
Today in Gear: October 27, 2015
BMX meets fat bike, a wi-fi duffel bag (really), a bison “down jacket” and more.

BMX meets fat bike, a wi-fi duffel bag (really), a bison “down jacket” and more.
By Nick Milanes

Better, a new web platform and app, could be a plateau for nonprofits’ uphill battle.
By Nick Milanes

Don’t just make a trip to Lulu and call it a day.
By Nick Milanes

The Pebble Time Round, the world’s smallest quadcopter, Sperry x RAINS’ waterproof sneakers and more.
By Nick Milanes

Madden has ballooned into a giant franchise with countless competitive players and YouTube personalities.
By Nick Milanes

A pen that syncs paper notes with your phone, an alternative to the leather look for motorcyclists, fall-weather wear and more.
By Nick Milanes

J.Crew Denim relaunches, versatile camera-carrying, pedal-free bikes for kids and more.
By Nick Milanes

Sustainable buffalo jerky from Patagonia, your new favorite pen, a new brand of running shoes and more.
By Nick Milanes


A waterproof Apple Watch case, a monthly cologne subscription, a steel foot massager and more.
By Nick Milanes

Root beer bitters and a frat house staple come together in an odd (and delicious) confluence of nostalgias.
By Nick Milanes

A moveable cabin, Under Armour’s burly trail runner, an innovative water filter and more.
By Nick Milanes

Scotch & Soda? Nope.
By Nick Milanes

Samsung’s groundbreaking monitor, two wilderness-centric books, sweats for future winters and more.
By Nick Milanes

Shochu, a delicious and endlessly diverse low-proof spirit, is the new sake, whether or not stateside bars have caught on.
By Nick Milanes

There’s a lot that’s good in Portland, so you’ll have to spend an entire day of shopping to find what really suits you.
By Nick Milanes

A mile-high cocktail kit, stealth communications for motorcycle helmets, Japanese camera gear and more.
By Nick Milanes

Video games, booze and friends — when you’ve shaken off your winter cabin fever in full, they provide at least one good reason to come back inside.
By Nick Milanes

Buying American, alone, grants you get peace of mind; but buying these brands lets you look good and do good, too.
By Nick Milanes

After nearly a decade of increasingly stale franchises, disappointments and PR nightmares, why are some calling E3 2015 the best installment in years?
By Nick Milanes