Welcome to the Gear Patrol weekend edition, where we gather the week's best gear news, roundups and stories. Here's what you missed.
James Bond Officially Has a New Watch. It Breaks with 40 Years of Tradition
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The Best Memorial Day Discounts on Gear We’d Actually Buy
The long weekend is packed with discounts — these are the best individual deals and sitewide sales we found.
Roadie 8: Yeti’s Smallest, Cheapest Hard Cooler Ever Still Goes Big on Utility
The brand's newest hard cooler is a grab-and-go solution for sidelines, job sites, golf carts and quick summer escapes.
Royal Enfield’s Best-Looking Retro-Styled Moto Yet Came out of Nowhere
When a legendary racer turned custom designer gets his hands on your ride, good things are bound to happen.
Levi’s Reissues Possibly the Oldest and Coolest Pair of Jeans in Its Archives
A faithful recreation of the trousers that eventually became the 501.
Nissan’s Tiny Affordable Camper Brings the Budget Fix Van Life Needs
This compact modular camper option delivers tons of utility at a price point that's bound to be tempting outside of its home market.
Buffalo Trace Revives Two Iconic Bottles That Haven’t Been Seen in Years
Hopefully these stay on the shelves a little longer this time.
New Balance Gives Its Retro Classic Dad Shoe a Layered Japanese Makeover
The lifestyle sneaker effortlessly blends the unexpected trifecta of nostalgic styling, textured materials and heritage Japanese touches.
Bang & Olufsen Just Gave Audiophiles a New Reason to Revisit Their CD Collections
The Danish hi-fi giant has imagined its beloved CD player, while also giving it a distinct Japanese flair.
The Most Innovative Affordable GMT Watch Is Back
In a new color, too.
Adidas Turns an Affordable Everyday Running Shoe into Streetwear Royalty
It might be off-putting to see the Shooting Star logo on such a max-stack performance sneaker.
Jeep Is Bringing Back Its Iconic Scrambler, and That’s Just the Start
The automaker is reviving its long-dead truck through a new Wrangler-based variant that promises even more excitement down the road.
The North Face May Have Just Dropped the Best Aprés Hike Camp Shoe of the Year
One of the brand's iconic hiking-focused approach shoes gets an easy-wearing reissue perfect for hanging out around the campfire.
This Japanese Camping Brand’s New Pack Balances Quietly Technical Design with Street-Ready Good Looks
Snow Peak's newest backpack is a rugged, durable EDC essential you won't be able to resist using every day.
Canyon’s Super Versatile, Affordable New Bike Is Basically the Goldilocks of Gravel
The blend of performance and price are just right for the DTC brand’s latest spin on an all-terrain classic.