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This Week In Gear, Episode 45
Over the next several years, Toyota and Lexus will finally overhaul many of its most popular models, from sedans to trucks to SUVs. Plus, the anOrdain Model 1 is one of the most beautiful watches we’ve ever seen, and it’s back in stock in updated form; and five desk pads that’ll change your workspace for the better.
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In this episode of This Week In Gear: 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.
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.
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%
“Nike announced its update to the elusive and speedy Vaporfly 4% sneaker, the brand new ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%. The shoes help you to use less energy when running, so you can go faster with less effort, and that translates into faster times.”
F355 “Modificata”
Champion racing driver Jeff Segal has updated and modded a truly gorgeous now-classic Ferrari F355. We drove it on the track.
Herman-Miller Cosm Office Chair
“Cosm, made in collaboration with the German design firm Studio 7.5, is Herman Miller’s newest and perhaps most important furniture release since Aeron. Within its spindly, exoskeletal frame exists a great many talking points, but the upshot is this: Cosm is the ideological opposite of Aeron.”
Jacques Marie Mage “Roy” Sunglasses
The Jacques Marie Mage “Roy” are the newest from the eyewear maker – only 450 will be made.
How to Make Pour-Over Coffee
“After decades in the dark, used mostly amid the insular circles of Japanese coffee culture, pour-over coffee is having a moment, widely celebrated as the preferred brew method for drip coffee. Much of pour over’s appeal, says Oliver Tosky, lead educator at Parlor Coffee in Brooklyn, lies in the inherent simplicity of the technology.”
In this episode of This Week In Gear: Tucker Bowe reveals the all-new Oculus Quest VR gaming system; Oren Hartov recounts a trip to Switzerland to study the history of the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch collection; and Will Price philosophizes about – and samples – what makes three specific bourbons his “unicorn” bottles. Plus, our writers weigh in with one solid Mother’s Day gift idea each and J.D. DiGiovanni unveils Just Get This, Gear Patrol’s new one-stop shop for top product recommendations in every category.
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.
Oculus Quest VR Gaming System
Oculus Quest is an all-new, all-in-one VR gaming system. It’s the big brother to the Oculus Go, which is best used for watching videos and live events. Set up the Quest with an app, and everything else is self-contained. Quest comes in two storage sizes: 64GB ($399) and 128GB ($499) and is avaialable now for pre-order.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Collection
Designed and engineered in the early 20th Century to protect watches worn by British officers while playing polo, the Reverso Collection dates back to 1931. The body of a Reverso can be flipped 180 degrees. Original Reversos featured a metal caseback on the side opposite the watch face; contemporary versions may feature a second face like the one shown in this episode.
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 12. That means you have ample time to shop for a great gift. These are the products our individual experts recommend, but if you want a more complete guide check out The 60+ Best Mother’s Day Gifts of 2019 now.
Just Get This: Our Top Product Recommendations, All In One Place
Just Get This is Gear Patrol’s comprehensive list of the most noteworthy products on the market right now. If you’re in the market for a product and want a top-level recommendation, look no further.
Three Bourbon Favorites
Staff Writer Will Price has a philosophy when choosing bourbons: among other criteria, a bottle must be accessible and affordable, but also special. These three bourbons qualify and then some: Elijah Craig Small Batch, Knob Creek Single Barrel and Heaven Hill 6-Year-Old Green Label.
In last week’s episode: Tanner Bowden reviews the all-new, magnet-construction Leatherman Free; Josh Condon rock-crawls in Jeep’s latest concept trucks; Will Price demonstrates Vermicular’s waterless cooking appliance; and Jack Seemer reveals the ultra low-cal now IPA from Dogfish Head. Also in this episode: Meg Lappe gives a one-minute rundown of the JaxJox KettleBellConnect. Watch Now
In this episode of This Week In Gear: Tucker Bowe reveals the all-new Oculus Quest VR gaming system; Oren Hartov recounts a trip to Switzerland to study the history of the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch collection; and Will Price philosophizes about – and samples – what makes three specific bourbons his “unicorn” bottles. Plus, our writers weigh in with one solid Mother’s Day gift idea each and J.D. DiGiovanni unveils Just Get This, Gear Patrol’s new one-stop shop for top product recommendations in every category.
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.
Oculus Quest VR Gaming System
Oculus Quest is an all-new, all-in-one VR gaming system. It’s the big brother to the Oculus Go, which is best used for watching videos and live events. Set up the Quest with an app, and everything else is self-contained. Quest comes in two storage sizes: 64GB ($399) and 128GB ($499) and is avaialable now for pre-order.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Collection
Designed and engineered in the early 20th Century to protect watches worn by British officers while playing polo, the Reverso Collection dates back to 1931. The body of a Reverso can be flipped 180 degrees. Original Reversos featured a metal caseback on the side opposite the watch face; contemporary versions may feature a second face like the one shown in this episode.
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 12. That means you have ample time to shop for a great gift. These are the products our individual experts recommend, but if you want a more complete guide check out The 60+ Best Mother’s Day Gifts of 2019 now.
Just Get This: Our Top Product Recommendations, All In One Place
Just Get This is Gear Patrol’s comprehensive list of the most noteworthy products on the market right now. If you’re in the market for a product and want a top-level recommendation, look no further. For quick and convenient access, check out the main website navigation for a link.
Three Bourbon Favorites
Staff Writer Will Price has a philosophy when choosing bourbons: among other criteria, a bottle must be accessible and affordable, but also special. These three bourbons qualify and then some: Elijah Craig Small Batch, Knob Creek Single Barrel and Heaven Hill 6-Year-Old Green Label.
In last week’s episode: Tanner Bowden reviews the all-new, magnet-construction Leatherman Free; Josh Condon rock-crawls in Jeep’s latest concept trucks; Will Price demonstrates Vermicular’s waterless cooking appliance; and Jack Seemer reveals the ultra low-cal now IPA from Dogfish Head. Also in this episode: Meg Lappe gives a one-minute rundown of the JaxJox KettleBellConnect. Watch Now
In this episode of This Week In Gear: Tanner Bowden reviews the all-new, magnet-construction Leatherman Free; Josh Condon rock-crawls in Jeep’s latest concept trucks; Will Price demonstrates Vermicular’s waterless cooking appliance; and Jack Seemer reveals the ultra low-cal now IPA from Dogfish Head. Also in this episode: Meg Lappe gives a one-minute rundown of the JaxJox KettleBellConnect.
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.
Leatherman Free
The Free P2 and P4 are multi-tools you’ll recognize; pliers are the central implement (hence the “P” moniker), and a suite of other tools swivel out of the handles. The key difference here is that, unlike older models like the Wave, Free tools integrate a magnetic construction that makes opening and using the tool significantly easier. Now, users can access and operate every included tool with one hand, which on its own makes the Free tools a major upgrade over any multi-tool Leatherman made in the past.
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Easter Jeep Safari
“For 53 years Jeep has gathered the faithful in the Utah mountains for Jeep Easter Safari, an annual celebration of all things off-roading, rock-crawling, and related to American-made, WWII-bred 4x4s. For a week each spring, the town of Moab is overrun with dented Wranglers rolling high on humongous studded rubber and motel parking lots are filled with the clanging sound of wrenching and the disembodied legs of impromptu mechanics scrambling under a stuck winch or busted sway bar.”
JaxJox Kettlebell Connect
“The JaxJox KettlebellConnect is a smart kettlebell that can change from 12-pounds to 42-pounds in seconds – at the touch of a button. Change the exact number on the digital display where you’ll store the weight and watch it add or subtract interior weights in just three to five seconds.”
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Vermicular Misui and Kamado
“After five years of Japan-exclusive availability, Vermicular’s Dutch oven/electric induction cooker combination appliance is coming stateside. Its specialty is waterless cooking — or cooking without adding water, broth or other liquids.”
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Dogfish Head Slightly Mighty IPA
By substituting sugar with zero-calorie monk fruit extract, Dogfish Head was able to make a 95-calorie, 3.6-carb, 4-percent ABV IPA with the full-bodied flavor any snob would appreciate.
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In this episode of This Week In Gear: Tucker Bowe talks with Eric Yang about the new iPad Mini, which received its first hardware update in 3.5 years; Meg Lappe reviews the Nike ACG React Terra Gobe after testing them in severe weather on Mt. Hood; Nick Caruso discusses the merits of Cadillac’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving tech; and Deputy Editor Josh Condon explains how he reorganized the structure of Gear Patrol Magazine as it moves to a quarterly publication schedule.
Also in this episode: Will Price explains why a Kickstarter chef’s knife is the last thing he bought, and Tanner Bowden tackles a lightning round Q&A.
iPad Mini
Apple new iPad Mini ($399) has been released three and a half years after the device had received any sort of hardware update. The new iPad mini features a 7.9-inch screen and looks identical to the last iPad Mini. It only supports Apple’s first-gen stylus, not the newest Apple Pencil. And it shares similar specs to the also-new, much-sexier iPad Air.
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Nike ACG React Terra Gobe
We tested the Nike ACG React Terra Gobe in Portland, Oregon, and trekked all over Mt. Hood and Hood River with them. Standout features include the same cushioned and springy foam from the Nike Odyssey React, lightweight foam and a ripstop and water-resistant upper.
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Cadillac Super Cruise
Cadillac’s Super Cruise is the only semi-autonomous technology to offer truly hands-free driving. Using GPS and light radar scanning, Cadillac’s tech has mapped 130,000 miles of limited-access highways. While other technologies – like Tesla’s Autopilot – are very advanced, they require your hands be on the wheel at all times. Super Cruise will notify the driver if he needs to take over at any time, should conditions necessitate manual steering.
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Gear Patrol Issue Nine
As Deputy Editor, Josh Condon is helming Gear Patrol’s editorial efforts, including a shift from biannual to quarterly publication of Gear Patrol Magazine. Issue Nine is all about Collecting: collections, the philosophy of collecting and even some arguments against collecting. We’ve shifted our publishing to Arizona, where a web printing press has changed the way we make print come alive. Condon discusses conceiving of and physically publishing the latest issue here.
In this episode of This Week In Gear: Eric Yang and Will Price test Breville’s countertop pizza oven, Henry Phillips discusses the $5K Leica Q2 and Nick Caruso raves about the all-new BMW X7. Also in this episode, a Bryan Campbell reviews the Honda Talon side-by-side – in 30 seconds – and AJ Powell explains why the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless earbuds are the last thing he bought.
Breville the Smart Oven® Pizzaiolo
“This thing is fuckin’ awesome at what it does. It works for the pizza idiot to the pizza savant.”
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Leica Q2
“All the improvements feel iterative, deliberate and genuinely helpful to the end user. The Q was my general price-no-object recommendation for a great camera for basically everyone. The Q2 takes that place no problem.”
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2019 BMW X7
The X7 very well may be everything great about BMW, fully realized.
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Honda Talon SxS
“Add an exciting application of DCT technology and it’s fair to say that while the Talon 1000R and 1000X aren’t necessarily game changers, they’ve sure as hell raised the bar.”
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Earbuds
“I believe the Momentum earbuds could replace each headphone in my current rotation — including my Bowers & Wilkins P5 on-ear headphones.”
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Welcome to the premiere episode of Gear Patrol’s first video series: This Week In Gear, the ultimate news show for gear enthusiasts.
As the definitive executive briefing on what’s new in product culture, every week we’ll be talking shop about the latest and best gear, from outdoor & fitness, automotive and tech to home, style, grooming and watches. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Eric Yang, every episode will feature insights from Gear Patrol staff experts as well as field tests, interviews, buying advice and beyond.
In this episode of This Week In Gear: Nick Caruso gives a rundown of the all-new Porsche 911 Carrera S; Tanner Bowden introduces The James Brand Ellis multitool; Jacob Sotak explains just how hugely advanced the Orvis H3 fly rod is; and Tucker Bowe describes what’s new in Apple’s second-generation AirPods. Also in this episode, a lightning-round Q&A with Staff Writer Meg Lappe.
2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Porsche’s all-new 911 is, as expected, a tremendous performer.
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The James Brand ‘The Ellis’
The brand’s first multi-tool is a gorgeous shot across the Swiss Army Knife’s bow.
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Orvis Helios 3D 8-Weight 9′ Fly Rod
“Without a doubt, the most scientifically accurate rod ever produced.”
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Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case
The second-generation earbuds feature incremental tweaks, which means they’re still great.
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Welcome to the premiere episode of Gear Patrol’s first video series: This Week In Gear, the ultimate news show for gear enthusiasts.
As the definitive executive briefing on what’s new in product culture, every week we’ll be talking shop about the latest and best gear, from outdoor & fitness, automotive and tech to home, style, grooming and watches. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Eric Yang, every episode will feature insights from Gear Patrol staff experts as well as field tests, interviews, buying advice and beyond.
In this episode of This Week In Gear: Nick Caruso gives a rundown of the all-new 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S; Tanner Bowden introduces The James Brand Ellis multitool; Jacob Sotak explains just how hugely advanced the Orvis H3 fly rod is; and Tucker Bowe describes what’s new in Apple’s second-generation AirPods. Also in this episode, a lightning-round Q&A with Staff Writer Meg Lappe.
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Porsche’s all-new 911 is, as expected, a tremendous performer.
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The James Brand ‘The Ellis’
The brand’s first multi-tool is a gorgeous shot across the Swiss Army Knife’s bow.
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Orvis Helios 3D 8-Weight 9′ Fly Rod
“Without a doubt, the most scientifically accurate rod ever produced.”
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Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case
The second-generation earbuds feature incremental tweaks, which means they’re still great.
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