The Gear We Love This Week

Here, with no particular theme, are the things we love this week. We think you will, too.

We get to test a slew of different products for our job—and for our everyday life. Here, with no particular theme, are the things we love this week. We think you will, too.

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Ray-Ban Aviator Classic

In my opinion, sunglasses are one of the key accessories that solidifies personal style. Everyone needs a classic and timeless pair that can accompany you on all of your adventures: the daily commute, exploring the great outdoors, or just looking sharp at that outdoor beer festival. For me, that iconic pair is Ray-Ban Aviator Classic with green lenses ($153), which I snagged from my dad. While on a visit home in the New York suburbs, I forgot to pack a pair and of course, I needed some sunglasses ASAP. So, I went straight to dad’s closet and “borrowed” these sweet frames. They make me feel as if I just stepped off of a Steve McQueen movie set, or finished an epic road trip in Big Sur. Either way, they’re damn cool. And don’t worry, I bought my dad a new pair. [ray-ban.com; $153]

—Stephanie Valente, Social Media Editor

Suunto Traverse Alpha Foliage Watch

You almost couldn’t get lost with the Suunto Traverse Alpha Foliage if you tried. The watch is designed specifically for outdoorsmen and includes GPS and POI navigation; weather trend and storm alerts; a route-planning function; a shot-detection gauge; a moon-phase calendar; a compass; and much more. Together, these backcountry-ready features ensure that you can make it home no matter how gnarly the terrain. After all, there are a lot cooler ways to die in the wild than getting lost. [suunto.com; $499]

—J.R. Sullivan, Senior Editor

Rogue Wrist Wraps

Over the years, I’ve incurred the occasional gym injury—knee pain, lower back discomfort, bruised ego—really, the sampler platter of weightlifting injuries. But there is nothing, I repeat, nothing more debilitating than a wrist injury. Say goodbye to the bench press and say hello to weeks of ice and shattered dreams. I started using wrist wraps from Rogue on my bench and they make a world of difference. They help stabilize your wrists, while still allowing enough mobility, and give you the added confidence of finishing a rep without fear of death by bench press. [roguefitness.com; $12]

—Josh Ocampo, Associate Editor

notNeutral LINO Coffee Mug

For me, the best part of waking up is pouring coffee into one of these amazing mugs from notNeutral. They were originally designed for professional baristas, (the handle is raised to form a flat surface with the brim, making them easier to maneuver when pouring in scalding hot foamed milk), but it also brings a little stability to toting around a cup of something you brewed at home. [notneutral.com; $15]

—Justin Fenner, Senior Editor MensJournal.com

Nike Therma Training Pants

If social propriety and our Human Resources department didn’t exist, I would wear Nike’s Therma Training Pants every day to the office. The inner lining is soft, yet warm enough for me to tout the pair through New York City streets on fall mornings to the gym. Plus, they are exceptionally durable. I have been wearing one pair at least three times a week before workouts for nearly six months with hardly any fray. [nike.com; $55]

—Kit Fox, Senior Editor MensJournal.com

MtnLogic Alpha Ascender Hoody

I’m not climbing Mt. Rainier anytime soon, but it doesn’t hurt to have some gear designed to make that trip—even on the asphalt of NYC. Men’s Journal chronicled alpinist Peter Whitaker’s quest (along with Polartec) to create the best gear imaginable, and I fortunately had a chance to test the results. I broke out the MtnLogic Alpha Ascender Hoody as the mercury finally dipped for my morning rides and it has basically become my second skin this fall. Lots of jackets tout breathability mixed with warmth, but seriously this thing feels like it has a built-in thermostat leaving me never too hot or cold no matter what the Weather app says is going on outside. Plus, the fit is downright perfect with a slightly snug shape that stretches when I do. I’ll trust the experts about how the Ascender performs on Rainier, but it has few peers riding over the Brooklyn Bridge on a chilly morning. [mtnlogic.com; $279]

—Greg Emmanuel, Editor-in-Chief

Garmin Edge 1030

There are a lot of bike computers that offer a ton of tracking and navigation options, but for where I tend to ride, in areas with limited or no cell phone coverage, I like fully featured models like the Garmin Edge 1030. I’ve been riding with it all fall as a standalone GPS navigator--I can punch in an address or point of interest to get turn-by-turn directions. But, when connected to a cell phone, it offers advanced features like live Strava segments (spontaneously race a short stretch of tarmac) and group tracking, allowing you to keep in touch with your ride buddies if one of you flats and falls behind. The huge 3.5-inch screen makes it easy to see your speed and incoming text messages, and the 20-hour battery will easily get you through a century ride. [garmin.com; $600]

—Jeff Dengate, Articles Editor

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By: Men's Journal
Title: The Gear We Love This Week
Sourced From: www.mensjournal.com/gear/the-gear-we-love-november-17-w512101
Published Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:36:25 GMT

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