The Golf Folding Chair Offers Comfort & Versatile Functionality
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Filson Turns One of Its Most Important Jackets into the Perfect Transition Coat
However, this isn’t just a simple redux or pared-down copy. Some noteworthy differences help the Ranger stand on its own.
Warm-weather wear
This jacket’s inspiration came with a thick Tin Cloth exterior paired with a dry finish Cover Cloth liner, making it ideal for colder weather. However, this version was made with warm-weather wear in mind.
As such, the liner has been completely eschewed. Furthermore, the Tin Cloth exterior has been swapped for a much more lightweight seven-ounce dry-waxed fabric from British Millerain, one of the best waxed canvas mills in the world.
As such, this jacket is far more lightweight, making it an ideal outer layer for spring that’s still remarkably durable and weather-resistant.
Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On: Smart & Virtually Indestructible
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This Might Be the Tiniest Frame Lock Flipper EDC Knife Ever Made
Not everyone has the privilege of carrying a full-sized EDC knife. For some, it may be entirely illegal. For others, it might just be too inconvenient. That means many folks need alternative solutions. Unfortunately, smaller knives often sacrifice features in favor of stature.
But the newly launched Edgelet ScytheBlade might be the best of both worlds. It sports numerous features typically found on knives four or five times its size.
Micro machine
While the photos show how tiny the ScytheBlade is, even those photos don’t do it justice. When opened, the tool measures just 1.81 inches from tip to tail — about the size of a house key. It’s even smaller when closed.
It’s also incredibly lightweight. In total, it weighs eight grams, which is about the same as a US nickel.
Its incredibly small stature and light weight make it perfect for keychain carry. It’s such an unintrusive tool that you don’t have to make extra room in your pockets.
An EDC Brand Known for Bombproof Packs Unleashes Its Lightest Packable Travel Bag Ever
GoRuck makes some of the most formidable and capable EDC, outdoor and travel packs, period. The brand’s most iconic bags even have “bombproof” laptop compartments, designed to keep your computer safe even through an explosion.
While the latest drop, the GoRuck Packable Bullet, isn’t quite as robust, it is the brand’s lightest, most packable EDC travel bag ever. It’s also shockingly fully featured and remarkably affordable for what it offers.
Pocketable pack
The Packable Bullet is remarkably lightweight, at just six ounces flat—about the same as an iPhone 16. It’s so lightweight that you might not even remember you have it on you (until you need it).
It also packs into about the same size as a sandwich baggie, although you can scrunch it down even smaller if needed. That makes this by far the smallest backpack GoRuck has ever offered.
This also means this backpack is the perfect secondary bag for travel — daily, over a weekend or even longer. Stash it in your primary pack, and when you arrive at your destination, swap your EDC essentials into this bag and be on your way.
Böker Fuses an Iconic Fighting Knife and Famed Jungle-Clearing Blade Into a Formidable Chopper
Bowie knives, first popularized by American military legend James Bowie, are as iconic as fixed-blade fighting knives get. Machetes are unmatched in their jungle- and forest-clearing survival capabilities.
So, what happens when you combine them? In the hands of three-decade knifemaking design veteran Dave Wenger, you get the Böker Plus Northwood Bowie — a veritable best of both worlds.
Hack ‘n’ slash
The clip-point blade and handle of the Northwood are all Bowie. However, the machete’s influence can be found in its size — an intimidating 17.40 inches overall.
While Bowie knives are undeniably beefy and big (most of the time), this one’s overall silhouette, especially regarding the cutting edge of its 10.71-inch blade, is far more machete-like. That size makes for excellent chopping power and is ideal for cleaning thick brush or jungle vines.
However, unlike machetes (and more like Bowies), the blade appears slightly thicker than usual. While that will undoubtedly make the knife heavier and more unwieldy overall, it is more formidable. It allows for greater power behind the cuts and chops.
We’ve Never Seen Red Wing Heritage Boots That Look Quite Like These
When you mention Red Wing Heritage to anyone remotely familiar with the brand, the Classic Moc Boot, made in the U.S.A. from a rich, reddish brown hue that true footwear nerds know as Oro-Russet, is likely the first image that pops into their brain.
That’s because the now iconic silhouette and color are rooted in over a century of American craftsmanship. The version first hit the scene in the 1950s and was designed for hunters and laborers who needed a boot that could withstand long days in harsh conditions.
Soon, the distinctive red boots earned the nickname “Irish Setters” after the similarly hued hunting dog of the same name. Eventually, the nickname became so engrained that it sparked its spinoff brand, Irish Setter Boots, which is still part of the Red Wing portfolio today.
That’s why Red Wing’s latest spring additions to the Classic Moc Boot line may discourage purists (we certainly needed a moment to recover), no matter how seasonally appropriate they might be.
But once the shock fades, we’re guessing many fans might come around to these distinct new color entries, especially one version in particular.
Meet the ‘Dusty Blue’ Classic Moc
The new color, dubbed Dusty Blue, is technically a pastel, baby blue shade, though you’d be forgiven for thinking the boots look grey under certain lighting scenarios.
Moda Miami: A New Challenger to Amelia Island & Pebble Beach
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A Legendary Boot Brand’s Latest Release Borrows Tech From Athletic Sneakers
Nicks Handmade Boots is known for two things: unmatched quality and crucial customization. Since the brand’s founding in 1964, those two pursuits have helped it establish its place as a beloved, trustworthy footwear operation few can compare to.
As proof that this work is never finished, the brand launched the Nicks Handmade Boots Strider, the outfit’s first-ever zero-drop work boot.
Flat-footed, sort of
The Strider is built on the brand’s innovative, WWII-inspired Thurman-ZD last, which offers a wider toe box for more ergonomic comfort. For the first time, that’s paired with a zero-drop sole (meaning there’s no difference in height between the toe and heel.
It’s a technology widely used in athletic sneakers, especially running and barefoot shoes, over the last decade or so. The idea is that it promotes a more natural, ergonomic alignment for your feet. This gives the wearer better overall comfort, stability, balance and support than footwear with a taller heel.
There are some potential downsides to athletic zero-drop sneakers. They include an increased chance of foot and calf pain and the potential for Achilles injuries. However, that’s far less of a factor in work boots. This is because the wearer tends to have longer stationary standing periods and less consistent, significant kinetic impacts with the ground.
This Gorgeous Japanese Sports Watch Looks Like it Should Cost Way More than $1,095
There is a certain Japanese watchmaker known for dropping simple dial layouts over ornately glittering monochromatic textures, placed in perfectly polished angular steel cases.
If Citizen isn’t the brand that came to mind, it should be.
Take a look at the new Series 8 831 for evidence. The simple yet refined case frames a geometric light blue dial that emulates the surface of a swimming pool on a sunny day.
Citizen’s Series 8 consists of mid-tier modern sports watches with luxury looks and high-end performance but price tags under $2,000. It provides more attainable alternatives to brands like Grand Seiko and Audemars Piguet without sacrificing too much quality.
Without that information, you might guess that the new Series 8 831 is priced between $4,000 and $6,000. In both looks and performance, it stands toe-to-toe with watches from that luxury tier.
Did Patagonia Accidentally Design the Perfect EDC Travel Pack?
Although it doesn’t happen often, sometimes, a brand doesn’t see the true potential in one of its releases. This is even rarer when the brand is as massive as outdoor giant Patagonia.
Still, it does happen. Case in point: Patagonia’s Stealth Switch Pack 3L was made for fly fishing, but it also works exceptionally well as an EDC and travel pack. Hell, that’s true for the whole Stealth collection.
Made for fishing, better for EDC
As mentioned, the Stealth Switch Pack 3L was designed for fishing. However, that’s definitely selling it short. Here’s why.
The minimalist exterior is made from lightweight, water-resistant fabric durable enough for the outdoors. As such, it’s also ideal for jaunts into the city or air travel.
Furthermore, it has several pockets and external webbing, allowing for the easy stashing and organizing of your everyday carry essentials. There’s even a sneaky pocket on the back for your more sensitive items, like your cash or passport.
The New MoonSwatch Launch Includes a Subtle Dig at Omega’s Biggest Rival
The story of arguably the most impactful competition in horological history has now passed into legend.
In 1965, NASA put out the call for a watch that could withstand the rigors of space travel and meet its exacting timekeeping standards.
The field was narrowed down to three chronographs: an Omega Speedmaster reference ST105.003, a Wittnauer 235T and a Rolex reference 6238 proto-Daytona.
NASA put the watches through 11 tests to measure performance under extremes in pressure, temperature, sound, humidity, vibration, corrosion and shock absorption, along with performance in a vacuum.
Only one watch passed all the tests and received a contract to be the official wristwatch of the American space agency.
As we are all acutely aware, it was the Speedmaster, and Omega has proudly flaunted the “First Watch on the Moon” badge ever since.
This Ultra-High-End EDC Knife Has One of the Most Unique Blade Shapes I’ve Ever Seen
In the EDC knife world, inspiration can sometimes come from strange or unexpected places. For instance, I recently covered a knife inspired by the Fallout 4 video game. Yet another drew from a particular starchy yellow vegetable.
Continuing that trend, We Knife’s Orc Boss draws its design inspo from high fantasy literature, such as Lord of the Rings. Let me be the first to tell you that it worked incredibly well.
Uruk-high-end EDC
If you’re familiar with this knife’s namesake, orcs (and goblins, by extension), you probably understand where the inspiration comes from. These fictional baddies are known for aggressive, angular weapons and armor.
However, while the beefy Orc Boss — a sizeable 9.13 inches — certainly looks orcish in its silhouette, its materials are more elfish. That’s to say, it’s extremely high-end and beautiful.
The blade is made from 20CV super steel, renowned for its exceptional edge retention, durability and corrosion resistance. The handle on both configurations features titanium and carbon fiber. Depending on which version you choose, it also has either layered G10 or resin.