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NASA’s Next-Gen Spacesuit Even Comes with Oakley Shades

A gold coating will shield astronauts from the harshest rays, which measure lose to infrared levels, while a special treatment to reduce haze optimizes the helmet’s visual clarity. Meanwhile, secondary bubble’s primary function is to block UV radiation.

Finally, a scratch-resistant coating — derived from decades of experience building frames for intense athletic pursuits — will act as a buffer against lunar dust and micrometeorites.

Artemis III spacesuit
Like Oakley shades, the visor system has also been treated to guard against scratches. On the Moon, that means lunar dust and micrometeorites.
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Half a century in the making

According to NASA, Artemis III remains on track to launch in 2027 — more than 52 after the last manned mission to the Moon in 1972.

Although the organization has yet to confirm which astronauts will be part of that journey, details continue to emerge around other gear making the trip.

This Minimalist Beauty May Be the Best-Looking G-Shock I’ve Ever Seen

Shock it to me

As is always the case, even with these stylish collabs, a G-Shock is a G-Shock is a G-Shock. As such, this one maintains the same ruggedness you should always expect.

It has the brand’s signature shock-resistant housing, is water resistant to 200 meters, has a suite of built-in complications (stopwatch, timer, calendar — you know the drill) and so on. Plus, there’s the added protection from the bully bars, which can be removed if you really dislike them, although that would cost this watch some of its charm.

The greater point is that this watch isn’t some delicate flower you need to keep protected under a glass cloche in a secret chamber in a mansion tower. Yeah, it looks great, but it’s meant to be worn. If you get one, make sure you do it justice.

G-Shock x Hidden DW5600HDN257 Watch on wrist outside
This watch looks best when it’s worn on your wrist, as it should be.
G-Shock

Available now

The G-Shock x Hidden DW5600HDN257 dropped on Hidden’s site at 3 PM EST today, July 11. But it won’t stay in stock for long, least of all at $175.

G-Shock x Hidden DW5600HDN257 WatchG-Shock

G-Shock x Hidden DW5600HDN257

Specs

Case Size 42.8mm
Movement Quartz
Water Resistance 200m

You Know What’s Way Better for Overlanding than a Land Rover? This Fully-Kitted Beast

This increases its ability to properly handle uneven terrain and even boosts its fording ability, boosting its wading depth to over 3.5 feet. Mate that system to 18” Hutchinson Industries forged beadlock alloy wheels and chunky 37” BFGoodrich T/A Km3 mud tires, and this overlander is, as the brand puts it, “unstoppable.”

However, if you were worried that this beast is only capable in an off-road context — and that you might have to figure out how to haul it from place to place — worry not, it’s also completely street legal. I’m not saying you should make it your daily driver … but you could.

Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster x Letech Overlander back ladder
The standard features blow most off-roaders, even with conversion kids, out of the water.
Ineos

Unstoppable inside and out

The portal axle system is only one part of the equation with this maxxed-out Grenadier. It also comes with a bevy of other standard equipment — inside and out — to help you tackle just about any adventure in relative comfort.

For instance, the SUVs also come with Letech rear ladders with jerry can mounts, an upgraded brake system, a roof rack for additional external storage, a light bar, a spare wheel, a front winch system, a scuba intake, front and rear locking differentials … the list goes on and on. And that’s just the outside.

A Beloved Brand Launched a Japanese Kitchen Upgrade Fit for a Michelin Star Chef

Made In’s Damascus tool is grail-worthy for home cooks. Plus, AllTrails does EDC bags, Maserati evolves its flagship supercar and more.

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Made In Limited-Edition Damascus Steel Kamagata

Underappreciated in the States, a Japanese kamagata is effectively a mashup between a Nakiri and utility knife, packing both power and precision into one compact form factor. Made In’s take features a Damascus blade, forged from 67 layers of VG-10 stainless steel, matched in durability by its strong Moabi wood handle.

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Maserati MCPura

The MC20 is dead, long live the MCPura. For the 2026 model year, Maserati has retired its four-year-old mid-engined supercar in favor of a new version. The MCPura is, effectively, an MC20 by a different name. But there are a few changes. The front and rear fascia have been redesigned to be more aggressive and more aerodynamic, while inside, Maserati has crafted new seats featuring patterns of laser-etched Alcantara. The powertrain remains unchanged with the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine delivering 621 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The MC20’s coolest features — the butterfly doors and electrochromic retractable glass roof on the convertible Cielo version — also thankfully remain unchanged. Deliveries are expected later this year, with pricing to be revealed closer to that date.

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AllTrails x Topo Designs Bag Collection

AllTrails has been among the most popular, trusted outdoor apps for years. But now the brand is making a somewhat unexpected shift, collaborating with Topo Designs on a trio of adventure-ready outdoor bags. The collection includes the flip-top Rover Pack — a bigger, beefier version of Topo’s best-seller — alongside a dopp kit and, perhaps most interestingly, the Hydro Sling (which is a water bottle holder with some extra pockets and attachment points). All three are done in the same alluring color palette: a mix of tan, green, gray, pink and high-vis yellow.

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Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro

The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is a new and improved version of one of the company’s most popular gaming mice, the 2022-released Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro. The “V4” has a similar lightweight and ergonomic design to its predecessor, but it promises to be even lighter, faster, and more accurate. The main upgrade is that Razor opted for an optical scroll wheel instead of a mechanical one — which is a first for any Razer mouse — which the brand says “offers triple the durability and consistent, tactile control even under intense gameplay.” The mouse is available in black or white.

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Norda x Raide LF 2L Hydration Belt

Norda teamed up with Raide for a one-off expression of the latter’s tried-and-true 2L Hydration Belt. Now available in a custom green colorway, the belt serves as a minimalist alternative to vest for longer efforts in the mountains. Available Tuesday, July 15.

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Luminox and Volition America Introduce the ‘Blue Valor’, a Bold, Patriotic Timepiece Perfect For Summer

Plus, a re-released, fan-favorite “Minuteman” built to honor those that serve. 

Luminox Minuteman WatchLuminox

The latest addition to the acclaimed Luminox x Volition America collection is the “Blue Valor” (XS.0913.VOL), a dress watch that serves as a symbol of American pride, and also a commitment to a greater mission: supporting Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational scholarships to the families of the fallen and disabled U.S. service members and first responders. 

The Blur Valor features a deep blue sunray dial, red-stitched textile strap, and polished stainless-steel case, delivering an iconic yet wearable look that is ideal for summertime activities. Built for everyday durability, the Blue Valor is designed with a sophisticated polished stainless-steel case, Luminox Light Technology (LLT) and is water-resistant to 100 meters. From the golf course to the weekend barbecue, the Blue Valor is right at home. 

In addition to the new Blue Valor, Luminox is also re-releasing the fan-favorite XS.0914.VOL “Minuteman”, which features bold, red, white and blue styling. Together, the Blue Valor and the Minuteman form a patriotic duo, built to honor those that serve and perfect for summertime wear. 

A portion of the proceeds of all Luminox x Volition America watches sold supports Folds of Honor.

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Luminox x Volition America ‘Blue Valor’ XS.0913.VOL

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Luminox x Volition America ‘Minuteman’ XS.0914.VOL

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This Nimble Naked Motorcycle Just Took Home a Serious Accolade

The 2025 Red Dot Awards, some of the most coveted design awards in the world, were just announced. Only one motorcycle was included in the “Best of the Best” category this year — an electric one. While that’s a pretty surprising achievement, the bike itself (and the brand that made it) are perhaps more surprising.

Of the myriad releases this year, the 2025 Can-Am Pulse —yes, made by the brand that trades primarily in four-wheeled off-roaders — would probably not have topped my list of candidates for the honor. That said, I’d be lying if I said I thought it was undeserving, even if it is a bit of a dark horse.

Person riding 2025 Can-Am Pulse
It’s hard to deny the allure of this naked EV moto.
Can-Am

Naked as the day it was born

As the Red Dot Award is design-focused, it behooves me to talk about how stunning this bike is. First, I have to point out that this is an electric motorcycle. While that might irk some purists, it means the bike is future-facing, reflected in its technology and appearance.

The bike has an angular body, but since it’s a naked bike, the Pulse is unmarred by any bulky fairings. While I’d stray from calling it minimalist, there is a certain allure to its stripped-down exterior and exposed bits.

The bike was inspired by the shape and form of a Canadian snowy owl.

This Maxed-Out G-Shock Is an Attainable Alternative to the Ceramic Royal Oak

AP’s emerald chronograph is a mechanical marvel laden with precious metals, but it doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity to a specialized app or get automatically regulated by daily radio signals.

Sure, AP’s caliber 4401 automatic movement has a 70-hour power reserve and a 12-hour chronograph complication. But G-Shock provides a 24-hour chronograph, world time, perpetual calendar, count-down timer and alarm.

All of which are operable in the dark, thanks to a built-in LED dial light. G-Shock’s Clad Guard case system protects the solar-powered quartz movement from extreme impact damage.

the parts of a G-Shock watch case
G-Shock’s Clad Guard case system.
Casio

The B2000 Kurogane-iro is a top-shelf G-Shock, with a price tag that surpasses $3,000, but it is still a fraction of the ceramic Royal Oak Offshore’s $58,400 SRP, which you would be lucky to pay if you can even find one.

This physically massive luxury-tier CasiOak makes a similarly eye-catching impression on the wrist and is far more capable, if you set aside the mechanical vs. quartz debate.

Oakley’s Latest Performance Sunglasses Were Half a Century in the Making

These iconic shades can still turn heads after all these years. Plus, an iconic sports car is back and better than ever, the ultimate retro desk lamp, and more.

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Oakley Ellipse 50th Anniversary

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Oakley overhauls its new-for-2025 Ellipse frames, which use the brand’s logo as the chief design element. This limited-edition colorway is finished in a Midas Fleck colorway that serves as a fitting backdrop for the Prizm 24K lenses. Each pair comes with a matching microbag and commemorative box.

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2026 Aston Martin Vantage S

While the standard Vantage has been discontinued, the range-topping Vantage S is returning for 2026. But it’s not just making a comeback; it gets a boost to power, performance and refinement. It now has 670 horsepower, a 202 mph top speed and a zero-to-sixty time of just 3.3 seconds. That’s to say nothing of its exceptional good looks or its luxe interior. It wouldn’t be out of the question to call this the pinnacle of British automotive excellence.

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Best Made Anglepoise Original 1227 Desk Lamp

Based on the original spring-mounted desk lamp, designed in 1935, this retro marvel has yet to be bested for desktop illumination. True to the original design, the arms and shade are made from gloss-painted aluminum, with a steel covered cast iron base. The shade diameter is 5.7-inches and the lamp has a maximum height of 36-inches.

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Porsche x Almond Surf Guide California

There’s a ton of cool stuff in Porsche’s second collab with Costa Mesa-based Almond Surfboards, including hats, hoodies, towels and of course a limited run of 72 911 Carrera RS 2.7-inspired 6-foot swallowtail surfboards. And yet one of the most affordable and compelling items is this simple primer on California’s coastal parks, beaches and scenic roads and their bordering surf locations. Written by Almond Surfboards founder Dave Allee himself, it’s an evocative amuse-bouche to peruse while pondering shelling out $3K for a speedy and spectacular surfboard. Note: Currently listed as coming soon, the book’s product page lets you sign up to be notified when it is available.

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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council Bourbon

Back in 1996, a group of master distillers all got together to work on a (somewhat) secret project. Now, in 2025, that project has come to light: a pre-prohibition-style bourbon made as faithfully as possible to the 19th-century bourbons once crafted at the O.F.C. Distillery. Bottled at 100 proof and kept in a vintage, Grecian glass decanter, it’s likely unlike any spirit most folks have ever tried. That also means its likely to be a massive collector’s must-have and will likely be hard to find. It will be available in limited-quantities nationwide at retail stores, restaurants and bars starting this month (July).

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Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410

Aqara’s G410 is a video doorbell that works with most major smart home ecosystems, including Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Apple Home — in fact, it’s one of the few video doorbells to support HomeKit Secure Video. The G410 features a 2K sensor and offers a 175-degree field of view, allowing it to capture more of your front porch. Additionally, it’s one of the first video doorbells to have an mmWave sensor, which should more accurately tell when somebody is at your door (and prevent false alerts). It supports wireless (with  replaceable batteries) or hardwired installations.

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The Most Underrated Sports Watch Discreetly Debuted the Perfect Summer-Ready Version

While Chopard makes no references to Miami in their scant marketing materials for these two special editions, it’s hard not to see the similarities between these watches and the two viral Miami-inspired Black Bay Chronos in Pink and “Flamingo Blue” that Tudor launched over the past year and change.

I’m sure some will whine that these oversaturated colors are becoming played out, but I, for one, can’t get enough of them. If every brand wants to release sports watches in pink and turquoise, that is just A-OK with me.

two colorful tudor chronographs
It’s hard not to think of Tudor’s Miami-inspired Black Bay Chronos when viewing the Alpine Eagle Beach Editions.
Tudor

Pricing and Availability

As of right now, there’s not a ton of info out there on the Alpine Eagle 41 Beach Editions. Chopard has shared them on social media, but only the pink version has a product page on the brand’s website as of this writing.

What I can say at this time is the watches are Chopard boutique exclusives, meaning you’ll need to make the trek to your nearest Chopard location to purchase one. They’re listed for $13,100, which is a nice chunk of change but a comparative bargain compared to other sports watches in the Alpine Eagle’s league.

At These Prices, Levi’s Is Basically Giving Away Some of Its Best Jeans

Prime Day(s) is in full swing, and there is no better time to stock up on jeans from the king of American denim.

the back of a pair of Levi's jeansLevi’s

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Levi’s more or less invented blue jeans as we know them and has stood as the industry standard for the past century. No symbol is more associated with stylish denim than the little red tab.

The San Franciscan denim distributor is not only a titanic cultural force but also dominates the market with more fits and fades than any competitor.

Levi's logo on a pair of jeansPhoto by Brad Lanphear for Gear Patrol

Levi’s releases an avalanche of indigo annually, which can be bought directly from the brand or through a litany of wholesale retailers. None of those third-party distributors offers a better deal on the king of American denim than Amazon during Prime Day.

Prime Day 2025 is stocked with Black Friday-busting deals on the best men’s jeans, ranging from the OG, always appropriate 100% cotton 501s, to the slouchy and stretchy 541s.

I even threw some denim jackets in the mix cause I just couldn’t help myself with these deals.

Jeans

A man in jeans, from the waist down.Levi’s

Levi’s 501 Jeans

It’s not the original Levi’s design, but it is by far the most influential. The designation dates back to 1890 and has gone through various iterations, but the current cut matches the overall consensus on how jeans ought to fit: a bit loose in the hip with a slight taper from the knee to the ankle. Two defining characteristics of the modern 501 are that it has to be 100% cotton and has to have a rivet fly.

Specs

Fabric 100% Cotton
A man in jeans, from the waist down.Levi’s

Levi’s 514 Straight Stretch

The 514 is a modernized version of the 501. It has a slim-ish fit, with a slightly loose hip and a bit of a taper from the knee down. The two models even have the same leg opening width. However, the 514 has a dash of Elastane in the fabric for some stretch, a slightly lower rise (i.e., sits lower on the hip) and a zipper fly.

Specs

Fabric 99% Cotton, 1% Elastane
a man wearing Levi's jeansLevi’s

Levi’s 517 Boot Cut

Western style has never really gone out of fashion, but in 2025, it is as prevalent as ever in menswear. You don’t have to rock a cowboy hat and snap-button shirt to pull off boot-cut jeans. They are a great middle ground for a looser-fitting silhouette that isn’t baggy (i.e., sloppy) in the waist and hip. It even looks great with a blazer—just ask Ralph Lauren and Robert Redford.

Specs

Fabric 100% Cotton
a man wearing white Levi's jeansLevi’s

Levi’s 511 Slim Stretch in Natural

If you’re going to stray from blue when buying a pair of jeans, “natural” is the way to go. It is the perfect color for summer, but it works year-round. The tawny off-white goes by various names from brand to brand, but it is most frequently referred to as “natural” because it resembles the color of undyed cotton denim. You can wear this color with anything, making it just as useful as a pair of blue jeans.

Specs

Fabric 99% Cotton, 1% Elastane
A man in jeans, from the waist down.Levi’s

Levi’s 505 Regular Fit

Levi’s calls the 505 “Regular Fit,” which is both unhelpful and kind of a perfect description of how it fits. It is a bit looser than the 501 and straight all the way through, not baggy, but in no way form-fitting. You can think of the 505 as the stereotypical “Dad Jeans,” but that’s a look nowadays.

Specs

Fabric 100% Cotton
A man in jeans, from the waist down.Levi’s

Levi’s 511 Slim Fit Jeans

You can think of the 511 as the “Millennial Fit,” with a snug hip that has a slight taper all the way down to a hem that rests on top of your shoes. A quick styling tip: you typically will want to go with a shorter inseam on a slim fit jean vs. a loose fit because of how the leg’s opening rests over shoes. A slim fit will bunch up more if it is the same length as a looser fit.

Specs

Fabric 99% Cotton, 1% Lycra Elastane
A man in jeans, from the waist down.Levi’s

Levi’s 541 Athletic Stretch

The fashion industry’s new preferred term for loose fit is “athletic.” The 541 is ideal for gentlemen with full hips and thighs who want to have some shape to their jeans and not be swimming in fabric. It also offers some stretch for a little extra give.

Specs

Fabric 98% Cotton, 2% Elastane

Jackets

Levis

Levi’s Type III Trucker Jacket

The Type III Trucker Jacket, arguably the most iconic outerwear ever produced by America, is so tightly associated with Levi’s that the term Type III comes from how the brand denoted the generations of its denim work jacket. From truckers to rock stars, everyone looks good in one of these. Just go with a 100% cotton version so it will last longer and age better.

Specs

Fabric 100% Cotton
a Levi's denim harrington jacketLevi’s

Levi’s Denim Harrington Jacket

The Harrington jacket is one of the most versatile and stylish pieces of lightweight outerwear ever invented, second only to the trucker jacket. Making one from denim further magnifies both of those attributes. You don’t often see a denim Harrington jacket, but Levi’s is the best place to get one.

Specs

Fabric 100% Cotton
a levi's sherpa lined type ii trucker jacketLevi’s

Levi’s Sherpa Lined Type III Denim Jacket

This is the winterized version of the iconic Type III denim jacket. It has a polyester sherpa fleece lining, which mimics shearling wool on a sheepskin leather jacket, but for a much more affordable price.

Specs

Fabric Shell: 100% Cotton, Lining: 100% Polyester

Brad Lanphear is an associate editor at Gear Patrol covering watches and style. Before joining the publication, he previously wrote for Heddels and Men’s Health. Now, he’s on a never-ending quest to find the perfect pair of Japanese denim.

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Nike’s Futuristic Performance Sneakers Are Some of Its Most Intriguing Yet

That pairs with a unique sneaker shape, marked by a wide forefoot and heel, to increase overall stability and power generation. An interior bootie with a padded heel lock system is installed to ensure stability and safety further.

That’s all housed within a low-top silhouette with a sculpted, seamless design. It’s so minimalist, there aren’t even any visible laces. Even the instep vents are cleverly blended into the shoe’s curtain-like sidewalls.

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The instep vents offer some breathability without sacrificing the overall vibe of the sneaker.
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More than footwear

While Nike has always been a sportswear brand, this shoe demonstrates its commitment to basketball, one of the sports that helped raise Nike to legitimacy and keep the sneaker brand in the game. In fact, it was debuted by Nike NIL athlete AJ Dybantsa and rapper Wale during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

But picking the right venue to show off this innovation is a number of steps down the line. The shoe started long before its debut, with the input of athletes — girls, boys, women and men — serving to help shape it.

The Definitive Aviation-Inspired Sports Watch Just Entered Stealth Mode

Bell & Ross releases an all-black version of its sports watch. Plus, everything Samsung announced at its big Unpacked event and more.

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a black bell and ross sports watch on a tableBell & Ross

Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

The stealthiest version of Bell & Ross’s aviation-inspired integrated sports watch blacks out nearly every element for an ultra-cool aesthetic. The watch features a black ceramic case paired with your choice of a matching black ceramic integrated bracelet or an integrated black rubber strap equipped with a black PVD stainless steel deployant. The sapphire dial, meanwhile, is tinted black and offers a smoky view of the black rhodium-plated BR-CAL.322-1 automatic movement beneath, while the black hands and applied indices are all filled with black lume. How much blacker could this watch get? In the immortal words of Spinal Tap, “none more black.” The watch retails for $9,800 on the bracelet or $8,900 on the strap and is limited to 500 pieces.

Outerknown Apex Evolution Trunk worn by Kelly Slater as he surfsOuterknown

Outerknown Apex Evolution Trunk

Outerknown’s Kelly Slater-approved Apex trunks were already among the best board shorts you could buy. But that hasn’t stopped the brand from pursuing making them better. Now, after three years of R&D, they offer a “better fit, better length, a great scallop on the side for room in the leg,” and more. Per Slater himself, “I’m confident these are the best trunks ever made.” It doesn’t hurt that they’re more sustainable now, boasting a construction that’s over 90 percent recycled, using a combination of fishing nets and non-virgin elastane.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the company’s sixth-generation clamshell-style foldable smartphone. It maintains a similar look and feel to last year’s Flip 6, but has several notable upgrades. The most obvious is its cover screen, which Samsung calls the FlexWindow, is significantly larger (4.1 inches vs last year’s 3.4 inches), faster (now with a 120Hz refresh rate), and more usable. Then, when you open the phone up, its 6.9-inch display is bigger than before, too. Samsung also upgraded it with a faster chipset and a larger battery. The only downside is that it maintains the same rear and selfie camera systems as last year’s models. Price has not changed.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the newest foldable smartphone in Samsung’s higher-end and more productivity-focused Fold series. And it promises to be quite the upgrade over last year’s Fold 6. The new model features a significantly thinner and lighter design, but both its cover and internals are larger, with thinner bezels, compared to the previous year’s model. It also features a faster processor and an upgraded rear camera system — specifically, Samsung has equipped it with the same 200-megapixel wide-angle camera found on its Galaxy S25 Ultra. The only real downside is that Samsung increased the price by $100.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 ClassicSamsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 series features two smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 8 is an updated version of last year’s Watch 7, while the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which is a fancier version that has a rotating bezel, is a new and improved version of the last Classic, which was released two years prior. Both models have a new design with squared edges (similar to the Galaxy Watch Ultra), brighter displays, faster processors, and, most curiously, a new Antioxidant Index that can tell if you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables. On the downside, Samsung increased the price of the Watch 8 by $50.

alpine sea day pack 18lAlpine Sea

Alpine Sea Day Pack 18L

Handcrafted in Hood River, Oregon using sustainable high-performance materials, this day pack offers a compelling blend of form and function. The Fidlock roll-top expands capacity from 18 to 23 liters, stretch side sleeves accommodate water bottles or additional gear and a front stash pocket offers smart organization for smaller daily essentials. The hydration-reservoir compatible pack also boasts a quick-access side zipper and a removable foam back panel that doubles as a lo-fi camp seat.

Rivian R1 QuadRivian

2026 Rivian R1 Quad Launch Edition

Both the R1S and R1T truck and SUV will receive a new quad-motor trim, delivering 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft of torque thanks to a motor on each wheel. Since each one is individually controlled, the vehicles can perform a so-called “tank turn” — where it effectively spins in place to get out of tight spaces. Pricing starts at $125,990 for the R1S and $119,990 for the R1T.

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The Newest Longines Legend Diver Will Have Everyone You Know Taking a Second Look

The iconic luxury dive watch is quite the stunner, thanks to its striking new design.

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Crafting a timepiece which brings together precision, heritage, innovation and wearability is no easy task, but the newest luxury dive watch from Longines checks all the above boxes, and more. Longines is expanding its legendary dive watch collection for 2025 with the Longines Legend Diver, which fuses timeless heritage with contemporary vision and adds a striking addition to the storied collection. 

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The Backstory

First introduced in 1959, the Longines Legend Diver has been an icon in the Longines lineup for six generations, and serves as a testament to the precision, innovation and commitment to tradition that the watchmaker has built its reputation on. The latest chapter in this story is the 2025 Longines Legend Diver collection, which enhances the look of the timepiece while maintaining the distinctive DNA of the collection. 

The Gist

For 2025, the Longines Legend Diver is enhanced with an eye-catching matte white dial model, which provides exceptional contrast and readability in any condition. The hours are marked by extended indices and raised Arabic numerals, and are complemented by satinated black and light green arrow hands, all of which are treated with Super-LumiNova® to guarantee best-in-class visibility.

The collection also contains two models featuring either a lacquered blue dial or black dial, paired for the first time with matching blue and black rubber straps, respectively. These additions expand the already diverse Longines Legend Diver collection, and infuse the icon with comfort and durability — two must-haves for modern everyday wear. Each new strap features a diver pin-buckle that ensures a secure fit, whether seafaring or adventuring on dry land.

Our POV

The Longines Legend Diver is already known amongst watch enthusiasts as one of the best looking luxury dive watches on the market, and 2025’s new collection builds on that reputation, while also making it more wearable than ever. The introduction of rubber straps increases the comfort of this timeless watch, and the immaculate new white dial doesn’t just provide exceptional contrast and readability; it also raises the aesthetic bar, and will have everyone you know leaning in to take a closer look.

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Longines Legend Diver

Nike’s Best Retro Sneaker Proves Yet Again Why It’s a Future Hall of Famer

First released in the 1980s, the reissued Field General continues its impressive winning streak. This time in luxe brown leather.

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Last year, the Field General was sill warming up.

Nike’s forgotten football shoe, worn by NFL legends Archie Manning and Dan Fouts in the 1980s, had been sidelined for decades until a faithful reissue in early 2024.

Now it’s leading the brand’s charge against Adidas and New Balance in the retro-sneaker game, with its latest colorway making the case for not just MVP but future hall of famer.

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The latest colorway, called “Cacao Wow,” sees the Field General adopt a muted aesthetic for everyday wear.
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Back in brown

The color, dubbed “Cacao Wow,” sees the Field General adopt a simple brown upper, which replaces white leather on both the original and handful of reissues over the last year and a half.

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Brown leather here replaces white on the original Field General.
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That alone gives it some everyday utility, with the flexibility to dress up or down across a broad range of wardrobes. However, the colorway’s white rubber outsole and matching swoosh also tone down the sporty deportment of most Field Generals to date.

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The upper uses both real and synthetic leather.
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Other variants, for example, flaunt bright, bold colors, including Pro Green and Lightning yellow.

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Most Field General variants since early 2024 have featured bold, bright colors.
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That said, Cacao Wow preserves the design’s flagship feature, even if becomes less of a focal point in a muted colorway: the nubby waffle sole originally designed for traction on turf.

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The nubby waffle outsole is carried over from the original.
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Nike Field General brown leather
The Field General was originally designed for turf and initially worn by NFL legends Archie Manning and Dan Fouts in the 1980s.
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Availability and pricing

The Field General Cacao Wow is available now on Nike’s official website. It costs $115 and comes in sizes up to men’s 15.

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Nike Field General Cacao Wow

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This Underrated Home Tool Has a Secret That Won It a Coveted Design Award

Honed to perfection

The biggest problem with most scissors is that they are extremely difficult to sharpen. In fact, those that don’t come apart are nearly impossible to hone back to factory sharpness. At the very least, a portion of their length must be left dull, which can be frustrating in use.

Even kitchen scissors that come apart can be difficult to sharpen. You can’t run them through an easy-to-use two-stage tabletop sharpener unless it has a scissor-specific slot. (Scissors usually have a chisel grind, where only one side of the edge is sharpened, making them impossible to use in traditional multi-stage sharpeners.)

The biggest problem with most scissors is that they are extremely difficult to sharpen […] Thankfully, Horl has taken the guesswork out.

Even then, the angle could be off. And don’t get me started on the difficulty in trying to learn how to use sharpening stones. Thankfully, Horl has taken the guesswork out.

Both sides of the scissors are made to stand up on a flat surface at the precise right 45-degree angle. All you have to do is roll one of the brand’s honing wheels back and forth over the edge. Yes, it’s really as simple (and elegant) as that.

That transforms these from a forgettable tool into something you can turn to time and time again, whether for complex kitchen work or even something as simple as opening packages. It’s no wonder they won one of the most prestigious design awards in the world.

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Each half of the scissors is made to stand at the perfect angle for sharpening — no guesswork.
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Searching for Surf in a 2025 4RunnerTRD Off-Road

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With the help of pro surfer and filmmaker Hunter Jones, we traveled California’s iconic coastline in search of uncrowded waves.

In the zone. Being on a roll. The “flow” state. If you’ve never heard of it, you’ve probably felt it: that feeling of intense focus, when all concept of time and the outside world disappears, and all you’re left with is the task at hand. We’ve all experienced it at least once in our lives, but no group experiences it as often as surfers in the water.

Ask pro surfer Hunter Jones if he’s been in the flow state, and you’ll most likely get an assured, “yes.” When you’re as comfortable in the water as Hunter is, that feeling of being lost in the moment is as accessible as the next wave. But what about out of the water? Where does Hunter find flow then? Chances are, it’s behind the wheel of his own Toyota Tacoma.

As a lifelong Toyota owner, we knew Hunter would be the ideal choice to test out a 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road — and what better place to do so than the iconic central California coastline?

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It turns out, when you combine surfing, camping and driving the epic California coastline, flow is easier to find than ever. From the ethereal cliffs of Big Sur to the swells in Morro Bay, we followed along as Hunter led us from set to set on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world.

Want to go deeper into Hunter’s epic adventure? Head over to Your Window to the Wild for more.

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The North Face Returns to Its Outdoor Roots with a Heritage EDC Bag Collection

Back to the future

While their styling and wax coatings are clearly drawn from classic outdoor packs, these bags are not exclusively throwbacks. Perhaps that’s apparent, at least in part, from the fact that three of them are variations of a crossbody bag, a more contemporary style.

However, take a look inside, and you’ll see more modern features and conveniences. For instance, the two larger packs, the rucksack and the sling, have internal pockets specifically for tech, like laptops and sleeves, giving them an edge in the modern commuter realm.

the two larger packs […] have internal pockets specifically for tech […] giving them an edge in the modern commuter realm.

The quartet of bags also has other contemporary elements, like lightweight yet heavy-duty plastic hardware (clips, buckles and the like). There are also modern zippers, keychain tethers, mesh pouches, adjustable (and removable) straps and so on.

Altogether, the bags are an excellent blend of old and new, helping them stand out against the deluge of similarly styled modern bags while still offering much more utility than traditional packs.

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While they have traditional styling elements, these bags are also loaded with modern conveniences.
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A Beloved Style Shop Revives a Forgotten 2000s Sneaker with a Bespoke Redux

End. celebrates its 20th with an exclusive Adidas revival. Plus, 50 years of Oakley shades, a striking green and gold tourbillon and more.

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Welcome to “Today in Gear,” your daily snapshot of the most important releases in style, watches, tech, motoring, fitness, home and the outdoors.

Today in Gear: The most important news in the product world, independently curated by our editors. Catch up on other key releases across all the topics you care about.

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End. x Adidas Harmony Sneaker

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, End. has partnered with Adidas to revive a long-forgotten 2000s-era sneaker. However, this is not just a simple reissue — it’s been given a bespoke, exclusive makeover. Now it features a combination of textiles and synthetics with leather overlays. And it boasts a gray palette meant to evoke the look of newspapers — a nod to the UK’s beloved convenience stores.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon

For Only Watch 2023, Bulgari crafted an Octo Finissimo Tourbillon watch coated entirely in green marble, with a thin layer of the natural stone completely covering the watch’s case, dial and bracelet. For 2025, Bulgari has followed up that one-off with a watch that’s slightly more attainable. This time around, the green marble appears only on the dial — a more practical application that still brings plenty of unique character and beauty to the watch. The case is crafted from 18K yellow gold, while green alligator leather is used for the strap. Beating away inside is the remarkable BVL 268 Calibre, which at one time was the world’s thinnest tourbillon movement at just 1.95mm thick. The watch is priced at €140,500, which converts to around $164,000 as of this writing.

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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100

After nearly a decade, the German hi-fi maker has introduced a second-generation model of its 2017-released Aventho Wireless headphones. The new Aventho 100 shares a similar retro design and features the same 45mm drivers, but they’ve been upgraded with significantly better battery life — in fact, they promise 40 more hours than their predecessors — and support active noise cancellation. The kicker is that they are about half the price of their predecessors.

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Flat Head Horsehide Leather Type II Jacket

Flat Head upgraded the iconic Type II jacket from denim to horsehide leather, which is substantially tougher than cowhide. Not only is the jacket assembled in Japan, but the Japanese clothing brand also sources every element domestically, including getting the leather from the renowned Shinki Tannery. The black leather has a semi-aniline tea-core finish designed to create a rich patina as the jacket ages.

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Ruroc x DC Motorcycle Helmets

In one of the more compelling and well-executed comic book tie-ins you’ll ever see, UK-based Ruroc brings some of DC’s most iconic characters to life in its most advanced road helmet, the EOX. Stunning Batman, Joker and Catwoman treatments wrap the sleek Quad-composite carbon fiber shell, complete with Rheon impact absorption and Shockwave Bluetooth comms compatibility. Not to be outdone, Superman precedes his return to the big screen by gracing an AT4.0 TRACK helmet. Certified for track use and ACU gold approved, its fittingly aerodynamic, not unlike the Man of Steel himself.

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One of Last Year’s Best New Affordable Watches Has a Buzzworthy New Version

A pretty sweet dial

IFL stripped down the Super Seville dial to create a clean canvas for the honeycomb texture. The hour window, corresponding Cyclops crystal, applied hour markers, brand log, Precisionist logo and the sandwich hour and minute track have all been removed.

This isn’t the first textured dial on the Super Seville, with a stone dial series released in late 2024, but that only removed the hour markers.

The only other detail added is a honeybee doodle counterbalance on the second hand.

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The honeybee counterbalance on the second hand moves as smoothly as a bee in flight.
IFL Watches

A brushed steel plate is covered with a white honeycomb structure resembling the one famously used by Rolex. Each dial in the 500-piece collection is hand-painted with honey drops in different patterns so that no two watches are identical.

The result is a sleeker, stripped-down version of Bulova’s timelessly stylish workhorse—or, should I say, worker bee—watch. The individuality created by the hand-painted dial may be enough for some to justify the increased price of $1,190.

One of the World’s Most Comfortable Sports Watches Just Got Even More Wearable

Differences from the Wild One

The Independence Skeleton bears a strong resemblance to the Wild One Skeleton, with the same basic case shape, same skeletonized Sellita-based movement, same handset and same excellent integrated rubber strap.

Outside of some minor discrepancies in the dial and case designs, the biggest difference between the Independence and Wild One Skeletons is in their case construction. The Wild One boasts a shock-absorbing multi-layered case made from a combination of rubber, titanium and Norqain’s proprietary Norteq carbon material. It’s extremely light and robust and is designed for athletic activity.

a watch on a rock near water
The Wild One is designed for rough-and-tumble activities.
Photo by Johnny Brayson for Gear Patrol

The Independence Skeleton, by contrast, is more traditional. It swaps out the Wild One’s fancy materials and high-tech case construction for a much more familiar stainless steel case.

It’s not quite as comfortable on the wrist as the Wild One, but thanks to its buttery smooth rubber strap — among the best in the business — and relative light weight courtesy of its skeletonized movement and dial, the Independence Skeleton is still among the most comfortable sports watches you’ll find.

And now that it’s smaller, it’s even better on the wrist.