Hands-on With the $1,980 Galaxy Fold Smartphone

Nike Joyride Run Review: First Impressions from Nike’s NYC HQ

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Meg Lappe reveals Nike’s latest running/recovery shoe, the Joyride FLyknit; Tucker Bowe talks about the IKEA x Sonos “Symphonic,” a wi-fi speaker collaboration available in August; and Tanner Bowden explains why The North Face’s newest material tech is super advanced.

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Nike Joyride Run Review: First Impressions from Nike’s NYC HQ
[embedded content]Three of our staff members test Nike’s newest running shoes with zero preparation – and give some honest feedback.

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Stocked: Gear Patrol’s Product Culture Conference

This Week In Gear is brought to you by Stocked: A Product Culture Conference presented by Hill City. Join the entire Gear Patrol team and our special guests at Classic Car Club Manhattan on September 27th and 28th for two days of product discovery and storytelling.

Ikea Symphonik Wi-fi Speakers

Sonos and Ikea announced their partnership forever ago, or so it seems, and we now finally have a product to talk about. Meet Symfonisk. It’s a Sonos-powered speaker that will be officially unveiled on April 9 and then become available sometime this August.

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The North Face Futurelight: All-New Breathable, Waterproof Fabric Tech

Futurelight is created using a process called nanospinning, a technique already used in tech and medical fields that arranges and layers nano-sized fibers in a complex network with plenty of gaps for air but not water. Laminated to fabric, this membrane exhibits all of the waterproof properties you need and expect in the mountains but, according to The North Face, provides a magnitude more breathability.

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Watch Now: This Week In Gear, Episode 15

In last week’s episode: Will Sabel Courtney goes off-roading in a $125,000 Land Rover Defender, Will Price shows off Smithey Ironware’s new carbon steel skillet, Meg Lappe discusses Halo Sport 2 neuropriming headphones and our staff gets very hands-on with Bob Kramer’s latest knife. Watch Now

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This Perfect Classic Defender Is Actually Brand-New From the Ground Up

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Will Sabel Courtney goes off-roading in a $125,000 Land Rover Defender, Will Price shows off Smithey Ironware’s new carbon steel skillet, Meg Lappe discusses Halo Sport 2 neuropriming headphones and our staff gets very hands-on with Bob Kramer’s latest knife.

This episode of This Week In Gear is presented by Flipboard, where quality content from the world’s best publishers and storytellers of every type is discovered.

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Master bladesmith Bob Kramer has introduced the Shokunin, a “Nakiri vegetable slicer made with a combination of 15N20 and 1084 tool steel, hardened to 62 HRC.” Each is hand=sharpened by Kramer himself.

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Defender by Himalaya

Himalaya, based in South Carolina, has earned its reputation building high-end resto-mod Defenders featuring far-from-stock features like powerful Corvette V8s and leather-swaddled cabins. But the company also makes more straightforward versions, packing traditional engines and interiors. This is one such vehicle, and we took it off-road.

Smithey Ironware Carbon Steel Farmhouse Skillet

Smithey’s Farmhouse Skillet is a low-walled, 12-inch skillet that’s equal parts art and cookware. The hand-forged, hand-hammered carbon steel pan was made with neighboring North Charleston blacksmith Robert Thomas.

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Halo Sport 2

Specifically geared toward athletes, Halo Sport headphones make use of neuropriming science to directly influence your body’s behavior. During usage, Halo Sport sends a small electric current to a specific area of the brain that controls movement, theoretically developing muscle memory faster.

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Watch Now: This Week In Gear, Episode 15

In last week’s episode: Will Sabel Courtney drives the limited-edition Jaguar XE SV Project 8; our staff’s first impressions of Sony’s ANC earbuds; Tanner Bowden shows off The North Face’s updated Banchee hiking backpack; Will Price uses the relatively affordable, full-service De’Longhi La Specialista espresso machine to pull a couple shots. Watch Now

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We Go Off-Roading in the All-New Jeep Gladiator Overland Pickup

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Will Sabel Courtney goes off-road in the all-new Jeep Gladiator; Tucker Bowe extolls the virtues of Naim’s $1,600 all-in-one speaker; Will Price introduces us to booze from New Riff Distilling; and Josh Condon reveals Issue Ten of the Gear Patrol Magazine.

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Jeep Gladiator Overland

After a 30-year hiatus, Jeep’s Gladiator pickup truck nameplate has been reborn. Based on the Wrangler, it’s much longer and boasts an extended wheelbase to accomodate the bed out back while still retaining almost all the off-road chops Jeep is known for.

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Naim Mu-so 2 All-in-one Speaker

The Naim Mu-so speaker system ($1,599) is a great all-in-one speaker option. It’s designed to work on its own or with Naim’s other speakers, but you can easily integrate it into an existing multi-room system thanks to built-in AirPlay 2 and Chromecast.

New Riff Distilling Whiskey

Few new whiskey makers stand out like New Riff. Unlike many of its craft competition, everything you need to know about its whiskey is right on the bottle – age statements, proof, non-chill filtered and age (you can find mashbills and production info online, too). Whiskey geeks are starting to take note.

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Gear Patrol Magazine, Issue Ten

In this, our 10th magazine, we dive deep into innovation in all of its forms. We profile Levi’s head of global product innovation, the surprisingly complicated future of coffee, as well as the revolutionary power of meditation. And because any discussion of modernization has to include (semi-)autonomous vehicles, we pit a Tesla Model 3 Performance against a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL on a road trip through California to experience first-hand how much driving has changed.

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14 of the Best, Most Important Products from Outdoor Retailer, Summer 2019

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Steve Mazzucchi, Meg Lappe, Tanner Bowden and Nick Caruso highlight loads of new products from the floor of the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver, Colorado.

This episode of This Week In Gear is presented by Seiko: Built for adventure and styled for the city, the Seiko Prospex Street Series are true diver watches upgraded for real life.

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Oru Kayak (Currently Unnamed)

This newest kayak from Oru will come out in 2020. Designed with origami in mind, the boat is made of the same type of corrugated plastice the U.S. Postal Service uses to fashion those indestructible mail bins you see everywhere. It packs down in under three minutes into a smaller package than any other product from Oru to date – small enough you can check the kayak when you travel by air – and it only weighs 20 pounds. Oru plans to offer their new boat for under $1,000.

Taxa Outdoors Cricket

This rugged camper was designed by the man in charge of living habitat design for the International Space Station. It’s small and lightweight enough to tow behind a small vehicle, and can be kitted out with amazing gear right from the factory. Sleeps two adults and two kids and features laser-cut panels. Fully loaded, the Cricket will run almost $29,000.

Primus Firestick Canister Stove

When it’s available next spring, the Firestick will come in steel ($90) and titanium ($120). It’s only four inches long and weighs only four ounces yet generates 8,530 BTUs.

Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD Power Bank

The new Sherpa power bank from Goal Zero carries enough charge to power up your phone four times and your laptop twice. It features two USB-A ports and one USB-C port, plus a readout that displays remaining battery percentage. it’ll be available July 2 for $170.

Hibear All-Day Adventure Flask

Hibear’s new insulated bottle features an easy-to-clean design with integrated cocktail and coldbrew/pour-over coffee making tools, plus a silicone mug so you can share your swill on the trail.

Kimi Werner, Champion Spearfisher & Costa Untangled Sunglasses

Kimi Werner knows our oceans better than most, and is passionate about protecting and preserving them. She teamed up with Costa to support their Untangle Collection, which is made from upcycled used fishing nets. Kimi talked with us about the brand’s mission and the perilous state of our oceans, discussing how we as gear enthusiasts and consumers can do our part to keep them as healthy as possible.

Vasque Clarion 88 GTX

Vasque reached way back into its 1988 catalog and reissued one of those original designs. The Clarion 88 GTX comes in two colorways for men, and though it is a throwback boot with a lifestyle look, it’s built to be a true hiker that can tackle any trail. It’ll be available in August exckusively via Vasque.com.

3 of Our Favorite Knives at OR

Among the hundreds of knives at OR this year, these are some of our favorites. Like its siblings released earlier this year, the Leatherman Free T4, available June 24, features magnetic mechanisms for one-hand opening and closing. The handmade Helle Kletten, available this fall, with its 2.1-inch blade and birch handle, is the Norwegian brand’s third-ever folding knife and also its smallest. Benchmade’s 380 Aller, available now, features a 1.6-inch blade and weighs less than two ounces; with the integrated prybar/screwdriver, bottle opener and money clip, it’s more of a multitool than a knife.

Featured Knives:
• Leatherman Free T4 ($60)
• Hell Kletten ($199)
• Benchmade 380 Aller ($160)

Rivian R1T

Rivian is making huge waves in the automotive industry and even bolder moves in the off-road community. The R1T truck features a 400-mile range and tons of adventure-ready options. From the factory, buyers can opt for bed-rail-mounted tents, integrated kitchen setups, full underbody skidplates and more. Plus, the trucks electric motors negate the need for differentials and a hydraulic system does away with the need for sway bars. Instead, the R1T is a torque-on-demand overlander that will bring the outdoors to anyone. It will be available at the end of 2020 for a base price of $69,000.

Big Agnes Scout Platinum 1P

Big Agnes has revealed a 13-ounce, one-person tent –º the lightest they’ve ever made. The Scout Platinum 1P features single-layer, waterproof materials that prop up with hiking poles. That means more room in the tent and far less weight in your pack. Available next year, the tent will retail for $450.

Eddie Bauer Mountain Ops Down Jacket

Eddie Bauer’s new down jacket is made for outdoor work. Available this fall for $399, the jacket design was informed by input from mountain guiudes, so it’s ready to tackle the cold with no nonsense.

Yeti Dog Bed

Yeti, maker of much of our favorite indestructible coolers and other gear, has revealed its new aptly named Dog Bed. The two-piece bed features washable covers and waterproof components. The Dog Bed will be available this fall for $300.

Watch Now: This Week In Gear, Episode 11

In last week’s episode: Josh Condon reports back after attending the first American Ducati Riding Experience; we introduce the limited-edition Proof by Priority Bicycles; Ben Bowers tests Bluffworks’ travel blazer; Zen Love explains how to correctly set a watch; and Meg Lappe tests Garmin’s latest smartwatch for runners. Watch Now

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Ducati’s American Riding School Gives Pro-Level Instruction On the Track, Trails and Road

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Josh Condon reports back after attending the first American Ducati Riding Experience; we introduce the limited-edition Proof by Priority Bicycles; Ben Bowers tests Bluffworks’ travel blazer; Zen Love explains how to correctly set a watch; and Meg Lappe tests Garmin’s latest smartwatch for runners.

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Ducati Riding Experience Motorcycle School

Ducati’s fantastic motorcycle riding school, taught by pro riders, has finally come to America. We go out west for a lesson.

The Proof by Priority Bicycles

The Proof, Priority Bicycles’ newest creation and a tribute to American craftsmanship, is the first bicycle the company has designed, built, painted and tested entirely in the United States. Drawing inspiration from bourbon labels and distilleries and beautiful hand finishes, the Proof utilizes a custom Gates carbon drive belt, and each example bears the signature of its builder. Only 100 will be produced, each made to order. At Gear Patrol, we are passionate about our mission: commitment to discovering only the best products.that’s why we’re proud to offer the Proof bicycle exclusively in the Gear Patrol store for only $800 – $199 off regular retail price.

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Bluffworks Gramercy Travel Blazer

Made of technical fabric that totally resists wrinkles and feels just like wool, Bluffworks’ Gramercy Blazer is fully machine washable and sports hidden pockets and other travel-friendly features.

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

This is the smartwatch made for runners who want to travel light. Along with its training and performance tracking features, the watch will store 500 songs downloaded from Deezer or Spotify for phone-free running.

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How to Correctly Set a Watch

Setting a mechanical watch incorrectly can break the movement within. Avoiding these two steps will extend the life of your watch and help you avoid any pitfalls.

Watch Now: This Week In Gear, Episode 10

In last week’s episode: Will Sabel Courtney reviews the Porsche Cayenne S; our staff recommends great Father’s Day gifts; and Will price explains why Burrow’s Nomad is the best sofa you can buy online. Plus, 5 things to know about Apple’s superlative new Mac Pro. Watch Now

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The Cayenne S May Be an SUV, But It’s Absolutely Still a Porsche

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Will Sabel Courtney reviews the Porsche Cayenne S; our staff recommends great Father’s Day gifts; and Will price explains why Burrow’s Nomad is the best sofa you can buy online. Plus, 5 things to know about Apple’s superlative new Mac Pro.

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Porsche Cayenne S

All SUVs are a blend of different vehicles with a broad range of capabilities, but the Cayenne S more than most. Peppy like a sport sedan, it uses the same 2.9-liter engine as the Panamera 4S and Audi RS 5.
But it’s also not bad off-road; you can even order an off-road package with skid plates and other underbody protection. But, more importantly, with the Sport Chrono Pack option, drivers can engage a “performance start” (i.e. launch control), which pushes the SUV from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds.

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Burrow Nomad Sofa

Sofa shopping is notoriously frustrating. For most people, a sofa is the single largest, most expensive piece of furniture in your living room yet we typically think very little about them. Burrow’s vaguely mid-century aesthetic intentionally blends into whatever your design style vibe is. The sofas ship within a couple of days of ordering and arrive shortly after; they are simple to set up and require no tools. Gear Patrol named Burrow’s Nomad the “Best Overall Sofa” you can buy online.

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5 Things to Know About the New Mac Pro

Aimed directly at multimedia power users, Apple’s long-anticipated next-gen Mac Pro is here. And it’s outrageously ridiculous. Its available hardware is one thing – the optional equipment list is crazy – but most extreme is the price: it starts at $6K.

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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

This is the smartwatch made for runners who want to travel light. Along with its training and performance tracking features, the watch will store 500 songs downloaded from Deezer or Spotify for phone-free running.

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Watch Now: This Week In Gear, Episode 9

In last week’s episode: Will Sabel Courtney explains why the new McLaren 600LT isn’t a supercar; Oren Hartov demonstrates how to maintain a dive watch; and Tucker Bowe shows off Master & Dynamic’s first noise-canceling headphones. Also in this episode, Bryan Campbell tests out Aether’s first motorcycle boot and our staff’s first impressions of Maurten’s Hydrogel Sports Fuel. Watch Now

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The McLaren 600LT Is Not a Supercar and Master & Dynamic Release Their First Noise-Cancelling Headphones

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Will Sabel Courtney explains why the new McLaren 600LT isn’t a supercar; Oren Hartov demonstrates how to maintain a dive watch; and Tucker Bowe shows off Master & Dynamic’s first noise-canceling headphones. Also in this episode, Bryan Campbell tests out Aether’s first motorcycle boot and our staff’s first impressions of Maurten’s Hydrogel Sports Fuel.

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McLaren 600LT

Mclaren basically did what any one of us would do if we were souping up a car to make it drive better: cut weight, stiffened the ride, add power. The company took the already ballilstic Sports Series and soehow improved upon the formula. With 592 horsepower, 467 pound-feet and a curb weight of 2,994 pounds, the 600LT is… fun.

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How to Maintain a Dive Watch

If you’re going to get your dive watch wet, proper maintenance is mandatory – no matter how much it’s worth. Follow these five steps and you’re covered.

Master & Dynamic MW65 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Master & Dynamic’s first noise-cancelling headphones are predictably gorgeous. They look very similar to wired MH40 headphones, but they’re made with anodized aluminum instead of stainless steel, making them the lightest headphones the company has ever made. The weigh just 250 grams.

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Aether Moto Boot

Aether’s first motorcycle boot ever is constructed with Italian leather, is 100-percent leather-lined inside and out and features reenforced toe and heal caps and D3O ankle padding for genuine on-road protection. The Moto Boot will launch in mid June and cost $595.

Maurten Hydrogel Sports Fuel

Our staff does a blind taste test of Muarten’s Hydrogel packets, which are “built by harnessing natural hydrogel technology and built with six natural ingredients. It doesn’t contain any colorants or preservatives and comes in 40g servings that contains 60% carbohydrates – a high weight to energy ratio.”

Watch Now: This Week In Gear, Episode 8

In last week’s episode: We were invited to be the very first to bring cameras into The Vault, the hugely exclusive Steinway & Sons selection room, where we talked with Todd A. Sanders, one of the three people who has access, about the how it came to be and the pianos inside it. Also, Tucker Bowe reviewed the “lightest 17-inch laptop in the world” and our staff shares their first impressions of Booker’s newest bourbon expression, “Shiny Barrel Batch.” Watch Now

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What It’s Like to Play a $2.5 Million Steinway Grand Piano

In this episode of This Week In Gear: We were invited to be the very first to bring cameras into The Vault, the hugely exclusive Steinway & Sons selection room, where we talked with Todd A. Sanders, one of the three people who has access, about the how it came to be and the pianos inside it. Also, Tucker Bowe reviewed the “lightest 17-inch laptop in the world” and our staff shares their first impressions of Booker’s newest bourbon expression, “Shiny Barrel Batch.” Plus, Jack Seemer suggest three gifts for dads who love to grill, Tanner Bowden gives an overview of the incredible Peak Design Travel Tripod, and Steve Mazzucchi shares three of his must-buy beard care products.

This episode of This Week In Gear is presented by Flipboard, where quality content from the world’s best publishers and storytellers of every type is discovered.

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The Vault at the Steinway Headquarters

Steinway & Sons has been hand making the world’s finest pianos for 160 years. Now the brand has created The Vault, a highly secure selection room that’s reserved for only its top clientele. It showcases seven of the rarest and most highly valued instruments the company has ever built. We visited Steinway’s factory and headquarters in Queens, NYC, to witness the crafting and manufacturing process first-hand, explore about the hyper-exclusive Vault and, of course, play some very rare, grail-worthy pianos.

LG Gram 17

The LG Gram 17 features a 17-inch screen and an enormous footprint. It’s also uncannily thin and weighs less than three pounds. It has mostly good guts too, save a powerful GPU. So who, exactly, is the Gram 17 best for?

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First Impressions: Booker’s Shiny Barrel Batch Bourbon

This uncut and unfiltered 124-proof bourbon is the next batch from Booker’s. The distillery says the batch has been aged 6 years, 5 months and one day. Tasting notes include “a sweet nose with a beautiful chestnut color and rich vanilla notes… The finish is medium and warm.” Bottles are available in stores now for an MSRP of $80.

Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Grill

Senior Editor Jack Seemer suggests a few grilling gifts for Father’s Day: stuff your dad doesn’t have, better versions of the things he does have and things he hasn’t even considered yet. Basically, everything but the grill.

Peak Design Travel Tripod

If any company could make a camera tripod exciting, sexy even, it’d be Peak Design. And now they’ve done it. Peak Design recently revealed the Travel Tripod, a compact, feature-packed camera stand that competes with the best available in every way.

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3 Essential Beard Care Products

Editor Steve Mazzucchi knows a thing or two about caring for a beard. His routine includes many steps and products, but here he reveals his essential three.

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• Dual-Sided Beard Comb ($8)
• Grave Before Shave Beard Butter ($25)
• American Crew Beard Serum ($18)

Watch Now: The Toyota Supra Is Finally Back After 20 Years, and We Test the DJI Osmos Action Camera

In last week’s episode: In this episode of This Week In Gear: Will Sabel Courtney gets excited about the all-new Toyota Supra; Andrew Siceloff breaks down how well DJI’s new action camera stacks up against the competition fro Go Pro; and Will Price discusses the merits of a Traeger pellet-fuel grill. Also in this episode, John Zientek explains why the $650 Veilance Rhomb rain jacket is a great buy, and Oren Hartov discusses the new Kickstarter campaign by Astor+Banks to crowdfund the company’s Sea Ranger diving watch. Watch Now

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The Toyota Supra Is Back – Is It As Great As It Has to Be? Plus, DJI’s New Osmos Action Camera & More

In this episode of This Week In Gear: Will Sabel Courtney gets excited about the all-new Toyota Supra; Andrew Siceloff breaks down how well DJI’s new action camera stacks up against the competition fro Go Pro; and Will Price discusses the merits of a Traeger pellet-fuel grill. Also in this episode, John Zientek explains why the $650 Veilance Rhomb rain jacket is a great buy, and Oren Hartov discusses the new Kickstarter campaign by Astor+Banks to crowdfund the company’s Sea Ranger diving watch.

This episode of This Week In Gear is presented by Flipboard, where quality content from the world’s best publishers and storytellers of every type is discovered.

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2020 Toyota GR Supra

After a 20-year absence, the Supra is back, and its sites are aimed directly at the Porsche Cayman. Co-designed with BMW and sharing some of the Bavarian brand’s components – notably, its inline-six engine – the Supra features near-perfect weight distribution in a small, lithe package.

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Traeger Ironwood Wood Pellet Grill

Trager’s Ironwood grill is an app-connected, computer controlled grill and smoker that runs on wood pelletes, Traeger’s trademark fuel source. It makes grilling incredibly easy – fill wil pellets, set the temp, place the meat and monitor remotely.

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DJI Osmos Action Camera

Entering the action camera market is the Osmos, a brand-new action camera by DJI. The company is well-known for its electronic image stabilization technology, notably used in its drones and gimbals; in the Osmos, it’s fully put to use. Aimed directly at the GoPro Hero7, DJI’s new camera performs similarly for $50 less.

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Veilance Rhomb Rain Jacket

Veilance, the brandless mega-high-end wing of Arc’Teryx, is known for sleek, technical apparel – the Rhmob takes that to the next level. It’s bewilderingly lightweight as well as breathable and completely waterproof.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger

Chicago-based Astor+Banks is launching a Kickstarter campaign for four versions of the $850 Sea Ranger diving watch, which will offer early bird pricing of roughly $550. The automatic watch features a Siww movement and will be available four colorways.

Watch Now: This Week In Gear, Episode 6

In last week’s episode: Meg Lappe tests the hyper-fast Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% marathon-running shoes; Bryan Campbell drives Jeff Segal’s “F355 Modificata,” a modded Ferrari track weapon; and Will Price goes in-depth on the Herman-Miller Cosm office chair. Also in the episode: John Zientek discussed Jacques Marie Mage “Roy” sunglasses and Andy Frakes explains the best way to make pour-over coffee. Watch Now

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