The North Face Raises the Bar for Endurance Trail Running Sneakers

Created at the request of TNF’s own trail run athletes, this souped-up sequel shoe maxes out capability and versatility, supported by the brand’s lightest midsole material yet: DREAM nitrogen-infused TPU foam, which combines cushy impact absorption with potent energy return. Additional highlights of the shoe, which is available in five colors for men and four for women, include a lightweight yet durable upper, a reinforced toe cap and a wider underfoot platform with grippy 4mm lugs for reliable traction wherever you may roam.

Satechi’s Foldable Stand Hub is the newest addition to the brand’s OntheGo collection of travel-friendly accessories for various Apple gadgets. As its name suggests, it’s a stand and hub optimized for the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini (2021 and later). The hub adds USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting various accessories, microSD card and SD card slots, and an HDMI port so you can pair the tablet with an external display (up to 4K@60Hz). And when you’re not using it, the stand folds flat for easy transport.

Merz. B Schwanen, familiar as the brand behind “The Bear T-Shirt,” actually makes a wide range of top-shelf tees, and this is the best option for warm weather. The name comes from the vintage German loopwheel machine used to knit the pure cotton fabric. Loopwheel uses gravity rather than mechanical tension, resulting in a firmer knit that holds its shape and wear. It has a somewhat loose fit with a wide sleeve, and is available in seven colors.

Crafted from sulfur-dyed Japanese canvas, the Tracker Jacket is inspired by vintage coveralls, and is essentially a coverall with the bottom cut off. That means it includes features like concealed placket, front patch pockets, and a combination of both snaps and buttons for closure. The unique military canvas construction is light enough to maintain mobility, yet tough and substantial enough to maintain its structure. The jacket is patterned, cut and sewn in the USA.

Available in two sizes, 19.4 and 22.2 ounces, the TrailCook System is the latest addition to JetBoil’s precision line. As a lightweight all-in-one solution, it features ceramic-coated pots with locking lids and built in strainers, as well as incremental heat adjustments for a dialed experience, even in the backcountry.

America is about to get its first luxury minivan. Say hello to the all-new all-electric Mercedes-Benz VLE, which the Stuttgart-based automaker just revealed today. Not only will the VLE be the first minivan to be sold by a luxury automaker in the States. It’s the first time the automaker is selling any sort of sliding-door vehicle in America that wasn’t a more utilitarian Sprinter. The VLE rides on Benz’s latest 800-volt electric architecture, meaning fast-charging and up to 435 miles of driving range. Making the ride S-Class luxurious is standard AIRMATIC air suspension along with four-wheel steering for easy maneuverability. Although a multi-purpose vehicle or MPV, the VLE aims to capture the executive chauffeur market with its reclining bucket rear seats and MBUX Rear Space Experience, rather than the traditional family minivan.