Welcome to the Gear Patrol weekend edition, where we gather the week's best gear news, roundups and stories. Here's what you missed.
Uniqlo’s Jacket Riffs on Barbour’s Best New Releases for a Tenth of the Price
The corduroy collar and field-coat silhouette on Uniqlo's new jacket blur the line between workwear staple and British countryside classic in ways the price tag doesn't suggest.
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Nike’s Highly Anticipated, All-Conditions Hiking Boot Makes Its Debut
The lightweight, ultra-cushioned hiker makes use of Nike ACG's trail tech, offering stability and comfort while tackling challenging terrain.
Stanley Aims to Eat Yeti’s Lunch with Its Own Affordable Gym-Ready Release
On the heels of Stanley's sold-out shaker bottle, the new Vitalize Tempo brings the brand's durable reliability to your next workout.
BMW’s Sweet Retro-Styled Adventure Bike Gets Even More Compelling
Throwback spirit, modern tech and custom-level paint add up to one nearly irresistible off-road-ready package.
Scout’s New 4×4 Gets Even More Tempting with a Timeless Heritage Overhaul
The Traveler SUV dons a sweet retro-inspired treatment referencing an eye-catching bicentennial option from the International Harvester days.
Panerai Drops Its Most Traditional & Competitive Dive Watch Yet
Watch out, Rolex.
Buffalo Trace’s Sister Distillery Releases Two Remarkable New Whiskeys
Landing on opposite ends of the price spectrum, these expressions are both firsts for the brand.
Yeti Expands Its EDC Lineup with Its Latest Lightweight, Utilitarian Backpack
The Palo Active Backpack builds on the brand's burgeoning category, offering a streamlined silhouette while adding in thoughtful storage.
This $80 Stove Isn’t Even Six Months Old, and It’s Already a Car Camping Grail
Snow Peak's camp kitchen system is legendary for its modularity, but at least one quirk has been a source of frustration for American buyers. Another camping brand just fixed it.
A Japanese Hi-Fi Specialist Just Gave Audiophiles a New Reason to Get Excited
The brand is calling it one of its "most ambitious headphone projects to date."
Airstream’s New Compact Travel Trailer Unlocks More Affordable Retro Glamping
The new 17-foot World Traveler arrives as a lighter and less expensive option that brings classic Airstream style without the same commitment.
New Balance Brings Stunning Style to Its Performance Daily Driver
In a new running collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore, the FuelCell Rebel v5 is given an aesthetic overhaul to match its technical chops.
The Golden Rule of Espresso Machine Design Might Be Fundamentally Flawed
New research from fluid dynamics experts is casting doubt on the 9-bar pressure standard, a benchmark that the specialty coffee world has treated as an immovable fact since the mid-20th century.