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From an ultra-strong, highly visible adventure bag to a high-end subwoofer, these are today’s most exciting new drops from Norda, Monitor Audio and more.
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NordaNorda Toolbox Duffle Bag
Touted as the world’s strongest and lightest duffle bag, Norda’s aptly named toolbox is crafted from Bio-Dyneema, which the brand calls “the world’s strongest and lightest fiber.” While the original versions of this bag — available in white and black — are exceptional on their own, this new limited-edition version (teased on the brand’s Instagram) adds a high-visibility touch for shadowy trails.
HuckberryNanga Tusser Nylon Easy Short
Nanaga has a talent for slipping details from outdoor gear into everyday apparel, and the Tusser Easy Short is a perfect example. A standard pair of crinkly 100% nylon shorts is made exceptionally more functional with a simple little detail: the drawstring cinch. The Japanese outfitter utilizes a cord lock, similar to the type found in nautical and climbing equipment, to create a waistband drawstring cinch that is fast, easy and secure.
PhilipsPhilips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra
Philips’s new top-of-the-line Norelco shaver, the i9000 Prestige Ultra gives new meaning to “close to the skin.” A patented system gently lifts hair from the root before cutting, promising one of the smoothest shaves on the market. Smaller heads here also mean more coverage, as they can adapt to different face shapes and angles.
ShinolaShinola x J Dilla Chronograph
Detroit-based Shinola adds to its Great American Series and honors one of its city’s own — late, legendary producer, composer and rapper J Dilla — with a three-piece capsule collection. Included items are a record bag ($895), and two limited-edition watches: the Shinola x J Dilla Skeleton ($2,250) and this eye-popping timepiece ($1,095), highlighted by a cassette tape dial representing some of Dilla’s first beats made on “pause tapes.” All three pieces will be available for purchase from Shinola beginning Thursday, May 15, and you can sign up now to be notified the moment they drop.
