All articles tagged with #gear
The 2026 Lake Placid DH World Cup featured significant gear updates, including new Shimano and Hayes brake prototypes and a revised Manitou shock. The event also marked the 100th World Cup for Myriam Nicole and the induction of Tracy Moseley and Greg Minnaar into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.
Casio has released the MRG-D5000, the most expensive G-Shock ever made, priced at $80,000. Limited to 20 units, this flagship model features a case and bezel crafted entirely from blue sapphire crystal, a material previously deemed too brittle for the brand’s shock-resistant standards. The release marks the culmination of an eight-year engineering effort to adapt the 'Multi-Guard Structure' for sapphire, utilizing a screwless, interlocking design inspired by traditional Japanese timber framing. Part of the 'Blue Rose Project,' the collection also includes two more affordable sapphire-accented models, bridging the gap between G-Shock’s rugged heritage and high-end luxury watchmaking.
Le Creuset has announced a limited-edition Star Trek collection featuring space-themed kitchen items such as Vulcan oven mitts, spaceship-shaped baking dishes, and a communicator grater. The article provides pricing, availability, and a release date for this collaboration, aimed at fans and collectors who want a sci-fi-inspired upgrade to their cookware.
WIRED’s roundup highlights the marquee watch releases and moments from Geneva Watch Days (with some remote debuts), naming 10 standout models from brands like Casio, Breitling, Bulgari, and Hublot that collectors and enthusiasts won’t want to miss this week.
SlashGear highlights seven Costco camping picks worth considering (Timber Ridge director's chairs; UDAP bear spray; Cascade Mountain Tech carbon fiber trekking poles; Flame King 5-pound propane tank; Firman gas generator; EcoFlow River 3 Plus; RapidCare first aid kit) and five to skip (Trinity stainless steel cooler, Core six-person lighted dome tent, Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope, Murphy's Naturals lemon eucalyptus oil spray, Bug Bite Thing). The recommendations are based on Costco availability, user ratings, and credible outside reviews, aiming for practical, portable, and value-driven gear for outdoor trips.
Swatch introduces the Mission to the Moon 1969 MoonSwatch, a limited 1,969-piece run with dial, hands, crown, and pushers made from Omega 18K Moonshine Gold. Priced around $620, the watch will be sold online through an ESTA-like lottery application (32 questions) open to 1,969 winners. Applications must be completed by July 21, and Swatch aims to avoid the chaos of past Royal Pop launches by moving purchases online, with the gold reportedly sourced from Omega spare parts dating to 1969.
WIRED’s shopping roundup covers the REI 4th of July Sale with standout savings across outdoor gear—from the rugged Yeti Tundra Haul cooler and Rainier jackets to discounted packs, tents, ebikes, water filters, and camping accessories—highlighting picks like the REI 650 Down Jacket for about $70, Marmot Halo tent, Coleman stoves, and a range of base layers and headlamps for outdoor adventures.
Gear Patrol highlights nine new EDC items, from premium folders like Middleton Made Fero and Spyderco Skoli to value picks such as Kershaw Maneuver, Civivi Pentad, Buck 532 Bucklock and Vero Aura, plus Kansept Symétrix and Benchmade Gold Class Lowden, and even a 100-tool Magnetic Titanium Card Deck from Gadget On Titan. The round-up showcases premium steels (M390, S35VN, Nitro-V, 14C28N), frame-locks and robust builds across carbon fiber, G10, micarta and titanium, with prices spanning roughly $56 to $1,800.
Gear Patrol’s feature rounds up 13 new pocket knives, multi-tools, and EDC items from Civivi, Montana Knife Company, Buck, Liong Mah Design, CRKT, Tecovas, Böker, Finch Knife Co. and Knafs, mixing premium releases (M390, MagnaCut, 14C28N) with inventive designs like Montana Knife Company’s first folding knife and new clip/pivot mechanisms, alongside budget-friendly options, showcasing a broad range of styles, materials, and deployment options.
Gear Patrol’s roundup showcases 15 fresh EDC items—from heritage pieces and Damascus-steel premium editions to tiny microblades and DIY kits—covering high-end finishes, affordable backcountry options and tinkerer-friendly builds for everyday carry enthusiasts.
Gear Patrol highlights 14 new pocket knives and multitools spanning premium MagnaCut and Damascus blades, retro-inspired materials, and budget-friendly options from Buck, Spyderco, Böker, Leatherman, WESN, Benchmade, Tops, Ka-Bar, and GiantMouse, showcasing a wide range of styles and purposes for 2026.
Space.com’s sponsored guide outlines five beginner-friendly paths to astrophotography—smartphones, tripod-mounted mirrorless/DSLR cameras, star trackers, smart telescopes, and traditional deep-sky imaging—with practical tips on settings (RAW, wide apertures, ISO/shutter duration) and a reminder that dark skies, patience and composition matter as much as gear.
This guide highlights 13 vintage-style motorcycle helmets, detailing key features, fit tips, ventilation, and price points across brands like GLX, Bell, Hedon, Shoei, and more, to help riders choose retro protection that blends classic looks with modern safety.
Space.com’s premium skywatching gear guide for 2026 highlights high-end, automation-rich equipment—from image-stabilized binoculars (Canon 18x50 IS UD; Fujifilm TS-L 16x40; Canon 10x42 L IS WP) to smart telescopes (Unistellar Envision, eVscope 2, Odyssey Pro, Vaonis Vespera Pro, Celestron Origin Mark II) and GoTo mounts (Celestron StarSense DX 130AZ, Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi, Benro Polaris Astro)—emphasizing how better optics and software let you find, capture, and share celestial targets, albeit at premium prices.
WIRED tests whether spending $4,550 on a single versatile “GADA” watch (the Tudor Black Bay GMT) yields more utility than assembling an equal-value collection of affordable timepieces (Baltic Aquascaphe, Dennison Midnight Aventurine, Hamilton Khaki Field Murph, Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer, Brew Super Metric). The five-watch lineup totals about $4,380, leaving room for a case and extra straps, and highlights the trade-offs between a single luxe piece and a diversified budget ensemble for daily wear, travel, and style.