We publish our weekly roundup of gear news for you to enjoy over the weekend. Savor it with your Saturday morning coffee, or use it to fend off the existential panic of Sunday night — it’s up to you. Comments or concerns? We’d love to hear from you at tig@gearpatrol.com.
This Week in Review
Motoring
Outdoors and Fitness
Tech
Watches
Motoring
The Perfect Vintage Toyota 4Runner Could Be Yours, If You Act Fast
You won't find a cleaner 4Runner than this.
This Gadget Brings Iron Man Tech to Motorcycle Helmets, And It’s Blowing Up Kickstarter
The EyeRide HUD brings Stark-worthy advantages to the riding experience.
The Best Station Wagon on Sale in America Today Is Sticking Around (Thankfully)
Concerns of its demise have, thankfully, been greatly overblown.
Fisker’s Electric SUV Will Spawn an Extreme Off-Roading Version
Fisker is teasing an EV that can transition seamlessly from a school run to search-and-rescue operations.
BMW’s New Cruiser Takes Aim at America’s Most Iconic Motorcycles
Meet BMW's first cruiser: the R 18.
Porsche’s Best Sports Car Is About to Get Lighter, Meaner and More Powerful, Report Says
The Cayman is getting the power (and price tag) to compete with the 911.
Cake’s New Electric Motorcycle Is a Badass Street-Legal Dirt Bike
A better electric bike for riding off-road and on alike.
These Cars Have Been Named the Best in the World in 2020
Kia, Porsche and Mazda took home 2020 Car of the Year awards.
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy the New Toyota Supra
How do cash on the hood and sweetheart lease deals sound to you?
One of the Rarest G-Wagens in Existence Is Up for Auction
Looking for a vintage luxury off-roader your neighbor won't have? Check out this rare Austrian-spec G-Class.
It’s Almost Impossible to Make a Tougher SUV Than This Lincoln Navigator
A luxury cocoon, with a shell that can withstand just about anything.
This Arctic-Ready Ford F-150 Is Extreme Overkill, But We Still Want It
Here's an F-150 that will take you to the North Pole...and dominate pretty much any parking lot.
The Quickest Teslas Are Getting Even Quicker, Thanks to a Free Upgrade
Thank Elon for the power of software updates.
This Exquisite Himalaya Land Rover Defender Offers a Taste of Forbidden Fruit
Land Rover's limited-run, $200,000+ 70th Anniversary edition Defender is forbidden fruit for Americans. Here's the next best thing.
These Valuable Changes Just Made One of Our Favorite Cars Even Better
Small tweaks go a long way.
Outdoors and Fitness
Yeti Just Updated One of Its Most Practical and Affordable Coolers
Bigger isn't always better.
This New EDC Is Made for the COVID-19 Era
StatGear's button-pushing, door-opening Hygiene Hand has raised over $550,000 on Kickstarter, and today's your last chance to get in on the first batch.
Tech
The Hottest Trend in Noise-Canceling Headphones Is Missing One Big Player
It's easier than ever to get affordable noise-canceling headphones than ever before.
Streaming This Free Dieter Rams Documentary Is Bringing Order to My Scatterbrained Mind
Watch the 2018 documentary about Dieter Rams, the most influential product designer in the last 100 years, for free until April 14.
Watches
Can’t Afford a Speedmaster? How About This NASA-Themed Timex for $89 Instead
This Timex Navi XL features a 41mm steel case, a white dial adorned with the NASA logo and a matching blue fabric strap.
These German Watches Recall the Best of 1960s Design
Glashütte Original's newest retro-styled watches feature the brand's excellent craftsmanship and new, icy blue lacquered dials.
A Monochromatic Finish Gives This Sporty Chronograph Watch Its Best Look Yet
The new Bell & Ross BR V3-94 is simultaneously retro and modern, and it's one of the best-looking chronograph watches at its price.
This Tough Outdoor Watch Is Packed with Practical Fitness-Tracking Features
The new G-Shock GBD-H1000 is characteristically tough and feature-packed, and it's the first model from the brand to offer a heart rate censor.
This Striking GMT Watch Comes from a Swiss Brand You Might Not Know
The Perrelet Weekend GMT shows a restrained, dressy side of the historic Swiss brand otherwise known for its sporty turbine-dial watches.
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