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Patagonia Fuses Rugged Workwear Materials and Streamlined Design in Its Latest Puffer
Patagonia is respected for both its backcountry apparel and workwear. The new Durable Down Hoody brings the two together.
The Best New Jeans and Denim Jacket Releases of 2026 (So Far)
The best jeans and denim jackets of the year, from brands like Levi's, 3Sixteen, ONI Denim and Uniqlo.
Did Lexus’ Best-Selling Sports Sedan Just Get Its Last Hurrah?
The current IS turns '13 years old this year, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
This Affordable Multi-Tool Packs an Entire EDC System Into Its Slim Frame
Rixel's titanium pry bar with revolver-style bit storage is unique enough to stand in your typical EDC loadout.
Benchmade’s Hefty New Folder Could Be an Accidental EDC Champ
The SlipRidge may be aimed at hunters, but big blade enthusiasts of all stripes should be stoked to see it.
The Coolest New Adventure Bikes of 2026 (So Far)
From approachable, small-displacement thumpers to powerful desert-ripping twins, these motorcycles are bound to inspire some two-wheeled travel.
Unimatic’s New $840 Diver Chronograph Watch Is a Minimalist Stunner
Unimatic's new Impronte Collection features minimalist debossed dials, including a new Modello Tre chronograph with a single subdial.
57 New Balance Sneaker Releases You Missed in 2026 (Updated)
From the SuperComp Elite v6 to the 204L, these releases prove New Balance remains relevant as ever.
Scottie Scheffler’s Favorite Rolex Has Quietly Become Golf’s Definitive Watch
The green-bezeled Rolex Submariner was already a collector favorite. Since joining the Rolex family as a brand testimonee back in 2022, Scottie Scheffler has single-handedly transformed it into a sporting icon.
This Fast-Rising Chinese Watch Brand Puts the Swiss on Notice, Again
Your move, Switzerland.
Jeep Japan Refines Its Three-Row with a Limited-Run Snow Peak Special
Jeep has tapped the storied Japanese outdoor gear supplier for an exclusive "Field Style" take on its Commander Overland.
Arc’teryx Retools Its Rugged Adventure Bag as a Sleek Urban EDC Hauler
The new Carrier 35 Weekender targets the urban EDC cognoscenti with a smaller footprint and urban-tuned design.
Porsche’s Most Controversial 911 Powertrain to Date Might Actually Get the Third Pedal It Deserves
Zuffenhausen claims it's struggling to achieve what Honda did almost a decade ago.