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WatchesG-Shock Just Filled a Longstanding Gap in Its Watch Lineup
Thanks to this new take on the brand’s iconic square watch, at least one popular mod will now be sold by G-Shock directly.
By Jack Seemer
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MotorcyclesBMW’s Bold New Boxer Moto Relives a Monumental Brand Moment
1976 was a pivotal year for the German brand’s two-wheeled reputation, and this eye-catching R 1300 R makes for a fitting tribute.
By Gray Van Dyke
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OutdoorsKelty’s New Outdoor Essential Breaks a Classic Design Rule
The oversized new sleeping bag isn’t just roomier than your average bedroll; it innovates on almost every aspect of the camping staple.
By Hayley Helms
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Tech7 Apple Releases You May Have Missed This Week
Catch up on Apple’s newest gadgets, including new iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and more.
By Tucker Bowe
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WatchesMy Favorite Affordable Field Watch Gets a First-of-Its-Kind Remix
Serica celebrates one of the world’s most beautiful alphabets by replacing the Arabic numerals on its Ref. 6190 Cali dial with Thai script.
By Brad Lanphear
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Food & DrinkIkea’s New Cast Iron Camp Grill Is Adorable, and Cheap
Headlining a new collection of open-air essentials, this charming cast-iron grill is all about atmosphere (and mouthwatering yakitori).
By Jack Seemer
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FootwearA Cult-Favorite Brand Morphs the Ultimate Casual Footwear into an All-Terrain Camping Champion
Let’s be real: flip-flops suck for outdoor adventure. Bedrock’s complete overhaul could change that forever.
By Sean Tirman
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StyleA Beloved American Brand Confirms Giant Chinos Are Here to Stay. It’s Not J.Crew
Buck Mason’s Big Chino — a 1940s-inspired fit with a wide leg and high rise — nails what most brands get wrong about oversized pants.
By Brad Lanphear
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MotoringIf Subaru STI Returns, It Could Lose One of Its Most Defining Features
Subaru execs swear STI isn’t dead, but you still need to speak up if you want the boxer engine to stick around.
By Chris Chin
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TechApple Just Quietly Changed What a Monitor Is Supposed to Be
Apple finally refreshed its monitors lineup — and the result perfectly captures both the brilliance and the blind spots of the company’s hardware philosophy.
By Ben Bowers
Motoring
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SUVs & TrucksFord’s New Patent Could Future-Proof Its Car Interiors
The Blue Oval has a design for an in-vehicle hub that would be far more accommodating of your mobile devices.
By Gray Van Dyke
Watches
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Dive WatchesA Fan-Favorite German Watch Brand Is Making Divers for the First Time in Forever
They’re pretty impressive, too.
By Johnny Brayson
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsThis Beloved Gerber Multi-Tool Ditched Its Namesake Feature, and Got Even Better
The well-known American EDC brand remixes one of its most popular camping-focused tools into a compact everyday essential.
By Hayley Helms
Tech
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AppleWhat’s the Catch with Apple’s Cheapest New MacBook Ever?
And how does the MacBook Neo compare to the MacBook Air?
By Tucker Bowe
Food & Drink
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CookingAn Elite Cast Iron Company Just Dropped the Ultimate Goldilocks Skillet
Field Company’s first new pan in years might just be the ideal everyday skillet.
By Jack Seemer
Style & Travel
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SneakersOn’s Most Exclusive Sneaker Yet Triples Down on a Signature Look
On and Kith’s new multi-year partnership kicks off with two original silhouettes that are exactly what you’d expect from both brands — in the best way.
By Ben Bowers
Living
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CookingThis Simple Accessory Gives Cast-Iron a New Purpose in the Kitchen
The pottery brand that elevated the humble mug has given one of the kitchen’s oldest materials a fresh, industrial edge.
By Ben Bowers
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