Coming into the Ford Trucks lineup as a sort of hybrid mini-Ranger, the 2022 Ford Maverick is a small truck that boasts a solid 40 MPG and a range of 500 miles. Its 4.5-foot bed offers 1,500-pound payload and the powertrain offers a towing capacity of 4,000-pounds. It’s built on the same crossover platform shared by the new Bronco and (gasp) the Escape, and is front-wheel drive only, making it a superb city truck and functional daily driver.
HitchFire is taking “adventure grilling” to new heights with its all-new Ultimate Grilling Station; a complete camp kitchen that mounts conveniently to your trailer hitch. The station includes the Forge 15 grill, which offers an 18” X 22” cooking surface for feeding 8-10 people. There’s a side-mounted hard maple cutting board, a side burner for sautéing and simmering, and an Ignik propane Growler Kit for a longlasting & cleaner fuel supply.
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After spending the past year and change at home, it is no secret that we’re all itching to head out on vacation. Airline travel is picking back up, beaches are busy and a hot summer is sure to inspire people to get out and about for the first time in a while.
Your old luggage is likely gathering dust and getting crushed in your closet under the stairs, so why not treat yourself to a suitcase or duffle? Your next trip is the perfect maiden voyage for a new bag — you need something nice to fit all of those new accessories and essentials you’ve bought. Right now, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack have a ton of luggage sales, all ranging in price and discount, with some marked down by over 70 percent. We rounded up some of our favorites that are on sale right now. Bon voyage!
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Most modern cars and trucks are equipped with auto-stop/start technology. The principle behind the system is simple: it shuts off the engine when you’d otherwise be idling and wasting gas during stop-and-go driving . In practice, though, it’s a feature many drivers don’t like. Restarts can feel abrupt or jerky; the momentary delay can make quick action in traffic difficult; and the engine cutting out can sound alarming to older drivers used to less reliable cars. Many cars (for now) come also come with a switch to disable the system, but even so, that requires remembering to press an extra button every time you start the car.
But if you don’t like auto stop/start and you’re in the market for a new General Motors full-size truck or SUV, now may be the time to buy. GM has been making sacrifices to keep truck/SUV production going during the global microchip shortage. The company has already removed cylinder deactivation tech from certain vehicles; now, GM has announced it will be removing auto stop/start from certain trucks and SUVs .
The change will affect 2021 vehicles fitted with either the 5.3-liter or 6.2-liter V8 and 10-speed automatic transmission built after June 7, 2021. Those vehicles would be the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and some editions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
GM is all-in on the shift to electric vehicles pledging its intent for its consumer fleet to go completely electric by 2035. So don’t expect them to explicitly advertise that, while Ford focuses on more efficient gas engines, hybrids and electric trucks, GM still builds V8 trucks and will now be selling them without an annoying fuel-saving feature. But buyers may take notice.
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Sony is one of the biggest names in headphones today. It make some of the most well-reviewed and most popular headphones you can buy. In recent years, Sony has also emerged as the chief rival to Bose when it comes to noise-canceling headphones. Its WH-1000xM4 and WF-1000xM4, are arguably better than Bose’s offerings.
The problem with Sony’s line is that there are a lot of different models to choose from and their naming conventions don’t make it easy. We’re here to break it down so you can decide which Sony headphones are right for you.
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When it comes to shopping on Amazon, one of the biggest questions to consider is whether or not you’re getting the best price. Prices on the online retailer change regularly, going up and down at an algorithm’s notice. This leads to a convoluted mess that is hard to parse. Short of tracking the new price every day, it is nearly impossible to verify that the price you’re seeing is the lowest price (or even a decent price) in a product’s lifecycle. To make things even more confusing, many products on Amazon are sold by Amazon itself or any number of third-party sellers, which can lead to a long list of different prices for the same product all over the internet.
With Prime Day 2021 coming this June 21-22, there is no more important time to have all of the price information handy. If you’re looking to upgrade your TV or get a new set of headphones, Prime Day is a great time to do it. But with so many deals to be had, browsing the site for the best of the best can be disorienting. That’s why we at Gear Patrol, and many others, use the free tool CamelCamelCamel to understand if something is actually a great deal on Amazon or not. Here is how you can use the tool to get the best prices, no matter how many adjustments there have been.
The free tool basically outlines Amazon’s price history and discounts for just about any product you can find. Lauded as one of the top Amazon price trackers out there, it also allows you to set notifications for price decreases on any product listed for Amazon. That’s extremely helpful if you’re shopping for a specific product and just want to hold off until the best deal is available.
The easiest and best way to use CamelCamelCamel is through the browser extension. When you head to the website for the first time, you’ll be prompted to make a free account. Once you’ve done this, the browser will reload and give you the opportunity to add the extension to your browser. Install the extension, follow the prompts to head to Amazon and CamelCamelCamel takes care of you from there. The tutorial in the extension strips away any confusion and makes the entire process seem much easier than you’d think.
At your fingertips, you’ll have a graph with historical prices for Amazon alongside third-party sellers and the opportunity to set your desired price that will trigger an email notification. You’ll also see the Amazon price history for the product and be able to compare current prices between sellers. To switch to a different product, you just head to a different product page within Amazon and the extension will reload with all of the new details automatically — it is seriously too easy.
Ultimately, you just want the best deal. With the CamelCamelCamel extension installed, you never have to wonder if you’re getting the best price because you can see it for yourself. If you love shopping on Amazon and you love getting the best prices, don’t go another day without it.
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Having a versatile, rugged and well-made multi-purpose tool on hand is a must for any outdoorsman. Whether it’s making quick work of a tree in your path, uprooting a large stone while doing trail work or simply splitting firewood, the importance of a quality tool cannot be overstated. Forrest Tool Company’s The MAX® tool is just such an item. It’s perfect for throwing in a pack, in the back of your side-by-side or fixing to the roof of your overlander so that the right tool is always on hand. To find out more about what makes The MAX® indispensable, read on below.
Forrest Tool Company
The MAX® is completely sourced and manufactured in the USA, and while that doesn’t necessarily guarantee high-quality construction, its ANSI Industry Standard and Government Workmanship Standard approvals do. The tool has been proven in both military and tactical applications, so you can be sure it will stand up to what you throw at it.
For The MAX®, versatility is the name of the game. It features eight commonly used tool-heads that are interchangeable, so you always have the right tool on hand. Plus, it all stows into a lightweight carry case, making it a no-brainer to pack on your next adventure.
Whether you’re a mountain biker, overlander, hunter, fisherman, climber or general outdoorsman, The MAX® is a great tool to have with you. You can guarantee you’ll have the right tool for the job should things go sideways — as they say, it’s better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Price: $250
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For over 100 years, Citizen has been synonymous with technical precision, quality craftsmanship and design excellence. Today, the brand continues to create timepieces that are modern, sustainable and support an active lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a gift to mark a special occasion or just something new to complement your wardrobe, Citizen has you covered. The brand’s watches are powered by Eco-Drive technology — which isn’t your standard watch power source. With Eco-Drive, Citizen watches can be powered by any available light source, continuously and sustainably, eliminating the need to replace watch batteries. Plus, in an effort to meet Citizen’s goal of zero-carbon emissions by 2050, one percent of all web purchases will be donated to 1% For The Planet.
The Promaster collection of watches is perfect for the everyday adventurer. From SCUBA diving to spending weeks on the trail, these timepieces are the ultimate adventure buddy. These sports watches can perform across air, land, and sea, and offer high levels of functionality and durability.
If style and technology are more your speed, look no further than Citizen’s Technology Collections. These watches offer incredible style and quality, and in the case of the Super Titanium™, an added punch of durability. The PCAT models with atomic timekeeping are perfect if you travel the world and want to make sure you always have the right time, or if you are diving to the depths of the ocean to explore, the GPS Satellite Wave dive model is just right for you. If you want something more unique, check out the Titanium Armor — a refined and sleek watch that makes the perfect weekend accessory.
Citizen
Inspired by Citizen’s iconic sport technical timepieces, the new CZ Smart marries modern technology with style and quality. The sport edition features a color touchscreen dial and black anodized aluminum top ring, framed and finished with a gunmetal, ion-plated stainless steel case and bracelet. The watch is powered by Google’s Wear OS and is compatible with both iPhone and Android phones to fit your lifestyle.
Unimatic
You’re probably not going to improve on the concept of a basic tool watch by adding a lot to it. Boutique Italian microbrand Unimatic understands this, and their approach of simplifying and refining traditionally utilitarian watch styles even further has underpinned their success. The brand’s fourth and most recent watch collection is the U4, or Modello Quattro, and it takes another step in the reductionist direction that the brand’s already minimalist watches began. By subtracting, you end up with somehow more than a tool watch, as the U4 is eminently affordable with a hell of a look, to boot.
Key Specs:
Case Diameter: 40mm
Case Depth: 13.9mm
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: Seiko NH35A automatic
Price: ~$515
Unimatic’s debut offering, the U1 (or Modello Uno), was a strikingly pared down version of a dive watch, and the U4 is a pared down version of that, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality: Instead of a rotating diver’s bezel, it’s got a fixed bezel executed in plain steel with no markings. The result is a robustly built watch with an understated but sleek style. With a basic Seiko automatic movement inside, it’s also in the affordable range of automatic sport watches.
Unimatic is straight-up one of the hippest watch brands around, generally appealing to a younger, design- and budget-conscious crowd. Though the brand stays true to the tool watch ethos with solid specs and build quality that’d surely hold up in the field, its appeal is more military-chic than that of a true “beater.” The U4 will satisfy the watch nerd that obsesses over design, fetishizes ruggedness and appreciates its under-the-radar, in-the-know status that the Italian brand has cultivated.
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It’s hard to think of many watches that can be directly compared with the U4. With an aesthetic/use case parked firmly between a dive watch (like the Unimatic U1) and a field watch (Unimatic U2), the U4’s ideal owner might be interested in either of those broad genres, or neither. So what does the U4 offer specifically? A general tool watch with a minimalist, military-inspired design. That exact combination of elements might be hard to pin down, but there are some other options in the same price range:
Visually, the Victorinox INOX ($495+) has a similarly chunky footprint with a bold bezel and crown guards that take it in a more modern direction than the average field watch. It comes in a range of colors and iterations, including different case materials, as well as quartz and automatic options. What it lacks is Unimatic’s design sensibility and personality.
In a more traditional field-watch vein is Hamilton’s Khaki Field King that offers a slimmer profile and Swiss automatic movement starting at a retail price of $575. In the dive watch realm, a Seiko Samurai has some visual similarity with its angular case and can often be found for less than its retail price of $525.
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The Unimatic U4 is almost a dive watch. Although it’s 300m water-resistant and features the same case and bezel profile as the brand’s U1 diver, the bezel is devoid of markings and doesn’t turn. We’re left with a wearing experience that’s like that of a dive and a field watch at the same time, and yet neither.
Maybe we don’t have to worry about exactly what to call it aside from a handsome, affordable, rugged and downright stylish casual watch. Its specs and pragmatic design make the U4 reassuringly robust, but Unimatic ultimately stands out most for its tasteful design sense and the buzz that surrounds it.
Yes, the young brand’s production runs regularly sell out quickly, with models often trading on the secondhand market for above retail prices. Limited-edition, sometimes quirky collaborations further paint Unimatic as a phenomenon in the watch and fashion spaces — the brand’s “Made in Italy” angle doesn’t hurt their image, either.
Zen Love
In other words, Unimatic is one of the hottest microbrands around, and its popularity is built on a solid foundation of value and the principles that make classic sport watches themselves so enduring. The U4 feels solid and is highly legible, with a simple and clear dial with plenty of contrast and C3 Super-LumiNova that glows a pale green in the dark — though more brightly on the hands than on the indices.
Unimatic’s own website doesn’t blow smoke in your face about their simple formula and calls this Modello Quatro (U4) a “military take on the iconic Modello Uno” (U1). Its military theme is expressed through its generally stark, brutalist design, but is most overtly communicated by the olive-green nylon strap paired to its black dial. It nails the look, but I found the included strap slightly uncomfortable and immediately started wearing the U4 more often after switching it to a soft, green seatbelt-style NATO from B&R Bands ($25).
The U4 was made to be worn with a strap like this, but NATOs do tend to add bulk — and though measuring only 40mm in diameter, the case’s chunky proportions further amplify its presence: the bezel stands high from the case middle and the case back extends below. Slim-wristed wearers might want to try it on a two-piece leather or rubber strap to cut down on its height and visual heft.
Zen Love
An overall angular design also makes it sit prominently on the wrist, and a closer examination of its all-brushed surfaces reveals some interesting details, with the bezel itself boasting multiple facets. The crown has a grippy texture and is decorated with a cool design. The same mix of stark elements and thoughtful design characterizes the dial: instead of the typical positioning of the brand name at 12 o’clock, placing it at 6 o’clock leaves the rest of the dial feeling very open — and somewhat reminiscent of unbranded vintage military watches.
“Simple, tough and functional” seems to describe Unimatic’s design approach, and it also describes pretty well the automatic movement they chose to power the U4: With a 41-hour power reserve, the Seiko NH35 is the same as the 4R35 that’s found reliably driving many modern Seiko watches in collections like Presage and Prospex. You really can’t complain about it, as more premium offerings such as the Miyota 9015 (and related) or Swiss movements would inevitably drive up the price.
You’re going to get respect from watch guys and style-savvy types with something like the Unimatic U4 on your wrist, but even without that validation it should prove a fun and capable watch for those attracted to the aesthetic. It also does all this for not a ton of cash, and this reviewer’s respect for it grew over the time spent wearing it. It’s impressive that Unimatic makes such a classic style and simplified design actually stand out in a crowded space.
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In this episode, Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden explains what’s so difficult about buying used bikes online–and offers tips to make it much easier. Like so many other industries and hobbies, cycling has seen a pretty significant resurgence in the wake of our Coronavirus-related lifestyle changes, and perhaps you’re newly in the market; maybe you’re a cyclist of many years and looking for an upgrade.
Regardless, you’d be forgiven for finding the used bike-buying process somewhat opaque, but with a few specific strategies in mind–steps you may not have thought to take, helpful websites to utilize–Tanner says it’s actually quite easy to find that bike of your dreams.
So whether you’re a casual or new rider looking for a commuter, or a dedicated enthusiast in search of an extremely high-end machine, Tanner’s tips will arm you well to tackle the used bike marketplace.
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For years now, the Toyota Tundra has languished in the second tier of full-size pickup trucks on sale here in the United States. That’s not for any lack of capability, mind you; it’s largely just that American truck buyers are incredibly brand-loyal, making it hard to woo buyers to trade in their Fords, Chevys, GMCs and Rams no matter how dependable and reliable your truck may be.
In part, perhaps, as a result, Toyota hasn’t exactly fast-tracked a new Tundra. The current model has been on sale for almost 14 years now with few changes — a timeframe in which by contrast, Ford has rolled out the 12th-, 13th- and 14th-generation versions of the F-Series. That’s finally set to change later this year, when Toyota will roll out an all-new third-gen Tundra — and as it turns out, it may have an engine capable of humbling its foes.
That’s the word from Motor Trend, through and interview with Toyota North America executive vice president of sales, Bob Carter. Carter informed MT that the new 2022 Tundra will pack two all-new powerplants: the standard one will be “a core powertrain that’s substantially more powerful in terms of horsepower and torque than the current V8,” according to Carter, while the optional one will reportedly employ new technology “that will blow you away.”
“We have our concept and our own technology,” Carter told MT. “We’re in it to win it.”
Enigmatic, sure — but not so much that we can’t draw some reasonable assumptions. First off, if the standard setup makes more power and torque than the outgoing Tundra’s 5.7-liter V8, that means it makes more than 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque — and Carter said it’s “substantially” more powerful, which means we’d predict figures of at least, say, 400 horses and 420 lb-ft. Given all the rumors and reports that Toyota is moving away from its venerable V8 in the Land Cruiser in favor of turbo V6 power, we’re guessing the 2022 Tundra will do the same.
What, then, of the optional powertrain? Well, if it’s an option, it’s presumably more powerful than the base engine. That could mean the twin-turbo V8 that Toyota may be working on, but that doesn’t seem to fit the bill of a distinct concept or Toyota’s “own technology.” Toyota has been to known to dabble hydrogen powertrains, but the lack of infrastructure that stymies the Mirai means there wouldn’t be much of a market for it.
No, if we had to guess about a way to make a more powerful truck that’s distinctly Toyota, we’d have to guess hybrid. After all, the Prius is largely synonymous with the tech, and in recent years, Toyota has been on a quiet spree of spreading that tech across its lineup — the RAV4, the Highlander, the Sienna. And Ford’s hybrid F-150 PowerBoost notwithstanding, hybrid trucks have yet to achieve much prominence — so Toyota could help play a role in defining the category.
How it might differ from the PowerBoost (or, say, the Ram 1500‘s mild-hybrid eTorque setup), well, that remains to be seen. But if Toyota can match or beat the F-150 hybrid’s 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque, well, it’ll be pretty damn exciting. We’ll find out more closer to when the 2022 Tundra enters production in September.
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East Dane is Amazon’s foray into men’s fashion and, just like its parent, it has just about everything you could ever want when it comes to building out your wardrobe, covering both high and low with aplomb. You can pick up a Maison Margiela chore coat and Vans socks in the same cart, which is not something you’ll find with many online stores. Also, being owned by Amazon means that, for better or for worse, there are always insane deals to be had.
Until June 11, the site is offering an extra 25% off sale items with the code HELLO, including Rains tote bag perfect for the beach and even a few sizes in the elusive Adidas x Wales Bonner Sambas. There are too many items to list, but we decided to pick out some of our favorites and drop them below.
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When we think about dads, we think about white New Balance sneakers, dad jokes and, of course, firing up the grill. When it comes to grilling, nobody knows better than our fathers, so he obviously needs a machine that is up to the task when it comes time for the weekly barbecue. Right now through June 30, you can get one of Z Grills pellet grills and smokers discounted up to 20 percent off, including some of its newest arrivals.
Part machine and part grill, a pellet grill heats up small wood pellets (as opposed to gas or charcoal) to precisely grill and smoke to perfection.
A number of the discounted grills include a free gift, ranging from a grill cover to free pellets and grilling tools. These grills don’t get marked down this much very often, so take advantage of this Father’s Day deal while you still can.
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One of the most celebrated names in 20th century art, together with one of the most prestigious names in watchmaking, adds up to an auction lot that’s sure to grab your attention. That’s what Christie’s is offering with Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe Calatrava today — and the watch is estimated to go for between $45,000 and $95,000.
In addition to Warhol and Patek, this particular gold Calatrava reference 570 has another name associated with it: Hausmann & Co. This Italian retailer might not be as well known, but its wordmark on the dial makes the watch even more interesting, as it’s what collectors refer to as a “double-signed” watch. Something like the collab watches of their day, vintage examples with the name or logo of a second company on the dial can imbue a watch with story, character and interesting provenance.
Andy Warhol is known to have had an impressive watch collection and is quoted as saying that he wears a Cartier Tank without even winding it simply because “it’s the watch to wear.”
In addition to this Calatrava, Warhol known to have had other Pateks, Rolexes and Piagets as well — he’s thought to have once owned over 300 watches. The manually wound Calatrava for auction from Christie’s is 18k gold, measures 35.5mm and is dated to 1954, and its formal, elegant style provides an interesting contrast to the artist’s playful style.
All 117 of the rare and interesting lots from Christie’s “Watches Online: the York Edition” auction are available to view and bid on right now, from June 8th, through June 22, 2021.
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In case you missed it, the past weekend was a big one in the gravel biking world. The sport’s most iconic event, Unbound Gravel, came back strong. The Flint Hills of Emporia, Kansas were thick with a colorful crowd of bikes and riders — 2,800 cyclists ranging in age from 11 to 88 representing 48 states and 28 countries.
In the end, a couple of hard-charging 30-year-olds — Ian Boswell and Lauren De Crescenzo — claimed the signature 200-mile race’s highest honors, but the big winner was the sport itself, which has a bright future as the world opens back up.
The industry itself has a promising outlook too, not only on gravel but on roads and mountains. The latest product drops provide plenty of inspiration to get out and pedal just about anywhere.
Allied
This new bike perfectly represents the drive to ride anywhere. As we noted last week, the Echo features flip chips and a corresponding dropout design that lets you shift its geometry. In 15 minutes, you can adjust the chainstay length and fork length to transform from a speedy road bike to a nimble gravel bike. Considering Allied’s history of high-performance gravel bikes, that’s super exciting.
Price: $6,000+
Santa Cruz
If you’re looking to fly on slightly rockier terrain, Santa’s Cruz’s latest Blur might be your beast. The brand poured all its experience into making a carbon-framed full-suspension bike that’s light AF. This one tips the scales at 23 pounds, more than half a pound lighter than the previous edition, yet still boasts four inches or more of travel to keep you bouncing along the trails.
Price: $4,599+
Lyft
North America’s biggest ebike operator brought loads of know-how to its first ground-up ride. The sleek-looking machine features a connected screen that’s both a dashboard and a speaker, retroreflective paint, beacon lighting effects, a powerful 500-watt motor and 60 miles of range. Lyft is currently beta testing in the Bay Area, with a wider rollout beginning in Chicago expected later this year.
Civilized Cycles
If this ebike calls to mind a Vespa, there’s a reason: Civilized’s founder owned America’s largest Vespa dealership. Launching later this month, the Model 1 boasts active suspension to accommodate two passengers and up to 50 pounds of cargo via expandable panniers. Oh and it can move: spin the pedals or twist the throttle and the 750-watt motor will hit 28 miles per hour with a 50-mile range.
Rapha
Long celebrated for well considered road apparel, Rapha splashed into mountain biking last week with its smartly designed Performance Trailwear collection. A great example is this lightweight windbreaker, which cleverly packs into its own chest pocket and attaches to your bike frame with an included storage strap, so it’s ready whenever you need it.
Price: $180
Pit Viper
Hailing from a completely different root product — radical retro sunglasses — Pit Viper just launched a flashier but equally technical mountain biking line dubbed High Speed Off Road. Our favorite piece? These unisex nylon/spandex blend pants that feature handy pockets where you need them, laser-cut thigh ventilation, articulated knee panels and steeze for days.
Price: $132.75
USWE
OK so technically, USWE’s new Raw hydration packs are for off-road motorcycling. But we’d happily combine the Raw 3 with the Blur, Rapha jacket and Pit Viper pants and hit some mountain bike trails. The No Dancing Monkey 1.2 harness system minimizes bounce while the 70-ounce bladder constantly quenches thirst and the clever detachable pocket stores gear and grub.
Price: $129.95
Gnarly
The latest offering from Gnarly Nutrition just might be the perfect addition to the water in that USWE pack. Every 12-ounce serving features 100 calories of easy-to-digest, energy-boosting sucrose and dextrose, plus electrolytes and HMB, which helps to reduce muscle protein breakdown. Flavors include tropical, limeade and caffeine-loaded cherry cola.
Price: $28.95+
CHPT3
Designed by founder and pro racer David Millar, the premium brand’s first own-made collection promises sustainably made apparel that is elegant, high-performance and accessible to a wide range of riders. The line includes jerseys, shorts, base layers, a wind vest, socks, accessories and the first CHPT3 products specifically designed for women.
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It was only a matter of time. With the boom of the vintage — or at least retro-tinged — sneakers comes a surging secondary market: custom laces, aging services (including DIY markers), restoration appointments and the ilk. There are already defined voices within the fledgling industry, which has only accelerated since the release of Netflix and ESPN’s The Last Dance. However, one such retailer remains quick to confirm they’d been around well before the documentary dropped: Singapore-based lace company Foxtrot Uniform.
Yo Fox!, as the company’s colloquially known, began as an Instagram page dedicated to documenting the founding duo’s ever-growing collection of vintage Jordan 1s. A popular post syndicated by dozens of mood board accounts fast-tracked the pair’s ascension. What began as a page for archival work quickly transitioned to making products of their own. Together, they adopted the joint pseudonym “Fox” but typed out in iOS’ emoji font.
Foxtrot Uniform
“It started with the fascination for the fade on the laces that come with the Royal AJ1 and me wanting to have replacement laces for my 85s in the right weave,” Fox says. “[After] making a batch for myself and ‘maybe’ some OG heads, the community ate it up, and ever since we’ve been dedicating our time to making the best laces in the world for vintage and retro lovers.”
The laces are available in an array of dyes, oftentimes released alongside an ultra-anticipated drop — think the Jordan x Union collab. The trick is to then swap out the standard laces with ones more complementary or perhaps a set that offers contrast. Either way, it’s a stab at personalizing a pair of kicks countless others copped, too. For Fox, “the goal is to bridge the gap between designer and you.”
With colors like Fade-Away Grape, Oval Cream, Pine and Kentucky, the chosen hues pay obvious homage to iconic sneaker color sets. They can be applied to the sneakers they’re named after or added to another altogether. It’s up to you. If you own any vintage Jordan 1s, though, particularly a pair from their debut year, 1985, these laces might look and feel familiar. (You should also seek out some legal advice on selling those, too.)
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“Our laces replicate the weave of 1985 Nike basketball laces, meaning they are custom woven to our specifications to mimic the nuances of ’80s sportswear,” Fox told us over IG. “We are not a drop ship company that resells stock laces from a supplier catalog.”
Contrary to the kinds of laces you’ll find lining the shelves at chain stores across the country, these are wider than usual (but not “fat”), custom-dyed and boast a higher thread count. But Yo Fox! didn’t stop at laces. Since launching their online store in June 2020, they’ve expanded it to include expensive vintage Jordan collections (which they’ve hunted down and stocked themselves), lace accessories (barbed wire, eye stay plugs), socks and sneaker stain markers, which afford a vintage look to brand-new kicks.
“After replicating most of the colors in the Nike catalog from the ’80s, we started to produce our own vintage fade colors with the same approach,” Fox says. “We double dye them to replicate 35 years of fade found on vintage Jordans.” They’re meticulous about the products they push to market but for good reason: vintage and modern sneaker shoppers alike are obsessive. The quality’s there, though. Yo Fox!’s drops happen sort of sporadically, can be previewed with a top-secret password and are first come first serve when the site opens.
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Ford
A couple of years back, when Ford announced that it would be effectively giving up on traditional cars in America (apart, of course, from the Mustang), there were plenty of people who thought Ford was giving up, period. After all, cars like the Focus, Fusion and Taurus might not have roamed the plains in the mighty numbers they once did, but they were hardly going extinct; why forsake all those buyers who prioritize fuel economy and affordability over ride height?
Of course, as the old saying goes, when God closes a door, he opens a window — and the axiom also applies to automotive product planning. With Ford’s sedans having followed its minivans and station wagons into American retirement, the carmaker saw something of, as they put it, “a white space” in the market.
““We wanted to [show up in the affordable product space] in a way that Ford uniquely could,” Jim Baumbick, Ford’s vice-president of global product planning and strategy told us. “We’ve had fits and starts in [the car] product spaces, but our fundamental strategy is to lean into our strengths.”
And as the F-150 has shown, if there’s one thing Ford does well, it’s build trucks.
So, the brand set about creating a new type of entry-level vehicle — something that could leverage Ford’s truck-and-SUV skills but also appeal to buyers who previously hadn’t shopped for pickups. Something with the price point and fuel efficiency of a compact car, but also with the flexibility that only comes with a truck bed. (“Think of all the things you can do in a truck that you would have to struggle, or can’t do, in a sedan,” as Baumbeck put it — or simply ask one of the millions of pickup truck owners in the United States today.)
And so, Ford created the Maverick.
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You can get a really good cup of coffee from a drip coffee maker. But if you’re about to get into the nitty gritty of pour-over coffee, you’re going to need a gooseneck kettle. Gooseneck kettles essentially swap out the stout little spout of regular kettles with an elongated, curvy spout that prioritizes precision over speed. It’s why coffee connoisseurs who brew pour-over coffees only use gooseneck kettles — it’s to accurately hit those dry spots of coffee grounds that need just a bit more water to kickstart or induce extraction.
That’s not to say gooseneck kettles aren’t good for anything else that requires hot water. Just know that if you’re trying to up your coffee game, a gooseneck kettle is definitely part of the equation. There are a bunch of options on the market — whether they be electric or stove top — or allow you to get them to the exact temperature you want, so we found the five that should suit each and every one of your kettle needs. From the crème de la crème of gooseneck kettles to an OG in the category, here are the five best gooseneck kettles of 2021.
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Every coffee-loving nerd also loves Fellow’s Stagg EKG, found in almost every specialty coffee shop in the world. It also happens to be the kettle of choice at the World Brewers Cup, the Specialty Coffee Association’s yearly coffee brewing competition.
The kettle sits atop and minimally intrusive base that features a tiny LCD screen that lets you see the temperature of the water inside. Users can set the kettle to anywhere between 135 degrees and 212 degrees Fahrenheit using the oddly satisfying dial, and Stagg EKG’s PID controller maintains that temperature for up to an hour. If you’re more comfortable using Celsius, you can toggle between that and Fahrenheit with ease. A built-in timer is made for timing your pour over, though if you own the Stagg EKG, you probably already own a scale with a built-in timer. Overall the kettle performs as well as it looks — it’s for the person who obsesses pour over technique as much as they obsess over design and aesthetics.
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Bonavita makes exceptional coffee brewers and coffee-adjacent products. Its electric gooseneck kettle is a wonderful budget alternative that still lets you fine tune your water temperature — between 140 degrees and 212 degrees Fahrenheit — and will hold temperatures up to 208 degrees Fahrenheit for up to an hour. The kettle comes with preset brewing temperatures, and you can see what each temperature is good for in the manual. If you already have your own desired temperatures in mind, you can add it to the preset menu so you’re not always having to set it manually. The kettle doesn’t heat up water as fast as other kettles on this list, but also it’s not as expensive as other kettles on this list.
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Brand loyalty might tell you to buy a Hario V60 gooseneck kettle to go with your Hario V60 pour-over dripper. Even if you don’t have a Hario dripper, its kettle is still a pretty good buy. It works on all stovetop surfaces, and because it has no electrical components, you can more easily clean the whole kettle without worrying about causing any malfunctions.
The design of the spout makes it so water comes out more easily without having to tilt the whole kettle as much, which is just a good design point. The only downside to the kettle is its lack of a built-in thermometer. If you’re brewing coffee, you’ll want your water to be anywhere between 195 degrees and 205 degrees Fahrenheit, per the Specialty Coffee Association’s recommended pour-over protocols. Because you can’t fine tune how hot your water gets, the next best thing is to turn off the heat as soon as the kettle sounds like it’s about to boil, then let it sit for about a minute to ensure you don’t burn your grounds.
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For those who aren’t as nit-picky about getting their water to an exact temperature, Cosori’s gooseneck kettle is a good bet. It’s almost identical to Fellow’s Stagg EKG, except Cosori’s kettle is a bit more stout and rounded, and it doesn’t have the same precise temperature. Instead, the Cosori kettle has five preset temperatures, which it deems the best for various types of tea and coffee. The kettle has a hold function, which keeps the water at the desired temperature for up to an hour. The power cord is noticeably longer than others on this list, and it makes it feel less restrictive to where you can plug it in.
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From looks to functionality, Cuisinart’s GK-1 kettle is pretty much the doppelgänger to Fellow’s Stagg EKG. It offers temperature variability between 140 degrees and 212 degrees Fahrenheit, which is just slightly smaller than Fellow’s range of 135 degrees and 212 degrees Fahrenheit (though it begs the question as to who really needs those five degrees). It heats up just as fast as the Stagg EKG, but can only maintain temperatures for half an hour. The GK-1 has .1 liter more capacity than its competitor, too, and for $50 less than Fellow’s kettle, it could be a worthy alternative.
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