A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
High-Powered E-Bike
Pedal up the mountain at 50 mph! Neematic blurs the lines between bicycle and motorcycle a bit more with the FR/1. The 115-lb., 15-kilowatt, full-suspension beast is technically pedal-powered. With its weight, power, and price, this $9,100 rig is for serious dirt riding, not daily commutes around town.
Backpack Camping Chair
Never sit on the dirt again. The Chameleon backpack does double duty as a camping chair. Best of all, you don’t have to dump your stuff when converting from pack to lounger. Dual gear chambers keep your things stored and accessible whether you’re hiking or sitting. Live on Kickstarter.
Roomy Mummy
Keep your body warm longer, and your feet vented in the Sierra Designs 2017 Nitro (available fall). In 0-, 20-, and 35-degree (pictured) options, the Nitro mummy sleeping bag is built to provide more room with 5-inch horizontal and sidewall baffles. The tech supposedly prevents shifting insulation and cold spots. The 800-fill bag will retail between $300-$380, depending on rating.
Smoother Ride
Give yourself one less thing to endure on the next endurance ride. Cannondale’s Synapse line is built to take more bumps out of long road rides, thanks to the brand’s SAVE micro-suspension. The carbon frame and fork have engineered flex zones, as does the seat post. The crown jewel is Synapse’s single-piece, adjustable SAVE handlebar (with integrated stem). The models begin at $2,000 and run up to $10,000 (pictured) with varying groupsets.
Flyknit Bra
For the first time, Nike incorporates its famous lightweight Flyknit shoe design into apparel: Sports bras. The FE/NOM Flyknit Bra is 30-percent lighter than the brand’s other sports bras. That’s because it has two panels and a single binding, where other bras have up to 41 pieces and 22 seams. The FE/NOM will be available next week on Nike.com.
Packable Safe
Keep all your valuables and travel necessities safe when you travel. The FlexSafe+ is the latest innovation from AquaVault. This portable storage bag attaches to chairs and bike frames, has a combination lock, motion alarm and solar bank to charge electronics. Also, the material is slash-resistant and RFID-blocking. It’s live on Indiegogo starting at $59.
Chaco x Howler Designs
Protect your feet in the summertime with a little style. Chaco teams up with apparel manufacturer Howler Brothers to release a limited run of sandals, flip-flops, shirts, hats, and swim trunks. The specially designed camo Flips and Z Sandals run $90 and $110, respectively. The entire line is available at Chacos.com.
Organized Duffel
Combine the ease of a duffel with the organization of a backpack. WANDRD launches the HEXAD Access and Carryall Duffels to make stuffing your gear a little more sophisticated. Both feature several interior pockets for organizing gear, a laptop sleeve, and waterproof materials. The Carryall comes in 60L and 40L sizes, and the Access (pictured) is compatible with WANDRD’s modular camera cubes. Available on Kickstarter.
Infrared Shirts
Regenerate cells, increase blood circulation, and boost your energy–with a shirt. That’s the claim behind SPIRITUS, an activewear line that uses “exclusive fabric that combines infrared and silver technology.” Silver fabric reduces odors, which isn’t new, but SPIRITUS advertises “thermal reactive minerals” that convert body heat from exercise into infrared waves. According to the brand, the material will provide health and performance benefits to the body. Live on Kickstarter now.
Therapeutic Gun
Finally, a gun that actually makes people feel better. The TheraGun is a massage aid that provides “percussive force on the muscle” to increase blood flow. The G2PRO has improved ergonomics and extended battery life. Available for pre-order now, this relaxing firearm will set you back $600.
High-Powered E-Bike
Pedal up the mountain at 50 mph! Neematic blurs the lines between bicycle and motorcycle a bit more with the FR/1. The 115-lb., 15-kilowatt, full-suspension beast is technically pedal-powered. With its weight, power, and price, this $9,100 rig is for serious dirt riding, not daily commutes around town.
Backpack Camping Chair
Never sit on the dirt again. The Chameleon backpack does double duty as a camping chair. Best of all, you don’t have to dump your stuff when converting from pack to lounger. Dual gear chambers keep your things stored and accessible whether you’re hiking or sitting. Live on Kickstarter.
Roomy Mummy
Keep your body warm longer, and your feet vented in the Sierra Designs 2017 Nitro (available fall). In 0-, 20-, and 35-degree (pictured) options, the Nitro mummy sleeping bag is built to provide more room with 5-inch horizontal and sidewall baffles. The tech supposedly prevents shifting insulation and cold spots. The 800-fill bag will retail between $300-$380, depending on rating.
Smoother Ride
Give yourself one less thing to endure on the next endurance ride. Cannondale’s Synapse line is built to take more bumps out of long road rides, thanks to the brand’s SAVE micro-suspension. The carbon frame and fork have engineered flex zones, as does the seat post. The crown jewel is Synapse’s single-piece, adjustable SAVE handlebar (with integrated stem). The models begin at $2,000 and run up to $10,000 (pictured) with varying groupsets.
Flyknit Bra
For the first time, Nike incorporates its famous lightweight Flyknit shoe design into apparel: Sports bras. The FE/NOM Flyknit Bra is 30-percent lighter than the brand’s other sports bras. That’s because it has two panels and a single binding, where other bras have up to 41 pieces and 22 seams. The FE/NOM will be available next week on Nike.com.
Packable Safe
Keep all your valuables and travel necessities safe when you travel. The FlexSafe+ is the latest innovation from AquaVault. This portable storage bag attaches to chairs and bike frames, has a combination lock, motion alarm and solar bank to charge electronics. Also, the material is slash-resistant and RFID-blocking. It’s live on Indiegogo starting at $59.
Chaco x Howler Designs
Protect your feet in the summertime with a little style. Chaco teams up with apparel manufacturer Howler Brothers to release a limited run of sandals, flip-flops, shirts, hats, and swim trunks. The specially designed camo Flips and Z Sandals run $90 and $110, respectively. The entire line is available at Chacos.com.
Organized Duffel
Combine the ease of a duffel with the organization of a backpack. WANDRD launches the HEXAD Access and Carryall Duffels to make stuffing your gear a little more sophisticated. Both feature several interior pockets for organizing gear, a laptop sleeve, and waterproof materials. The Carryall comes in 60L and 40L sizes, and the Access (pictured) is compatible with WANDRD’s modular camera cubes. Available on Kickstarter.
Infrared Shirts
Regenerate cells, increase blood circulation, and boost your energy–with a shirt. That’s the claim behind SPIRITUS, an activewear line that uses “exclusive fabric that combines infrared and silver technology.” Silver fabric reduces odors, which isn’t new, but SPIRITUS advertises “thermal reactive minerals” that convert body heat from exercise into infrared waves. According to the brand, the material will provide health and performance benefits to the body. Live on Kickstarter now.
Therapeutic Gun
Finally, a gun that actually makes people feel better. The TheraGun is a massage aid that provides “percussive force on the muscle” to increase blood flow. The G2PRO has improved ergonomics and extended battery life. Available for pre-order now, this relaxing firearm will set you back $600.
