Welcome to the Gear Patrol weekend edition, where we gather the week's best gear news, roundups and stories. Here's what you missed.
Weber’s New Badass Grill Proves It Can Still Nail Old-School Barbecue
The brand's first-ever Santa Maria-style grill bets that more backyard cooks are ready to embrace one of America's oldest cooking traditions.
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Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop: The Good, the Bad and the Polarizing
The broader Gear Patrol staff weighs in on the release of Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop.
One of America’s Most Historic Whiskey Makers Has a New $30 Bottle for Collectors
The legendary Kentucky brand changes its most signature bottle feature for America's birthday.
TAG Heuer’s Entry-Level Motorsports Watch Takes on America’s Biggest Race
Formula 1 meets the Indy 500.
Leatherman’s Essential, Affordable Pro-Grade Multi-Tool Gets Even More Compelling
The indispensable emergency accessory picks up stunning new treatments to honor the unsung heroes we count on most.
Rivian’s Biggest Launch of the Year Might Just Make You Completely Forget About Slate’s and Scout’s Trucks
A pickup variant of Rivian's newest EV could beat Slate to the affordable electric pickup punch.
A Respected Loudspeaker Specialist Just Embraced Modern Hi-Fi with This Bookshelf Speaker System
Known for its elite audiophile loudspeakers, the brand has introduced its first active speaker system. And it's surprisingly affordable.
Away’s New Carry-On Comes with a Feature That Should Be Standard on Every Bag
The frustratingly rare wheel lock finally crosses into the mainstream.
Arc’teryx Just Gave Its Most Versatile Shoe a Summer Travel Upgrade
The latest version of Arc'teryx’s breakout do-it-all shoe leans even harder into breathable comfort without sacrificing its trail-ready edge.
Hamilton’s Undervalued Dive Watch Collection Gets a Robust Revamp
The Khaki Navy Scuba gets a new stamped and lacquered wavy dial texture, available with a classic steel bracelet or teal dive strap.
A Legendary Japanese Brand Drops a Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired CD Player
Yep, it runs on AA batteries.
Carhartt Elevates an Iconic Workwear Staple Through Premium Craftsmanship
The latest entry to the brand’s quality-driven sub-line, the Crafted Series, is a love letter to rugged and comfortable design.
One of the Best Modern Amplifiers Just Got Even Better
One of Sonos's biggest rivals just gave its flagship streaming amplifier a key audiophile upgrade.
Toyota Is Finally Entertaining the Tiny, Affordable Truck Everyone Wants
The prospect of a RAV4-based pickup wasn't on our bingo cards for 2026.
BMW’s Stunning New Bagger Breaks the Mold Six Ways from Sunday
If this inline six-driven work of art/science project isn’t the future of motorcycles, I want to live in the alternate reality where it is.