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The North Face Does Its Best Barbour Impression with a Waxed-Cotton Parka

The timeless technicality of waxed cotton meets the ’76 Mountain Parka, one of The North Face’s finest heritage silhouettes.

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Casio’s Dependable Hiking Watch Just Got a Hands-Free Tactical Upgrade

The Japanese watchmaker goes full "Splinter Cell" mode on its accessible analog-digital Pro Trek field watch.

Patagonia Is Selling This Versatile Heritage-Styled Jacket Way, Way Below Retail Right Now

The underrated Nomader Hoody is perfect for fall, especially when it’s going for as much as 50 percent off.

Ducati Gives Its Definitive Distance Touring Bike a Bold(er) Uplift for 2027

The Italian brand keeps up the Multistrada love through a refresh of another well-equipped model in the range.

Arc’teryx Upgrades Its Iconic Sidewinder with a Head-to-Hem Redesign

The shell that started it all returns to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a redesigned fit, contemporary materials and the same iconic offset zipper.

The Best New Salomon Shoes of 2026 (Updated)

From sought-after collabs to tried-and-true trail models, this year sees the brand's continued domination of the footwear scene.

G-Shock’s New Stunner Is Eight Times the Price of a Rolex Submariner

Assembled without case screws, the MRGD5000 is G-Shock's most premium watch to date. It's not particularly close.

This Affordable New Blacked-Out Japanese Multi-Tool Has Leatherman in Its Sights

The new Blackjaw from Tokyo’s Tsuchioto Works is pretty compelling, just not for the reason its creator touts.

Turns Out, Toyota’s Most Premium SUV Has Much Bigger Ambitions than Expected

The Japanese automaker has confirmed that its most exclusive and refined four-door is poised for expansion.

Patek Philippe’s Other Iconic Sports Watch Gets a Striking New Look

A sporty limited-edition Aquanaut reference receives a familiar red, white and blue color scheme.

An American Hi-Fi Specialist Just Dropped Its Most Audiophile-Grade Turntable Yet

The Boston-based brand is calling this its "highest-performance component turntable to date."

Adidas’s New Low-Profile Sneaker Is So Much More Than Just Another Samba

This shoe with some serious motorsport pedigree lands in arguably its best-looking version yet.

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