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Casio Transforms Its Iconic F-91W into a Hiking Watch with One Small Change
Swapping rubber for woven fabric sounds minor, but it changes how the F-91WF breathes on the wrist during long days on the trail.
Today in Gear: Syitren's CD Player and More
Your daily snapshot of what's new in gear, independently curated by our editors.
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Luminox Marks Three Decades of Navy SEAL Collaboration with the New 3550 Series
Built on a legacy that began in 1994, the Navy SEAL 3550 Series brings updated ergonomics and materials to a design proven in the field.
The Best New Balance Sneakers of 2026 (So Far)
From the SuperComp Elite v6 to the 204L, these are the New Balance releases that have defined the brand’s year so far.
Yes, Volkswagen is Genuinely Taking Aim at the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger
And no, this won't be a piece of forbidden fruit for America.
The Best New Böker Knives and Multi-Tools of 2026 (So Far)
The German brand never met a knife style it could not nail, as this robust roundup of folder, flippers, fixed blades and more reminds us.
TAG Heuer’s Classic Affordable Racing Watch Gets a Striking New Edition
Another Grand Prix, another Formula 1 watch.
Telo’s Tiny Pickup Truck Just Upped the Ante Against Ford and Slate
Turns out, the startup's MT1 can tow a whole lot more than it had previously claimed, and that could be a big differentiator against the competition.
Levi’s Just Took $100 Off Select Pairs of Its Premium Blue Tab Jeans
The brand's premium denim line gets some rare deals right now.
Nike Is Selling Almost Every Running Shoe It Makes Way Under Retail Right Now
We scoured the Nike's vast back-to-school sale to find deep discounts on pretty much every running shoe the company currently makes.
The 12 Best Vosteed EDC Knives of 2026 (So Far)
This brand has quickly moved from an up-and-comer to a serious contender in the world of knifemaking and EDC.
Honda’s Rare New Off-Road Moto Offers Much More Bang for Your Buck
The rugged CRF450RX Finke Limited Edition offers considerably more dirt-dominating power than the bump in price suggests.
The Best New Turntable Releases of 2026 (So Far)
We've rounded up the coolest new turntables from the likes of Teac, Technics, Pro-Ject, Sony, Bang & Olufsen and more.
New West KnifeWorks Upgraded Its MagnaCut EDC Knife with a Precision Button Lock
While much of what was exceptional about the original remains in this new edition, the user convenience gets a major boost.
Converse Slaps Vintage Suede on Its Underrated ‘90s-Inspired Sneaker
The brand's cult-classic basketball-turned-skate shoe has never looked better.
Patagonia Reworks Its Modern Mountain Icon into an Everyday Jacket with Mil-Spec Styling
Welcome to the new era for the mountain-famous Nano-Air, now optimized for everyday wear off the slopes.