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The 100 Most Important Product Releases of 2025 (100 – 81)

Our annual countdown of the year’s most defining launches collects key watches, cars, outdoor gear and more.

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“Gradually, then suddenly.” Since The Sun Also Rises, Hemingway’s signature quip has been used to describe everything from political upheaval to cultural change — or, for our purposes, industry in flux.

Some of the products that make up the GP100, our end-of-year ranking of the most important releases, represent the slow-burning trends quietly shaping our world. Others showcase the far end of the fuse, the place where innovation becomes not only material but irreversible.

As with any list, this one is sure to ruffle a few feathers, if not for the selections then certainly for their order. Though perhaps it’s for the best. After all, change is not always smooth nor welcome. But it is always on its way, first slowly before arriving all at once.

GP100: We will reveal this year’s GP100 winners in batches of 20 over the course of the week. Bookmark the collection page to stay on top of the countdown. In the meantime, see last year’s winners.

100. A rugged tactical folder, revamped for your EDC rotation

benchmade bailout embedBenchmade

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Benchmade Bailout (537BK-06)

Specs

Blade Length 3.38 inches
Blade Steel S30V Stainless
Handle Material Grivory

With its beefy, sometimes serrated tanto blade, anodized aluminum handles and glass breaker, the tough-as-nails Bailout has always come off as the rough-and-tumble Bugout stepbrother you’re secretly kind of hoping doesn’t make it home for the holidays. 

But early this year, Benchmade introduced a version that cleans up nice, dropping the price (by a hundo) and weight while swapping tactical features for practical EDC ones that had us reaching for it over the Bugout time and again. 

benchmade bailout half folded
This overhauled Bailout retains the original’s best features while getting lighter, cheaper and more EDC-friendly.
Photo by Jack Seemer for Gear Patrol

While the 537BK-06 variant retains the Cerakote-finished, 3.38-inch tanto blade, patented Axis Lock mechanism and reversible mini deep carry tip-up pocket clip, much else has changed. 

The blade material is now refined CPM-S30V stainless steel, valued for its edge retention and corrosion resistance while shedding some of the cost of the original CPM-4 tool steel. 

benchmade bailout blade
Switching to S30V steel helps drop the price while still delivering reliable everyday performance.
Photo by Jack Seemer for Gear Patrol

This Bailout also ditches the tough, pricy aluminum scales for textured, ultralight Grivory, which helps shave the weight from 2.7 ounces by 24 percent, to a positively feathery 2.05 ounces. 

To paraphrase a skintight ski suit-wearing stupid sexy Flanders, it feels like you’re carrying nothing at all. 

benchmade bailout off side folded
The introduction of Grivory handle scales helps this still-robust knife slim down to a shockingly light 2.05 ounces.
Photo by Jack Seemer for Gear Patrol

Finally, the back of the handle drops the glass breaker in favor of a full-size slotted aluminum pommel, making it easier to attach an actual lanyard — and maybe even pop a bottle in a pinch.

Consider it the finishing touch of this civilianized vet, impressively decommissioned for steady, satisfying EDC use.

99. The best pair of skivvies in a century

White boxer shorts with thin vertical black stripes and an elastic waistband.Sunspel

GP100 Winner

Sunspel Classic Boxer Shorts

Specs

Fabric 100% Cotton
Sizes XS-XXL
Colors 16 options

Boxer Shorts are an American invention, created by the sportswear company Everlast in 1925 for, as you may have guessed, boxers to wear in the ring. However, the elastic-waisted design quickly caught on as a type of underwear, but that’s not the end of the story.

Men's boxer shorts with vertical stripes in blue, yellow, and white, worn from the back.
Sunspel tuned the boxer short into purpose-designed underwear in 1947.
Sunspel

Across the pond, one company is responsible for both introducing the open-legged undergarment to the British market and innovating it to what is, more or less, the same design we wear today: Sunspel.

In 1947, the great-grandson of Sunspel’s founder returned from a trip to America and began working on a more comfortable boxer short, specifically designed to be worn as a base layer. He added a center-back panel, smoothed out the seams and used a softer long-staple cotton.

White fabric with thin vertical black and yellow stripes and a SunspeL England 1860 label.
Sunpel has reissued three striped patterns from its archive to commemorate its original boxer shorts.
Sunspel

If boxers are your underwear of choice, you have Sunspel to thank, and the British clothing brand continues to produce what is widely considered the best option available. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection is celebrating this achievement by reissuing three patterns from its archives.

All three patterns feature subtle stripes over a white background, and join the over a dozen color options that Sunspel routinely offers.

98. A more accessible alternative to RTTs

A compact, elevated two-person tent with a sturdy frame and fabric walls in shades of blue and gray, attached to the back of a white, polygonal, stylized vehicle. The tent has an open side entrance and a black mesh window on the front.Thule

GP100 Winner

Thule Outset

Specs

Seasons All
Sleeping Capacity 3 person
Weight 163 pounds

Initially released in Europe in mid-2024, the Thule Outset made its debut stateside this year. The hitch-mounted, raised-ground shelter avoids many of the frustrations common to rooftop tents. Instead of mounting on the roof, the Outset attaches to a car’s 2-inch receiver hitch and sits only about a foot off the ground, making access easy for kids, pets, and older adults.

A family camping scene with a man sitting on a folding chair near a small campfire, a woman standing with a child on her shoulders, and a car equipped with a rooftop kayak and an attached tent with bedding, set in a grassy area with trees and hills in the background during golden hour.
Keep your tent off the ground without having to climb on top of your car.
Thule

Despite its low height, it offers a roomy sleeping space that comfortably fits up to three people and is rated for all-season camping. At 163 pounds, it’s light enough for one person to install, and when packed, it’s about the size of a rear-mounted bike rack.

A man sits inside a modern, elevated gray tent with an extended canopy, set up on a grassy area near a lake. To the left, a gray SUV is parked with two black bags on the ground beside it. To the right, a woman dressed in black holds a baby and walks barefoot near a stroller. In the background, there are forested mountains partially covered by clouds.
Air flow, moisture management and accessibility are all improved with the Outset’s design.
Thule

The design improves usability with large windows, multiple doors, and solid ventilation and views. Its rear-of-car mounting is more aerodynamic than a roof-mount, helping preserve fuel efficiency while leaving roof space free for additional gear.

A major perk is that once you set up camp, you can detach and lock the tent, allowing you to drive away while leaving your campsite intact.

A woman dressed in black is standing next to a silver-gray Volvo XC40, pulling a large black wheeled suitcase. The scene is set on a cobblestone surface in front of a modern concrete wall and a black metal gate. The woman is smiling and looking down at the suitcase.
The Outset is light enough to be loaded up by one person, increasing its appeal.
Thule

However, the Outset doesn’t come cheap — it retails for about $4,700. Still, for frequent campers or families, its ease of use, comfort, and convenience may justify the premium compared to a standard rooftop tent.

97. A bold super shoe that breaks both rules and records

White Adidas Lightstrike Pro Evo sneaker with black dotted stripes and red heel detail on a silver surface.Adidas

GP100 Winner

Adidas Adizero Prime X Evo

Specs

Foam Lightstrike Pro Evo
Heel-to-Toe Drop 6mm
Stack Height 50mm

Adidas calls the Adizero Prime X Evo the “fastest long distance shoe” in history. It’s certainly the boldest.

As of this year, it is the only shoe to ever run under six hours across 100 kilometers, when South African ultrarunner Sibusiso Khubeka accomplished the feat at an Adidas-sponsored time trial called Chasing 100.

That said, records aren’t the only thing it breaks.

White Adidas running shoe with black dotted stripes and an orange heel detail on a wooden surface.
The shoe’s massive 50mm stack height sits outside of World Athletics regulations, making it a concept shoe designed for one purpose: unprecedented performance.
Adidas

As noted by Adidas, almost proudly, the massive 50mm stack height sits outside of World Athletics regulations. But that’s probably besides the point.

It’s a concept shoe that puts Adidas on the front lines of innovation within running, simultaneously debuting technology bound to trickle down into more accessible trainers.

Person holding a white and black running shoe, showing the sole with grip patterns.
The shoe debuts a couple of new innovations, including an outsole that literally disappears underfoot.
Adidas

These include something the brand calls an Internal Energy Rim, a ring which replaces the EnergyRods found in its plated racers, as well as a dual-compound outsole that, quite literally, disappears underfoot.

It also tests runners’ tolerance for shoes built solely for performance, not scale. Released via lottery, the Adizero Prime X Evo cost $500 at retail, making it one of the sport’s most expensive, and exclusive, shoes … ever.

96. The world’s slimmest EDC knife with a speedy assisted opening

Folding pocket knife with a stonewashed metal blade and handle. The blade is partially serrated near the handle and has the brand "SOG" and model "Slim Jim 2.0" printed on it. The handle features textured grooves for grip and several screws, with a small circular button near the blade pivot. The knife is shown open against a plain white background.SOG

GP100 Winner

SOG SlimJim 2.0

Specs

Blade Length 3.18 inches
Blade Steel AUS-8
Handle Material 420 Stainless Steel

Genuine innovation is hard to come by in the world of everyday carry knives. Part of the problem is that, with literally hundreds of thousands of options, it starts to seem like everything has been done, sometimes to death.

While there are still frontiers to be crossed — new materials to be developed, new production processes to be embarked upon — some intrepid brands are still toying with and combining existing concepts in novel ways.

Two folding knives are displayed on a wooden surface. The knife on the left is shown from the side, highlighting its thin profile and clip. The knife on the right is open, revealing a stainless steel blade with the brand "SOG" and model details etched near the base. The handle of the right knife is light gray with a textured grip and a locking mechanism. The wood surface beneath has a rustic, worn appearance with visible grain and scratches.
This knife is so slender, you could lose it between the cracks of a park bench, so make sure to utilize its pocket clip.
SOG

SOG, a stalwart of the tactical and EDC industries, is often among both groups, but this year, has its best achievement, the SOG Slim Jim 2.0, in the latter category.

Based on an existing knife, its materials are somewhat par for the course. Its classic drop-point blade is AUS-8 steel and its handle is 420 stainless — both classic, affordable options. But its the execution of its deployment and its overall slenderness that have earned it a spot amongst this year’s best offerings.

A hand holding a black folding knife with a partially serrated blade. The blade is marked with the brand "SOG" and the model "SLIM JIM 2.0." The handle has a textured grip and a pocket clip.
Despite its slenderness, it’s still a full-sized knife, hitting the sweet spot for EDC at 7.4 inches total.
SOG

You see, the knife measures a mere 0.18 inches at its widest point. As impressive as that is, however, it’s not the best part. Within that ultra-slender handle, SOG has equipped this knife with a spring-loaded assisted opening mechanism, earning the Slim Jim 2.0 the title of the world’s thinnest assisted EDC knife.

For reference, 0.18 inches is about the same thickness as a pack of gumsticks. That’s a jaw-dropping achievement, making a knife that’s sturdy, reliable, crafted from trustworthy materials and still managing to make it so slender. Oh yeah, and it still has a lock, too.

95. A custom-level performance cruiser, straight from the factory

indian sport chief rt embedIndian Motorcycle

gp100 winner

2025 Indian Sport Chief RT

Specs

Curb Weight 714 lbs
Horsepower 74 hp
Peak Engine Torque 105 ft-lbs

As we’ve learned first-hand, Indian has an incredible knack for building beautiful bikes that feel custom right off the factory floor. 

The flex doesn’t get any bigger than with the Sport Chief RT, which elevates an already-awesome cruiser into a masterful blend of form and function.

indian sport chief rt locking boxes
You don’t realize how handy locking saddlebags are on an everyday basis until you’ve spent a couple weeks with them. Just being able to leave your gloves and helmet with the bike when parking is huge.
Indian Motorcycle

All it took was curating the ultimate Sport Chief using the finest available accessories from the brand’s own catalog, particularly in the storage and audio departments.

The former manifests in two locking rigid saddlebags, color-matched and weatherproof and packing more than 10 gallons of space for riding gear, extra layers and other essentials. 

While they aren’t big enough for full-face helmets, they do fit half helmets, enabling you to take on a pillion at a moment’s notice.

indian sport chief rt dash
The touchscreen’s roundness carries retro vibes, but this digital dynamo does so much more than an analog gauge can.
Indian Motorcycle

The latter, meanwhile, comes to life via the PowerBand Audio Bluetooth Speaker, neatly wedged between the handlebars and fairing.

Controllable via a round 4-inch touchscreen, this system boasts two 2.5-inch speakers, one 4.5-inch subwoofer and two tweeters. 

The brand says it will deliver 90 watts of crystal clear audio, even at highway speeds, and in our own experience testing, they absolutely rock on this front. 

indian sport chief rt action
The fit and finish of the Sport Chief RT gives it a stunning pre-modified look that’s pretty much perfect.
Indian Motorcycle

Rounding out the West Coast custom vibes are moto-style bars on machined six-inch risers, a 2-up high bolster seat and contrast cut, lightweight cast alloy wheels, 19 inches in front and 16 in back.

Don’t even get us started on the rumble of the Thunderstroke 116 V-twin, an air-cooled 1,890cc power plant that rocket-propels you from city to country and back, leaving a head-turning trail of style and sound in your wake.

94. The car enthusiasts’ dreams are made of

Matte blue Lamborghini sports car parked inside a spacious building with arched windows and hanging globe lights.Lamborghini

GP100 Winner

2025 Lamborghini Temerario

Specs

Engine 4.0-liter gas-electric twin-turbocharged V8 plug-in hybrid
Transmission 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Output 907 hp & 590 lb-ft

No matter where your biases lie as a car enthusiast or appreciator. Nearly everyone indisputably grew up with a Lamborghini poster on their wall, featuring cars like the Temerario.

It’s the follow-up to the Huracán, or Lamborghini’s midrange model, carrying the same lineage established by the Gallardo, Jalpa and Silhouette. But this time around, the Temerario boasts some radical changes.

Green and black sports car with red accents and black multi-spoke wheels parked on asphalt.
The Temerario is the follow-up to the iconic Huracán.
Lamborghini

Like its larger and significantly faster and pricier big sibling, the V12-powered Revuelto, the Temerario is the first of the breed to sport a gas-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain. Yet it isn’t all about efficiency or zero emissions, but technological prowess.

For instance, total system output is 907 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter flat-plane crank V8 punches out 789 of those horses alone.

The latter alone allowed Lamborghini engineers to achieve an eye-watering 10,000-rpm redline. And its electric-drive system boasts state-of-the-art axial flux motors.

Interior of a Lamborghini with black leather steering wheel, brown leather seats, and a central touchscreen display.
Unlike Lamborghinis of the past, the Temerario boasts one of the nicest interiors in the company’s history.
Lamborghini

And the results? A 0-60 time of just 2.4 seconds and a top speed well past the 200 mph mark, or 213 to be exact. All the sorts of numbers you’d expect from one of greatest purveyors of supercars in all the land.

But what’s even crazier is that Lamborghini yet to even release any variants. Its saga has only just begun.

Matte blue Lamborghini sports car with hexagonal LED headlights parked on a coastal road.
The Temerario is the sort of supercar worthy of being the poster child for would-be car addicts.
Lamborghini

Because it’s a completely new model, the Temerario sets the stage for the brand for the next 10 or so years, similar to the Huracán, which had a series production run for about a decade.

And because it’s the sort of car that ends up on the walls of aspiring car enthusiasts as a poster, it’s going to serve as a source of inspiration for several generations of automotive aficionados for years to come.

93. Ski poles that leverage magnets into mountainside miracles

Pair of blue ski poles with adjustable straps and small baskets near the tips.Yardsale

gp100 winner

Yardsale P2 Hybrid Poles

Specs

Shaft Material 7-Series Aluminum
Sizes 5 (110cm to 130cm)
Weight ~1.4 lbs

While Insane Clown Posse once famously wondered how f**kin’ magnets work, we at GP are more interested in the many wonderful things they can do. 

A recent breakthrough here, as the wizards at Yardsale have discovered, is playing a key role in the most innovative ski poles yet.

Pair of black snow shovel handles with "yardsale" branding held by a person wearing a black jacket and tan gloves.
The fundamental, indispensable thing Yardsale poles do is stick together. Parents, take note: Yardsale makes poles for groms too, with adjustable lengths to grow with them.
Yardsale

Powerful magnets tucked inside the handles and baskets help your poles click together in the parking lot or on the chairlift, essentially turning two pieces of unwieldy equipment into a single tidy 7-series aluminum shaft.

While that’s the fundamental game-changing element, they boast a few other smart features too. 

The straps are constructed using a 3D-knitting process that, the brand says, helps them stay open, making it easier for you to get your gloved or mittened hands in and out.

Pair of blue ski poles with ergonomic grips and adjustable wrist straps, featuring wide snow baskets near the tips.
The straps are designed for easier in-and-out, while the baskets are uniquely shaped to better stick together.
Yardsale

The poles are modular, enabling you to mix and match different hues for your shafts, handles, straps and baskets to make them two of a kind.

You can also swap out the stock straps for the quick-release MagStrap system (powered by Fidlock), attach larger Powder Baskets for deeper snow and even mount a GoPro for documenting your own epic yardsales slope stunts.

Person wearing tan leather gloves holding a yellow ski pole handle with a green shaft.
The P2s’ extra long handles are a boon in the backcountry, accommodating hand position shifts during uphilling.
Yardsale

The latest generation, the P2 Hybrid Poles, add one more feature that makes them incredibly versatile. The handles, made of cushy, grippy bio-based Bloom algae foam, measure a full 12 inches. 

While the extra length won’t matter much to resort skiers, it makes a huge difference for backcountry touring types, as it supports the wide variety of hand positions you may use during tricky technical uphilling.   

Sounds like a minor miracle to us.

92. A bikepack-ready gravel rig with a one-of-a-kind cockpit

Light green Canyon gravel bike with black drop handlebars, front and rear racks, and knobby tires.Canyon

GP100 Winner

Canyon Grizl CF 7 Escape

Specs

Gearing 1 x 12
Frame Weight 2.45 lbs
Tire Clearance 54mm

German DTC brand Canyon has never hesitated to experiment with bike geometry and features, even if it means getting a little weird. 

The focus never strays from practical use, even when it comes to the truly funky cockpit on its sneaky fast bikepack-ready gravel bike, the Grizl CF 7 Escape.

canyon grizl escape full mounty load cockpit bag
With storage built right into the bars, the Full Mounty is just waiting to lug a cockpit bag, bike computer and more.
Canyon

Dubbed the Fully Mounty, this unit really thinks outside the box, employing a pentagonal shape that offers surprising benefits over the long haul.

The most obvious is cargo storage, as it perfectly houses Canyon’s LOAD CP0050 Cockpit Bag, which offers nearly a liter of space plus a handy mount for your Garmin or Wahoo bike computer.

canyon grizl escape full mounty hands on
The sides of the cockpit offer additional hand positions. It’s compatible with aero bars too.
Canyon

Alternatively, it can accommodate a more traditional bar bag on the underside and still accept a bike computer and headlight.

A secondary benefit that speaks to long-distance riders is the fact that the Full Mounty’s outer edges feature a bit of textured rubber, giving you an extra spot to place your hands, preventing fatigue on epic journeys.

Proving they thought of everything, the Full Mounty is also compatible with Aero Extensions, helping you split the wind like the gravel jackknife you were always meant to be.

canyon grizl escape fully loaded
The pentagonal cockpit is just one place to stash gear on this mount-festooned bikepacking beast.
Canyon

Canyon didn’t exactly mail in the rest of the bike either.

Other highlights include mullet gearing with mountain bike cassettes for lugging major cargo and undertaking steep climbs, beefy Schwalbe G-One Overlander 45mm tires for tackling all kinds of terrain and tons of mounting points for packing extra gear from tip to tail.

91. A reborn ’80s favorite with a touch of today’s tech

Red TAG Heuer Formula 1 watch with white dial, black bezel, and red rubber strap embossed with TAG Heuer logo.TAG Heuer

GP100 Winner

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph

Specs

Case Size 38mm
Movement TAG Heuer Cal. TH50-00 solar quartz
Water Resistance 200m

Throughout TAG Heuer’s recent history, the brand has seemed far more interested in reliving the glory days of the latter half of its name than acknowledging the former.

Heuer went on a legendary run in the 1960s, introducing iconic motorsports chronographs like the Carrera, Monaco and Autavia in the decade. So it’s understandable why modern-day TAG Heuer tried to relive these glory days through a series of 21st-century reissues.

But now, TAG Heuer is moving past its Heuer fascination and finally paying tribute to the brand’s accomplishments from the past 40 years, after Heuer was purchased by TAG in 1985.

Five TAG Heuer Formula 1 watches in yellow, blue, silver, red, and green with rubber straps and rotating bezels.
TAG Heuer brought back the merged brand’s original 1985 watch, with some improvements.
TAG Heuer

First up is the original TAG Heuer model, the Formula 1. The original 1985 watch was plasticky, colorful, quartz-powered and affordable — all things that made it a blockbuster in the decade when Swatch was the biggest success story of Swiss watchmaking.

For a time, the Formula 1 became a symbol of how TAG Heuer had led Heuer astray, cheapening this once-great mechanical watchmaker. But time has been kind to TAG’s quirky ’80s watch, and public sentiment has come back around to the point where the watch is now considered a beloved classic.

Black and yellow TAG Heuer Formula 1 wristwatch with a yellow bezel and strap, shown from the side.
Even the plastic-cased versions of the new Formula 1 have a stainless steel inner case.
TAG Heuer

The new Formula One captures the essence of the original with a cribbed design, brightly colored plastic parts and a quartz movement. But given TAG Heuer’s current status as a luxury brand, some improvements had to be made to match the brand’s place in the market.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph watch with white dial, red accents, black bezel with white numerals, and stainless steel case.
Powering the watches is TAG Heuer’s modern Solargraph light-powered quartz movement.
TAG Heuer

This was accomplished by a slight upsizing of the case from 35mm to 38mm to suit modern tastes, a higher build quality with mostly stainless steel components and most impressively, TAG Heuer’s spectacular in-house solar-powered quartz movement, the Solargraph Calibre TH50-00.

Like fashion, watch trends are cyclical, and TAG Heuer has proven that once-maligned 1980s watches are back en vogue.

90. A big, British flip of the bird to electrification

Gray Bentley Supersports coupe drifting on a smoky asphalt road at night.Bentley Motors

GP100 Winner

2027 Bentley Continental GT Super Sports

Specs

Engine 4.0-liter gasoline twin-turbocharged V8
Transmission 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Output 657 hp & 590 lb-ft

Not too long ago, Bentley announced its plans to march slowly towards an all-electric future. It began by revealing its latest plug-in hybrid, the Flying Spur Speed.

However, Bentley isn’t just about fastidious opulence, but also performance. And while electric propulsion technology has proven to be worthy of some serious power, it’s still not quite the same as good ‘ol fashioned pure internal combustion.

Matte black Bentley Continental GT Supersports with bronze accents driving on a dark road at night.
The latest Continental GT Supersports is a big poke in the eye to electrification and efficiency.
Bentley

Especially since electric propulsion gear weighs a ton and still seriously compromises performance on nearly all accounts.

Which is why Bentley flipped the bird to the movement and built the Continental GT Supersports as a poke in the eye to tree-hugging zero-emissions and efficiency committees.

Bentley Super Sport models have always been about benchmarking performance and summoning the automaker’s rich motorsports heritage. And the latest Conti GT Supersports does exactly that.

Luxury car interior with black and beige leather seats, beige-trimmed steering wheel, and carbon fiber dashboard at sunset.
Despite a heavy diet, the Conti GT Supersports is still as luxurious as Bentleys typically get.
Bentley

Like previous versions, Bentley takes its popular grand tourer coupe, puts it on a strong Weight Watchers plan, beefs up the suspension, chassis, brakes, engine and bodywork, caps production, all to make one of the rarest and fastest Flying Bs in all the land.

The numbers speak for themselves. Its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 punches out 657 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, allowing 0-60 mph to happen in just over three seconds.

That might be significantly less power than the plug-in hybrid powertrains in the standard Conti GT Speed and Mulliner. And it also might be slower in a straight line.

Matte black Bentley Continental GT Supersports performing a burnout with smoke around the rear tires.
Because it’s all about performance, the Supersports is the most driver-focused Continental GT yet.
Bentley

But the Supersports’ aggressive diet also means it’s a whopping 1,000 pounds lighter. That means better handling, braking and overall driving sensations from behind the wheel.

It’s simply the ultimate driver’s Continental GT. Only 500 will be made, all for the estimated cool price of around $486,000.

And because it ticks all the boxes for such performance, luxury, exclusivity and the way it says “bugger off” to buck industry trends, all those attributes make the Continental GT Supersports one of the auto world’s current greatest pinnacles.

89. The world’s fastest shoe, with receipts

Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3Puma

GP100 Winner

Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

Specs

Heel-to-Toe Drop 8mm
Stack Height 40mm/32mm
Weight 6 ounces

Based on recent history, one might expect the world’s fastest shoe to be adorned with a certain Swoosh, but Puma is asking runners to think twice before making that assumption.

White athletic shoe with black and red striped Puma logo and bright orange Nitro Elite sole.
Puma used a a data-driven computational process to decide elements like carbon-plate stiffness, optimal foam placement and overall geometry.
Puma

Ahead of this year’s Boston Marathon, the brand boldly claimed that its aptly named Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the fastest model in the world, and teamed up with the University of Massachusetts Amherst to back up its lofty claim.

In lab tests, Puma’s super shoe was found to improve running efficiency by roughly 3.15 to 3.62 percent, compared with top-tier super-shoes from other brands.

Close-up of a red shoe sole with a black carbon fiber plate labeled "PWRPLATE" and textured grip pads.
Puma’s new nitrogen foam compound, NitroFoam Elite, designed in a decoupled fashion, promises greater energy return, speed and long-distance comfort for race-day.
Puma

While any one of the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3’s notable attributes (including its weight drop of 3.5 ounces, addition of NitroFoam Elite and optimized carbon plate and midsole geometry) could be the basis for its gains, the study’s lead researcher, Dr. Wouter Hoogkamer, says the enhanced performance is more likely due to the way Puma “mixed the ingredients.”

To boot, the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 isn’t just faster — it fits more feet.

While it remains to be seen whether’s Puma’s sneaker really is the speediest super shoe on the planet, one thing is clear: thanks to its advanced composition and superb fit, this is a race-day weapon for the masses.

88. A dive watch icon, perfected

Panerai Luminor Marina wristwatch with black dial, luminous markers, date window, and black rubber strap.Panerai

GP100 Winner

Panerai Luminor Marina 2025

Specs

Case Size 44mm
Movement Panerai Cal. P.980 automatic
Water Resistance 500m

Panerai’s Luminor Marina, the most emblematic example of the Italian brand’s bold and unique design language, is a dive watch icon. If Panerai had left the Luminor Marina as is, the watch likely would’ve continued to be a best-seller for the brand for as long as it remained in production.

But for 2025, Panerai not only updated the Luminor Marina. It perfected it.

two panerai watches underwater, one seen from the front and one from behind
It’s Panerai’s icon, but better.
Panerai

The latest generation of Panerai’s most recognizable tool watch received significant updates in almost every area, culminating in a vastly improved watch.

The water resistance was bumped up from an already sufficient 300m to a category-leading 500m. A sapphire display caseback was also added, offering a view of the movement. These two moves always translate to a thicker watch, but through some deal with the dive watch devil, the new Luminor Marina is somehow 12 percent thinner than before, and 15 percent lighter.

the side view of a Panerai watch
Despite boasting 40 percent more water resistance, the watch is 12 percent thinner than before.
Panerai

This is largely thanks to a new movement, the in-house P.980 automatic, which is not only thinner than the outgoing calibre but also adds a hacking seconds function that had been missing from the collection since 2020.

Panerai made strap swaps decidedly easier by adding the PAM Click quick-release system to the included straps, and references fitted with a bracelet also received a brand-new on-the-fly micro-adjustment system called Quick Length Adjustment that offers 2mm of travel on each side.

a closeup of a panerai luminescent watch dial and crown
Even the lume was improved for the new generation.
Panerai

Even the lume, one of Panerai’s signature features, was improved, with the 2025 Luminor Marina being one of the first watches in the world to feature Super-LumiNova’s new X2 formula, which is 10 percent brighter than before.

Panerai didn’t need to update the Luminor Marina. But the myriad improvements made to the watch show that even icons can use a tune-up now and then.

87. One of Auburn Hills’ greatest and most anticipated comebacks

Blue Jeep SUV with a bike and kayak mounted on the roof at sunset on rocky terrain.Jeep

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2026 Jeep Cherokee

Specs

Engine 1.6-liter gas-electric turbo-four hybrid/2.0-liter gas turbo-four ('27MY)
Transmission eCVT/8-speed automatic (2.0L)
Output 210 hp & 230 lb-ft (total, 1.6L hybrid)/TBD (2.0L)

It’s been a couple of years since Jeep gave us one of its most iconic and elemental models: the compact Cherokee. After discontinuing the previous fifth-generation model following a long and dated nine-year production run, fans were ready for another.

At first, uncertainty loomed around the Cherokee’s future following several significant management changes with Jeep’s parent company. Additionally, as the previous model had been around since 2014, fans were left underwhelmed and ready for a new one.

Silver Jeep Cherokee SUV parked on a sandy area near a small body of water, with greenery and rocky terrain in the background. The vehicle has black trim around the wheel arches and lower body, modern alloy wheels, and a distinctive front grille. The reflection of the SUV is visible in the water.
The sixth-gen Cherokee returns to its original form with a boxier, more rugged exterior design.
Jeep

Especially since the curvy and rounded exterior design of the fifth-gen model didn’t quite align with the visual ethos and rugged appearances of its predecessors. But after a rocky road, the Auburn Hills-based purveyor of patriotic four-wheelers pulled the sheets off its all-new sixth-gen Cherokee in New York City.

Revealed in August, the Cherokee arrived to eager fans and appreciators, continuing a legacy that helped define Jeep’s reputation for nearly the past half-century. Although the new sixth-gen “KM” Cherokee continues to make use of a car-based unibody chassis, it gets a completely new one.

Blue Jeep SUV parked on a sandy, rocky terrain with a natural backdrop of dirt hills and greenery, viewed from the rear. The vehicle has tinted rear windows, black lower bumper trim, and modern taillights. The license plate reads "DCH 758.
The 2026 Cherokee is the first of the breed to get gas-electric hybrid power.
Jeep

Specifically, it utilizes Stellantis’ latest STLA Large platform, which is the same one underpinning the new Wagoneer S and Recon EVs. But because of is complete ground-up overhaul, it benefits from all the improvements that come from a total redesign.

The new Cherokee also boasts a major first. It’s the first of the breed to get a gas-electric hybrid powertrain.

Interior of a Jeep vehicle featuring a black leather-wrapped steering wheel with control buttons, a digital instrument cluster, and a large touchscreen infotainment system displaying a navigation map. The cabin has light gray perforated leather seats, a center console with a rotary gear selector, cup holders, and climate control buttons below the screen. The dashboard and door panels combine light gray and black materials with contrast stitching.
An all-new and more upscale interior design complements the new exterior.
Jeep

Its new design represents a return to form, with a boxier and more rugged appearance. Its visual features paint a preview of what we can potentially expect to see with future Jeep models.

But most of all, we haven’t even gotten around to seeing what other variants Jeep may have up its sleeve. How about a Trail-Rated all-terrain variant? All things considered, the new Cherokee’s chapter is only just getting started.

86. A “pocket axe” that deploys more stunningly than any knife

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CRKT Provoke X

Specs

Blade Length 1.84 inches
Blade Material Titanium Nitride-Coated SUJ2 Steel
Handle Material Stainless Steel with Glass-Reinforced Overlays

“If at first you don’t succeed…” is half of a cliché knife designer Joe Caswell must be painfully familiar with, as the man seemingly spent most of last year living the “try, try again” part.

After all, the production version of CRKT’s mind-blowing kinematic axe, the Provoke X, is the 94th iteration of Caswell’s design.

Hand holding a black CRKT folding axe in closed and open positions against a blurred outdoor background.
The conversation-starting potential of the Provoke X’s deployment mechanics alone is pretty much priceless.
CRKT

He might have given up long before, if not for the faith that presumably comes from having designed CRKT’s original Provoke morphing karambit for first responders six years ago. 

That revolutionary mechanism spawned a whole Provoke family, plus EDC versions with more traditional blades. 

However, as essentially a folding pocket axe, the Provoke X is on a whole other level.  

The nitty gritty of deployment and re-sheathing is a classic “video is worth a thousand words” situation, so here is one… 

As this video demonstrates, every stop has been pulled out to ensure smooth, safe deployment and re-sheathing.

What’s incredible, at the end of the day, is that the Provoke X really does deploy with a flick of a wrist. 

It’s just satisfying as hell to brandish, no matter how you plan to actually use the thing.

With a weight of 13.2 ounces and an overall length of 8.69 inches, it’s not exactly small but can fit a bigger pocket, with a reversible clip keeping it in place. 

Black CRKT folding knife with a wide blade resting on dark rocks.
Having tried out the Provoke X at CRKT’s headquarters in Portland over the summer, we can confidently say that it works exactly as advertised.
CRKT

That strikes me as a nice size and heft for tackling a backcountry job that is definitely more difficult with a bushcraft knife: chopping firewood. 

Or, you know, your local bar’s next axe throwing contest.

85. A Japanese audio icon’s “finest turntable yet”

Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 turntableAudio-Technica

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Audio-Technica AT-LPA2

Specs

Built-in Preamp? No
Cartridge Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN moving coil cartridge
Turntable Fully manual, belt drive

This year, Audio-Technica introduced the Hotaru, a $10,000 turntable with an absolutely incredible floating design (thanks to well-placed magnets) that also glows in the dark.

But, believe it or not, that’s not what the famed Japanese hi-fi maker is calling its “finest turntable yet.” That goes to its AT-LPA2.

Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 turntable
Audio-Techica’s AT-LPA2 is made almost completely out of transparent acrylic, which is a common material used it hi-fi as it has anti-resonance properties.
Audio-Technica

It’s a fully manual, belt-drive turntable with an avant-garde, transparent design; both the plinth and platter are acrylic, so when you’re playing a record, it gives the illusion of the record floating in midair.

Audio-Technica is best known for its relatively affordable turntables, ranging between $200 and $500, but the AT-LPA2 bucks the trend and targets a more serious audiophile crowd.

Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 turntable
The turntable comes pre-equipped with the brand’s AT-OC9XEN moving-coil cartridge, which sells for $400.
Audio-Technica

It’s a high-end turntable with premium components. It’s decked out with a carbon fiber tonearm and Audio-Technica’s AT-OC9XEN moving-coil cartridge, which sells for $400 on its own.

The AT-LPA2’s design aims to prevent vibrations. The power and control units are located in a separate box away from the turntable. Even the acrylic body, which is a highly dense material with anti-resonance properties, aims to ensure the audio signal is as pure as possible.

84. An ADV that checks plenty of boxes, even if you never leave the street

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2025 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ST

Specs

Curb Weight 542 lbs
Horsepower 150 hp
Peak Engine Torque 94 ft-lbs

More often than not, products designed for one environment blow up in another. Think Showa fishing gloves taking off in the climbing community or, more mainstream, The North Face’s Nupste jacket getting immortalized on city streets.

What these products have in common is unforeseen utility. One step ahead is the Pan America 1250 ST (short for “sport touring”), which recognizes that many compelling qualities of adventure bikes carry over to more refined climes.

2025 harley davidson pan america 1250 st engine
Critics say the Pan America “doesn’t look like a Harley.” But at its heart, this velocity-packing V-Twin begs to differ.
Harley Davidson

Rolling out four years after Harley’s ground-breaking, GP100-worthy inaugural ADV, the original Pan America, the ST sands off the edges for those who dream of off-road glory but mainly stick to the tarmac.

Toward that end, it retains a lot of the OG’s most compelling features, including the Revolution Max 1250 engine Harley developed specifically for adventure bikes.

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The ST is most comfortable on paved surfaces, but swap out the stock rubber for Michelin Scorcher Adventure tires and where you’re going, you won’t need roads.
Harley Davidson

Integrated into the ST’s chassis as a load-bearing, weight-shaving, responsiveness-boosting element, it packs all the power and torque you need to break free from gridlock and zip out to twisties and trails where you can breathe.

Complementing that feature is the accessibility of a seat with adaptive ride height that can drop as low as 31.7 inches, an almost unreal figure for an ADV.

That’s especially true considering it still has 6.75 inches of suspension travel and 6.7 inches of ground clearance for navigating off-road terrain.

2025 harley davidson pan america 1250 st hero
Very few if any other bikes have such versatile good looks they can effortlessly transition from town to trail.
Harley-Davidson

Last but not least, while many ADVs scream “built for rugged adventure!” in a manner that blends into urban settings about as well as a ghillie suit might, the ST decidedly does not. 

No beak, no garish graphics, no goofy accessories — just one cool (and customizable) customer that can pretty much do it all without making a big fuss. Hallelujah.

83. A serious example of the year’s wackiest watch trend

Black Casio G-Shock digital watch with rectangular face and resin strap.Casio

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G-Shock Nano DWN-5600

Specs

Case Size 23.4mm
Water Resistance 200m
Weight 6 grams

This G-Shock has all the hallmarks that have made it’s maker one of the most beloved names in all of watches.

There’s that rugged, near-indestructible construction; 200 meters of water resistance; and a square case based off the original design from the 1980s.

Just one thing to clarify: it doesn’t actually go around your wrist.

Four Casio G-Shock digital watches in black, large black, yellow, and red with resin bands on a gray surface.
The new Nano DWN-5600 is based off the design of G-Shock’s original watch.
Casio

The Nano DWN-5600 looks and largely performs like your classic everyday G-Shock watch, only at one-tenth the size.

That’s because this tiny timepiece, available in three colors (black, yellow and red), is actually designed to fit around one’s finger.

Back of a Casio G-Shock watch with black resin strap and stainless steel case back showing shock resist details.
G-Shock claims that the Nano DWN-5600 is just as shock resistant as its full-size watches.
Casio

The watch is part of a growing trend set forth by the Casio CRW-001-1JR, Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela and Fossil’s collaboration with Nick Jonas.

That said, the G-Shock name, along with everything that comes with it, easily makes the Nano DWN-5600 the most capable watch in its class.

Hand wearing a black Casio G-Shock digital watch on the wrist and a smaller black digital watch on the middle finger.
Unlike other ring watches, the G-Shock Nano DWN-5600 features a fully adjustable band to fit a wider range of finger sizes.
Casio

It also has something none of those previous examples can top — a fully adjustable band — suggesting that ring watches might be more movement than meme.

82. A breakthrough, standard-setting outdoor fabric

closeup of wet Big Agnes HyperBead FabricBig Agnes

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Big Agnes HyperBead Fabric

Specs

Materials 15D nylon with 20D solution dyed ripstop, and 15D polyester mesh
Waterproof? Yes
Water Repellant Coating? No

In recent years, greater attention has been given to PFAS – a class of “forever chemicals” used in outdoor gear that, while useful for waterproofing and overall durability, have been linked to devastating effects on human health and the environment. 

Orange camping tent pitched on rocky terrain with two people, one inside the tent and one sitting outside with a map.
HyperBead aims to eliminate nasty chemicals from the camping experience, one tent at a time.
Big Agnes

While some brands have begun to move away from PFAS, Big Agnes’ new HyperBead fabric was perhaps the biggest step forward in moving away from forever chemicals … forever. 

HyperBead is a new, proprietary waterproofing technology that, according to Big Agnes, is 25 percent more waterproof, 50-100 percent stronger and six percent lighter than traditional tent fabrics.

Close-up of an orange fabric with water droplets and a circular "Big Agnes Steamboat Springs CO" logo in red, white, blue, and black.
That water protection isn’t the result of a gross chemical coating — it’s thanks to the fabric itself.
Big Agnes

It also features “improved dimensional stability” which is a fancy way of saying HyperBead prevents sagging or fabric distortion, even under a heavy load.

Light blue dome tent pitched on rocky ground with a person sitting inside near green shrubs and a mountain.
Eliminating forever chemicals from the wild places we love is a goal all outdoor enthusiasts can get behind.
Big Agnes

HyperBead is special because it achieves all of this innovation without the use of intentionally added PFAS, or any DWR coatings at all. Because it doesn’t rely on a coating to waterproof its material, HyperBead never needs to be re-waterproofed to continue effectively warding off moisture over the long haul.  

As of now, HyperBead has appeared in a collection of camping tents — but if it proves to be as effective as Big Agnes claims, we could be seeing it everywhere from sleeping bags to ski shells in the future.

81. The ultimate one-car solution finally comes Stateside

Blue BMW M3 Touring with black grille and roof driving on a forest road.Chris Chin

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2025 BMW M5 Touring

Specs

Engine 4.4-liter gas-electric twin-turbocharged V8 plug-in hybrid
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Output 717 hp & 738 lb-ft

Once upon a time, the BMW M5 Touring was off limits to North American buyers. Quite simply, the automaker didn’t think Americans wanted it.

That’s because wagons were often perceived as uncool soccer parent-mobiles. They were the antithesis to all things fast and fun, clashing with the hearts and desires of high-paying enthusiasts and clientele.

Blue BMW M3 Touring driving on a winding road with a 35 mph speed limit sign visible.
This is America’s first-ever official M5 Touring and it’s as epic as you think it is.
Chris Chin

But ever since Mercedes-Benz teamed up with AMG during its aftermarket years to make hot wagons in the 1980s, the niche grew into one of the biggest and most desirable automotive guilty pleasures among enthusiasts.

BMW jumped in on the action with the third-generation E34 M5 in the early 1990s and the E60 M5 Touring two generations later in the mid-to-late 2000s. However, neither made it to North America.

Interior view of a BMW car showing a black leather steering wheel with red accents and a digital dashboard with navigation display.
It may look like an ordinary 5 Series inside, but it’s far from it.
Chris Chin

Once Audi (RS6 Avant) and Mercedes-AMG (E55/E63 AMG Estate) proved that Americans love hot long roofs after the new millennium — and are willing to pay for them — BMW M hopped on the bandwagon.

Now, to many enthusiasts rejoicing, the M5 Touring is no longer forbidden fruit. For the first time in BMW’s and the M5’s history in America, the Munich-based automaker is officially selling it Stateside.

And it’s as good as you can imagine it to be.

Rear view of a gray BMW M3 Touring with illuminated taillights parked on a road at sunset.
What’s better than being able to keep up with Ferraris while hauling your family and their things?
Chris Chin

It isn’t without its criticisms, of course. For one, it weighs as much as a Chevy Tahoe from being saddled by all its extra gas-electric plug-in-hybrid running gear.

But with over 700 horsepower (717 to be exact) and enough torque go move the moon (738 pound-feet), it’ll still keep up with Italy’s finest Prancing Horses. It’ll sprint to 60 MPH in almost three seconds and onto a limited top speed of 155.

Yet, it does it all while being able to haul your entire family and things in the same sort of comfort a normal 5 Series wagon would. What more could you ask for?

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