Welcome to the Gear Patrol weekend edition, where we gather the week's best gear news, roundups and stories. Here's what you missed.
The North Face’s Hoka Alternative Hiking Shoes Are Accidentally Ideal for Travel
The Fastpack Waterproof Shoes' blend of all-terrain capability, weatherproofing and style makes for a potent combination.
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Yamaha Is Entertaining a New Small, Affordable Street Bike for America
The tuning fork brand remains invested in the idea of a small-bore YZF-R2, and that could include a stateside release, too.
TAG Heuer’s Entry-Level Dive Watch Gets a Sporty, 1980s-Inspired Revamp
The Aquaracer Professional collection gets a faithful case revision in steel and titanium, powered by an impressive solar quartz movement.
This Affordable Desktop Amp Will Revive Your Old Bookshelf Speakers
Don't let its compact size (or affordable price tag) fool you. This amp is a little powerhouse.
Vans Morphs Its Foundational Sneaker into a Premium Samba Alternative
The brand's original shoe gets a complete revamp ahead of the World Cup, directly inspired by The Beautiful Game.
Toyota’s Deluxe Land Cruiser Is Getting the Upgrade It Sorely Needs
A GX 550h hybrid will really come in handy with today's gas prices.
Oakley Brings Back a Vintage Pair of Stylish Shades Unseen for Over 20 Years
One of the first frames to feature the brand's Heavy Stretch logo returns for the first time in decades.
Nike’s Retro Hiker Gets a Timely Reissue with a Classic Outdoors Spin
The new colorway bridges the gap between outdoor utility and streetwear style.
Yeti’s Celebrating America’s 250th with an Epic Special Edition Collection
From a 50-state Tundra 45 to mix-and-match drinkware accessories, Yeti's Summer Anthem collection is the brand's most patriotic collection yet.
Paul Newman’s Daytona Mustang Just Resurfaced, Patina and All
Even at 70 years old, the actor got some seat time during a historic 1995 Daytona 24 Hours performance in this very Ford.
Huckberry’s Latest Military-Inspired Basic Brings Tactical Details to a Modern Fit
The Super-Fly Supply Short proves the OG-107 fatigue silhouette still has room to evolve.
This Aluminum Carry-On Fixes the Least Convenient Thing About Travel Luggage
The design ups the convenience factor by a ton without sacrificing compatibility with airplane carry-on standards.
Asics Retools the Internet’s Favorite Running Shoe in Every Way That Matters
The most popular shoe on Strava steps into a new generation with small tweaks and a big fun factor.
Ford’s Clever New Patent Reimagines One of Jeep’s Most Convenient Summer Features
The Blue Oval has an idea for a slick Bronco roof design that would make enjoying the breeze, well, a breeze.
There’s a New James Bond. Here’s What He’s Wearing
Bond is back.