Pelican’s Rock-Solid Tough Cases and Bags Just Got Even Better for Survival

Pelican makes some of the most apocalypse-proof bags and cases around. And now the brand has taken those very bags and cases and filled them with a complement of gear to allow anyone to survive the most brutal of emergencies for up to 72 hours. The Pelican Prepare collection spans four kits — a one-person backpack, two- and three-person hard cases, and a docs and valuables fire-resistant storage case — to help you stay safe and survive no matter what life throws at you. Depending on your chosen kit, they include food, water, first-aid supplies, shelter, survival tools, toiletries and more. And they’re all ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Did the “Watchmaker’s Watchmaker” make the ultimate dress watch? This addition to JLC’s Master Ultra Thin line certainly makes a strong case. First, we have the Calibre 978 movement, which features a delicate tourbillon weighing less than 5 grams and comprising 77 parts, including a titanium cage and a pink gold bridge. Then there’s the 40mm case, which is elegantly sculpted from 18k pink gold. Most impressive of all is the dial, as it combines two artisinal watchmaking traditions: hand guilloché and grand feu enamel. The guilloché pattern consists of 180 ‘sun rays,’ all applied using a hand-operated rose engine lathe, which is followed up with a treatment of five layers of anthracite enamel by a master enameler. Even the date subdial receives its own separate hand-guilloché pattern. The watch is limited to 77 pieces, and the price is available upon request.

In 1824, Mackintosh was established by a Scottish chemist who developed the original form of rubberised cotton that is still used today. Still produced entirely in Scotland, the outerwear brand makes the best raincoats on the planet. Look no further than the Kinton for proof. The rubberised bonded cotton parka has taped seams and a storm hood, making it impervious to moisture. The 3/4 length body sits around the knees for most men. The only issue with Mackintosh is that maintaining two centuries of top-tier hand-made craftsmanship in the UK comes at a steep price.

JBL’s Boombox is the largest portable rugged Bluetooth speaker that the company makes — note, this is not counting its line of Party speakers, which are massive. The Boombox 4 is an upgraded version of the Boombox 3, which was released in 2022. It features the same boombox-style design, but is two pounds lighter and promises 50 percent more power. Additionally, JBL enhanced it with new audio technologies, such as AI Sound Boost and Auracast (for multi-room functionality). It also supports lossless audio playback via a wired USB-C connection. Available in four finishes: black, blue, white and camo.

The Fenix 8 Pro might be the most capable smartwatch across Garmin’s entire roster, boasting cellular and satellite connectivity to compete with the likes of the Apple Watch Ultra. However, its halo feature is an industry-first MicroLED display that provides up to 4,500 nits of light for supreme visibility no matter how sunny it is outside. That said, the new feature does come with a pair of caveats, including a somewhat modest 10-day battery life (down from 27 days on the OLED version) and an eye-watering price tag. The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro with MicroLED costs $2,000 and only comes in one size, 51mm.

Hot on the heels of their respective world record attempts, Adidas and Mercedes-AMG are collaborating on an exclusive collection. Along with a sports bag made from Labfiber Biotech Leather Alternative, it comprises six running shoes, including the Adios Pro 4, the Adizero Prime X 3 Strung and the Adizero Evo SL, among others. The collection is available on the Adidas app and in select retail locations.

Remarkable’s Paper Pro Move is essentially a smaller version of the Paper Pro that it released in late 2024 — instead of an 11.8-inch color e-ink display, the Move’s display is 7.3 inches, making it slim enough to be able to slip into your pants’ pocket. Like the Paper Pro, the Move is predominantly meant to be a beautiful note-taking device; unlike color e-readers like the Kindle Colorsoft, the Remarkable’s tablets don’t have access to online book stores.