Welcome to the Gear Patrol weekend edition, where we gather the week's best gear news, roundups and stories. Here's what you missed.
Volkswagen Is Launching Its First US Camper Van in Almost Three Decades
It's not quite a Transporter California, but it's the closest we'll get, for now.
Blancpain’s Overlooked Dress Watch Gets Harder to Ignore
Small update, big difference.
Is this Japanese Microwave America’s Next Kitchen Status Symbol?
The Panasonic NN-SF57RM pairs inverter cooking technology with a restrained Japanese aesthetic that puts other countertop microwaves to shame.
Yeti’s New Release Is Cheap, Practical and Backwards Compatible
The accessory may look strikingly similar to another popular drinkware brand's, but it's built with Yeti's uncompromising durability.
Porsche’s Most Iconic Car Won’t Ever Lose This Key Feature, CEO Pledges
Fans can put away the axes and pitchforks.
Nike’s Most Retro Take on Its Earliest Trail Shoe Is Now Available
The road runner that accidentally helped create the ACG division has never looked better.
One of Italy’s Most Iconic Rides Gets a Stunning Heritage Redesign
Vespa keeps the birthday festivities going with a more potent 80th anniversary expression.
A British Hi-Fi Brand Just Dropped a Rare Loudspeaker for Purist Audiophiles
The company is calling it a music lover's speaker.
Adidas Drops a Compelling New Hybrid Trainer with Super Shoe Capabilities
The Adizero Dropset Pro Training Shoe is built for athletes who don't want to choose between speed and strength.
A Respected Audio Brand Just Jumped on One of the Hottest Hi-Fi Trends
It promises to make a pretty badass desktop speaker system, too.
Breitling Drops a Surprising Pair of Tool Watches with Americans in Mind
The Swiss powerhouse is the only luxury watch brand collaborating with America250, the official celebration organization set up by Congress.
The Only True USA-Made Field Watch Embraces Its American Heritage
Weiss teams up with Imogene + Willie on a stunning edition of one of the brand's best automatic timepieces.
Can a Brand Built by Ex-Special Forces Members Beat The North Face at Its Own Game?
Thrudark started with tactically-influenced apparel. Now, its new Pinnacle Hiking pack aims to compete with legacy hiking bag brands on their own turf.
Christopher Ward’s King of Affordable Grail Watches Gets Even More Desirable
This watch cleans up nice.
New Balance Unveils Possibly Its Most Minimalist Sneaker Yet
The Y2K-inspired lifestyle shoe gets a fashion-forward update that's completely understated.