Victorinox’s smart layering solution, “maker” tools delivered to your doorstep, a handsome belt to freshen your fall fashion and more.
On the Radar
Reveals, New Launches and Gear
Victorinox Fall/Winter 2015 Collection
One-layer weather is on its way out, and if you’ve gotten rusty on your bundling-up game, Victorinox’s new collection is an easy solution. Each upper-body item in the collection allows the wearer to “snap in” Victorinox’s new Matterhorn Utility Vest, making for a layering solution that doesn’t restrict movement and reduces friction between layers. This leaves no excuse for wearing two flannel shirts on top of one another.
Logitech CREATE iPad Pro Keyboard
While we’re not too keen on the new iPad Pro, diehard Apple devotees will find a lot to love with Logitech’s new keyboard for the device, which, thanks to its Smart Connector, never needs to be charged.
DJI Zenmuse X5 and X5R 4K
As much as we love the GoPro, DJI’s new drone-based camera is an undeniable step forward for the burgeoning sector: the 3-axis gimbal features a larger micro four-thirds sensor and allows for interchangeable lenses.
Firestone Destination A/T Special Edition
Firestone have released a new special edition of their popular Destination A/T tire. It features a laser-etched sidewall for a unique style.
Maker Monthly
Maker Monthly is simple: creative supplies for creative minds, delivered to your doorstep monthly.
Bison Made No. 2 Belt
A belt can be the perfect complement to any outfit and Bison Made’s new No. 2 Belt goes with just about everything.
Reviews and Buying Guides
Advice from the Crew
The Shacket Is the Perfect Answer for Western Evenings
Like Goldilocks’ porridge, when it’s not too hot or too cold, the shacket is just right. Read the Review
Got a Nice Guitar? Fit It to a Proper Stand
Hudson Valley Hard Good’s handcrafted, wooden guitar stands are octaves above the abysmal mass-market ones at your local Guitar Center. Read the Review
Noteworthy Reads
Reviews and News from around the Web
Make kale, not war: Bloomberg has the story on how a WWII bomb shelter was converted into a massive hydroponics farm.
You can only learn so much about the sensory experience that is whiskey from our own reviews. Fortunately, there’s a scratch-and-sniff book that can teach you all the scents a whiskey snob should know (without an accompanying buzz to make your forget them all).
A lack of dedicated content has long been the chip on the collective shoulder of 4K TV owners. NASA’s dedicated 4K channel should brush that chip right off.
Looking Ahead
What We’re Testing Now
Tip or Submission? Comments or suggestions? Send them to tips@gearpatrol.com. You never know, you might get something in return.