Building on the iconic LaCie Rugged design, the brand’s new Rugged RAID Shuttle is made for feature filmmakers, independent video pros, photographers, vloggers, traveling content creators and musicians. The device delivers 8TB of storage in a clever flat design—enough space for more than 200 hours of 4K footage & offering transfer speeds up to 440MB per second. Available May 2019.
Merging elements of the OneWheel, a scooter, and a Segway, the KO1+ from Kiwano delivers the electric joyride you crave at speeds up to 12MPH over pavement, sand, dirt, and grass. The battery is hidden in the down tube, providing 25-miles of range on a 1-hour charge. It features lightweight carbon fiber, alloy, and polycarbonate construction as well as an IP 54 rating for weather-resistance. Choose the urban or all-terrain model.
Meticulously handcrafted in Los Angeles by bespoke footwear brand No.One, the Delta Elk sneaker features an upper made of wild Scandinavian elk hide from U.K. tannery C.F. Stead & utilizes both the rough & soft side of the hide for texture. The shoe also features hand whip stitching, UV printed branding, and waxed laces in white or grey cotton.
The R1 Black Riptide from Waterborne is a smaller, nimbler electric-powered board. Designed for riders who need better turning for crowded city streets—or just more fun—the R1 features a Surf Adapter which delivers surfboard-like carving and makes turning performance 3X better than standard R1 models.
When Gore-Tex & Canada Goose team up to create outerwear, staying dry & comfortable isn’t even a question. The brands worked together on the totally waterproof Nomad Jacket and Nomad HyBridge Lite Jacket—two rain-proof & breathable jackets made of Gore’s ultra-lightweight soft-shell INFINIUM fabric. The 2 jackets work together as a system “to protect the urban explorer” from spring weather.
From bean to brew, the Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine delivers barista-quality espresso drinks & it makes them quicker than ever, with its 3-second heat-up time & built-in grinder. An LCD screen provides all the info & options for making your coffee exactly the way you like it.
RIMOWA makes legendary aluminum luggage. Bang & Olufsen are masters of high-end audio. Fittingly, the two brands teamed up to create the ultimate travel headphone. The result is the limited edition Beoplay H9i. Made with anodized aluminum and premium leather, they boast wireless connectivity and noise-cancelling and the touch-sensitive right headphone housing can be controlled with a simple swipe or tap.
Most everything that Dyson makes either really sucks or totally blows. Their lighting however does neither. The Lightcycle task light is designed, like all their products, to be smarter & longer lasting. The light brightens and dims automatically based on ambient and environmental info and provides more than 1000 lux brightness for more precision and consistency to reduce eyestrain. It also features an LED cooling technology that ensures the light will last for 60 years.
According to Sony their new RXO II is the world’s smallest and lightest premium compact camera. What does that mean? It’s about the size of a GoPro but features a 24mm lens with Zeiss glass, backed by a 1.0-type stacked 15.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, and a BIONZ X image processor. Image stabilization, a rotating selfie screen & a high-quality microphone make it a solid choice for committed vloggers.
The Pro 780 Pellet Grill from Traeger makes it even easier to moonlight as a pro pit master. This one has built-in wi-fi and technologies that make it possible to do & know practically nothing, and still get incredible results. It’s got a D2 direct drive pellet auger to get hot faster and heat consistently, there’s precision app-driven temp & cooking controls and it boasts 780 square-inches of cooking capacity.
American-made & designed for backpackers and through-hikers committed to the fast & light approach, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 is a minimalist 2-person, three-season shelter made of Dyneema—one of the lightest & strongest fabrics in the world. It features a waterproof floor, 2 mesh side doors for cross ventilation, and a vestibule for cooking & staging undercover. Total weight: just 1.75 pounds.
The Onewheel Pint is an all-new electric board from Future Motion that’s easier to ride & easier on the wallet. At 27” long it’s also a bit smaller yet still offers a range of 6 to 8 miles and a top speed of 16MPH. Available for pre-order now.
Seiko has just revived and released a limited edition re-make of its original sports watch, the Alpinist. This Japanese-made icon first debuted back in 1959. To honor that heritage, a run of only 1,959 of the new Alpinist U.S. Limited Edition will be created. It features a 39.5mm stainless steel case which contains a 6R15 automatic movement. It offers 200-meter water resistance and has a vintage leather strap. Available only from Seiko & the Hodinkee shop.
Combining the functions of a smartphone with the wearability of a watch, the Nubia Alpha, is a smartwatchphone with a flexible 4-inch display that wraps around your wrist. Powered by an Android-based OS, the wraparound OLED screen allows for easy swipe & scroll navigation of apps. It also offers gesture-controls, allowing users to activate functions with the flick of the wrist. Other key features include a built-in speaker, Bluetooth connectivity & a 5MP camera.
There’s not a lot you can’t make in Wolf Gourmet’s Multi-Function Countertop Cooker. This premium, space-saving appliance works as a slow cooker, rice cooker, Dutch oven, and even does sous vide. It features easy-to-clean stainless steel construction and measuring 17 by 12 inches, it won’t take up a lot of counter space.
Ricoh’s latest addition to its 360º Theta line, the Z1, is a pocketable prosumer model that’s the brand’s first to feature dual, 1-inch image sensors—an upgrade that delivers much-improved image quality. These sensors offer 23-megapixel-resolution for 360-degree still images and digitally stabilized 4K spherical video. It can also stream in 4K at a bit rate of 120Mbps. It supports Adobe DNG image format & uses Ricoh Theta Stitcher for editing spherical images in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic.
The hard-sided 4-wheel travel cases in the Bank Light Collection from Milan-Based luggage maker FPM bring the lightweight durability with 100% Markrolon polycarbonate construction, the security of an integrated TSA-approved lock and two maxi butterfly locks, 4 smooth-rolling 360º casters, and internal organizers. They’re available in sizes from 36-liters up to a 120-liter trunk-size suitcase.
The innovative OGarden Smart system aims to make at-home, and more specifically in-home gardening easier and more efficient than ever. Powered by low energy LEDs that simulate sunshine, this self-contained, automated hydroponic garden can grow up to 90 different fruits and veggies at once. Automatic watering and lighting, year-round yields, and a beautiful design make this an awesome option for experienced green thumbs and aspiring growers alike. A funded Kickstarter.
Sonos & Sonance just unveiled a trio of new indoor/outdoor speakers designed to work with Sonos’ Amp technology. The drop includes a flush-mount in-ceiling & in-wall speaker plus an outdoor speaker. The weatherproof outdoor model is a first for the brand, and all 3 work with major streaming services. Available in April.
Mui has created an interactive smart display that can control all of the IOT appliances and devices in your home. But it isn’t some OLED touchscreen or e-ink remote, it’s a piece of wood. Sanded Sycamore, Cherry, Maple, or Ash to be exact. It’s touch-activated and pairs with a dedicated app to deliver voicemail, weather, clock, and timer functions as well as working with connected devices like thermostat, light dimmers, and music players.
