Opinions & Essays

Please Stop Making Illegible Watches

A watch you can actually read means a more fulfilling longterm user experience.

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I'm Never Taking This Pack Off. Here's Why.

When it comes to The One, when you know... you know.

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Why You Should Never Bring a Spork Camping
Fed up with the spork, an ineffective jack-of-two-trades, I sought o…
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No One Should Buy a Classic Land Rover Defender.
No matter why you want one, there’s probably a vehicle that better f…
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Five Things We Could See from Rolex in 2022
A “Coke” GMT Master II? An updated Milgauss? What's in store from th…
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Mar 15, 2022
Yes, You Should Spend $400 on an Umbrella

Say goodbye to the convenience store parasol.

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Mar 11, 2022
I'm a New (Very Sleepy) Dad. Here's How I Stay Caffeinated

Being half-awake has made brewing coffee really hard. Then I discovered the beauty of really good instant coffee.

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Mar 10, 2022
This Is The Only Motorcycle Helmet I'll Ever Buy

With old-school cool and modern-day safety features, the Gringo has everything you need in a helmet.

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Mar 9, 2022
Why Doesn't Zenith Make a Dive Watch?

Everyone else is doing it.

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Mar 6, 2022
Do You Really Need a Smart Home Gym?

Can a $3,000 interactive screen turn you into an Adonis? Maybe, but it’s probably not the best place to start.

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Feb 23, 2022
Why Are Tourbillon Watches So Expensive?

One of the most complicated watchmaking feats can cost as much as a house.

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Feb 14, 2022
This Is the Best Time of Year to Break in New Jeans. Here's Why

The work starts in fall, but winter's when you'll start seeing the persistence pay off.

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Feb 13, 2022
Why This Weird Powder Board Is My All-Mountain Favorite

K2 designed the Cool Bean specifically for deep snow, but I can't stop riding it just about everywhere.

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Jan 29, 2022
This Unique New Backcountry Ski Is Shockingly Competent

And as awesome as that is for the Black Crows Solis, it's also a problem. Here's why.

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Jan 25, 2022
What I Learned from a Month of Whoop

Tracking damn near everything can be a killjoy, but can a product focused on “passive data collection” make a difference?

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Jan 21, 2022
An Endorsement for Ian Fleming’s James Bond

Looking for more of the dark, introspective James Bond we’ve been seeing in film lately?

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Jan 2, 2022
These Cheap Sport "Headphones" Are Different in the Best Possible Way

The Zulu Alpha Wearable Bluetooth Speakers just might be the best personal audio solution for cyclists and other outdoor athletes.

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Jan 1, 2022
My Favorite New Piece of Hiking Gear Is Admittedly Very Nerdy

I didn't know I needed a monocular until I got one.

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Dec 27, 2021
This $7 Tool Is a Must-Have for Chemex Owners

If you brew with a Chemex, this tiny accessory will keep your coffee hotter for longer and keep out pollutants.

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Dec 27, 2021
This Workout Recovery Tool Is My New WFH Essential

In the age of WFH, my underutilized calf stretcher found some new (and much-needed) purpose.

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