To mark the release of the upcoming 25th James Bond film No Time To Die, adidas has created a limited capsule collection. Based off the UltraBOOST DNA and UltraBOOST 20 silhouettes, the “White Tuxedo” and “Black Tuxedo” BOOST variants feature 007 branding in unique colorways based on shades of black, white, & gray. Available September 24.
With competitors popping up left and right, we might be seeing more startups taking on Tesla. Right now, Elon Musk’s EV brand has several projects in development. Meanwhile, rival Lucid Motors is another exciting carmaker eager to grab a slice of the growing sustainable transportation market. To do so, they’ll need something incredible — the Air Dream Edition.
Consumers love to have options, which is why Lucid Motors offers two trims for this luxurious EV. That’s right, this platform is all about giving owners elegant design and a lavish interior. Before we go into that, let’s talk about what sets each variant apart – range and performance. Not to worry though, because both look equally breathtaking.
If you prefer the best mileage, the Air Dream Edition R is where it’s at. This configuration delivers 500 miles on a single charge and maxes out at 933 horsepower. On the other hand, to experience the thrill Lucid promises, the Air Edition P will blow you away. At 1,111 horsepower with a 450-mile range, this is for people who want to show off their EV.
The two share a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup which pushes it up to 168 mph. Buyers can get the Air Dream Edition in exclusive exterior colors: Infinite Black, Zenith Red, Stellar White, and Eureka Gold. Accents in bright platinum then provide a welcome contrast. Check out our carport guide to protect your new ride from the elements.
As for the interior, Lucid calls the theme Santa Monica as a tribute to the famous beach. We have Nappa full-grain leather in shades of Ceramic and Graphite Gray. Other stylish additions include Alcantara inserts, silvered Eucalyptus wood, and bright platinum metal hardware. Enjoy the view from within the Air Dream Edition via the seamless glass canopy.
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Aside from domestic and international travel, the pandemic continues to affect supply chains across the globe. Chips shortages are affecting not only the tech industry but carmakers as well. While we’re waiting for the Cybertruck and the HUMMER EV, the competition is heating up with the likes of Fering Technologies joining the ranks of beefy all-electric platforms with the Pioneer.
First off, you should know that this SUV uses electric motors for each axle. This gives it a combined torque of 443 lb-ft. What caught us by surprise was the disappointing 50-mile range on a full charge. This puts it way below what the machines it hopes to go against with can deliver.
It turns out Fering has another sustainable system in mind to push the Pioneer mileage up to 3,780 miles. This is a bold claim considering the top range boasted by a manufacturer, so far, barely goes beyond 600 miles. What makes this possible is the 70-kW multifuel generator which operates on bio-diesel.
According to the company, this allows the Pioneer to explore even the “deserts of Africa one week and the snow drifts of the Arctic circle the next.” Other notable capabilities include fording depths of up to 4.6 feet, 1.64-foot step climb, 50-degree traverse angle, and 60% gradient climb.
A dynamic suspension system allows the SUV to adjust the ride height on the fly. Haul cargo up to 3,306 lbs which is great for various applications. It boasts an aluminum/composite spaceframe chassis with body panels crafted out of tough fabric. Finally, The Fering Pioneer can reach a top speed of 78 mph.
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Unwind and relax in the comforts of your own home with the Amass Afterdream. It gives the same mind-mellowing effect as with other spirits but without the alcohol and that’s because of its mixture.
It is a cannabis-infused drink made with a blend of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD, and Delta-8 at 60mg each. The components mimic the feeling one gets when drinking a strong cocktail. You get that limb-loosening and mind-mellowing feeling aka, you get high. A 1.5 oz serve can take 20-40 minutes to take its full effect although the tolerance can vary according to a person’s experience with cannabis consumption. Likewise, the duration of the high also depends on one’s tolerance to cannabis.
The Amass Afterdream is totally non-alcoholic and only uses a proprietary hydrosteam distilled spirit as its base. Like other cocktails, it too has a pleasing smell and taste. Rosemary and mint mix with lemon gives it its sweet herbal aroma. Meanwhile, leafy botanicals like thyme and parsley give it a mildly citrus effect on the palate.
Then there’s the orris root with its bitterness mellowed down by fresh apple and cucumber. Other botanicals used in this beverage include juniper, coriander, angelica root, cardamon, sorrel, and sumac. One can enjoy this drink on the rocks mix with tonic or splashed with an array of cocktails.
The Amass Afterdream is shelf-stable although it’s best enjoyed within three months after opening. Aside from it being non-alcoholic, it is also vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. It has no artificial flavors and has no added sugars and synthetic coloring.
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Who says you can’t drive your car on the water? Floating Motors will build you your dream car/boat using existing iconic car designs to inspire the actual watercraft. The current selection in their lineup consists…
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The James Brand is no stranger when it comes to creating durable and beautiful sharp blades. Their new Rosewood + Damasteel Collection is no exception, with its use of Damascus steel that certainly catches the eye.
The Wayland, The Duval, the Chapter, and The Pike gets an elegant upgrade with the use of Rosewood scale Damasteel blade. The Wayland is the brand’s modern interpretation of the classic Barlow design. It features a non-locking slip joint, a 3.0-inch sheepsfoot blade made with Damasteel Rose DS93X, and a rosewood scale. It clocks in at 2.8 ounces at an overall compact folding knife size of 6.9 inches.
On the other hand, The James Brand the Chapter features a rosewood + titanium scale and ceramic bearings. It has a 2.75-inch drop point blade made with Damasteel and employs a frame lock with minimal moving parts for low maintenance. It is relatively compact and thin, with a handle at just 0.38 inches and an overall length of 6.5 inches. This knife is also lightweight at 2.65 ounces.
Meanwhile, The Pike also gets the Rosewood treatment for the scale and the Damasteel for the Wharncliffe blade, which opens via a slip joint. Unlike the Chapter which is ideal for right-handed users, this is ambidextrous. This is also smaller than the prior two, with a blade at just 2.3 inches and an overall length of 5.7 inches when fully opened and weighs 2.1 ounces.
Lastly, The James Brand The Duval is a front-flipper that features a frame lock and a 2.6-inch modified sheepsfoot blade. It has ceramic ball bearings and stainless steel hardware. It too has a rosewood scale and Damasteel blade and is the lightest among the knives in the collection at 2.0 ounces because of its titanium frame.
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When it comes time to decide on what sort of camping vehicles to buy (or even to rent), it can be tough to choose between a camper van and a full-on RV or camping trailer. The camper van will be more maneuverable and manageable, and it’ll also be significantly cheaper. But space is constrained — which means, in particular, that the bathroom situation is bound to be…less than ideal.
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German van builders Ahorn Camp resolved this conundrum with their new Renault Trafic-based Van Big City model for 2022, as spotted by New Atlas. As the name suggests, the Van Big City is a slightly bigger version of their Van City model, and it has just enough space to squeeze in a full wet bath at the rear of the vehicle. Sure, it’s cozy, but it also fits in a toilet, a sink and a shower (with the option to also shower outdoors if so inclined).
There is one drawback: the Van Big City uses a pop-top roof for extra height and an extra sleeping area, so the bathroom is only enclosed at the sides — which means sounds (and smells) are free to emanate throughout the cabin. Sure, the setup is better than a standalone shower head and cassette toilet, but using it will require some coordination — especially if you’re taking a family trip or have more than one couple sharing the van. .
In addition to the bathroom, the Van Big City fits in an L-shaped kitchen with a two-burner stove and a 41-liter fridge. The van sleeps up to four passengers in two double beds, one in the pop-top and one atop the dinette, which converts to a sleeping area.
Ahorn Camp has priced the Van Big City starting at just under $52,000 — relatively affordable by camper van standards. Alas, this van won’t be available in the United States.
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In 2011, Google billed augmented reality as the next big thing in technology. Many others soon followed suit and launched similar platforms aimed at tech-savvy consumers. Except for Microsoft’s HoloLens, everything else ended up largely forgotten. Xiaomi believes the market is now ready for a new pair of Smart Glasses, minus the limitations of its predecessors.
The HoloLens and its subsequent version may be the best you can get at the moment, but it’s hardly portable. You need to hook it up to a PC and it is quite expensive for casual use. Rumor has it Apple is working on AR glasses as well. However, Xiaomi’s announcement comes as a big surprise and could potentially hit retailers ahead of the competition.
From a design aspect, the Smart Glasses look like an average pair of eyewear. Instead of a projector and prism combo, Xiaomi proposes the use of another type of imaging technology. To shave off unnecessary bulk and weight from the frame microLEDs become the key components here.
This allows the integrated display unit to remain legible even under direct sunlight. The Smart Glasses ditches colors for a monochrome setup to improve the peak brightness. Meanwhile, the panel is equipped with an optical waveguide system from images the human eye can see.
According to Xiaomi, the device “functions as a new smart terminal with independent operating capability.” Therefore, this implies that even without a smartphone, the wearable is capable of versatile functionalities.
There’s a 5-megapixel forward-facing camera that can take photos, videos, and translate text in real-time. The Smart Glasses boasts Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, touch controls, a quad-core ARM chipset, and batteries in a 51g package. Moreover, Xiaomi says it will run on Android, but likely with some customizations.
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With air quality in all kinds of disarray across the country, allergy seasons spanning the entire year and pet hair covering our couches, one of the best investments you can make for your space is an air purifier. Better yet, you get a combination fan and purifier, like the Pure Cool Link desk fan from Dyson — a purifier that happens to be 25 percent off retail right now, saving you $100.
Made by one of the most innovative brands in the space, this purifier is perfect for small rooms, removing 99.97% of pollutants and allergens as small as 0.3 microns. Along with the purification, its fan keeps you cool with 70-degree oscillation and advanced circulation technology.
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With the premiere date drawing ever closer, James Bond fever is once again upon us. Taking advantage of the hype surrounding the latest installment of the long-running spy movie franchise, major brands with tie-ins are now teasing their wares. A while back, we were able to preview a part of a collection — the Ultraboost 20 x James Bond.
This time, we also have the entire Adidas x 007 capsule to talk about. Before, we only had the murdered-out variant available. Little did we know that there were two more on the way. The trio of running sneakers sport a Primeknit upper, that ergonomically wraps your feet in comfort.
Adidas shares more about the kicks such as the hidden pockets behind the black lace cages. This feature is only applicable for the Core Black/Core Black/Core Black and Core Black/Core Black/Iron Metallic versions.
These two are what 007 would likely want to wear, but “No Time To Die” also has a new villain in town. As such, it’s only fitting that he — Lyutsifer Safin (played by Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek) – also receives some representation. His Ultraboost 20 x James Bond arrives in a concrete grey Primeknit textile upper.
According to Adidas, this shade represents the baddie’s bunker in the film. It receives a white lace cage, along with elements in the same color. Instead of the iconic barrel rifling badge on the tongue, it features a blueprint of Safin’s bunker.
Take a peek inside this Ultraboost 20 x James Bond and you’ll see a white sockliner with 007 printed in black. The rest of the catalog includes a track top, track pants, a jacket, and a t-shirt. The Adidas x 007 lineup drops on September 24, 2021.
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Fossil, an American-founded company, carried the generational baton from Timex in the horological relay race for market share. To reinforce the significance of Fossil in the marketplace, it’s best to let its competition do the talking: During Apple Events, the benchmark for Apple Watch sales is those of Rolex, The Swatch Group, and Fossil. Fossil continues to be relevant and should be in the conversation. Today, it remains one of the largest watch manufacturers in the world by volume, generating much of the Fossil Group’s $2 billion of annual revenue.
Fossil’s watch offerings vary from quartz to mechanical and from traditional to smartwatches, and can be found in almost every major department store for $100-300. The combination of availability, price accessibility, and variety of styles make Fossil’s watches ubiquitous, found on countless wrists around the world. If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer variety of the brand’s offerings, this guide should help you out.
Fossil was founded in 1984 by American entrepreneur Tom Kartsotis, with their first watch made available to the public for sale by 1985, near the tail end of the Quartz Crisis. This period marked a time when upmarket European brands that produced mechanical watches had seen over a decade of declining sales as customers shifted buying preferences towards more affordable battery-powered timepieces. Fossil saw an opportunity and leveraged mid-century American watch aesthetics combined with low-cost overseas manufacturing and quartz movements. It was a hit.
Affordable quartz watches, such as Fossil, gained popularity in the mid-1980s — especially as they became a fixture in department stores’ jewelry sections. It took less than ten years for Fossil to reach $20 million in annual sales. To further disrupt the traditional watch industry, in 1990 Fossil began participating in the iconic watch and jewelry trade show Baselworld alongside traditional Swiss watch brands. Fossil’s highly stylized quartz timepiece offerings created a popular market by providing a less expensive alternative to luxury European timepieces.
The popularity of Fossil watches continued to grow in the 1990s, with increasing annual revenue leading the brand to becoming a publicly traded company (FOSL) on the NASDAQ. The increase in operating capital allowed the brand to diversify its offerings into leather accessories, sunglasses, and handbags. It sustained the trajectory of growth throughout the 1990s, opening Fossil-branded stores to solidify its position as a lifestyle brand. By the mid-1990s Fossil began acquiring the rights to manufacturing and distribution of watches made for fashion brands such as Emporio Armani and intellectual property giants such as Disney.
Fossil eventually departed from midcentury designs in favor of more modern ones, such as their patented “BIG TIC.” (This design uses traditional hour and minute hands; however, instead of a seconds hand, the dial contains a large LCD digital displaying the seconds.) Other innovations during this period include the 2003 launch of the (pre-smartwatch) Fossil Wrist PDA that ran Palm OS. These innovations were only part of the growing Fossil brand, now part of the Fossil Group. The Fossil Group continued to acquire other watch brands, most notably Zodiac and Michele, as well as license watch design and manufacturing from fashion brands such as Burberry, Diesel, Michale Kors, and the National Football League.
While building a juggernaut to increase its product offerings, Fossil bought suppliers and manufacturing facilities to combine with state-of-the-art warehousing, distribution, and retail stores. The Fossil Group was able to fully integrate its supply chain by founding Swiss Technology Production (STP) to manufacture its watch movements — this allowed it to break away from buying movements from outside suppliers such as ETA or Stellita. Fossil even began offering a Fossil Swiss line to move upmarket, which it did by placing the Fossil watch design studio in Biel, Switzerland — the same town in which Rolex is headquartered.
Fossil founder Tom Kartsotis developed a close friendship with Jake Burton Carpenter, founder of Burton Snowboards and has since served on the board of directors there since 2004 (while serving as CEO of Fossil Group). Kartsotis and Carpenter’s entrepreneurial stories have similar paths, with roots in American design that leveraged overseas manufacturing to grow their companies into full lifestyle brands. Jake Carpenter loved watches, and he’d only been known to wear Rolex, selections from the Fossil Group, and Shinola.
Kartsotis stepped down as CEO of Fossil in 2010 to re-launch Shinola as a lifestyle brand focused around watches, and also has a financial stake in American outdoors and leather goods company Filson. The Fossil Group is currently run by Tom’s brother, Kosta Kartsotis, with headquarters in Richardson, Texas.
The 5E Smartwatch by Fossil is powered by Wear OS, Google’s smartwatch operating system. Users interface with the watch through the color touchscreen display and manipulation of the crown. Wear OS allows you to access preloaded apps, utilities, personal health/fitness tracking, and notifications.
Dimensions: 44mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Leather 22mm
Movement: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Wear 3100 / Wear OS by Google
Carlyle HR takes Fossil’s smartwatch features from the Gen 5E and adds a heart rate monitor for additional personal health analytics. The operating system, Wear OS by Google, links to any phone running Android™ 6.0+ or iOS 12.0+. Additional user interfaces can be found by using the chronograph pushers.
Dimensions: 44mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Silicon 22mm
Movement: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Wear 3100 / Wear OS by Google
Appearances may be deceiving: The Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch Neutra offers many of the functional features of a smartwatch. but uses traditional analog watch aesthetics to tell time as well as perform basic smartwatch alerts. Benefits include long battery life (up to 6 months) and a compelling price point. Robust smartwatch features of the Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch are synced with your phone via low-energy Bluetooth and are accessed through the Fossil Smartwatch App.
Dimensions: 44mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Silicon 22mm
Movement: Neutra Hybrid
The Fossil Everett is a hybrid smartwatch that borrows design elements from high-end horology — specifically the integrated stainless steel bracelet and angular lines of the case. The Fossil Everett Hybrid Smartwatch does require charging every week, though it can reach 80% of its battery life on the charger in less than one hour. The negative display makes the Fossil Everett easy to read in bright sunlight.
Dimensions: 45mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Bracelet 18mm
Movement: Neutra Hybrid
The open heart of the dial displaying the Fossil Townsman Automatic’s mechanical movement is fun and makes a great conversation piece. It also demonstrates that the watch is mechanical, not quartz. A gold-colored PVD coating and Roman numerals on the dial make it a great choice for a formal occasion.
Dimensions: 45mm
Material: PVD-coated stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Strap: Leather 22mm
Movement: Automatic
The Fossil Inscription line offers a modern, squared case shape with a traditional automatic movement — a skeletonized dial allows it to be on full display. It also makes a great vacation watch, especially if you add a blue silicone strap.
Dimensions: 42mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Strap: Leather 22mm
Movement: Automatic
The Fossil Forrester Chronograph is highly legible thanks to Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions, while three subregisters feature running seconds, a 30-minute chronograph timer, and a 24-hour hand. Fossil offers classic colors for the Forrester such as blue, brown, white, and gray, though gunmetal and gold PVD cases are also available if you have a proclivity for a little extra flair.
Dimensions: 46mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Strap: Leather 24mm
Movement: Quartz
The brown leather strap and complementing dial give the Everett Chronograph a soft and earthy feel. Fossil balances the design with a black PVD coating on the steel case, though if you prefer something even more monochromatic, the Everett Chronograph is also available in gunmetal.
Dimensions: 42mm
Material: PVD-coated stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Strap: Leather 18mm
Movement: Quartz
The FB-01 Three-Hand Date is one of Fossil’s most popular watches for a reason: The modern-but-not-too-large 42mm size combined with traditional dive watch styling has broad appeal. 100m of water resistance makes it fully capable of recreational swimming. And there are multiple colorways for dial and bezel options, “Pepsi” (Red/Blue) being a fan favorite. Even when adding an extra strap, the total package is under $160.
Dimensions: 42mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 100m
Strap: Bracelet 22mm
Movement: Quartz
Complications don’t have to be complicated. At a glance, the Fossil Architect (ARC-02) Multifunction appears to have the three sub-register layouts of a traditional chronograph. However, the subdials display different information such as a 24-hr hand, the day of the week, and the date. The slick format along with a black dial gives the Fossil Architect a place among the brand’s cleanest designs.
Dimensions: 44mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Strap: Bracelet 22mm
Movement: Quartz
The Minimalist Two-hand Black Leather Watch is Fossil’s sleekest design, so if busy and chunky watches turn you off, start here. The subdial with a running seconds hand at 6-o’clock balances the midcentury design with a modern color palette. And adding Fossil’s 22mm Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet ($49) is always an option for those who don’t care for leather.
Dimensions: 44mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Leather 22mm
Movement: Quartz
The creamy beige dial of the Fossil Minimalist Three-Hand watch is extremely versatile — by experimenting with different strap colors and materials, you can make it compliment any wardrobe. Fossil also offers free case back engraving, making the Minimalist a great gift for grads or groomsmen.
Dimensions: 44mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Leather 22mm
Movement: Quartz
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Paying homage to its iconic Skyline heritage, the 2021 Nissan GT-R T-Spec is a true track-ready performer boasting 565 horsepower output via its twin-turbo R38DETT engine. The limited model also gets wider fender flares, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, blacked-out hood ducts, and gold-colored forged aluminum wheels. If you’re ready for the thrill of right-hand drive drift, it’s a sweet import.
Designed for high-demand industrial work and used by mechanics and techs from NASA to NASCAR, Grypmat tool mats keep your tools safely stored, handy, and organized. Made of a rugged yet silent & soft material, they’re chemical and oil resistant and they don’t slip off of whatever surface you place them on. Made in bright, high contrast colors, they simplify visual management for keeping track of nuts, bolts, parts and tools. Multiple sizes are offered.
Chevy is bringing the Suburban HD back, but, at least for the first batch of super-tough Suburbans, you won’t be able to buy one. GM subsidiary GM Defense — builders of the Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Squad Vehicle — has announced a $36.4 million deal with the U.S. State Department to produce 10 custom Chevy Suburban vehicles. Yes, if you’re doing some simple math, that comes out to $3.64 million per Suburban.
How do you get a $3.64 million Suburban? Well, government weight and payload requirements exceed the capability of the civilian Suburban. So GM needs to build a bespoke body-on-frame chassis and suspension for the vehicles to account for that. GM Defense says it will use stock components for the body, exterior, interior, propulsion system and brakes.
GM Defense did not note what that propulsion system would be. The Biden administration has been pushing to convert government fleet vehicles to EVs assembled in America, so an electric motor could be possible; after all,he Hummer EV SUT‘s powertrain is designed to work with a truck checking it at more than 4.5 tons. The upgraded super-powerful diesel engine that may arrive in the next Silverado HD could be another option.
Delivering the 10 Suburban vehicles may only be the first stage of the project. GM Defense says the second phase of deliveries could be a contract to produce 200 heavy-duty Suburbans per year for the government through 2032. Presumably, if GM Defense has the tooling in place and the research development cost sorted with the first batch, the per-vehicle cost would decrease.
And, hey, if GM already has a chassis, suspension, and propulsion system in place for a heavier-duty Suburban, it would make it a lot easier for Chevy to revive the civilian version.
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Down has been tied inexorably to the pursuit of adventure for generations. And in more recent times, relegated to the pursuit of a good cup of coffee or a simple walk around the block. Down’s popularity continues to rise, and for good reason — it’s hard to beat its insulating powers and coziness. Gone are the bulky, lo-fi models of generations past. The modern down jacket works anywhere from everyday wear to adventures in the backcountry.
If down has one kryptonite, it’s moisture. The jackets of today have taken this into consideration, and most down options that you’ll find on the market have chemical treatments (the most common being DWR) that repel liquid and keep you safe and dry. If you’re still concerned about moisture, considering laying with a lightweight shell for extra protection.
We know it’s still warm out, but there’s no better time to double-down on down. September saw some exciting drops, and we couldn’t wait to share with you. Check out these five new down jackets we can’t wait to wear this fall.
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The most wallet-friendly of the lot, the Uniqlo x White Mountaineering collab collection has quite a few options we think you’ll like, but our favorite was the Ultra Light Down Oversized Jacket. Featuring a unique baffle pattern, the easy-layering jacket comes in three colorways. At just under $90, it’s a high-low mix you won’t want to miss.
Price: $90
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Taking inspiration from the clean lines of 60s mountain parkas, the Nunk Down Jacket features four oversized front pockets, playing on utilitarian features while infusing some throwback style into a modern garment.
The Nunk may look old-school, but its features are decidedly modern. 90/10 EU Standard Certified Goose Down insulates and protects against the cold. The Gore-Tex membrane, bonded to an ultralight fabric and finished with a DWR treatment, will keep moisture at bay, and waterproof seams round out the dryness capabilities.
Price: $1,100
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Arc’teryx released the Agrium Hoody this week, and it’s nearly sold out, so if you want one, now is the time to buy. Standout features in their top-of-the-line hoody include Dope Dye, which reduces CO2 emissions and enhances color retention, as well as a combo of RDS-certified 850 fill European white goose down with bluesign® approved synthetic insulation. It’s packable, sustainable, and lightweight.
Price: $400
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An update rather than a new release, the Solazo has been part of Cotopaxi’s core offerings for a while now. For the casual down wearer, this is your jacket for grabbing coffee, running errands, and hitting the trail on the weekends. Features include four unique colorways, responsibly-sourced RDS-certified down, and a durable ripstop shell with DWR finish. Bring back the retro vibes this fall with this cozy number.
Price: $200
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We saved the most advanced for last. As part of The North Face’s Advanced Mountain Kit, the L3 Pullover Hoodie pairs TNF’s proprietary 50/50 Down technology with their loftiest 1000-fill ProDown insulation. Stretch-knit cuffs seal in warmth, the adjustable and reflective hem cinch-cord allows for greater adjustment, and it comes with a special-edition FUTURELIGHT stuffsack.
Price: $650
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Enjoy clean, safe, and fresh-tasting water with the Waatr Bottle. It comes with a 4D purification system to ensure your water is free of chemicals, toxins, bacteria, and other contaminants.
From the same team that brought the CrazyCap, this innovative bottle boasts a three-stage state-of-the-art filtration and purification system. First, it uses dual UVC LEDs to disinfect 99.99 percent of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Then it filters using a proprietary blend filter cartridge system of coconut charcoal and ion-exchange resin to remove metals, chemicals, organic and particulate matter. Coco charcoal is great at capturing organic molecules and chlorine because it is very porous.
Meanwhile, the ion-exchange resin is a spherical porous bead resin material that is very effective in reducing the hardness of the water. There are three filter cartridges for the Waatr Bottle to choose from: Purist, for the purists, Artesian for the idealists, and Alkaline, for those who constantly hydrate. Lastly, it uses a natural blend of chemicals to make it taste like artisan water.
All these work with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is protected via an IPX7 waterproof cap. The bottle also comes with safety features including short-circuit protection, overcharge, and over-discharge protection. The bottle cleans itself with UVC light every hour for 20 seconds to keep it bacteria, mold, and virus-free. You can also disable this feature to conserve the battery.
Moreover, the Waatr Bottle has RGB status indicators. Green reminds you to hydrate, red when it’s time to recharge the battery, and blue when it’s purifying water. With its wide mouth, it’s easy to add in ice and its flip-open spout makes it convenient to drink.
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With the launch of the new Xbox series X|S and PS5, things have gotten a lot spicier in terms of game developers trying to take full advantage of the new technology and making games as badass as they possibly can. And while the list for the new console games goes on and on. I have gathered up the top 10 Xbox Game Pass games that you should definitely play in 2021.
Sunset Overdrive is the first game on my list, and it’s a pleasure to play. Now this game has beyond all degrees of lunacy, and it appears that the makers only had ONE GOAL in mind: to make the game as enjoyable as possible, with no regard for logic!
The game has a plethora of powerful and deadly weapons, as well as a fun and unusual physics system, some interesting characters, and a gorgeously designed setting. Inside the game, there’s a lot going on, from player ziplining to blowing each other up with rockets! So, if you’re searching for a good time and you have the Game Pass, this one is a no-brainer!
Sea of Thieves started out as kind of a failure for many but the game has changed a lot since then and the developers have been adding new and fun features to the game to keep the players interested. Now that the game is available on Game Pass, you can get started with a Sea of Thieves account and battle it out with your friend online.
I enjoy the game’s unique gameplay and fighting system, in which, unlike other typical multiplayer shooters, you must work together to discover places using your compass, use the same weaponry as any other player in the game, and sail your own ship while battling other players!
When it comes to wild games, Knockout City is the most exhilarating adrenaline-fueled multiplayer game that brings back memories of your childhood sport “dodgeball” in the most surprisingly enjoyable way! Knockout City, unlike any other dodgeball game, blends the old beat’em up with a current touch of Battle Royale games, resulting in a game that gets you all psyched up!
In the blink of an eye, everything may spiral out of control. There’s so much going on in the game, and while learning how to use the controls is simple, mastering it is as challenging as it gets! There are a variety of game types to choose from, including team deathmatch, that will make you feel perfectly at home!
This Star Wars-inspired game from Respawn offers everything you could want: a wonderful plot, extremely gorgeous visuals, fast-paced action-packed gameplay, and some fantastic voice acting that adds to the sense of immersion that this game is attempting to create.
Despite the fact that I am not a huge fan of Star Wars games, this one, in particular, is a combination of everything that is wonderful about a lot of them. It doesn’t get any better than this if you enjoy single-player story games.
When it was revealed that Outriders will be available on the Xbox Game Pass, it practically took the gaming industry by storm. Outriders is one of the greatest looter/shooter games published this year, and how could it not be when it comes from the venerable Square Enix?
As you battle your way through a swarm of opponents, you’ll feel a continual surge of adrenaline as you use not just your weapons, but also some cool-looking abilities to shred your foes apart! This AAA blockbuster is unquestionably one of the greatest games on Xbox Game Pass, and it will keep you glued to your screen for hours! I hope you do have a game pass to grab the Outriders account to experience how great it can be.
Roguelike games are one of the oldest gaming genres, and they remain popular to this day. In addition, if you enjoy roguelike games, Hades is a must-play. This game has some of the most unusual but appealing graphics, as well as an equally thrilling action-packed gameplay and level generating system that will put your gaming abilities to the test!
This hack and slash roguelike from Supergiant Games is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, and now that you have a game pass, you’ll be able to discover just how intricate this Greek mythology-based game is! If this were a ranking of the best roguelike games, this game would be at the top of the list without a doubt.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is likely the only 2D platformer on this list, and for good reason: when it comes to stunning visuals, captivating sound effects, a compelling story, fluid gameplay, and pretty much everything else that makes a game a true masterpiece, Ori and the Will of the Wisps has it all!
This all-in-one bundle has some of the most addicting gameplay you’ve ever seen in ANY game! The game takes you on a wild adventure through some wonderfully created regions populated by massive creatures. The EXTREMELY fluid battle animations are one of my favourite aspects of this game. It basically makes everything better by a factor of a hundred!
Yakuza has been out and around for years now but many of us haven’t actually played any of the games in the series and that is why it feels too late to start now. But fortunately, Like a Dragon allows you to dive into this carefully constructed game, which transports you to the realm of crime lords and requires you to do a variety of tasks in order to proceed through this winding tale.
Like a Dragon is an amazing thriller for anybody looking for action-packed battle scenes, a compelling plot, and memorable characters; this game checks all the boxes!
Now, I’m sure you’ve heard about this game before, but if you weren’t convinced to play it before, if you have a game pass, you should certainly check it out now. Hellblade depicts the narrative of a young Viking warrior who travels to Helheim, a genuine hellhole, in order to rest her lover’s soul!
With the way the storey evolves and how Senua’s journey links the players to the heroine and the way her choices and suffering touch you, the game genuinely pushes the envelope. Hellblade also features some of the greatest graphics and environment settings of any game, completely immersing you in a manner that no other game can.
A Tale of the Plague For a variety of reasons, Innocence is one of my favourite games on this list. This triple-A movie-like game, set in an alternate past, tells the storey of two young aristocratic siblings caught up in politics and religion while seeking to discover a cure for the Bubonic plague.
This story-driven game puts you in the shoes of two disadvantaged siblings who must rely on their wits and stealth to remain alive. Plague’s Tale is a fantastic game that takes you on a trip full of secrets, riddles, and emotions!
2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited
Sometimes, is fun to imagine what a combination of two popular car models would look like. If your thought process is somewhat like Samir Sadikhov, then this Mercedes-Benz G-Van proposal should look like the real thing. The German automaker might never make something like it, but a man can dream, right?
As the name suggests, this idea sees the Sprinter reimagined with the boxy outline of the beloved G-Class platform. With the help of some image editing wizardry, we have a profile that closely resembles Mercedes-Benz’s heavy-duty Unimog, albeit with some modifications.
The Germany-based industrial designer boasts a stellar portfolio of sleek concept cars. Moreover, his experience working with Lamborghini, Ford, and Rezvani is clearly a huge help here. The G-Van concept appears to be fully equipped for any adventure. Roof racks let you take your favorite toys along for the trip.
This vehicle boasts the best of both worlds. There’s a generous interior to accommodate you and the whole gang. Plus, the off-road-ready configuration implies it’s perfect for overlanding enthusiasts as well. If this ever heads into production, we just wish somebody turns it into an RV.
Low-light visibility won’t be an issue thanks to the roof-mounted array of LEDs. To navigate over obstacles, there’s a bespoke suspension system to lift the chassis up. Meanwhile, the huge wheel wells make way for the beefy BFGoodrich all-terrain tires. Owners can likewise add aftermarket upgrades as needed.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Van might not be an actual production model, but we believe it deserves a reliable and powerful engine. Sadikhov did not mention anything related to the powertrain. Anyway, what really makes it appealing is the silhouette of a rough-and-tumble and go-anywhere machine.
Images courtesy of Samir Sadikhov
Apple’s iPhone 13 event on Tuesday made a lot of headlines as it always does, including here on Gear Patrol. If you somehow haven’t heard about it, you can catch up on all the important bits about the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and new iPads here.
But! Apple products weren’t the only things to come out this week! Here are five noteworthy announcements and releases that snuck under the radar, and which you’ll want on yours.
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On Tuesday, Sonos announced the second generation of its Sonos Beam soundbar, notable for being a Dolby Atmos capable soundbar that comes in under the $500 mark at just $449. At half the price of the flagship Sonos Arc (which is now $900 after a price hike that affected a number of Sonos speakers), the Beam makes for a relatively affordable entry into Dolby Atmos for the relatively budget conscious, or those with small rooms to fill. Without the upward-firing drivers of the Arc, it won’t have quite the same quality (or quantity) of sound, but it’s definitely a worthwhile addition to many a Sonos system for its size and price.
Price: $449
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If you’re looking for a home theater without restraint, look no further than LG’s latest behemoth display that really puts the “theater” in home theater. Less a series of discrete products and more of an option to order custom displays, LG’s Direct View LED Extreme Home Cinema Displays range in resolution from 2K to 8K and size from 108 inches to 325 inches — that is to say, 9 feet to just over 27. How much does it cost? Well, if you have to ask…. (A little over a mil and a half.)
Price: Honestly, too much.
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You won’t have an easy time putting your hands on Xiaomi’s latest flagship if you live here in the States, but it’s worth highlighting if for no other reason than to talk about the way it charges. The 11T Pro comes with a 120W charger that Xiaomi says can charge the phone’s 5,000 mAh battery from 0-100 in about 17 minutes. For reference, Apple’s MagSafe chargers pump power at a rate less than a tenth of that: 15W, at the high end.
Now, do you need your battery to go from 0-100 in 17 minutes? Probably not. Is it good for the battery? Also probably no. Is it impressive as hell? Well duh.
Price: $768+
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No, it’s not for normies, but Canon’s new sports-focused not-quite-flagship EOS R3 is one impressive bit of specialist photography kit. The high-end full-frame mirrorless EOS R3 sports a 24MP CMOS sensor, but its main attraction is probably Canon’s Dual Pixel AF system with automatic tracking for humans, animals and more paired with the ability to shoot up to 30 frames per second (RAW!) with the electronic shutter.
Price: $5,999
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GoPro’s latest action cam packs a new, homegrown GP2 processor which is the follow up to the GP1 chip the company rolled out in 2017. GoPro credits that upgrade for the Hero 10 Black’s ability to shoot 5.3K at 60 frames per second, 4K at 120 frames per second and 2.7K at 240 frames per second. Another key part of the release is the Hero 10 Black’s cloud capabilities: when connected to power, the GoPro can automatically upload your footage to a cloud account — if you’re paying $5 per month or $50 a year for a subscription. If you buy it from GoPro, you can get it for $400 with an included one-year subscription to get you hooked. Or you can go without a sub and get it for…$100 more. Yeah, it’s weird.
Price: $400 with subscription, $500 without
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