Sustainable buffalo jerky from Patagonia, your new favorite pen, a new brand of running shoes and more.
On the Radar
Reveals, New Launches and Gear
Misfit Speedo Shine
Designed in collaboration with Speedo, the Misfit Speedo Shine is purportedly the most accurate wearable fitness tracker for swimmers, thanks to intensive testing in Speedo’s AquaLab, where designers and athletes worked to hone algorithms to fit every type of stroke. In addition to tracking several other exercise methods, along with sleep patterns, the aircraft-grade anodized aluminum that makes up the tracker’s body makes it a good fit for any type of athlete. Just remember to replace the battery every six months; like the Fitbit Zip, it uses a standard watch battery for power rather than a rechargeable cell.
Oliberté Tan Pullup Backpack
This pack from Oliberté melds rustic aesthetics with modern needs; a 15-inch laptop sleeve, a credit card-sized hidden internal pocket and more, all tied together in Ethiopian leather.
Patagonia Provisions Sustainable Buffalo Jerky
Jerky is great — sustainable jerky, doubly so. Patagonia’s new foray into food, Patagonia Provisions, collaborated with Wild Idea Buffalo, a free-range grass-fed buffalo ranch based in South Dakota, for this welcome addition to the market.
Tanner Goods Memori Brass Pen
The value of a good pen shouldn’t be underestimated; Portland, Oregon-based Tanner Goods’ new all-brass pen speaks to this fact, with an ergonomic design sized perfectly for the average hand.
Watteam Power Meter
In addition to being one of the most affordable biking power meter on the market at $499, Watteam’s PowerBeat is also easy to install, capable of attaching to any aluminum or carbon crank system.
361° Sensation
The flagship offering from this upstart athletic shoe brand utilizes multi-density midsoles and blown rubber in the outsole forefoot for shock dispersion and foot guidance; crowded though the shoe market is, they’re worth a shot.
Reviews and Buying Guides
Advice from the Crew
The Best Station Wagons of All Time
Burn the memory of the Griswolds’ wagon. These station wagons are sports-car killers that still haul the kids. Read the Review
Noteworthy Reads
Stories from Around the Web
Headphone amps are an essential piece of any respectable hi-fi setup. Wired reviews the Peach Tree Shift, a worthy contender in yours.
Adventure Journal says “roughing it” is overrated. While we wouldn’t quite go so far, there is some credence creature comforts among wild creatures.
Starbucks recently announced that its Pumpkin Spice Latte will now be made with real pumpkins. That doesn’t make us dread pumpkin season any less.
Looking Ahead
What We’re Testing Now
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