prime Day, it’s smart to understand the differences in case you are looking to make a switch.

Walmart Plus

Benefits

Walmart has slowly built up its e-commerce wing over the past half-decade or so, to the point where it has an inventory that would rival Amazon, offering products both from Walmart directly and through its third-party seller network. Much like Amazon Prime, the Walmart Plus membership gives you free next day and two-day shipping on a huge selection of items from Walmart.com along with free grocery delivery from Walmart stores. What differentiates Walmart Plus from Prime is the focus on the in-person shopping experience and benefits.

Two of the biggest benefits that you cannot find with Amazon Prime are gas savings and mobile scan and go for in-store shopping. Wherever there is a Walmart or Murphy’s gas station, Walmart Plus members get $.05 off per gallon, plus member pricing access at all Sam’s Club fuel stations. Mobile Scan & Go is a feature within the Walmart app that allows in-person shoppers to move throughout the store and scan items as they’re shopping then checkout at self-checkout without having to scan everything again. This saves a huge amount of time in the checkout queue and, if you ask us, might be worth it in itself. Walmart Plus also benefits pharmacy users — select prescriptions will be $0 and thousands of others can be purchased for up to 85 percent off.

Lack of a streaming service is a glaring difference. While Amazon offers a huge library of TV and film content alongside a native music service, Walmart is yet to dip its toes into the programming department and it’s tough to envision them getting into original programming anytime soon. The retailer makes up for this with its ubiquity — there are over 5,000 Walmart locations in the US (3,500+ of which are Supercenters with groceries).

Pricing

Walmart Plus costs $12.95/month or $98/year. If you pay by the year, you’d save $21 on Walmart Plus vs. Amazon Prime’s yearly payment cost.

Amazon Prime

Benefits

Being the lone one-stop-shop online service for years, Prime has gained a leg up in that it already has 147 million members in the US alone. Prime shipping used to be of the biggest draws to the service but it essentially set the standard and is rivaled by Walmart and lots of other retailers. That doesn’t mean Prime shipping has lapsed, it’s that others have caught up. Amazon Fresh is another huge benefit to Prime membership — you can find just about anything you need around the home through the Amazon Fresh hub, from meat, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits to pantry items and household goods like cleaners and personal care items. Once you decide what you need and you spend at least $35 (or $50 in NYC), you get free two-hour delivery, straight to your door.

Prime members are also given a discount on many products at Whole Foods Market, which can be shopped online or in person. Free delivery from the grocery store is a huge plus — it saves you time, which is in some ways just as valuable as money. The catch is that you need to live near a Whole Foods, which outside of urban centers can be difficult to find — there are just over 500 locations in the US. Another note is that goods from Whole Foods do generally cost more than Walmart groceries, however, you will find a large selection of organic and health-conscious items that aren’t always found at Walmart.

Where Amazon has really separated itself is with its online programming and music that is included with Prime. There are thousands of films and television shows available for free through Prime Video, including old favorites and a ton of excellent original content (a new $450 million Lord of the Rings series is on the way). You also gain access to Amazon Music, which is akin to Apple Music or Spotify. This investment in entertainment is probably the biggest benefit of Amazon Prime — it is just something we don’t see Walmart ever being able to offer. Finally, now is a great time to say that Prime Day is coming up (June 21-22), the exclusive shopping holiday created by Amazon that gives its members the chance to get some of the biggest deals of the year. Although, in recent years Walmart has run similar closeout deals on the two days of Prime Day to rival it.

Pricing

Amazon Prime costs $8.99/month for Prime Video only and $12.99/month or $119/year for full Amazon Prime access.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the biggest decision you’re making here is one of convenience when it comes to shopping. They both offer the same quick fulfillment and shipping and both have a grocery delivery service that is ultra-convenient. Would you prefer a streamlined in-person shopping experience and gas discounts? Do you live near a Walmart (or two)? If so, Walmart Plus is a great play. If you love television and movies but also want to have two-day shipping on nearly everything, and maybe you live near a Whole Foods, Amazon Prime might be your better bet. As long as you pick the service that is right for you and your shopping habits, you can’t go wrong.

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