Plus, new Japanese hi-fi gear, rugged multi-tools and more

How Patagonia Made Its Best Layering Pieces Even Better

  

Fabric and fit updates are all it took for the popular R1 line to reach a whole new level.

  

Today in Gear: New Releases in Tech, Watches, Outdoors and More

Your daily snapshot of the most important product releases.

A Japanese Hi-Fi Company Just Released a Gorgeous Amplifier for Compact Loudspeaker Systems

The stereo power amp is designed to drive high-end bookshelf or desktop speaker systems.

Grand Seiko Recreated Its First Automatic Watch and It’s Pretty Much Perfect

This is the first time Grand Seiko has made one of its most storied case designs in 38 millimeters with 18-karat rose gold.  

Aer’s Ultralight EDC Bags May Look Simple, but They’re Deceptively Technical

The San Fransisco-based bag brand is no stranger to minimalism, but this new collection takes it to the next level.  

Hoka’s New Daily Sneaker Is Almost Too Technical for City Life

State-of-the-art midsole? Extra grippy outsole? Lightweight and breathable tongue? Check, check, triple check.  

Did Gerber Quietly Release the New King of Affordable Camp Multi-Tools?

Significant upgrades to the popular Stake Out boost backcountry utility without wildly jacking up the price.  

One of the Coolest Contemporary Field Watches Just Got a Compelling Makeover

It might change how you think about bronze watches.

Apple Quietly Gave Your iPhone a Helpful New Feature

Do you have two Apple Accounts? It's time to alleviate a long-standing hassle.

This Meticulously Machined Flipper Knife Is a Glimpse at the Future of EDC

Where does the knifemaking world go from here? Kizer might have the answer in this Blade Runner-inspired cutting tool.

The Complete Guide to Q Timex: Affordable Watches Making Quartz Cool Again

With a range of models and options, the popular Q Timex is an affordable phenomenon.