Aer’s Award-Winning Ultralight Packable EDC Bag Gets a Compelling Style Upgrade

Aer’s epic EDC bag gets even better. Plus, Lamborghini’s flagship gets a special commemorative edition in Japan, Grand Seiko’s new timepiece honors an American Georgian tradition and more.

Hands placing a light wooden object into a partially open dark blue backpack with black buckle and blue loop.Aer

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Two people walking outdoors wearing backpacks, one with a navy blue backpack and the other with a beige backpack.Aer

Aer Go Pack 2 (Tan and Navy)

Aer makes some excellent travel and EDC bags, but the Go Pack 2 is among its absolute best for quick jaunts around the city. Crafted from lightweight 210D Cordura, it’s tough enough to bear the brunt of adventurous punishment but also won’t add a bunch of extra bulk to your haul. It also has a bevy of onboard storage options ranging from external water bottle sleeves to an internal suspended 16-inch laptop pocket. And now it gets two smart new colorway options: navy and tan.
Matte gray Lamborghini with gold flame decals driving on a wet city street at night with neon signs.Lamborghini

Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido

To mark 25 years of Lamborghini Japan, the Italian automaker has created 25 exclusive limited-edition Revuelto Impavido models. Inspired by the spirit of Bushido, the name means “fearless” and “courageous” in Italian, while the design itself draws from the maedate crest mounted on samurai helmets. Elsewhere, you’ll find that Lamborghini has given each car decorative elements on the roof and fenders to reference the lacquered kozane plates. The hybrid V12 powertrain remains the same, though every Impavido example benefits from individual numbering and one of four eye-catching paint schemes.
Silver stainless steel Grand Seiko wristwatch with textured light pink dial and date window at 3 o'clock.Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA529 ‘Peach Blossoms’

Grand Seiko partnered with Reeds Jewelers to offer a special “Peach Blossoms” dial, placed on the iconic 40mm Spring Drive Heritage. It is a limited edition of 30 pieces, available exclusively at the Reeds Jewelers Grand Seiko Boutique in Atlanta, Georgia. The dial links the regional importance of peach trees along Japan’s Achi River and in the American state of Georgia. It features a High-Intensity Titanium case and bracelet, and runs on a Grand Seiko Caliber 9R65 automatic movement.
Two off-road motorcycles, one gray and one red, with knobby tires and gold front forks against a black background.Stark Future

Stark Varg EX and MX Factory Editions

The vaunted Spanish electric moto brand soups up its enduro (left) and motorcross (right) models with race-ready suspension, trimmed weight, increased control and carefully curated components. Highlights of both the street-legal EX and the MX include a titanium-supported KYB Factory A-Kit suspension package, Dynamic Traction Control, a high-grip seat and additional tweaks aimed at boosting rider confidence and bike performance. Produced in a single global limited-edition run, a total of 200 MXs will be available for $15,990, with 300 EXs going for $16,990.
Dark gray Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV parked beside a pool with a large Maybach logo sculpture nearby.Mercedes-Benz USA

2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680

Mercedes-Maybach recently revealed the updated version of its flagship SUV, the GLS 680. In similar fashion to some of Mercedes’ other midcycle updates, the GLS 680 benefits from the company’s latest design themes. Such includes star-studded head- and taillights, along with additional patterned grille inserts with Maybach logos galore, and a newly redesigned front grille and lower fascia (and accompanying rear fascia). Underneath the sheetmetal, the GLS 680 also benefits from the company’s new flat-plane crank V8 with 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque on tap, or 53 more horses and 89 torques more than the previous model. And, the GLS 680 now comes with the latest edition of MB.OS, MBUX infotainment, and MB.DRIVE cloud-based drive technologies.