“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.
60. The glorious transformation of an iconic dress watch
Jaeger-LeCoultreGP100 Winner
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds on Milanese
Specs
| Case Size | 45.6mm x 27.4mm |
| Movement | Jaeger-LeCoultre Cal. 822 manual-wind |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
Debuting in 1931, the Reverso is one of the most recognizable designs in the history of watchmaking thanks to its Art Deco-inspired rectangular silhouette and signature rotating case.
Over the years, Jaeger-LeCoultre has produced countless variations of the Reverso with multiple faces, in various sizes and colors, and with myriad complications. But arguably, none have given the watch as successful a reinvention as this 2025 model in monotone pink gold on a Milanese bracelet.
A Reverso on a bracelet is rare enough as it is, but never before have we seen a version of this iconic watch where the bracelet was so intrinsic to the overall design. The bracelet here feels as crucial to the overall design as it does on the Vacheron 222. To put this Reverso on a leather strap would just feel wrong.
The bracelet consists of 16 meters of 18K pink gold threads and integrates seamlessly with the 18K pink gold case, both of which are mirror-polished. The visual cohesion extends to the dial, with matching pink gold dauphine hands and trapezoidal indices sitting on a color-matched grained dial.
The overall look is a mix of the Reverso’s classic Art Deco origins with a heavy dose of 1970s glam that JLC has nicknamed “Or Deco,” with “or” being the French word for gold.
The watch is both obviously a Reverso and completely unlike any Reverso we’ve ever seen before. It’s one of the most transformative takes on an iconic watch design ever, but is so breathtakingly beautiful and so flawlessly executed that it arrived with zero controversy.
Giving such a thorough visual overhaul to a design icon is risky business, but one that JLC pulled off brilliantly. This isn’t just a different version of the Reverso. It might be the best version of the Reverso.
59. An indispensable multi-tool, refined via a fan-requested upgrade
LeathermanGP100 Winner
Leatherman Wave Alpha
Specs
| Blade Length/Material | 2.88 inches/MagnaCut Stainless Steel |
| Functions | 16 |
| Weight | 8.26 ounces |
Two years ago, Leatherman dropped a shoe-in for the GP100 with the ARC, a totally loaded (and spendy) multi-tool featuring 20 functions, next-gen FREE technology and a MagnaCut steel blade.
As fantastic as that product continues to be, it’s a bit, well, much for the everyday user, a big reason why alternatives like the Wave continue to be bestsellers for the brand.
Boasting an impressive set of 16 essential tools, the Wave is arguably the best all-around multi-tool, and that case is only buttressed by the premium upgrade it received just a few months ago.
Released in October, the Wave Alpha boasts Leatherman’s biggest-ever multi-tool scissors and a 2.89-inch reverse tanto blade made of MagnaCut, which remains unrivaled for its blend of edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance.
But what takes the Wave Alpha over the top into GP100 territory is the fact that Leatherman responded to fan feedback and added to the blade a small but significant element previously only available on the ARC: a thumb stud.
Because as handy as a thumb slot is, a stud is the superior option for one-handed deployment.
That’s especially true in certain all-too-common scenarios, such as when you are tired, in an awkward position or wearing gloves.
This particular stud is made of stainless steel with a protective Cerakote finish, ensuring it sticks around for the long haul.
Assuming Leatherman continues to do the little things for its fans, the brand seems very likely to do so as well.
58. A $225 daily trainer that might actually be worth it
AsicsGP100 Winner
Asics Megablast
Specs
| Heel-to-Toe Drop | 8mm |
| Stack Height | 46mm |
| Weight | 8.1 ounces |
Last year, Asics left big shoes to fill with the Superblast 2, a pricey but versatile trainer with no shortage of descriptors. It was smooth, stable, versatile and quick, a robust combination that made it the shoe to beat industry-wide.
The Megablast does.
If the Superblast 2 felt a bit stiff out of the box, the Megablast arrives ready to rip from mile one.
The secret sauce is a new foam called FF Turbo Squared fashioned from A-TPU, the same compound found in Asics’s topline racer, the Metaspeed Ray.
That gives the shoe a near-addictive amount of bounce, while reducing the overall weight. The Megablast clocks in at 8.1 ounces (men’s size nine), which becomes even more impressive when you consider the 46mm stack height.
“If there was such a metric as stack-to-weight ratio, I feel like we’re taking the trophy on that one,” says Paul Lang, a senior product manager at Asics who helped oversee the creation of the Megablast.
The upgrade in foam isn’t without a hard cost, however. Pairs of the shoe retail for $225, putting it at the very top end of the market.
That said, the inclusion of a supetthin tongue, ultrabreathable upper and race-inspired serrated laces make it a complete package with no obvious flaws.
If ever a trainer was worthy of a $225 price tag, it’s this one.
57. Nomos reinvents the woldtimer watch by making it more fun
NomosGP100 Winner
Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer
Specs
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Movement | Nomos Cal. DUW 3202 automatic worldtimer |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
In a sea of watches aiming to dazzle and impress at Watches and Wonders 2025, Nomos reminded everyone how much fun mechanical timekeeping can be.
The lighthearted German watchmaker introduced the Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer, a sporty travel watch with an ingenious new complication.
The unassuming dial features a 24-hour sub-dial, a world time track on the outer rim, central hour and minutes hands and a small seconds. But the trick lies in how these elements work in unison.
When the lone pusher at 2:00 is pressed, the central hour hand advances one hour, while the world time dial advances one time zone. It blends a “traveler” GMT with a traditional worldtimer complication in an entertaining analog dance.
Travelers begin by setting the world time track to their home time zone, as indicated by a combination of abbreviations and airport codes. Then, they set the 24-hour sub-dial and central hands to their home time zone using the crown.
When their destination is reached, a few taps of the pusher set the watch to the local time. Better still, the pusher has a satisfying click and provides an engaging tactile experience from watching two elements of the dial adjust in unison.
The Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer and its brilliant, novel caliber DUW 3202 automatic movement are part of Nomos’ permanent collection. It could represent the start of a new chapter in the story of mechanical travel watches.
56. Patagonia’s iconic bag gets the ideal compact carry-on treatment
PatagoniaGP100 Winner
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC Backpack
Specs
| Capacity | 22L |
| Material(s) | TPU-laminated 8.7oz 300-denier polyester ripstop |
| Weight | 1.9375 lbs |
For decades, Patagonia’s Black Hole lineup has been the bar by which so many other bags, especially duffels and travel packs, are measured. However, as the industry has shifted, so too has the brand’s fan-favorite collection.
Among its most recent iterations is the brand’s MLC sub-lineup. For those not in the know, MLC stands for “Maximum Legal Carry-On” — the connecting tether being that all the bags with this moniker fit the majority of airlines’ carry-on size restrictions.
Unfortunately, that has become a moving target, so even the MLC bags have had to adjust over time. That’s where the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC Backpack comes into play.
To meet (and beat) the TSA’s ever-shifting standards, Patagonia has launched this, its most compact carry-on bag ever — one designed not for the overhead bin, but for the tight space below the seat. Yet, despite its svelte 22-liter capacity, this bag still bears all the same construction and stylistic hallmarks expected of a bag with the Black Hole name.
The purpose is twofold: to counteract the increasingly crowded and overstuffed overhead bins (it’s small enough to count as a “personal item”) while still offering room and organization for a weekend’s worth of gear.
And it manages this while still boasting an ultra-tough, weatherproof TPU-coated exterior, a padded laptop pouch, zippered mesh pockets (and other pouches), external tethers and more.
Perhaps best of all, the Micro MLC Backpack is also one of the most affordable bags in the whole Black Hole catalog.
55. This sheep’s wool blows away your cashmere and makes a killer suit
ZegnaGP100 Winner
Zegna Vellus Aureum Collection
Specs
| Fabric | Wool |
| Styles | Suiting, outerwear and shirts |
| Availability | In-store only |
Vellus Aureum is Latin for “Golden Fleece,” a reference to a mythical flying ram with golden wool featured in multiple ancient Greek legends. For Zegna’s Creative Director Alessandro Sartori, it is an homage to the fabric at the heart of the clothing industry for generations.
Zegna’s Vellus Aureum Collection celebrates wool by sourcing the finest pure wool available and transforming it into timeless menswear. As Sartori explains, “The man I have in mind has raided a wardrobe in which pieces have been collected over the decades, for their emotional and material value.”
It contains tried-and-true pieces, such as bomber jackets, field jackets, and long-sleeve polos, all executed in the finest wool to the highest standard.
And of course, the suiting is second to none. The Italian label offers a tight range of ready-to-wear formal wear, available exclusively in the brand’s boutiques. But the centerpiece of the collection is the bespoke tailoring.
Call it “quiet luxury” if you will — it is certainly priced that way — but we see the Vellus Aureum Collection as a brand at the pinnacle of its craft, fighting to preserve the natural textile it depends upon against the rising tide of synthetics.
54. The best noise-canceling headphones, now better
SonyAll-Time Low Price
Sony WH-1000XM6
Specs
| Drivers | 30mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz – 40,000 Hz |
| Weight | 8.9 ounces |
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$450 (16% off)
It’s just a fact: Sony has been making some of the best noise-canceling headphones for most of the past decade. Its flagship 1000X series has long struck the right balance of industry-leading sound and active noise cancellation, while remaining lightweight and super comfortable.
And that continues with its latest models, the Sony WH-1000XM6.
Naturally, both their sound quality and active noise-cancellation have been improved. That’s largely thanks to a new-gen processor, which Sony claims is seven times faster than the previous one and uses twelve microphones (versus the previous eight).
Plus, Sony redesigned the drivers and gave them more advanced upscaling and immersive sound technologies.
But maybe more importantly, Sony updated a lot of little practical things with the WH-1000XM6 that make them functional.
It updated the design so the headphones fold inward, making them more compact and travel-friendly. It gave them a large circular power button that’s easier to recognize with the headphones on. And for the first time, you can charge and listen to headphones simultaneously. I know, amazing.
With Sony’s latest flagship cans, it’s very much the case that the best just got even better, in both expected and unexpected ways.
53. Your favorite hiker’s favorite hiker leveled up
SalomonSalomon X Ultra 5
Specs
| Heel-to-Toe Drop | 11mm |
| Upper | PU coated leather/Textile |
| Weight | 16 ounces |
The successor to our pick for the best overall hiking boot, 2025’s X Ultra 5 improves on its predecessor in some key ways, while retaining its best qualities. Salomon’s X Ultra 4 already had excellent traction, waterproofing and agility — but the boot also had some blind spots, which have been rectified with Salomon’s update.
That starts with its new Matryx woven upper, a Kevlar-like material that strengthens the boot where it’s most needed: the toecap and sidewalls, which in previous versions were prone to blowouts.
The X Ultra 5 also has deeper outsole lugs, resulting in even better grip on uneven terrain — and a longer-lasting outsole, which also needed some improvement. Sewing patterns and lace positioning were also improved.
Where an already outstanding hiking boot is concerned, small changes can be incredibly impactful— and with the X Ultra 5, it seems Salomon’s presence on the trail is even more powerful.
52. The definitive “mall brand,” reinvigorated by an accomplished designer
GapGP100 Winner
GapStudio Icon Corduroy Jacket
Specs
| Fabric | 98% Cotton, 2% spandex |
| Sizes | XXS-XL |
| Color | Navy blue |
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$158 (10% off)
In 2024, Gap hired the accomplished designer Zac Posen as Creative Director. His mission is to help revive the iconic American “mall brand,” for lack of a better term, that has been steadily fading into the background of the popular fashion landscape.
While Posen’s influence reaches across the entire Gap Inc. portfolio, including Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta, it is his personal imprint, GapStudio, that promises to bring the most attention to the brand.
The debut GapStudio menswear collection was released in November 2025, blending vintage Gap staples from the 1990s with chic modern tailoring.
There are trucker jackets, long sleeve t-shirts and lots of denim, mixed with double-breasted jackets, fitted dress shirts and champagne-colored satin. The entire collection is best summed up by the Icon Corduroy Jacket, a trucker jacket with a luxury-inspired fit, made from velvety-smooth corduroy.
Everything is cut to emulate some of the most coveted luxury menswear labels. Pants are fitted, but not tight, with flared legs, and jackets are loose but not baggy, creating sharp lines.
Posen’s new aesthetic for the crestfallen menswear line lands halfway between the red-hot Parisian luxury brand Husbands and, well, Gap. It broadcasts a look that has been at the cutting edge of menswear for years now to a larger audience at an approachable price.
51. Crocs morphed its ultra-comfy clogs into the ultimate campground kicks
CrocsGP100 Winner
Crocs Echo RO Clogs
Specs
| Jibbitz Charm-Compatible | Yes |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Upper | Croslite foam |
This year may go down as one of Crocs’ most prolific, ever. And that’s saying a lot, as the brand has had a pretty impressive ascendance over its 23-year history.
One of the reasons this year has been so significant for the brand is its expansion into new spaces, particularly the outdoors. Perhaps the best example of this endeavor is the Crocs Echo Ro Clog.
While this bold new design shares some crucial elements in common with the brand’s traditional clogs, it’s also a major departure in others.
As to the former, it retains an upper crafted from the brand’s proprietary Croslite foam and maintains the signature perforations (which support the brand’s Jibbitz charms and act as ventilation and drainage holes). They also retain a soft, cushy LiteRide footbed.
However, the outsole is unlike those of other Crocs. Instead of a single piece of Croslite for the upper and outsole, this one has a full-length, wraparound, treaded rubber outsole. That grants these clogs a better grip on uneven terrain, even in inclement weather, making them a lot more adept for outdoor usage, like camping and (light) hiking.
They’ve also been given a more sporty, secure nylon back strap. Toe to heel, these are much more athletic, adventurous shoes than the brand has previously offered.
50. An added third wheel to make adventure touring accessible
Can-AmGP100 Winner
2025 Can-Am Canyon
Specs
| Curb Weight | 1,036 lbs |
| Horsepower | 115 hp |
| Peak Engine Torque | 96 lb-ft |
While the concept of a three-wheeler in itself is nothing new, Can-Am pioneered an entire category with the Canyon. Equipped with plush adaptive suspension, underbody protection and rugged hard-sided luggage, it’s a highly adventurous vehicle in spirit.
As such, even though it’s technically suited more for gravel and dirt trail use rather than true off-road exploration (it’s rear-wheel drive), the vehicle is nevertheless a highly disruptive release.
By removing the need to balance, Can-Am has created a capable mile-munching adventure tourer — not unlike a heavy BMW GS — accessible to a much wider range of riders.
What’s more, Can-Am pairs a Rotax 1330 ACE inline-three engine with a six-speed semi-automatic transmission, so it offers plenty of grunt while providing beginner-friendly clutch-less operation.
Available in three different trim levels — base, XT and Redrock — and engineered with an abundance of Lynq points for everything from additional storage to action camera mounts, the Canyon is a vehicle that puts personalization first.
It’s an uncharacteristic take on the traditional adventure tourer, but it allows even beginners to get out there, explore parts unknown and return home safely.
49. A soundbar that combines new-age tech with 60 years of hi-fi expertise
KEFGP100 Winner
KEF XIO Soundbar
Specs
| Drivers | 12 |
| Power Output | 820 watts |
| Soundbar | 5.12-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar |
The wireless soundbar category has become the next frontier to conquer for traditional hi-fi companies, it seems, with the likes of Bowers & Wilkins, Bang & Olufsen and Sennheiser all vying to make the next great rival to Sonos’s Arc Ultra.
But KEF’s first wireless soundbar, the XIO, is the one to stand out the most. It has a beautiful, almost frameless design that combines dual-tone fabric weave with a sandblasted aluminum top panel. More importantly, it features 12 individually amplified drivers that deliver 820 watts of immersive Dolby Atmos sound.
Six of these drivers are what the famed British hi-fi manufacturer are Uni-Q MX drivers, which the brand describes as miniature versions of the Uni-Q drivers featured in its larger loudspeakers. Three are front-firing, three are up-firing.
One of the cool things with the XIO is that it’s integrated with numerous advanced technologies — KEF is a leader in wireless active loudspeaker systems, after all — one of them allowing it to detect its orientation and alternate these front-firing and up-firing drivers accordingly.
That’s right, the XIO is positioned differently, with the front facing a different direction depending on whether it’s wall-mounted or resting on a media console. Not many soundbars can do that and still, according to KEF, deliver a “transcendent cinematic sound experience.”
48. A 250-year-old watch brand’s bold vision of the future
BreguetGP100 Winner
Breguet Classique Souscription 2025
Specs
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Movement | Breguet Cal. VS00 manual-wind |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
No watch brand had a bigger year than Breguet.
While many brands celebrated anniversaries in 2025 — Vacheron Constantin turned 270, Audemars Piguet, 150 — it was Breguet that made the most of its birthday.
The Swiss watchmaker, which typically only releases around five new watches per year, put out a dozen in 2025, all of them decidedly impressive.
We got Breguet’s first water-resistant minute repeater, its first flying tourbillon and the incredible Experimentale 1, which introduced a crazy-precise new magnetic escapement and 10Hz tourbillon.
But the most impactful of the brand’s 2025 releases was also perhaps the simplest. The Classique Souscription 2025, with its unique one-handed enamel dial, got its design inspiration from founder Abraham-Louis Breguet’s Souscription pocket watches in the 18th century.
But while it may seem like this 200-plus-year-old design is looking backward, the Classique Souscription 2025 is actually the watch most representative of Breguet’s future.
The watch introduced a new proprietary precious metal alloy, Breguet Gold, which was subsequently featured in other 2025 250th-anniversary releases. More notably, it also debuted an exciting new case shape for the brand.
Featuring more contemporary curves, more ergonomic lugs and cleaner brushed sides instead of the brand’s traditional fluted case sides, this is a decidedly more modern case than we’re used to seeing from Breguet. It showed a willingness from the brand, which at times has been traditional to a fault, to experiment in unexpected and refreshing ways.
In the past, Breguet’s long and illustrious history has at times been a burden for the brand. But with the Classique Souscription, Breguet proves it’s possible to tastefully honor its heritage while also modernizing areas of its product that have grown stale.
And if this watch is any indication, Breguet’s next 250 years will be even better than the first.
47. Levi’s embraces Japanese excellence in the world of denim
Levi’sGP100 Winner
Levi’s Blue Tab Made in Japan 1980s 501 Jeans
Specs
| Fabric | 100% Cotton |
| Fly | Button |
| Fit | Straight with slight taper |
Levi’s Blue Tab is one of the most intriguing moves made by the king of American denim in a long time. While the brand is no stranger to working with Japanese denim, the new collection offers the first permanent, readily available assortment of Japanese fabrics and Japanese manufacturing.
Debuting in April of 2025, Blue Tab consists of small seasonal collections built around Japanese reinterpretations of twentieth-century American workwear. Notably, only a small portion of each collection is actually manufactured in Japan.
The foundation of the collection, of course, is the jeans. Blue Tab offers several of Levi’s most popular cuts, manufactured in Japan using denim from Kaihara, one of the oldest and most respected mills in the country.
Kaihara worked with the Blue Tab design team to create a new denim exclusively for the collection, aiming to replicate it as closely as possible to surviving mid-century examples.
The standout example of the Blue Tab Fall/Winter 2025 collection is the Made in Japan 1980 501s. It combines the fit and feel of highly coveted vintage jeans with the Japanese craftsmanship that has long been the gold standard of denim production.
46. An iconic EDC multi-tool, now more modern and handy than ever
VictorinoxGP100 Winner
Victorinox Synergy Alox
Specs
| Blade Length/Material | 2.44 inches/Stainless Steel |
| Functions | 8 |
| Weight | 2.7 ounces |
“Evolve or die” is a mantra that echoes from sports to the arts to business and beyond.
But rarely do we see it so nakedly brought to life as with a unique Swiss Army Knife quietly released by Victorinox earlier this year.
Dubbed the Synergy Alox, it catches the eye with its aluminum oxide (aka Alox) handle scales, complete with a partially brushed finish, skeletonized cutouts and grip-improving griddle texture.
This style-forward aesthetic — along with a stripped-down tool set that includes a large blade, box opener, 3 mm screwdriver, 7 mm screwdriver, nail file, nail cleaner, wire stripper and bottle opener — addresses one aspect of brand evolution.
While so many SAKs point toward specific outdoor use cases, the sleek and sexy Alox is very much making a play for urban EDC kits.
Strengthening its case are a couple of elements that, it may shock you to learn, are pretty dang unlikely for SAKs.
The first is a locking leaf for the main blade, which simply makes every cut smoother and safer.
The second, even scarcer feature, believe it or not, is a pocket clip.
Both of these traits are so uncommon, SAKs featuring them almost invariably have “Lockblade” or “Clip” incorporated into their names.
That makes finding both in the same item — at a price tag of just $78 — feel like a very rare find indeed.
Guess Victorinox isn’t planning on dying anytime soon.
45. An electric duo lowering the barrier to off-road bliss
Zero MotorcyclesGP100 Winner
Zero X Line (XE and XB)
Specs
| Curb Weight | 139 lbs (XB); 223 lbs (XE) |
| Horsepower | 10 hp (XB); 20.1 hp (XE) |
| Peak Rear Wheel Torque | 275 lb-ft (XB); 468 lb-ft (XE) |
The OG electric motorcycle brand, Zero has been at this game for nearly two decades now.
While they’ve garnered praise for their innovative street, supermoto and adventure bikes, price and range barriers have often stopped them short of perfection.
Turns out the ideal venue for all their hard-won R&D is something that probably wasn’t even on the radar a few years back: lightweight dirt bikes.
It’s true. We’ve enjoyed motos from the brand’s S, DS and FX Lines, but the two X Line offerings, the XB and XE, blew us away with how they welcome new riders to the off-road space (and grizzled vets to the electric space) by connecting on a bunch of levels.
The two sizes reduce intimidation for beginners while slaking the big bike thirst of experienced folks. (The former is especially true thanks to the XB’s 139-pound curb weight and 32.7-inch seat height.)
The shifting of all controls to the handlebars (throttle and front brake on the right, rear brake and, yes, reverse on the left) lets noobs step up to off-roading without the additional stress of shifting and braking with their feet while standing and sitting.
The unbelievable torque — several times greater than gas options — amps the adrenaline to 11 while the silent engines let you chat with friends mid-ride.
The range (65 miles for the XE, 40 miles for the XB) is more than enough for a day in the backcountry, especially when you can swap in fresh batteries in seconds.
It all adds up to a level of fun that far outweighs the fear, and that’s without even mentioning one of the biggest barrier-lowering factors: a starting price (for the XB) under $4,400.
44. A new horizon for pizza ovens
GozneyGP100 Winner
Gozney Tread
Specs
| Fuel | Propane |
| Maximum Pizza Size | 12" |
| Weight | 29.7 lbs |
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$499 (20% off)
Unless you’re grabbing a single slice on the streets of New York, pizza isn’t a particularly travel-friendly food — especially not if you’re making it from scratch. However, Gozney’s Tread pizza oven could change that, so long as you’re a relatively intrepid sort of person.
Whereas the vast majority of home pizza ovens have a set-it-up-and-leave-it format, this one is explicitly designed to accompany you from place to place, making it ideal for campers, glampers, overlanders and RV enthusiasts. That alone makes it unique in its class, granting it the self-proclaimed title of “world’s most portable pizza oven.”
At nearly 30 pounds, it’s hefty, yet manageable. And that size comes with some profound benefits, such as a genuine stone cooking surface for perfectly baked pies of up to 12 inches in diameter (it can also fit cast iron pans in its generous opening for other campground meals) and a ruggedized aluminum and steel construction that can bear the risks of travel.
Since it runs on propane, finding fuel anywhere within spitting distance of civilization is an easy prospect. And, for those worried about that fuel affecting its cooking abilities, worry not; the oven’s revolutionary lateral gas burners recreate the same cooking conditions as wood fire.
The brand even went so far as to craft a bevy of accessories, including a telescoping stand, a modular shelf, a mantel, peels and more. Let’s be honest: who doesn’t want pizza everywhere and all the time?
43. The new standard for handheld gaming PCs
XboxGP100 Winner
Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X
Specs
| Dispaly | 7-inch FHD (1080p) IPS with a 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A (Ally); AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (Ally X) |
| Storage | 512GB (Ally); 1TB (Ally X) |
2025 was actually a banner year for handheld gaming consoles. Sure, the Switch 2 grabbed most of the headlines (and the sales numbers), but the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X might be better representations of where the future of gaming, portable or not, is headed.
The two consoles — which are mostly identical (aside from color), with the “X” being the upgraded version — are a joint collaboration between Microsoft and Asus. In fact, they’re like last year’s ROG Ally X, but made to feel like an Xbox controller and play Xbox games.
A portable Xbox console? Sort of. They’re the first Xbox-brand handheld consoles and thus allow users to play most (though not all) Xbox games through Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Remote Play. And that’s a big deal as it separates these consoles from their biggest rival, the Steam Deck.
Yet, they’re still technically PC handhelds that run Windows. Sure, this means there are times when it can feel like you’re navigating files on a desktop. But it also gives you access to other third-party stores, like Stream (which comes preinstalled), and access to way more games than your current Xbox.
Additionally, the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are the first PC handhelds to support the Xbox full screen experience, which automatically boots you into the familiar Xbox app, so you can jump right into gaming and skip most of the Windows-related rigamarole after the initial setup process.
Note: As of late November 2025, Microsoft has started rolling out the Xbox full screen experience to other Windows 11 handhelds.
42. The best chronograph in the $5,000 range, and it’s not even close
LonginesGP100 Winner
Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback
Specs
| Case Size | 39.5mm |
| Movement | Longines Cal. L792.4 manual-wind flyback chronograph |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
Longines unlocked the full potential of its competitively priced flyback chronograph. The Swiss watchmaker didn’t just revamp the dial and add Pilot to the name, it gave the impressive but flawed design a complete overhaul, making it exponentially more wearable and nicer to look at.
Photo by Johnny Brayson for Gear PatrolThe Spirit Pilot Flyback has a slimmed-down case, now measuring 39.5mm across, 47.4mm lug-to-lug and, best of all, just 13.4mm thick. The new dimensions transformed the formerly unwieldy watch into something you will never want to take off your wrist.
The other half of the glow-up is the simplified dial. Longines’ divisive five-star flourish is gone, with only the brand logo — including the flying hourglass icon — situated at twelve o’clock, and three discrete lines of text at six o’clock.
Photo by Johnny Brayson for Gear PatrolBlack and gilt is arguably the most universally appealing color scheme for a watch, and you would be hard-pressed to find a better example than this pilot-themed, bi-compax dial. Adding to the allure is a fully lumed bezel track, which caps off the overall exceptional legibility.
Photo by Johnny Brayson for Gear PatrolOf course, the heart of the watch, and the reason it was able to slim down so much, is the new caliber L792.4 hand-wound movement, built exclusively for Longines by its sister company, ETA. It has a silicone balance spring, a 68-hour power reserve, a column wheel and, as the name suggests, a flyback function.
Despite the downsizing, this is about as much watch as you can get for just over $5,000.
41. A V8 about-face that echoes the industry’s changing EV initiatives
StellantisGP100 Winner
2026 Ram 1500 Hemi
Specs
| Engine | 5.7-liter V8 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Output | 395 hp & 410 lb-ft of torque |
The Ram 1500 secured a spot on this year’s roundup not because of anything new that it brought to the table. Rather, we felt it worthy of inclusion due to the fact that the truck made a return to Hemi V8 power, as it’s a change that speaks to the state of the automotive world at large.
Last year, Ram discontinued the 5.7-liter option in favor of its more powerful and more efficient Hurricane Straight Six Turbo as part of a larger Stellantis mixed-energy strategy.
However, following continued consumer outcry and a significant change in leadership personnel, the brand reversed its decision and reintroduced the engine to the 1500 series for 2026.
As if that wasn’t enough, Ram has since reframed the whole ordeal as a marketing opportunity, announcing its commitment to internal combustion through a new “Symbol of Protest” badge and cancelling the development of its all-electric Ramcharger pickup.
In any case, the initial discontinuation and subsequent reintroduction of a V8 as iconic as the 5.7-liter Hemi (and from a truck like the Ram 1500 no less) is much more than a mere administrative error. It’s a moment that epitomizes an ongoing and industry-wide about-face regarding automotive electrification.
After all, on a Federal level, the United States’s hesitancy to embrace EVs has resulted in not only the discontinuation of tax credits but also the nullification of emissions standards.