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Yeti Just Made One of Its Cheapest Items Even Harder to Resist

The brand just eliminated your last excuse not to buy this ridiculously useful item with no shortage of appeal.

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Sometimes it’s the simple things in life. And it hardly gets any simpler than a five-gallon bucket.

That is, unless you’re Yeti.

A staple of the LoadOut collection, which also includes its nearly indestructible cargo boxes, the brand’s alternative to your classic big-box fiver is a proudly overengineered workhorse with no shortage of appeal.

Yeti Loadout Bucket Swivel Seat — Expensive by other standards, the Yeti LoadOut bucket is one of the best values within the brand’s ecosystem.

Overengineered workhorse

First released in 2017, the LoadOut Bucket features a flexible handle, non-slip bottom and tie-down slots, while its thick HDPE plastic means it doesn’t easily bend or break.

Top view of a black cylindrical object with a white circular rim on a green background. — A few thoughtful features, such as a non-slip bottom, give the LoadOut Bucket added utility over big-box budget options.

What’s more, a slew of accessories, such as a rotating swivel seat and gear belt, bake in extra utility at home or afar.

A dark gray YETI bucket with a beige padded seat lid, placed outdoors on a wooden surface next to some wooden logs and a spool of wire. The bucket has a sturdy handle on the side. — The bucket is also compatible with accessories like a rotating swivel seat (pictured).

Lest we forget the most important attribute: it costs all of $40. That makes it pricey by bucket standards but one of the most affordable items within Yeti Nation.

Now, thanks to a subtle update on Yeti’s website, it just became even harder to resist.

Black YETI bucket with a black handle and grip against a green background. — Quietly released on Yeti’s website, the LoadOut Bucket now comes in black.

Back in black

Without notice or fanfare, the brand quietly released the LoadOut Bucket in black, adding the missing option as a so-called “Core” colorway.

Black YETI branded plastic bucket with a side handle strap on a green surface. — Black is now part of Yeti’s “Core” lineup, meaning that unlike its seasonal colors, it won’t go away anytime soon.

Black YETI bucket with a black adjustable shoulder strap against a green background. — Matching the flexible handle, the black colorway gives the bucket a minimalist aesthetic.

The move coincides with the recent release of the GoBox 1, which also comes in the color. However, black has long been MIA from the larger cargo cases, much to the dismay of the Yeti faithful.

Black YETI branded waterproof case mounted on the interior side panel of a vehicle. — The recently released GoBox 1 also comes in black.

They’ll no doubt be hoping that changes in the future. But for now, they have a bucket, and a bucket will have to do.

Fortunately for them, it’s often the simple things in life that hit the hardest.

Black YETI branded plastic bucket with a side handle on a white background.

Yeti LoadOut Bucket

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Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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This Ultra-Formidable EDC Knife Is Terrain 365’s Most User-Friendly, Thanks to a Unique Lock

If you’re fortunate enough to be acquainted with Terrain 365, you know the brand is known for crafting some truly exceptional knives — both EDC and fixed-blade. You may also know that the brand is constantly evolving and improving its designs.

For instance, the brand’s flagship folder, the Invictus, was just redesigned earlier this year to make it even more formidable and refined.

Now, that same knife has become the platform for the brand’s most user-friendly knife yet, dubbed the Terrain 365 Invictus-TL.

Folding knife with a silver blade and black textured handle on a gray background. — This is the first time that the Invictus has been fully ambidextrous.

Robust beauty

It’s important to note that this version of the Invictus doesn’t compromise on anything that made it special in the first place. It’s still an absurdly formidable tactical folder with exceptional ergonomics and robust materials.

That starts with the brand’s signature element: a blade made from Terravantium Dendritic Cobalt, a steel that’s so completely corrosion-resistant that it’s guaranteed rustproof for life. It also sports a versatile drop-point shape, C3 GITD thumbstud cabochons, and spine jimping for some extra leverage when you need it.

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One of Vosteed’s Most Interesting EDC Knives Puts a Unique Spin on a Lauded Handle Material

The Naga gets the Micarta treatment — but with a twist. Plus Arc’teryx treats its flagship ski jacket to a distinctive new look, Renault revives an iconic French car and more.

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Folding knife with a white textured handle and brushed steel blade resting on a brown woven hat and wooden surface.

Vosteed Naga Bamboo Micarta

Vosteed’s Spanish Navaja-inspired Naga knife — with its 3.47-inch modified clip point blade and curvy button lock handle — was already one of the brand’s most unique knives. Now, it gets even more interesting with a more sustainable handle swap: bamboo-based Micarta. It still has the same stellar properties — it’s lightweight, extra tough, stable and more — but now it’s a little easier on the environment. It doesn’t hurt, either, that the beefy blade is still made from lauded S35VN steel.

Black full-suspension mountain bike with Maxxis tires held upside down in a dusty outdoor setting.

Evil The Offering (V4)

One of the most iconic nameplates from a truly unique bike brand, the Offering (aka the Dark Lord of Singletrack) gets an overhaul that Evil calls “a completely new generation of what a mountain bike can be.” Highlights include a lightweight carbon frame, beefy 29-inch wheels, optimally decoupled geometry, storage space in the downtube and a 10mm boost in travel. You now get a 160mm fork and 151mm of rear wheel travel, complemented by the DELTA 151 kinematic system, which offers mid-stroke support and serious bottom-out resistance, resulting in a hyper-capable ride ready to tackle downcountry, enduro and more — which includes just rolling around town like a total boss, of course.

White classic sports car with beige wheels and a sleek, aerodynamic design on a gray background.

Eagle Lightweight GTR

Following the debut of its breathtaking Lightweight GT, Eagle has completed a one-off E-Type-inspired commission dubbed the ‘Lightweight GTR.’ As an even lighter and more performance-focused take on the Jaguar classic, it shaves 30 percent of the car’s weight while bringing an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 430 bhp/ton thanks to its 4.7-liter straight-six.

Silver wristwatch with textured beige dial, green subdial, black leather strap, and black hour markers on a cork surface.

Studio Underdog x Massena Lab Champagne & Caviar

Studio Underdog teams up with Massena Lab for a cheeky take on a “luxury” watch. This 38.5mm “big-eye,” mono-pusher chronograph has a textured champagne dial, complemented by a green caviar 30-minute totalizer at three o’clock. A tachymeter track is printed along the outer rim of the dial, and the counterbalance on the seconds hand is a champagne bottle silhouette. The limited edition of 200 pieces will go on sale on November 11 at 10:00 AM EST.

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Arc’teryx Sabre Jacket – Nightfall

Arc’teryx’s flagship ski jacket gets an out-of-this-world update thanks to a Chris Benchetler art treatment. Inspired by his new film, Mountains of the Moon, the Nightfall edition of the Sabre is still waterproof, breathable and windproof — but now, this version is adorned with a limited-edition print by Benchetler. This style is unisex but based on men’s sizing, so women will need to size down a size or two.

Green compact electric car plugged in for charging against a green background with geometric shapes.

Renault Twingo

One of Europe’s most iconic and popular city cars just got a major overhaul and now, it’s all-electric. Renault just revealed the fourth-generation Twingo, proving that affordable EVs for the masses are truly possible. The Twingo E-Tech has a starting price of under €20,000, or $23,200, and for that, you get an 80-horsepower single motor driving the front wheels, powered by a 60-kilowatt/hour battery, and a driving range of up to 163 miles. It makes us wish Americans appreciated small, city cars a little bit more.

Nitecore EDC17

This rugged, pocketable flashlight from Nitecore was designed for everyday carry. Measuring 4.84 inches long and just 0.63 inches thick, the EDC17 is crafted from stainless steel and offers both 2m of drop protection and IPX7-rated water resistance. The LED flashlight has a total output of 1,500 lumens and a maximum throw of 251 yards, and there are also UV light and green laser modes for additional utility. A sliding switch allows you to easily adjust your brightness levels, and USC-C charging makes it a breeze to stay powered up. What’s more, the flashlight includes a detachable high-hardness tip for emergency glass breakage.

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November 7, 2025 / Comments Off

Jack Mason Reinvents An Icon: Introducing The Strat-o-Timer Titanium Diver GMT 

A new watch, made of Grade 2 titanium, elevates the brand’s most versatile tool watch with a lighter weight, greater comfort, and dual-time capability.

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Jack Mason’s coveted Strat-o-Timer lineup gets its toughest evolution yet with the release of the Strat-o-Timer Titanium Diver GMT, the brand’s first model constructed entirely from Grade 2 titanium. The new case and bracelet deliver a 30% lighter weight than stainless steel while maintaining the Strat-o-Timer’s signature durability, precision and 200-meter water resistance.

At its core is a true traveler’s GMT movement — the Miyota 9075 — paired with a unidirectional 60-minute dive timing bezel, merging two functions enthusiasts have long wanted in a single, purpose-built watch. A brushed ceramic bezel insert, double-domed sapphire crystal, and BGW9 Super-LumiNova complete the technical package.

As CEO Peter Cho puts it, “Titanium changes the wearing experience. You get more strength, but the watch almost disappears on the wrist — it feels like an extension of you.”

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Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer Titanium Diver GMT 

The brand’s first full-titanium Strat-o-timer.

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The 2025 Gear Patrol Gift Guide: 100+ Ideas for Everyone on Your List

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From us, to you.

We agree: it’s the thought that counts. So lean in for your loved ones and show them that you did your homework this year.

Independently curated by our team of product testers, our picks for the best holiday gifts of 2025 include newly released gems and evergreen favorites, alike.

And because no one is excluding from some holiday cheer, we’ve done our best to include ideas for all budgets.

Gift Ideas Under $100

Two people dressed in warm outdoor clothing and knit hats are sitting on a rock, each holding a stick of jerky. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying a snack together, with climbing gear including ropes and carabiners visible in front of them. The background shows a clear blue sky and a rocky landscape.

Patagonia Provisions Bison Sticks

Remember Slim Jims, the gas station jerky sticks? Of course you do. Well, one of Patagonia’s latest Provisions releases is a lot like those, except better in nearly every way. Aptly named Bison Sticks, these single-serving meat snacks are made from 100-percent grass-fed, pasture-raised bison (and don’t have any ingredients you can’t pronounce). They contain 8g of protein per stick and just 80 calories, making them a perfect on-the-go snack for active folks. They’re perfectly sized for slipping into your pocket or backpack and come in a trio of flavors, including Original, Ranch and Jalapeño.

Cotopaxi Allpita Mini Bag

Need just a little bit more room out of your EDC bag or a more convenient, quick-access stash for smaller items? Then Cotopaxi’s latest auxiliary pack, the Allpita Mini Bag, is perfect. Made from a combo of nylon and polyester, it’s both durable and weather-resistant, but has a zippered pouch with internal storage ideal for your wallet, earbuds, a small pocket knife and then some. It also has an integrated carabiner, so you can attach it to any external loops or straps, including belt loops (if you want).

Nike Grind Dumbbell

Nike continues to build its Strength line by introducing the new Grind dumbbell. The colorful speckled pattern comes from 20 percent Nike Grind rubber, a byproduct of Nike’s manufacturing process. Though the gray base color will stay constant, each batch of Nike Grind rubber is also unique, meaning that every wave of the dumbbells released will be limited editions in some ways.

Away The Shoe Cube

Tossing a pair of recently worn shoes into a bag filled with clean clothes never feels great. Away’s shoe cube offer an especially tidy solution to this common packing conundrum.

SOG Throwing Death Cards

To some, throwing knives are a risky gambit. To others, they’re useful tools that can help one develop unique skills and make for fun campground games. SOG’s Throwing Death Cards are most certainly for those who fall into the latter camp. Styled like playing cards, they’re crafted from 2.8 mm-thick stainless steel and designed to survive years of usage. Their tapered edges aren’t razor-sharp, so you don’t have to fear cutting yourself accidentally, but they’re fine enough that they’ll stick into whatever you throw them into.

The Outdoor Archive

This 384-page coffee table book collects hundreds of vintage magazine and catalog covers from outdoor brands including Salomon, The North Face and Snow Peak, all pulled from the Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State University.

Highland The Wash

Highland expands upon its lineup of styling products with The Wash, an all-in-one shower solution that cleans, hydrates and nourishes both hair and scalp. Transparently formulated with science-backed ingredients and botanicals, the sulfate- and fragrance-free cleanser smells like sandalwood and mint — naturally.

The James Brand

The James Brand The Palmer Clear

Far less imposing than its larger, folding counterparts, the Palmer is perfect for folks who want a bit of cutting power without the intimidation factor afforded by a full-sized EDC knife. It can also be made TSA-compliant by removing the razor blade (which is easy to replace wherever you travel).

PopSockets Kick-Out Grip and Stand

PopSockets Kick-Out Grip and Stand is the company’s first MagSafe grip that can prop up and balance your iPhone vertically on a surface, making it a better fit for video calls or scrolling through Instagram Reels or TikTok videos. It works just like the brand’s previous MagSafe grips, magnetically attaching to the back of any compatible iPhone (or MagSafe-compatible case) and folding into a grip and kickstand, but it’s slightly thicker (think millimeters). It costs $40 and is available in several different finishes.

Matte dark gray Stanley water bottle with a flip-top lid and a translucent brown cap cover.

Stanley 1913 The Wellspring Bottle

Not that long ago, the Stanley Quencher water bottle was all the rage. Then, Owala came along and stole the spotlight. Now, it looks like Stanley is trying to get back in the internet’s good graces with the Wellspring Bottle. Combining its own brand’s legendary pedigree with modern innovations and conveniences, it boasts a stainless steel double-wall vacuum-insulated body, leak-resistant push-button lid, dishwasher-safe construction and a form that fits most car cupholders.

Sharge Retractable 3-in-1 Power Bank

As its name gives away, Sharge’s Retractable 3-in-1 Power Bank is a versatile little gadget with a signature transparent design. It can function as a 10,000mAh portable battery or, thanks to its foldable prongs, a 30-watt power adapter. Its battery can be recharged by plugging it directly into the wall — no extra cables required. That said, it does have a retractable USB-C cable that stretches 27 inches (long!) for charging your USB-C gadgets. Additionally, it has a small LED dot-matrix display that tells you how much battery life it has left.

Issey Miyake x Moleskine Note-a-Note

The pocket notebook is an EDC essential that predates the whole concept of everyday carry by centuries. However, it has rarely been improved, especially like this. Instead of a traditional binding, this hardcover notebook opens like an accordion, offering more surface area with less bulk. It also has a handy expanding cardholder slot good for up to 20 cards and a strap that can be used to attach a pen or stash some cash — essentially, it’s a notebook and a cardholder wallet in one.

Twelve South PowerBug

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

Anker Nano MagGo Power Bank

Apple still doesn’t sell a portable MagSafe power bank with a USB-C charging port, so Anker has stepped in. The Nano MagGo is a super-thin portable power bank with a 5,000mAh capacity that magnetically attaches to your iPhone (12 or later) and wirelessly charges it. It’s capable of wirelessly charging your iPhone at up to 15 watts, but you can use a wired USB-C connection to charge it at up to 20 watts. Available in four different finishes: colors: white, black, rose or blue.

Black handheld gaming device attached to the back of a smartphone with white buttons, held by two hands.

Oscar Japan Co. Mobile Boy

This retro Game Boy dupe comes pre-loaded with 300 vintage games, making it a pretty exceptional handheld console, especially for those with a love for old-school gaming. However, that isn’t even the best part about it. Along with being a fully functional standalone handheld, it’s also a 5,000 mAh MagSafe battery pack, meaning you can stick it to the back of your iPhone to add some extra juice. But here’s the real kicker: you can still play the games while it’s charging.

Trade Coffee Gift Subscription

Trade connects dozens of elite independent coffee roasters across the country with those craving yet another cup of joe. This subscription plan includes one new coffee every month, roasted to order and delivered fresh. Personalized coffee suggestions are also offered based on a member’s taste profile.

Ikea Blomprakt

Ikea’s Blomprakt is a powered Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a tabletop lamp for your desktop or nightstand. It features an angled top with a built-in light, which can be adjusted and directed as you see fit. One standout feature is its dedicated button for Spotify Tap, which allows you to quickly start playing the last Spotify playlist you were listening to with a single press. Available in three colors: beige, black and blue.

Lego Game Boy

The Lego Game Boy looks unbelievably accurate to the 1989-released classic. It’s at a near 1:1 scale and thus promises to feel quite similar in your hand, too. The build set is made of 421 pieces and comes with memorable features such as the iconic D-pad, large circular A and B buttons, thin buttons for “Select” and “Start, as well as the contrast adjustment and volume dial. It comes with two classic games, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land. There are also different screen choices, including the classic Nintendo start screen or a scene from the Zelda or Mario games. This way, the console appears to be actually playing the game.

Satechi OntheGo 67W Slim Wall Charger

This is a GaN wall charger with a slim design, foldable prongs and dual USB-C ports. It’s capable of outputting 67 watts through one port, making it powerful enough to charge a laptop, or 45 watts and 20 watts when using both USB-C ports. It features a soft-touch exterior, which the brand claims gives it a “premium feel.” And it’s available in three color finishes: Black, Sand or Desert Rose.

Aerflo for Hydro Flask

Designed to fit Standard Mouth Hydro Flasks — 18, 21 and 24 ounces — this seemingly simple, clever lid transforms your water bottle into a portable seltzer machine. The lid houses a small CO2 cartridge that, when sealed on the bottle, can add refreshing, sparkling bubbles to up to 68 ounces of liquid. And yes, a single cartridge can be used multiple times. The brand also offers a cartridge exchange program, making this a much more sustainable alternative than other options (like buying single-use bottles and cans).

Craighill Eyewear Stand

Maybe they always losing their glasses or just appreciates a beautiful piece of decor, either way this small gift can pull double duty. It’s available in a stainless steel color option too.

Ten Thousand Interval Short

Our pick for best gym short is rugged, comfortable and designed specifically to meet the needs of serious gym rats. It’s available in three different lengths and can be purchased with or without an integrated liner.

Gray textured bath towel hanging over a white freestanding bathtub with stacked towels and toiletries on a wooden stool nearby.

Parachute Looped Bath Rug

Fall is when you begin remembering just how cold your bathroom floor can get. This modern neutral bath rug is soft, absorbent, quick-drying and machine washable.

Grovemade Matte Desk Mat

Get them this desk mat to make working from home feel less like work. It’s a thoughtful little luxury that will make all the difference. It’s also available in ten different colors and five different sizes to match any workspace (and budget).

Black high-top canvas sneaker with gold eyelets and black rubber sole.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Malden Street

With their all-black upper (including the logo) and brass eyelets, these are some of the best-looking Chucks of the last year (or perhaps longer). However, solid styling isn’t all they have to offer. They also feature a heavy-duty upper paired with a faux fur-lined interior, making these a sneakily rugged and capable cold-weather footwear option. Even the tongue and collar are padded for extra comfort, and they feature OrthoLite underfoot cushioning for light, impact-absorbing comfort. As if that’s not enough, they’re also quite affordable.

Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight 1L Collapsible Pot

Every single ounce of weight and centimeter of space matters when you’re backpacking. That’s why this pot makes such an outstanding hiking and camping accessory. Not only is it ultralight, weighing just 7.0 ounces total, but it’s also collapsible, meaning it packs down flat, taking up as little space as necessary. Yet, courtesy of its aluminum and food-grade silicone construction, it pops out to a size capable of holding and cooling up to a liter of food. This pot is a camp cooking superhero.

Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch

The Atari 2600 is one of the most legendary gaming consoles ever, predating the original Nintendo by six years. Its iconic styling has now been pared into a smartwatch alongside a bevy of the console’s best games — including Pong and Centipede. But it’s not just a gaming device; it also functions like a typical smartwatch and even has fitness-tracking tech built into it. Snagging this affordable smartwatch will also net you a trio of retro gaming-styled straps.

The North Face

The North Face Thermoball Traction Mules Leather

The North Face’s Thermoball mules are some of the brand’s most iconic shoes, combining the cozy comfort of a puffer jacket with a slip-on. This latest edition continues that trend but elevates it to a more refined level. While these slippers still have the same silhouette and overall appearance, the upper is now made from premium leather, offering finer, more urbane styling.

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Peak Design Form Leather Strap

Peak Design has (finally) released a minimalist new camera strap to combat the traditional bulkiness found in most camera setups. The Form Leather Strap is crafted from premium ECCO full-grain leather with low-profile, machined aluminum hardware and a custom sealed finish along the strap’s underside, which provides the ideal mix of glide and grip. The Form Leather Strap is wearable as a cross-body, neck or shoulder strap, and is offered in fixed-length small, medium and large sizes. Available colorways include “Black,” “Tan” and “Amber.”

Buffy Wiggle Pillow

Buffy’s Wiggle Pillow is a body pillow with a twist … literally. It can cradle them while they sleep, which makes it perfect for pregnant mothers or someone with frequent back pain.

Bellroy Laneway Crescent Bag

Bellroy’s Laneway crossbody EDC bag is designed to hug your torso as you wear it, making it more ergonomic, secure, speedy and convenient. It’s also available in a trio of sizes — 2.5L, 7L and 12L — so you can customize it to your carry needs. It also features some handy internal organization, including a tether for your keys, and is made to pack down easily for storage and travel. Oh yeah, and it’s made from 50 percent recycled nylon, for the eco warriors.

Nomad Leather Mag Wallet

Nomad has released its take on the MagSafe wallet. It works like other options out there, magnetically sticking to the back of your iPhone and capable of holding up to four credit cards, but the Leather Mag Wallet is crafted from genuine Horween Leather and promises to develop a patina over time. It also comes integrated with Nomad’s Tracking Card ($29), so it supports Apple’s Find My network and has a battery (which can wirelessly recharge) that has a roughly four-month battery life. It comes in black or brown leather finishes.

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Dagne & Dover Bennie Day Sling

Dagne & Dover’s bags already boasted uniquely minimalist styling with interesting, durable neoprene exteriors. However, this crossbody bag steps things up a level. It’s still made from tough, weatherproof neoprene, but this version is far lighter without sacrificing any of its durability or resistance. It’s also available in five distinct colors, including olive green and black, and has plenty of internal organization for all your EDC gear.

Black KA-BAR folding knife with textured handle resting on green moss and dry leaves.

Ka-Bar Mark 25

The successor to the fan-favorite Ka-Bar Mark 98, this new version sports a more modern overall style marked by improved ergonomics and futuristic detailing. Measuring 8.75 inches overall, it boasts a 3.75-inch black drop-point blade (with flipper and fuller deployments) alongside a GFN handle. However, if this one doesn’t quite strike your fancy, it has a more aggressive sibling in the Ka-Bar Warthog Folder, which has a similar design language, materials and price.

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America the Beautiful Pass 2025/2026

If they like adventure, they’d probably like a year’s worth of access to over 2,000 majestic and mysterious federal recreation sites, including Yellowstone, Yosemite and so many more. To expedite this purchase, you can also pick it up at an REI location near you the same day you buy it.

Navy blue rectangular backpack with a brown top handle and a brown strap with a buckle on the front. The backpack has a zipper closure with light-colored zippers running along the top and sides. The fabric appears to be a textured, durable material.

Dsptch x Aero Pack

This bag was designed to help kids (and their parents) going through Blinatumomab (“Blina” for short) treatment for childhood leukemia. While it can be purchased with a Blina insert designed specifically to house the treatment’s necessary gear, it also functions as a spectacularly built standalone bag — either a kids’ backpack or a sling for adults. This particular version is built from Brushed Bull Denim, cotton duck canvas, and a DWR-coated nylon-polyester. It holds up to 6 liters and weighs just 16 ounces.

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Dsptch Switch 2 Case

This bag boasts all the hallmarks of an excellent EDC sling, including a 410D nylon exterior with a DWR weatherproof finish, an elastic-lined mesh internal pouch, a secure FidLock buckle and an adjustable shoulder strap. There’s just one little sneaky surprise: it’s specifically designed to fit a Nintendo Switch 2 console inside of it. That makes it ideal for on-the-go gamers, particularly when it comes to travel and commuting. Of course, you can use it as a standard EDC bag when you don’t want to carry your favorite mobile console with you.

Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Building Set

With Hot Wheels in tow, Mattel has launched a new collection of classic car-inspired construction sets, appearing to take aim at a particular world-famous Danish building brick brand. However, this isn’t just a carbon (or plastic) copy; Mattel uses genuine die-cast metal parts in its sets to help set them apart. The inaugural collection includes this Mercedes-Benz Gullwing, a ’90s Acura NSX, a Maserati and a Corvette.

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AllTrails × Momofuku Limited Edition Bundle

This unexpectedly tasty collaboration between All Trails and Momofuku blends trailside flavor with outdoor spirit and exploration. Restaurant-grade ingredients and a sub-5-minute prep time make every outdoor meal a treat, thanks to three bold flavors of Momofuku Instant Noodles included in the kit: Soy and Scallion, Sweet and Spicy and new Sesame Miso. All Trails included the lightweight GSI Halulite Dualist cookset to make prep and cooking a breeze, and adorned it with limited edition AllTrails × Momofuku laser engraving. The bundle also includes one full year of an AllTrails Plus subscription, which include offline maps, trail, previews and more premium features. If you’ve got a hiker with taste on your list, this limited-edition kit is great for holiday gifting.

Crosley Miles Record Player

The Miles Record Player is a super-affordable all-in-one turntable designed to make listening to vinyl easy. It’s a plug-and-play turntable with a built-in speaker. Additionally, it features two-way Bluetooth, allowing you to stream music from your smartphone when not listening to vinyl, or stream vinyl to your wireless headphones or a Bluetooth speaker. The record player supports three speeds for 33 ⅓, 45 and 78 RPM records. It comes in one walnut-and-gold finish.

Olive green Patagonia fleece jacket with snap buttons and two chest pockets, one with a zipper.

Patagonia Men’s Synchilla Fleece Shirt Jacket

This versatile fleece shirt jacket bridges the gap between outerwear and midlayer with ease. Made from recycled Synchilla fleece, it features a classic snap-front design for easy on-off wear. Nylon shoulder and elbow reinforcements enhance durability in high-wear areas, while the Fair Trade Certified sewn construction ensures ethical manufacturing. The soft fleece delivers reliable warmth without bulk, making it ideal for layering or solo wear across seasons. Whether worn as a casual jacket or technical midlayer, it provides all-purpose comfort for everyday adventures.

Patagonia Women’s Happy Hike Studio Pants

Whether she’s gearing up for her first hike of the year or she never stopped, these stretchy, comfortable pants will get her through days in the summer heat.

Gift Ideas Under $500

BioLite Luci Solar String Lights

Lasting up to 40 hours per charge, these string lights from BioLite offer a durable and long-lasting solution to all your basecamp lighting needs. Each unit comes with 20 shatterproof bulbs, and the 4,000 mAh rechargeable battery can detach and double as a bank for your smartphone, headlamp and more.

Brown suede slip-on shoe worn with green ribbed socks and cuffed blue jeans, standing on a stack of firewood.

Bombas Saturday Slip-On

For a long time, Bombas has spearheaded the effort to revolutionize the sock industry with a combination of high-quality products and socially responsible initiatives. Now, the brand is expanding with its first-ever outdoor-friendly slipper offering. The Saturday Slip-On is made with premium, weather-resistant suede, boasts a grippy rubber outsole and has cushion for days.

JBL Grip

The Grip is a small, cylindrical-shaped portable Bluetooth speaker that’s actually pretty similar to the JBL Flip 7 ($150), which is arguably its most popular portable speaker. The difference? The Grip is about half the size. Additionally, the Grip has an integrated LED light strip on its spine that can be used as a lantern for late-night reading (or grilling?), which is pretty unique.

Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch

The Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch is a first-of-a-kind USB-C to USB-C charging cable with an integrated puck for wirelessly fast charging an Apple Watch (Series 7 or later). It can distribute up to 100 watts of power and charge two devices simultaneously.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 41

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 is the successor to the company’s four-year-old Instax Mini 40, which was released in 2021. The instant film camera has a similar vintage-inspired design as its predecessor and most of the same shooting capabilities — it has an automatic exposure function that makes capturing photos super easy. The main difference is that it adapts the Instax Mini 12’s parallax correction feature, making it easier to ensure that your close-up photos (and selfies) are centered and focused.

Snow Peak GigaPower Battery Lanterns

Snow Peak teamed up with Anker for a battery resembling the Japanese outdoor retailer’s gas canisters. It can charge via either of its USB-A and USB-C ports and its compatible lanterns (sold separately) feature both white and colored LED lights; gradient color modes are designed to emulate the sunrise and sunset.

The Brown Buffalo Conceal Waistpack

Designed to hug the body for easier concealment beneath a coat or jacket, this crossbody pack boasts a wide “taco shell” opening for easy access, a secure passport pocket and plenty of internal storage. This version is also crafted from UltraGrid recycled ripstop nylon that’s tough, naturally weatherproof and lightweight, alongside Challenge Sailcloth EPX400 (an ultralight, ultra-tough fabric). Whether you’re a commuter needing a speedy, discreet pack or a traveler needing convenience and security, this pack has you covered.

The James Brand The Lowe

The James Brand is no stranger to innovation and good design. The brand’s catalog of EDC tools is as deep as it is stunning. Now, the brand can add another category to that ever-impressive array: a minimalist cardholder wallet. But The Lowe isn’t phoned-in; it’s packed with innovation, including a clever Pinch-Tech system that, while having no moving parts, makes this wallet as adept at carrying a single card as it does six. It’s also stunningly machined from solid aluminum, has a flush-mounted silicone cash strap and is slimmer than a pack of gum.

A matte gray pen standing upright, balanced against a glass bottle of Topo Chico sparkling water. The bottle has a yellow label with red and black text. In the foreground, there is a pair of eyeglasses with a tortoiseshell frame resting on a wooden surface. The background is softly blurred with warm, glowing lights.

Big Idea Design x Notorious EDC Jot N Pop Ti Pocket Pro Pen

Big Idea Design and Notorious EDC have come together to launch a collaboration that combines their two most popular products: the former’s Pocket Pro pen and the latter’s Beer Bomb. The result is a twist-operated titanium EDC pen with some extremely handy added functionality. Along with being a superb writing utensil, this pen also functions as a bottle opener and, in a pinch, an emergency glass breaker. It’s also compatible with Parker-style refills, which is one of the most popular and widely available types of refills around.

Logitech MX Master 4

The Logitech MX Master 4 is an updated version of the brand’s widely popular MX Master 3S, which was released in 2022. The new model looks and works almost identically to its predecessors — it even has the same ultra-quiet buttons — but the big upgrade is that Logitech added haptic feedback sensors into the thumb rest. This allows the mouse to vibrate when you scroll, select, and perform various tasks, such as moving a photo/item/document into a folder or app (like Photoshop or Lightroom). It’s a subtle, but cool upgrade to one of the best wireless mice for pro users and creative professionals.

Tan and black high-top sneakers with brown rubber soles worn with black pants.

P.F. Flyers Field Spec Grounder

Founded in 1937 by B.F. Goodrich (yes, the tire company), P.F. Flyers has been an iconic piece of Americana for generations. And while the brand’s most classic offerings, like the sneakers featured in The Sandlot, get all the glory, the brand has plenty of other spectacular offerings. Take the brand’s Field Spec Grounder, for instance, which takes the brand’s military-inspired sneaker and streamlines it even further. Its reinforced suede upper pairs beautifully with a deep-treaded wraparound gum sole, offering gritty mid-century tactical vibes.

Satechi OntheGo 67W Slim Wall Charger

Silver Casio digital wristwatch with calculator buttons and metal link band.

Back to the Future x Casio Vintage CA-500WEBF-1A

Back in 1985, a little movie called Back to the Future hit theaters for the first time. In the smash hit flick, the main character, Marty McFly, wears a Casio calculator watch — a version of the very same watch you see here. Now, to celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary, Casio has unveiled this specially styled version of that iconic timepiece, complete with stylistic details pulled right out of the film’s DeLorean time machine.

Matte black stainless steel cocktail shaker pouring liquid into a matching cup on a wooden surface with orange peels.

High Camp Highball Shaker

Best known for its premium outdoor flasks, High Camp aims to elevate your home bartending game with this smart system. The big 1-liter shaker lets you batch 6 to 8 cocktails at once, while the included UpScale Jigger’s intuitive markings make mixing up multiple servings a snap. An electrogloss interior finish ensures the integrity and flavor of spirits, while vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for hours and 18/8 stainless steel construction means it’s tough enough for camp use, too.

TerraFlame by Solo Stove The Runner

Using energy-efficient bioethanol, this smokeless tabletop fire pit is the safest and most elegant way to bring outdoor flames inside. Expanding (literally) on the concept of the adorable Cinder tabletop bowl Solo launched last year, this 15-inch long, nine-pound unit makes for a truly unique centerpiece — and one of very few you can use to make s’mores.

Nitecore EDC37 8000 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flat EDC Flashlight

Nitecore EDC37 EDC Flashlight

Nitecore’s EDC37 is a little smaller than an iPhone — about the size of a pack of Twix candy bars — yet it packs a whopping 8,000-lumen output. For reference, flood lights typically range from 1,600 to 4,000 lumens, making this as powerful as at least two, yet it fits in the palm of your hand. As if that’s not enough, it’s also USB-C rechargeable, has six lighting modes (plus strobe) and more.

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Kizik Juno 2 Low

With their medium height, high-abrasion lugged outsole, 200g thermal insulation and EVA foam insole, these puffer boots are the perfect option for cold-weather clomping. But they have a secret weapon: they’re hands-free slip-ons. That means they have no laces, and you can put them on without needing to bend down. But they’re not loose, either. The step in heel operates on the same principle as Nike’s Metcon workout shoes, meaning once you slip in, they secure around your heel for a snug fit. That makes them even more convenient and formidable.

Atari Intellivision Sprint

Long before the video game console war between PlayStation and Xbox — and even before Nintendo versus Sega — there was the Atari 2600 against Intellivision. Now, 45 years later (and in one of the strangest mash-ups in video game history), Atari has revived its long-dead rival for modern audiences. This Atari redux of the Intellivions looks like the original, but has plenty of modern functionality, like HDMI output for contemporary TV compatibility. It also comes with 45 built-in games (but can be expanded for more), two wireless controllers, an integrated charging doc, USB-A connections and more.

Black over-ear headphones with cushioned ear pads resting on a sleek black stand that has a white cylindrical object placed in its base. The headphones have a padded headband and a modern, minimalist design.

Mophie Max Headphones Charging Stand

Mophie’s desktop accessory serves dual purposes, acting as both an upside-down headphone stand for Apple’s AirPods Max and a charging station. Inside one of the earcup cradles is a special dongle that magnetically connects to the AirPods Max and wirelessly charges them — note, it only works with the new AirPods Max with a USB-C charging port. Additionally, there’s a Qi2 wireless charging pad on its base that can simultaneously charge your AirPods or iPhone.

Sony ULT Field 3

The Sony ULT Field 3 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that replaces Sony’s 2022-released SRS-XE300. It’s effectively a bigger and better version of Sony’s 2024-released ULT Field 1, as the ULT Field 3 is roughly twice the size and costs twice as much. It has a similar rectangular design that allows it to rest horizontally or stand vertically, plus it has a 24-hour battery life. The ULT Field 3 also has a “ULT” button that ramps up the speaker’s bass.

Sidio Gear Crates

Sidio’s gear crates are versatile, modular and available in a variety of sizes and colors to fit your storage needs. We also love how extra accessories can make them double as camp and side tables. You can start with buying one, but picking up a starter set will save you a bit more on a per crate basis.

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Proof Tahr Fleece Jacket

While Patagonia is the name that comes to mind whenever most folks think of fleece, Proof is looking to carve a little bit of that legacy out for itself with its latest, the Tahr Fleece Jacket. While this jacket has a similarly timeless retro style, it’s also highly distinct, thanks to its waffle-pile custom-weave fleece material — what the brand calls a “soft material that’s inspired by technical alpine midlayers.” It also has Herringbone elastic cuffs to trap heat, gussets for a better range of motion, YKK zippers and more.

Bedrock Sandals Mountain Clog

Despite their association with the gorpcore crowd, Birkenstocks actually aren’t very good for outdoor adventure. Bedrock Sandals’ Mountain Clog, by contrast, are made for the trails. They boast a similar styling to the iconic sandal brand’s legendary Boston mule, but with more rugged details, like an adjustable top and back strap and Vibram outsole. The brand has also just introduced some new materials and colorways, like an all-black Nubuck and vegan suede.

Shibumi Chair

Shibumi, the North Carolina brand behind the viral sun shade, expands into seating with a pair of beach chairs. The standard version sits a foot off the ground, has a 300-pound weight capacity, and features four reclining positions; it also boasts an innovative clipping system to haul two chairs via hands-free backpack straps. The Tall Chair increases the height to 17 inches and load capacity to 400 pounds, while swapping the carry system for a single shoulder strap.

Vuori Sycamore Shirt Jacket

This ultra-versatile, ultra-stylish shacket goes with any wardrobe, and can be worn year-round. Style it with her favorite Vuori leggings or jeans.

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Adidas FIFA World Cup 26 Trionda Pro Ball

As the official match ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Trionda will soon become an iconic sight for millions of fans all across the globe. It features a four-panel design and seamless surface with debossing for in-flight stability, while the pattern takes after the classic “la ola” wave seen at sporting stadiums throughout the Americas.

A woman in a bright green sweater and gray shorts is running alongside a white horse. The horse is being ridden by a person wearing a denim jacket and a wide-brimmed hat. In the background, another person is running. The scene takes place outdoors on a grassy field with hills and trees in the distance. The woman's hair is blowing back as she runs.

Satisfy FuzzFleece

Satisfy is one of those brands that’s always at the forefront of innovation. After helping pioneer summer-ready apparel with groundbreaking innovations like MothTech, the brand has now turned to cooler weather with its FuzzFleece. This new material is designed to keep you warm without overheating — keeping warmth close while still offering breathability — and is ultralight. It might be the perfect between-seasons running apparel material.

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Nomad Stratos Band

Nomad’s Stratos is the brand’s most premium Apple Watch strap to date. It’s the only hybrid Apple Watch band with Grade 4 titanium links and an FKM rubber interior, giving it a premium look while feeling more flexible and sporty. As far as color options, you can pick between silver or carbide for the titanium, and black, volt (electric yellow) or ultra orange for the FKM rubber. It’s designed to fit any Apple Watch Ultra and comes with a tool for adding and removing links.

Dometic Bamboo Large Camp Table

Dometic is known for its premium car-camping gear. Case in point: this good-looking, robust central eating table with a weatherproof bamboo top.

Black suede mid-calf boots with side zipper and fur lining worn with burgundy tights.

Birkenstock Uppsala Zip Shearling

Birkenstock took its popular Uppsala boot and gave it a new zipper, enhancing both the utility and wearability of the boot. (No more wrestling this one on.) The Uppsala’s styling gives off “classy Ugg” vibes, with a velvety suede upper, a cozy, genuine shearling liner and a capable rubber outsole. The contoured footbed adds comfort, rounding out this warm and welcoming winter boot. The Uppsala Zip Shearling is available in three colorways: “Dark Tea,” “Stone Coin” and black.

Camp Snap CS-8 Digital Video Recorder

Camp Snap’s CS-8 is a digital camera that resembles the Super 8 film cameras from the 1970s — only instead of film, it uses an SD card. The CS-8 is a video-only camera capable of recording 4K video and is designed for easy use. You simply turn it on, choose the filter (5 options) and aspect ratio (4 options) you want to use, and hold the trigger on the handle to start recording. The camera replicates the analog experience as you can’t see what you’ve shot until you’ve uploaded it to your computer.

Aesop Aurner Eau de Parfum

Aurner was created by longtime Aesop collaborator Céline Barel, whose CV also includes fragrances for Canali and Loewe. The name comes from the Old Norse verb meaning “to be adorned with flowers,” referencing its notes of magnolia leaf that combine with pink pepper and sandalwood for a scent both floral and woody.

Elgato Facecam 4K

Elgato’s Facecam 4K is a USB-C webcam that can deliver true 4K resolution at 60fps — and it’s seemingly a more affordable successor to the brand’s Facecam Pro, which was released in 2022 and cost $300. Most notably, the Facecam 4K is the first webcam to support any 49mm lens filter, allowing you to bring cinematic effects or just reduce glare and reflections (via a circular polarizer filter) to your webcam. These filters screw just like a lens filter for a DSLR camera.

Snow Peak System Cooler 19

This Japanese cooler combines the insulation of hard-sided, roto-molded offerings with the packability and flexibility of soft-sided ones. According to the brand, it can keep its contents frozen for up to two days, making it the ideal companion for weekend getaways. It also has interior mesh pockets for cold packs, a removable shoulder strap, compression straps and buckles and more.

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer

The latest in A$AP Rocky’s stint as Ray-Ban’s creative director, these shades reimagine the brand’s most iconic sunglasses ever. While they retain the same general iconic shape and silhouette, they’re a bit more … swollen. They’re still made to the same high standards, boasting polished nylon frames, Ultra Black lenses and gold detailing. While they’re available in the classic black colorway, they also come in six other colors.

Sonos Era 100

Released in 2023, the Era 100 is the successor to the One and Sonos’s main entry-level smart speaker. It plays stereo sound and supports Bluetooth and line-in (USB-C) connectivity, so you can connect it directly to a turntable or computer (with an adapter).

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Amazon Echo Studio and Echo Dot Max (2025)

Amazon announced two new smart speakers at its big hardware event this year: the Echo Studio and the Echo Dot Max. The Echo Studio, which has been Amazon’s biggest and beefiest speaker for several years, has been completely redesigned with a new look and new drivers; it’s also roughly 40 percent smaller than its predecessor. The Echo Dot Max shares a similar new design, featuring a 3D knit fabric and a front-facing light ring with on-device controls, but it is roughly half the size of the new Echo Studio.

Blue Tivoli Audio PAL BT portable radio with large tuning dial and speaker grille.

Tivoli Audio PAL BT (2025)

Originally released in 2012, the PAL BT is a small portable Bluetooth speaker and a tabletop AM/FM radio. This 2025 iteration retains the vintage charm of its predecessors but has been upgraded with improved sound and battery life, as well as being introduced in several new matte finishes.

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X

Beyerdynamic has released an updated version of its DT 990 Pro, which has been the venerable hi-fi maker’s most popular studio headphones for the last several decades. The DT 990 Pro “X” has been updated with the brand’s STELLAR.45 driver system and a lower impedance (48 ohms), so they promise to sound better and be easier to drive than their predecessors. The design of these open-back headphones has been tweaked to improve comfort. They also have a detachable cable (a 3-meter mini-XLR to 3.5mm), which provides listeners with the flexibility to switch between lengths or inputs using a different cable.

Three smartwatches with different colored bands and displays: one with a blue band showing a sleep score of 84, one with a yellow-green band displaying activity rings, and one with a purple band showing a heart rate of 68 BPM.

Apple Watch SE 3

The Apple Watch SE 3 takes affordability and functionality to a new level. Now powered by the S10 chip, it introduces an Always-On display, fast charging, and robust 5G cellular capability. Health features see significant upgrades with sleep score tracking, sleep apnea notifications, wrist temperature sensing, and retrospective ovulation estimates for deeper wellness insights. The highly durable Ion-X glass and fresh features in watchOS 26 ensure long-term value. These enhancements make the SE 3 a strong choice for both new and returning Apple Watch users seeking advanced fitness, health, and connectivity at an accessible price.

White wireless earbuds with black speaker grills, shown with an open white charging case. The earbuds have a sleek, curved design with silicone ear tips. The charging case features a small LED indicator light on the front.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 introduce a powerful set of upgrades, highlighted by the addition of a built-in heart rate monitor for real-time health tracking during workouts. Active Noise Cancellation is now twice as effective as the previous generation, providing even deeper immersion and quieter environments, while new foam-infused ear tips ensure a more secure fit for a wider range of users. The standout new Live Translation feature enables seamless, in-ear real-time conversations across multiple languages, leveraging Apple Intelligence for effortless communication. Together, these enhancements make AirPods Pro 3 an even more versatile and indispensable personal audio companion.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are the next-gen versions of the company’s popular wireless workout earbuds from 2019. Compared to their predecessors, the earbuds have a smaller body, a snugger fit, improved sound, and, thanks to Apple’s latest H2 chip, a host of new features similar to AirPods Pro, including active noise cancellation and transparency modes. Additionally, they are the first Beats (or Apple) headphones that have built-in sensors for heart-rate monitoring.

Olive green quarter-zip fleece pullover with a high collar and a zippered chest pocket on the left side. The pullover has long sleeves and a simple, clean design.

Aether Sutherlin Half-Zip Fleece

Crafted from proprietary Polartec Micro Fleece fabric, this fleece is incredibly lightweight, soft and breathable. However, it’s also tough and durable — enough that you could wear it hiking, camping, skiing, trail running and more. However, it also boasts refined, tailored-like styling that makes other fleeces in its class — even those made by outdoor giant Patagonia — practically frumpy by comparison. If you don’t like the half-zip style (and prefer more breathability), it also comes in a full-zip jacket.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft in hand outdoors with wildflowers

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB

A boon for digital comic book lovers everywhere, Amazon’s full-color Kindle got an update that brings the price down by $30. It still boasts the same high-contrast Colorsoft display, adjustable lighting, quick page turns and weeks of battery life. So what’s the trade-off? Well, the onboard storage drops to 16 GB from 32. On the flipside, that’s still enough space to hold literally thousands of full-color comics, books and more. And you can always delete what you’re not using, so it shouldn’t really be noticeable unless you’re a digital hoarder.

A person wearing a long-sleeve black shirt is holding the handles of a large, yellow, rugged cooler or storage box on a white outdoor table. The table has various items on it, including a red and white striped cloth, a black pan, some cables, a bunch of bananas, and other camping or outdoor gear. The background shows a forested area with green trees and sunlight filtering through.

Rux 40L Gear Box

Rux’s waterproof, flat-packed, rugged gear boxes are excellent. But they’ve also been quite unweildy for anyone without an overlander. This offering looks to close that gap by offering a more carry-friendly form factor. With 40 liters of internal storage, this gearbox can still carry a ton of stuff. It’s also still waterproof and flat-packed. However, it has the benefit of being carry-on sized and comes with backpack straps for additional carry convenience.

Bose SoundLink Plus

The SoundLink Plus is a brand-new addition to Bose’s portable speaker lineup. It’s a mid-range speaker that falls between the SoundLink Flex ($149) and SoundLink Max ($399); it weighs 3.29 pounds, compared to the Flex’s 1.3 pounds and the Max’s 4.7 pounds. The SoundLink Plus packs six total drivers — one subwoofer, a tweeter and four passive radiators — and promises to deliver bass-heavy audio. It has an IP67 rating and is ideally suited for the pool or beach — Bose claims it even floats.

Audioengine A2+ (2025)

The Audioengine A2+ Wireless have been among the best and most popular desktop speakers for years. The versatile speakers combine excellent sound and wireless streaming capabilities, all at a relatively affordable price. The 2025 editions of these compact speakers (which have dropped the “Wireless” name) are identical to their predecessors but add the ability to play 24-bit audio and a USB-C input, making it easier to connect to today’s laptops and desktops.

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Relwen Abominable Hood Jacket

Relwen’s tongue-in-cheek retro mountaineering jacket draws its visual inspiration from the Abominable Snow Monster, featured in 1964’s Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The shell is made from a wool and synthetic blend that maximizes warmth, breathability and weather resistance. It has two hand pockets, an inner pocket, a storm hood and elastic cuffs. It is available in white and brown.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

As their name gives away, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are open-ear wireless earbuds, meant to allow you to listen to music while also hearing the world around you. Their standout feature is a unique approach to fit: Rather than going in your ears, they clip to the outside of them, sort of like earrings.

Nothing Headphones 1

The Headphones 1 are Nothing’s first-ever pair of wireless over-ear headphones. They have a similar striking design with transparent elements as the brand’s smartphones and wireless earbuds. And, most interestingly, Nothing partnered with KEF, the British hi-fi maker, to ensure that the headphones sound great. Additionally, the Headphones have active noise-cancellation and transparency modes. And they promise up to 35 hours of battery with ANC turned on.

The North Face Base Camp Cooler

In a surprising move, The North Face is pulling a page out of Yeti’s warm-weather playbook with a cooler launch. Similar in format and styling to the Yeti Hopper, this soft-sided cooler has a 15-quart capacity, “best-in-class ice retention,” external webbing for attachments, suitcase-style handles and a removable shoulder strap. Whether it can perform to the same standards as the leader in the industry remains to be seen, but it’s a bold launch for the brand.

Pelican Prepare 72 Hour Emergency Kits

Pelican makes some of the most apocalypse-proof bags and cases around. And now the brand has taken those very bags and cases and filled them with a complement of gear to allow anyone to survive the most brutal of emergencies for up to 72 hours. The Pelican Prepare collection spans four kits — a one-person backpack, two- and three-person hard cases, and a docs and valuables fire-resistant storage case — to help you stay safe and survive no matter what life throws at you. Depending on your chosen kit, they include food, water, first-aid supplies, shelter, survival tools, toiletries and more. And they’re all ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Mint green countertop oven with digital display and control knob on top, showing temperature and timer.

Our Place Wonder Oven Pro

When Our Place’s original Wonder Oven hit the scene, it became an instant hit — largely thanks to its incredibly 6-in-1 versatility. Now, the brand has followed it up with the Wonder Oven Pro, which improves on the original in nearly every way. Now, it boasts 8-in-1 functionality, including working as an oven, air fryer, toaster, dehydrator, roaster, proofer and more. It’s also bigger, so you can fit more of your meal inside it, and it has a sleek new digital control scheme (instead of just simple dials).

Sony Inzone H9 II

The Sony Inzone H9 II is a next-generation gaming headset that boasts numerous upgrades over the 2022-released Inzone H9. Most notably, Sony has upgraded it with the same 30mm dynamic drivers as in its flagship WH-1000XM6 headphones. It also now features a detachable boom mic, so you can wear these more like as non-gaming wireless headphones. Sony also redesigned the headband and earcups to be smaller and more comfortable.

WiiM Amp Pro

We called this one of the best 100 products of 2024 for good reason. The WiiM Amp Pro takes the brand’s minimalist, high-value ethos to new sonic heights. Building on the success of the original Amp, this all-in-one streaming amplifier adds a premium DAC with 32-bit/384kHz support and Post-Filter Feedback technology for cleaner, lower-distortion playback. HDMI ARC, optical, and analog inputs keep things flexible, while built-in streaming covers Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay 2, and more. At $379, it’s an accessible yet capable centerpiece for anyone looking to modernize passive speakers without diving deep into high-end hi-fi. Just add speakers, and the Amp Pro does the rest—quietly punching well above its price point.

Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra

Philips’s new top-of-the-line Norelco shaver, the i9000 Prestige Ultra gives new meaning to “close to the skin.” A patented system gently lifts hair from the root before cutting, promising one of the smoothest shaves on the market. Smaller heads here also mean more coverage, as they can adapt to different face shapes and angles.

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Rogue Territory Cord Collar Supply Jacket

Rogue Territory’s signature Supply Jacket is best known in its original dry wax canvas worn by James Bond in No Time to Die, but it has been built in an impressive range of fabrics. The most intriguing iteration since the original is the 14-ounce Japanese selvedge denim in ecru, which adds a brown corduroy lining on the collar and inner cuff. It also has the waist tabs that are absent from the waxed version.

A person wearing a digital sports watch with a black strap on their left wrist. The watch face displays a timer or stopwatch with colorful circular progress indicators. The person is dressed in a beige patterned vest with a black buckle and a white shirt underneath. The background is outdoors with blurred greenery.

Coros Nomad

On paper, the Nomad shares a lot with the best-in-class Coros Pace Pro, including an AMOLED screen and even the same price tag. However, a handful of features would make this the preferred adventure watch for trail runners, mountain bikers and even anglers that crave more data than speed and distance. For starters, the Nomad has full color maps (something missing on the significantly more expensive Garmin Instinct 3), Voice Pins to record notes on specific parts of a trail and a log to record casts and catches on the water. According to Coros, the watch has a battery life of 22 days with “regular use.”

Pax Flow

Pax is the indisputed champion of the cannabis vaporizer industry. That trend looks like it’ll continue with the brand’s latest launch, the Pax Flow. This weed vape takes everything the brand has learned over the last few years and improves its category-defining tech in numerous ways. This vape boasts a whopping 6x more draw power than previous models, a new hybrid heating system (hinging on real-time temperature control) and a new bowl style that’s simpler to use and easier to clean than ever before. It even charges faster, boasting a half-charge in under 20 minutes and a full charge in under 40.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Sonos’s second-generation Beam is the company’s midrange soundbar and, yes, it supports Dolby Atmos. However, it lacks upward-firing drivers and thus is not able to create as immersive of sound as the Arc. Aside from size, power and upward-firing drivers, the Beam 2 works largely the same as the ARC. It connects to your TV via HDMI ARC and has smart speaker functionality.

Mission Workshop Meridian

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

Two black-bladed kitchen knives with textured handles, one white and one black, lie on a wooden cutting board. The board also holds sliced tomatoes, chopped garlic, chopped herbs, a halved zucchini, and a bowl containing chopped onions and zucchini. A round wooden breadboard with a loaf of bread is partially visible in the upper right corner.

Toor Knives Myers

Boasting a 9.5-inch blade with a 5-inch handle, Toor Knives’ Myers is a formidable chef’s blade fit for even professional kitchens. That goes a step further, too, when you look at its materials: a G10 handle and a MagnaCut super steel blade. Combining these rugged, high-performance materials with precision manufacturing and balanced specs, this could be the last kitchen knife you ever need.

Therabody TheraFace Pro

If they enjoy caring for their skin, this all-in-one facial tool will quickly become the most enjoyable part of their daily routine. The TheraFace Pro will give her access to microcurrent, percussive and red/blue/infrared light therapy.

Balmuda Teppanyaki

Balmuda, the Japanese brand behind the internet’s most charming toaster, now makes an indoor electric grill that turns the dinner table into a Benihana-style experience. Its three-layer clad plate can hold steady at four precise temperatures — ranging from 320°F to 430°F — making it suitable for everything from serving up flapjacks to searing wagyu.

Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Bose’s flagship wireless noise-canceling headphones, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), are a new-and-improved version of their 2023-released predecessors. They look basically identical, but Bose upgraded them with improved sound and ANC, as well as better battery life and on-ear detection. Most notably, these second-gen models support lossless audio via a USB-C wired connection.

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Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket

Buck Mason’s Carry-On Jacket was one of the most popular travel blazers on the market for years, but it was too casual to pass for a proper blazer. That is, until a redesign in early 2025 strengthened the lapels, added a rope shoulder and created functional-button cuffs. Now, the unconstructed, unlined jacket is further elevated with a 95/5 percent wool-cashmere blend fabric. The enhanced construction and elegant material put this affordable blazer, which is still perfectly adapted for travel and long-wear comfort, on par with luxury tailoring that sells for double the price.

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Oakley Meta Vanguard

The Oakley Meta Vanguard are smart glasses that are specifically designed for athletes. They combine Oakley’s frames and Prizm glass with Meta’s built-in camera and technology. The 12-megapixel camera, which has an ultra-wide 122-degree field of view, rests in the center of the shades and can record your workout. It is also compatible with Strava and Garmin devices, so that, at the end of the workout, it can share your workout videos with social media. Additionally, there are open-ear speakers built into the temples of the glasses so that you can listen to music and take calls while you ride.

Price No Object

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Hyperice Normatec Elite Hips

For years, Hyperice has been at the top of the recovery device game, duking it out alongside Theragun. But now, the brand gets a leg up on the competition — or rather, both legs… The Normatec Elite Hips is the first-ever “fully portable dynamic air compression device” for the hips, meaning it offers dynamic compression and recovery for one of the most important hinge points on the body. It brings powerful recovery to your hips, IT bands, and lower back anytime, anywhere. And like its lower-leg counterparts, it’s also FSA-eligible.

ReMarkable Paper Pro

Alex Cranz at The Verge called this gadget “the hypercar of E-Ink note-taking devices” for good reason. The 11.8-inch tablet pushes e-ink tech to its limits to create the ultimate digital notebook. The most significant innovation here is a unique color e-ink display combined with some intelligent software tricks that allow the reMarkable Pro to faithfully render books, slide decks, PDFs, and other docs without the downside of a frustratingly slow refresh rate. Like other reMarkable tablets, the textured display replicates a paper-like feel when using a stylus, while a front-facing reading light makes the tablet usable in darker settings. The catch is that the Paper Pro costs as much as more capable devices like Apple’s new 11-inch iPad Air. The well-regarded keyboard accessory makes price an even more significant cause for pause, given it costs $229.

Compact gray portable projector with two matching speakers and a carrying case with a handle.

Anker Soundcore Nebula P1

The Nebula P1 is a small, budget-friendly alternative to the $5,000 Nebula X1 Pro announced at IFA, weighing just 5.3 pounds (down from a whopping 72). It only has a resolution of 1080P and brightness of 650 ANSI lumens. However, it boasts a pair of built-in Bluetooth speakers that detach for optimal sound in a backyard setting.

Garmin Forerunner 970

The Garmin Forerunner 970 is the company’s new “best of the best” GPS running watch for 2025. Compared to previous Forerunners, the 970 has the “brightest AMOLED screen yet,” according to the brand. It also has a built-in microphone and speaker — a first for the Forerunner line — so you can answer calls right from your wrist during runs. The Forerunner 970 comes in one size: 47mm. (For those looking for a similar but more affordable option, check out Garmin’s Forerunner 570, which is also new for 2025.)

Pair of adjustable black dumbbells with multiple weight plates and a dial for selecting weight, resting on a matching black base.

BowFlex Results Series 1090 SelectTech Dumbbells

For years, BowFlex has dominated the adjustable home dumbbells market with its 552 Adjustable Dumbbells. The chief complaint? Their top weight is limited to just 52.2 pounds. For those looking to lift heavier, the brand finally has an answer in the 1090s. Like their predecessors, these dumbbells adjust incrementally, but now they start at 10 pounds and go up to 90, each — replacing up to 17 sets of weights. They’ve also been given a design overhaul, making them look better in the process.

Humanscale World Upholstered

Humanscale expands upon one of the most iconic series in office furniture, bringing the comfort of upholstered seats to the World and World One task chairs. Originally designed by Niels Diffrient, the chairs boast a weight-sensitive recline system, patented form-sensing backrest and dynamically adjustable armrests.

Pair of black KEF bookshelf speakers with circular drivers and dark blue side panels on a white background.

KEF Coda W

KEF’s Coda W is a powered active speaker system modeled after the brand’s Coda loudspeakers, which were first released in the 1970s. Both speakers are individually amplified, and together the system delivers a beefy 200 watts of power. Like its other wireless speaker systems, the Coda W is extremely versatile thanks to a wide variety of wired connections, so you can use it as a desktop or TV speaker. Most interestingly, the Coda W is KEF’s first active speaker system to feature a built-in phono preamplifier (compatible with MM cartridges), making it plug-and-play ready for most entry-level turntables today. If there’s one tradeoff, it’s that it only supports Bluetooth streaming — there’s no built-in Wi-Fi, meaning it’s probably best used with a wired source.

Yoshida & Co.

Leica x Porter Backpack with Camera Case

Leave it to Porter and Leica to team up on an absolutely outstanding photography-focused backpack such as this one. Not only is the styling impeccable, but the functionality is even better. In fact, this is really three bags in one. There’s the main backpack, which looks great and is built rock-solid. But there’s also a removable camera cube, as well as an even smaller removable accessory bag. Even if you’re not a photographer, the modularity of this bag is perfect for EDC, travel and much more.

Ricoh GR IV

After six long years, Ricoh has finally introduced a new model to its popular GR line of compact cameras. Compared to the 2019-released GR III, the GR IV is subtly thinner and shorter, yet still retains the same overall design as the original film GR from the 90s. However, it features an upgraded 26-megapixel sensor and a new lens that has been redesigned for speed. Ricoh also revamped the controls, brought back the built-in flash, and gave the GR IV a few other little improvements. Unfortunately, these upgrades come at a steep cost. The GR IV costs $1,499, which is $600 more than the $899 GR III.

Outer Infinity Chaise Lounge

The release from Outer may qualify as the Bentley of lounge chairs. While it looks like a standard piece of poolside furniture, its innovative Infinite Recline System makes it easy to fine-tune the recline position with the tap of a small side lever. Its other innovation is a patent-pending Sling Tuning System that makes it easy to tighten, loosen or replace the sling fabric, making the chair easier to maintain and tweak to your seating satisfaction.

NRS Boundary 100 Personal Fishing Raft

Boasting an open-floor design, the NRS Boundary 100 combines the best elements of a kickboat and raft in one seamless package. Its innovation and versatility earned it the title of Best New Watercraft in Fly Fisherman’s 2025 Gear Guide. But that is only half the story; this personal watercraft also has a slew of other features, ranging from a suspended mesh cargo floor for gear storage to numerous mounts for oars, accessories and much more. This is an angler’s dreamboat … literally.

A modern rowing machine with a sleek, gray and silver frame, featuring a black seat and footrests. It has a large touchscreen display mounted at the front, showing workout data and a video interface. The machine is placed on a light wooden floor in a room with a beige wall, a floor lamp, a blue chair, and a piece of artwork partially visible on the wall.

Hydrow Arc Rower

While this home workout machine takes up the same space as the brand’s flagship offering, it gets some significant upgrades, making it the brand’s most advanced rower to date. That includes an onboard AI, which will push you closer to your goals faster than ever before, as well as more memory and even an improved speaker system. It also sees the launch of HydroMetrics, a “proprietary new strength measurement system” offering easier, more intuitive tracking. This rower is even HSA- and FSA-eligible, so you can get some assistance paying for it with your insurance plan.

Floyd Soft Serve Sectional

Rounded edges, deep seats and a wide array of textiles make Floyd’s newest seating option as cozy as it look — and sounds. Soft Serve comes in an array of configurations that are modular by nature, giving you the option to come back for seconds.

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Gozney Dome XL (Gen 2)

For those with the space to burn, the Dome XL (available in “Bone” white or “Off Black”) is the pinnacle of outdoor pizza ovens. It’s almost double the size of the original Dome, capable of cooking three pizzas at once. Meanwhile, a new digital interface displays both real-time air and stone temperatures. It’s also compatible with wood, gas or charcoal for the ultimate level of control.

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Isle Hāvn Inflatable Greenhouse

Inflatable tents are taking over campgrounds. Can they do the same at home? Isle, a subsidiary of Solo Stove, debuts an inflatable greenhouse that sets up in just two hours without tools or permits, and it comes backed by a five-year warranty. The brand claims it can withstand winds up to 75mph and 30 inches of snow. The structure covers 100 square feet, and an app-controlled fan lets users dial in the temperature and humidity throughout the year.

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The Most Legendary Lost Vintage Chronograph Is Finally Back

Without question, Universal Genève is the most lauded of the “lost” vintage watch brands that either closed up shop or became shallow husks of themselves following the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s and ’80s.

Of course, the good news is that Universal Genève is currently on the comeback trail, having been purchased by Breitling at the end of 2023. Though the reborn watchmaker doesn’t plan on launching any new models until next year, the brand has given us a couple of appetizers honoring its past to tide us over.

Last year, the newly revived UG unveiled the Polerouter SAS Tribute, a largely faithful reproduction of the brand’s most iconic vintage watch with a precious metal case and powered by a rebuilt vintage movement. The brand produced just three examples of the Polerouter redux, each a pièce unique, and now UG is implementing the same strategy to bring back another one of its icons.

Silver chronograph watch with white dial, black subdials, red second hand, and brown leather strap with white stitching. — We all knew this was coming.

A style icon

Among collectors, there is perhaps no out-of-production vintage chronograph more beloved than “The Nina.”

That’s the nickname given to the white-dialed version of Universal Genève’s Compax, a decidedly sporty and good-looking chronograph from the 1960s that looks a bit like a cross between a Speedmaster and Daytona with its twisted lugs, pump pushers, thin external tachymeter bezel and panda dial, but was more compact than either at just 36mm.

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CRKT Teamed Up with an Actual Green Beret for Its Latest American-Made Tactical EDC Knife

In 2019, CRKT collaborated with former Green Beret Michael Rodriguez on a knife design for the brand’s Forged by War program, an ongoing partnership between CRKT and veterans that benefits service member-focused charities.

Called the Xolotl, the Aztec god-inspired knife was a slender, flipper reimagining of a classic switchblade. Then, at the tail end of 2024, the brand and Roriguez teamed up again for a fixed-blade take on that same knife.

Now, they’ve come together once more on perhaps the speediest, most accessible and most convenient interpretation of that knife, the CRKT Xolotl Automatic.

Black CRKT automatic knife with textured handle standing upright on wooden surface. — This take on the Xolotl measures 8.88 inches total with a 3.5-inch handle.

Aztec auto

As its name suggests, this take on the Xolotl is an automatic knife. More specifically, it’s an OTF (out-the-front), meaning the blade doesn’t fold, but rather “slides” in and out of the handle.

To manage deployment, a spine-mounted slider controls the handle’s internal spring-loaded mechanism — push up to deploy the blade and pull down to retract it. Not only does this make the knife incredibly speedy, but it also makes it more accessible and convenient to use, as it requires only a single hand to operate and can be easily operated even with gloved hands.

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Timex’s Coolest Affordable Dress Watch Ups the Ante with a New Patek-Inspired Silhouette

The dial was decorated with what appeared to be a pencil sketch of a lighthouse on a beach, set against a cloudy sky. It had no indices or complications, just an hour hand, a minute hand, the Noah logo at three o’clock and the Timex logo at six o’clock.

Timex watch with gold-tone rounded square case, cream dial featuring moon phase, and black textured leather strap. — The Oval Moon Phase Watch is available in a gilded finish with a black strap (pictured above) and a steel version with a brown strap.

After reintroducing the Moon Phase in August with a more wearable steel case alongside the original gilded finish, the much-hyped partnership has outdone itself once again with the Oval Moon Phase Watch.

For its fifth act, Timex and Noah combined the oval case of the Lighthouse Watch with the moonphase and date complications of the Moon Phase Watch for an absolutely stunning classical dress watch that has no business costing $228.

Bring it back around

The framed rectangular case, reminiscent of old grandfather clocks, that began the Noah x Timex collaboration, is beautiful, but somewhat overdone.

Timex wristwatch with a cream dial, moon phase display, silver markers, and brown leather strap. — The moonphase window is the only detail copied from the Moon Phase Watch dial.

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Luminox Goes Classic Tactical with a Hardcore Military-Inspired Field Watch

For instance, it features a stainless steel case (a fairly traditional choice) paired with a Carbonox — the brand’s signature carbon-based material — rotating dive timer bezel (which is somewhat unusual, as classic field watches often eschew bezels entirely). That said, a dive timer, used for elapsed time, does have useful field applications (like maintaining a precise schedule).

What’s a little odder for Luminox is the watch’s strap. Instead of rubber or metal, this watch has an OD green textile strap. However, that’s a nod to classic field watches and pays homage to military flight suits.

Side view of a black Luminox watch case with a textured black bezel and green fabric strap. — Luminox has paired a rugged steel case with a bezel made from the brand’s signature Carbonox material.

American armor, Swiss heart

One of the most crucial elements of a genuine military-ready field watch is its movement. A reliable movement means you can count on the watch to keep precise time — essential for military operations.

As quartz is one of the most reliably accurate types of movements, it’s a good thing Luminox employed one such movement. Inside the stainless steel case, users will find a Swiss-made Ronda 715 quartz movement.

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One of the Most Revered Names in Cameras Builds Its Toughest Full-Frame Mirrorless Yet

Leica’s latest camera is designed to capture the most demanding scenes. Plus, a must-have travel case for watch enthusiasts, a new set of hi-fi earbuds from Noble Audio and more.

Person holding an olive-green Leica camera with a black 35mm lens, wearing a black Leica wristwatch with a beige strap.

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Leica SL3 Reporter

Leica’s full-frame, mirrorless SL3 camera has already made quite the impact in the photography world. Praised for its combination of classic craftsmanship with modern technology – especially its 60-megapixel sensor with Triple Resolution Technology – it’s a worthy successor to the beloved SL2. This version takes it to the next level, however, by giving it an exterior that’s far more durable, capable, and tough. The grip is made from Aramid, an extremely robust woven fiber, and the OD green finish is scratch-resistant. This is a camera designed to perform (and survive) just about anywhere.

Silver Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch with blue dial and bezel inside a black and light blue zippered case.

The Puck Watch Travel Case by Discommon Goods

Protect your timepieces as you travel abroad with this unique, high-quality case. Shaped with wet-formed Napa leather, “The Puck” features compression-molded padding lined with microfiber material, all to protect your watch as you travel. It’s also universal, so its one-size-fits-all approach can accommodate nearly every wristwatch out there.

Noble Audio Fokus Prestige Encore

The Fokus Prestige Encore is the American hi-fi brand’s premium set of wireless earbuds. Each earbud is made of solid wood and packs four drivers inside: an 8mm dynamic driver, two balanced armature drivers, and a 6mm planar magnetic driver. Together, the pair promises to deliver high-resolution audio over Bluetooth (thanks to support for aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive and LDAC). And they support active noise-cancellation and transparency modes.

Glossy black classic muscle car with wide tires and custom rims parked indoors against a dark corrugated wall.

Ringbrothers ‘Kingpin’ Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ringbrothers imagines the Kingpin Mustang Mach 1 as the car the final boss would drive in John Wick. A complete reimagining of the Ford icon, it features performance far exceeding factory standards. At the heart of the build is an 800-horsepower Wegner Motorsports 5.0-liter Coyote V8, and it’s been topped with a Whipple supercharger and mated to a six-speed manual transmission to produce over 800 horsepower.

Rectangular rose gold wristwatch with black dial, intricate mechanical details, and black leather strap.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179

JLC updates its wild Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 with a limited edition that ups the Art Deco vibes of the iconic timepiece. One side of the pink gold-encased reversible dial is skeletonized, while the other features plates and bridges made of pink gold that have been hollowed out by a laser to create 200 tiny windows, each of which has been hand-filled with black lacquer by a single artisan. At the heart of the watch’s in-house movement is JLC’s fourth-generation multi-axis Gyrotourbillon, whose inner cage makes a full rotation every 16 seconds — making it the fastest of JLC’s multi-axis tourbillons. The watch is limited to just 10 examples.

Pair of olive green matte rubber ankle boots with black and yellow pull tabs and thick soles on a gray background.

Dr. Martens 1460 Rain Boots

Dr. Martens takes inspiration from another classic English footwear design: the “Welly” rain boot. The 1460 is made from a single-piece PVC upper with a soft polyester textile lining, heat-sealed to the boot maker’s classic Air Wair lug sole. The upper is molded to mimic the look of a standard Doc Marten boot with faux details like a triple-stitched vamp and Goodyear welt. It is the first fully waterproof Dr. Marten welly boot.

Blue puffer jacket with snap button front and side pockets, featuring a high collar and adjustable cuffs.

Rab & Gramicci Kinder Smock

Two of the most respected names in climbing have teamed up to launch a new, limited-edition collection which includes this funky, Gorpcore-coded smock built for the outdoors. The Rab & Gramicci Kinder Smock transforms Rab’s classic 1986 design, upgrading it with warm, light 800FP down and weatherproof Pertex Quantum Pro face fabric. This vintage-inspired, unique pull-on insulating layer delivers technical performance while managing to stand out from the crowd at the crag.

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Tilit x Chrome Kadet Sling Cross Body Chef’s Bag

A long-simmering collaboration between NYC-based hospitality workwear brand Tilit and Portland-based bike accessory stalwart Chrome Industries comes to life in this durable 9-liter cross-body sling featuring a removable, cut-resistant knife roll with space for up to five knives (or other kitchen implements) and an interior pocket big enough for most tablets, plus Chrome’s classic quick-release buckle and U-lock holster. Those who want the knife to match can opt for a pricier all-in-one culinary package ($465) that also includes a drop-forged full tang Steelport knife boasting an 8-inch 52100 Carbon Steel blade, a recycled paper composite handle and a custom-engraved Poplar wood sheath with internal magnet.

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Crocs’ Cold-Weather Classics Are Shockingly Affordable Right Now

The Crocs Classic Lined Clog has become a winter staple for those who prioritize both warmth and ease, which is frankly why we’re surprised right now to see the cult-favorite footwear brand selling select colors for
25% off at Crocs.com.

That means you can snag these cozy clogs for just $45, down from their usual $60 price tag. It’s a limited-time deal that makes this already practical footwear option even more appealing.

Warm and cushy

Pair of light green Crocs clogs with gray fuzzy lining and adjustable heel straps, viewed from above. — The fuzzy lining adds comfort, warmth and additional cushioning to the cult-favorite slip-on.

The Classic Lined Clog takes everything people love about the standard Crocs Classic and adds a warm, fuzzy lining that transforms it into cold-weather footwear.

Whether you’re wearing them as house slippers, running quick errands, or need something comfortable for the day, these lined clogs deliver on multiple fronts.

At the heart of the Classic Lined Clog is that soft, fuzzy lining that wraps the entire interior of the shoe. The liner adds cushioning and comfort while providing insulation against cold floors and chilly outdoor temperatures. Combined with the brand’s signature Croslite foam construction, these clogs remain incredibly light and easy to wear, despite the added lining.

The pivoting heel strap is one of those small details that makes a big difference in functionality. You can wear it behind your heel for a more secure fit when you’re out and about, or flip it forward to convert them into slip-on mode for quick trips or indoor use. This versatility means you’re not locked into one wearing style.

November 6, 2025 / Comments Off

Seiko Borrows a Page from Rolex for Its Most Affordable Everyday Watch Line

Despite its small size, the new SNXS is essentially the same watch as the larger version — there’s none of the watering down of specs that we sometimes see with watches aimed at women. The watch retains the “Hebitama” helmet-shaped case, the OP-esque dial design is the same (with Lumibrite still illuminating the hands and indices) and the water-resistance rating remains a solid 100m.

Since the new watch is still a Seiko 5, it is by definition also an automatic. And although its smaller case means it has a different movement than what you’ll find in the 37mm SNXS, the performance is nearly identical. The watch’s Seiko Caliber 2R06 has both hacking and hand-winding, like the Cal. 4R36 in the bigger watch, and its 40-hour power reserve is just one hour shorter.

Silver Seiko automatic wristwatch with a blue dial and gold hour markers on a yellow surface. — The biggest change in this SNXS, outside of the smaller case, is the new flashier bracelet.

The biggest change in the new SNXS, outside of the smaller case, is the bracelet. It’s not just smaller; it’s a brand-new design. While still a three-row affair, the links are flatter than on the bracelet of the 37mm watch, and the center links are now polished with the outer links remaining brushed. This “dressy Oyster” look is very Rolex-coded and mimics the Oyster bracelet option on the OP’s more famous sibling, the Datejust.

Pricing and availability

At launch, there are three versions of the Seiko 5 Sports “Hebitama” SNXS, all in stainless steel and featuring sunray dials adorned with gilt hands and indices. SRE021K1 “Denim Blue” features a dark blue dial, SRE023K1 “Double Cream” has a champagne dial and SRE024K1 “Mixed Metal” has a white dial and a two-tone case and bracelet.

Three Seiko wristwatches with metal bands, one with a blue dial, one with a silver and gold two-tone band, and one with a silver band and cream dial. — There are three 32mm SNXS references to start.

November 5, 2025 / Comments Off

Grand Seiko’s Most Celebrated Dial Gets a Goldilocks-Sized Titanium Sibling

The Grand Seiko SBGX357 features the Skyflake dial in a 37mm case crafted from proprietary High-Intensity Titanium, which is 30 percent lighter than stainless steel and offers higher resistance to corrosion and abrasion.

It comes on a matching High-Intensity Titanium bracelet in Grand Seiko’s standard three-link design with polished ends on the center links and a three-fold clasp.

Dashing through the snow

The trade-off for the more approachable price is that the SBGX357 runs on Grand Seiko’s caliber 9F62 quartz movement. While it is objectively a downgrade from the Spring Drive, even the most ardent quartz haters should capitulate to the accuracy of this electric marvel.

Silver stainless steel Grand Seiko wristwatch with textured light blue dial and blue second hand. — The SBGX357 Skyflake’s case and bracelet are made from Grand Seiko’s proprietary High-Intensity Titanium.

The 9F62 has a stated accuracy of +/-10 seconds per year, and the date complication turns instantly. Despite being 25 years old, it remains one of the top quartz movements available from the company that invented the technology back in 1969.

The only nitpick I can come up with — if you don’t mind the jumping seconds hand — is that, unlike comparable competition from the Citizen line, which uses solar-powered quartz, this Skyflake runs on a battery that needs to be replaced, ideally by Grand Seiko, every three years.

November 5, 2025 / Comments Off

Grand Seiko’s Legendary Entry-Level Automatic GMT Just Got Some Company

Like its big brother, Seiko, Grand Seiko has an enormous catalog of watches. As a result, the brand’s releases can sometimes blend together and get lost in a sea of seemingly similar models.

But every now and then, a Grand Seiko watch breaks through the crowd to become an icon. The best-known is easily the SBGA211, better known as the Snowflake, a wintry-dialed, Spring Drive-powered, titanium stunner that ranks as one of the best everyday watches ever made.

Lacking a catchy nickname but right on the Snowflake’s heels in popularity is the SBGM221 (originally launched as the SBGM021 back when GS was still a subbrand of Seiko), an enthusiast-favorite automatic GMT that’s lauded for its wearable size, sharp finishing, aesthetically calming dial and, for Grand Seiko, its low price point.

Grand Seiko wristwatch with cream dial, silver hour markers, blue GMT hand, date window, and brown leather strap. — The SBGM221 is arguably Grand Seiko’s most iconic model after the Snowflake.

Now, the SBGM221 is getting some company in the form of two new automatic GMTs with the same movement, the same case, the same dial layout and, perhaps most critically, the same entry-level price tag.

The same, but different

There is a lot about these new GMTs — references SBGM255 “Snowdrop” and SBGM257 “Moondrop” — that’s the same as the SBGM221, and that’s a good thing.

First off, the elegant 39.5mm stainless steel case remains, with its rounded edges, surprisingly sharp lines and heavy use of Grand Seiko’s trademark Zaratsu polishing technique. The large box sapphire crystal can also still be found dramatically atop the dial, as can the exhibition caseback secured with six screws.

November 5, 2025 / Comments Off

After Years Away from the Track, a Storied Italian Brand Unveils Its Most Aero Bicycle Ever

Colnago’s new competition frame gets more aerodynamic the faster it goes. Plus, a branded display rack for G-Shock fans, a flagship action camera gets a more affordable spinoff and more.

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Colnago T1Rs Track Bike

After seven years away from the velodrome, Colnago is making its return to track competition with the T1Rs. Being the most aerodynamic bike that the Italian brand has ever created, it combines elements from both the TT1 time trial bike as well as the Y1RS aero road bike. According to Colnago, it is most efficient at speeds of 37 mph and above.

Casio

G-Shock Watch Mount

G-Shock enthusiasts can showcase their most prized watches with branded display mounts. It comes in a single mount, a double mount or a large, stylized metal box that fits three watches. Each version features a removable, padded roll that slides in and out of the frame. It is perfect for a closet shelf, dresser or living room mantle, depending on how overtly you want to proclaim your appreciation for G-Shock.

Insta360

Insta360 X4 Air

Insta360’s X4 Air is a 360-degree action camera that is essentially a more affordable version of the company’s flagship X5. It’s notably smaller and lighter — in fact, at 165 grams, it’s Insta360’s lightest ever 360-degree action camera. Yet it’s still capable of capturing excellent 360-degree videos (up to 8K at 30 fps). The main trade-offs are its photo-capture capabilities (maxing out at 29-megapixel stills) and battery life, promising up to 88 minutes of runtime.

Norda

Norda Toolbox “Cinder”

Originally available in black or white, the Norda Toolbox surfaces in an earthy brown colorway called “Cinder.” It’s still made of bio-based Dyneema, making it one of the strongest, lightest and most capable adventure duffles in its class — albeit one of the most expensive, too.

Chopard

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control 2025 Race Edition

Chopard gives us an updated version of its sleeper racing-inspired sports watch with this especially handsome take on the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control. As usual, the watch boasts a 43mm case in Chopard’s brilliant Lucent Steel and features the namesake fuel gauge-inspired power reserve indicator on the dial, which has been given a highly attractive satin finish in salmon. Better still is the addition of a new movement to the line, Chopard’s Cal. 01.02-M, a COSC-certified chronometer with 60 hours of power. The movement’s bridges are decorated with unique engine-inspired “cooling vents,” making the GTS arguably even better looking from the back than the front.

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Logitech Alto Keys K98M Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Logitech’s latest foray into the mechanical keyboard space is a doozy. Not only is it a full-sized, customizable keyboard, but it also comes with a great-looking transparent case, wireless functionality and a fully-gasketed design to help reduce vibrations as much as possible — what the brand has dubbed the “UniCushion.” It also has a backlight, up to a whopping 12 months of battery life and easy-swapping between three devices. It even sports post-consumer plastic in its construction for a bit of a sustainability angle.

November 5, 2025 / Comments Off

Patagonia’s Latest Rugged Backcountry Pack Is Accidentally Perfect for Travel and EDC Commuting

Patagonia is no stranger to making quality outdoor gear. The issue is that the brand sometimes fails to recognize the potential of its offerings beyond their intended purpose.

For instance, the brand dropped a fishing accessory bag earlier this year that turned out to be a stellar, versatile EDC travel bag.

While a travel-specific version of the iconic Black Hole was also recently launched, the brand has just dropped another surprisingly travel-friendly pack … one that wasn’t designed with jetsetting in mind.

It’s called the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack, and it might just be a dark horse pick for the best travel bag of the year.

Two views of a black Patagonia backpack with red zipper pulls, one holding an orange Black Diamond ice axe and the other holding a white helmet. — The bag’s external mounts are meant for snow gear, but they can store other things, too.

From snow to shore

It needs to be said that, as its name suggests, the PowSlayer was designed with snowsports in mind. As such, it has a bunch of exterior mounts, like axe loops and a helmet hauler, and internal pockets for snow gear.

The thing is, those features can be used for a bunch of other stuff. For instance, the helmet system can be repurposed for stashing your travel jacket, and the axe loops can hold over-ear headphones or other gear you need easy access to during travel.

November 4, 2025 / Comments Off

The Definitive Affordable Sports Watch Just Achieved Its Most Perfect Form

The Tissot PRX took the watch industry by storm when it first arrived like a lightning bolt back in 2021. Here, for the first time, was a way for enthusiasts to get the coveted integrated luxury sports watch look for a tiny fraction of the price of the AP and Patek watches that defined the category.

As the years went on, the PRX family has grown exponentially and now ranks as Tissot’s most recognizable watch. The original 40mm quartz version spawned an automatic counterpart within a couple of months, but it didn’t take long for fans to start clamoring for something smaller, as the 40 wears considerably larger than most watches with the same case diameter.

Tissot answered the call with a quartz 35mm version in 2022 and an automatic the following year, but they didn’t quite scratch the itch for many collectors. They were a bit too small. Surely, there had to be a happy medium between 40mm and 35mm?

Of course, there is, and now Tissot has debuted what might be the ultimate PRX. Not only is it in the sweet-spot size of 38mm for the first time, but it also introduces titanium to the line.

Silver wristwatch with a textured gray dial and date display worn on a wrist. — The PRX is finally available in a 38mm case size.

PRX Perfection

It’s hard to argue with the new PRX 38mm in titanium. For one, the size is spot-on. 38mm across the case is wearable for just about everyone, and it should please those — like me — who found the 40mm too large and the 35mm too small. It’s also roughly the same thickness as the 40mm version at 10.98mm (the 40 is 10.93mm thick).

The watch is powered by Tissot’s Powermatic 80 automatic movement, which I think we can all agree is the version of the PRX to get, no matter the size or material. And it has all of the same features you’ll find on the smaller and larger versions, including 100m of water resistance, a quick-release integrated bracelet with a butterfly clasp, and a waffle dial with applied Super-LumiNova-filled indices.

November 4, 2025 / Comments Off

This Ultra-Affordable Daily Field Watch Gets a User-Friendly Update

If there is one style of watch that makes the most sense to have a solar quartz movement, it’s a field watch.

So, Dryden went ahead and updated its Heartlander field watch with solar power and, in the process, created one of the best sub-$300 daily-wearing options on the market.

Four wristwatches with textured straps in gray, blue, black, and green, each with a round face and date display, laid on a wooden surface. — The Dryden Heartlander Solar is available in four colors.

Dryden is a young American watch brand located in Kansas City, Missouri, where it assembles and regulates every watch. The brand’s catalog is limited, but all the bases are covered with a diver, a chronograph and a field watch — all priced well under $1,000.

Introduced in 2022, the Heartlander field watch is a tribute to the beautiful landscapes of Kansas, where the company’s founder, Jerry Wang, grew up. It debuted as a 38mm automatic time-only with a dial strongly influenced by the Tudor Ranger, placed on a President-style steel bracelet.

Back of a stainless steel wristwatch with engraved floral pattern and black rubber strap on a yellow textured surface. — The Heartlander features a sunflower etched into the case back and crown as an ode to Kansas’ state flower.

While the Highlander collection has seen a dozen dial variations, including a fully lumed option and a few with date complications, it has always used automatic Miyota movements and the same Ranger-inspired hand set.

November 4, 2025 / Comments Off

Barbour and Baracuta Are Back for a Waxed Canvas Take on Another Iconic Jacket Style

The classic G9 jacket is once again reimagined. Plus, a cozy Birkenstock boot and an all-carbon urban e-bike.

Dark green waxed cotton jacket with dark brown corduroy collar and plaid lining visible inside.

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Barbour x Baracuta Tyne Waxed Car Coat

For their third collaboration together, Barbour and Baracuta once again reimagine the latter’s classic G9 jacket. However, the partnership also introduces a new three-quarter layer called the Tyne Wax Car Coat. Available in “Archive Olive,” “Navy” and “Sandstone,” the jacket features a set-in sleeve front and Raglan back, borrowing references from both brands’ respective catalogs.

Silver metal pen resting on a matching conical pen holder on a dark surface with blue lighting.

Titanium Top Fuel Valve Pen

Are you a gearhead and a pen aficionado? Then look no further than The Original Valve Pen’s limited-run titanium edition. Made from real titanium engine valves meant for 10,000-horsepower top dragsters, this pen brings the true balance and precision of motorsports engineering to your desk and hand. Each of the titanium top fuel valve pens is serialized to signify its exclusivity. But best of all, they utilize universal ink refills, so you can pay tribute to your love for internal combustion engines with this unique writing utensil for years to come.

Birkenstock Uppsala Zip Shearling

Two luxury wristwatches with blue dials and blue leather straps, one showing intricate mechanical movement and the other with celestial and calendar complications.

Vacheron Constantin Cosmica Duo Grand Complication

Part of a series of exceptional one-offs created by Vacheron Constantin in celebration of the maison’s 270th anniversary, the Cosmica Duo Grand Complication is a reversible, two-sided watch with an absurd 24 complications. Running on the new Calibre 2756-B1 movement, which took four years to develop and boasts an astounding 1,003 components, the watch features a tourbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar and a wide array of celestial complications, including sideral time, true solar time and a moonphase that claims accuracy of 1,000 years. One side of the watch features a star chart of the northern hemisphere, while the other side is skeletonized to show off the insane movement.

Black corduroy jacket with multicolor speckles and metal buttons laid flat on a patterned rug.

Wythe Donegal Corduroy Ranch Jacket

This splendidly original jacket from the NYC-based brand Wythe is inspired by the Levi’s Type II jacket. It is made from a speckled 100-percent cotton “donegal” wide-wale corduroy milled in Italy specifically for Wythe. The custom tarnished copper snaps have turquoise oxidation, the pockets and cuffs are reinforced with metal rivets and the front is pleated along the opening. It comes in dark gray and nut brown, and matching double-pleated corduroy pants are available.

Person wearing a helmet riding an orange Cannondale electric bike on a paved path.

Cannondale FlyingV

The first all-carbon urban e-bike to include full carbon fenders, the FlyingV draws on ’90s mountain bike silhouettes while rolling boldly into the future. Standout features include a Bosch Performance Line Sprint motor with a 400Wh battery (for assistance up to 28 mph and 70 miles of range) and a Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal gear hub paired with a super low-maintenance Gates belt drive (just ask Priority!), plus Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lights and a rear pannier rack. The bike also boasts a universal phone mount on the stem with an integrated AppTag — it essentially turns your phone into a dashboard display that leverages the Cannondale app for navigation, ride stats, bike data and more.

Person wearing beige headphones and an orange sleeveless sweater sitting cross-legged outdoors using a tablet on a white stand.

Twelve South Curve Mini

Twelve South makes several “Curve” stands for MacBook, iPhone and iMac — the Curve Mini is specially designed for iPad. The stand elevates your iPad screen up to six inches off the ground, and its firm joint allows you to adjust the angle of the screen anyway you like. It’s also unique because it folds completely flat, thus making it portable and travel-friendly. It’s compatible with any iPad model, as well as other tablets and e-readers. Twelve South offers the Curve Mini in three finishes: Dune, Slate or Coastal Blue.

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November 4, 2025 / Comments Off

Bestech Exhibits the Proper Way to Do a Crazy-Affordable, Uniquely-Deploying EDC Knife

Instead of titanium handle scales, these have G-10. While technically a downgrade, G-10 is plenty respectable and is a staple of the EDC knife world, renowned for its stability, lightness, strength, resistance to corrosion and more. It is also highly stylistically versatile and can be made into numerous texture patterns and just about every color on the spectrum.

The blade also sees a swap. Instead of super steel, it now boasts 14C28N. This is an affordable, mid-range steel, sometimes compared to Nitro-V or even D2, although it’s more corrosion-resistant and tougher than the latter, but sacrifices regarding edge retention and wear resistance.

Closed black folding knife with textured handle resting on rough asphalt surface. — The Mothus measures 8.05 inches open and 4.58 inches closed (with a 3.47-inch blade).

Style and utility (with plenty to spare)

Apart from the material changes, this take on the Bestech Mothus maintains just about everything else that made it great. It still measures 8.05 inches with a 3.47-inch blade, which is a little on the large side but is more than manageable thanks to its sleekness.

The sleek drop-point blade has a long belly for extended cuts and a great piercing point for more detail-oriented work. It also has a unique thumb disc deployment, which is both low-profile and ambidextrous, making it easy to stash in your pocket and open with one hand (left or right).

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