
The 10 Best Outdoor Products of 2019
From a sleeping pad that’s intentionally big to a surfboard made of sheep’s wool, the best outdoor products might make you wonder which superlatives really matter.

From a sleeping pad that’s intentionally big to a surfboard made of sheep’s wool, the best outdoor products might make you wonder which superlatives really matter.
By Gear Patrol

The Levi’s Wellthread x Outerknown Western shirt is made entirely of cotton — that includes the fabric, thread, label and even the buttons.
By John Zientek

A heated razor, a hybrid sneaker, American-made workwear and more.
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Record players spin vinyl and amplifiers amplify.
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Wristwatches may be aging tech, but this year’s best timepieces prove they can still feel fresh as ever.
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SUVs, electric cars, motorcycles, scooters, pickup trucks—and, of course, the new Porsche 911.

We went for a spin with an owner to find out what it’s like to possess one of these beauties.

From cheap whiskey that drinks rich to spiked seltzer that puts White Claw to shame, this was the best booze of 2019.
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The best travel products are the ones you don’t think about, whose features and convenience allow you to be present.
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Plus: Microsoft unveils its huge next-gen Xbox: the Series X; the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s 38-inch OLED display; and the new Woolrich Jasper Parka.
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The MUDMASTER GGB100 is designed and engineered to withstand any rough land environments you can think of.

Plus: Luminox released a new Navy Seal-inspired watch, Nike makes a shoe specifically for HIIT training, and Klattermusen’s latest lightweight winter backpack.
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Some of the best automotive details come from form following function or vice versa, from exercises in excess and/or minimalism.

Plus: The James Brand releases its finest blade to date.
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Plus: Kalamazoo Grills introduced its first grill in five years; and the DuFa Günter, an affordable, super attractive steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet.
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Plus: Weber’s new SmokeFire Series pellet grills, and Smith’s innovative 4D Mag Snow Goggles.
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Plus: Baker’s Single Barrel bourbon, Levi’s x Jacquard by Google connected trucker jackets and an all-new tent by Snow Peak for people who don’t like camping.
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The GP100, our team’s list of the best products of 2019, is designed to help you make informed choices during the gift-giving season while discovering exciting new gear for yourself along the way.
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Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Old Charter Oak line is a big science experiment.
By Will Price

An Omega watch, Bose headphones, a pocket knife and more.
By John Zientek