Where do you look when you want to know about the latest and greatest in outdoor gear? Right here in Emerging Gear!
We’re big fans of cool new stuff to use outside (it’s in our name, after all), and we track the newest additions to the world’s gear repertoire right here. Whether you’re a runner, hiker, biker — or just like chilling in the yard — we’ve probably got something that will tickle your fancy. Take a look around. We’re here every Thursday.
Huffy Electric Green Machine
Huffy Bicycles unveils its latest ride: the Electric Green Machine, a drift trike designed for pedal-assisted fun. This powerful trike has a 250W motor that enables riders aged 14 and up to reach speeds up to 15 mph.
This new version of the iconic Green Machine blends nostalgia with modern technology, offering 36 V of battery power and a redesigned “cockpit.” And with a $600 price tag, it won’t empty your wallet like so many other electric gadgets these days.
On Cloudboom Strike LS
These days, super shoes seem like superheroes — we can’t get enough of them.
When Swiss brand On released the Cloudboom Strike, GearJunkie reviewer Craig Randall gave it high praise: “With the Cloudboom Strike, On will finally rub elbows with super shoe stalwarts like Nike, adidas, and Puma. It gives consumers more choice for race-day footwear and positions the Swiss brand as a distinct, Olympic-grade rival.”
Now, the brand releases an even more technical version of this race day shoe. The Cloudboom Strike LS uses LightSpray, an interesting new technology that creates an even lighter upper, according to On. You can see it in action below:
This one-step manufacturing process uses a robotic arm to create an upper that’s laceless and seamless, and weighs just 30g. On athletes, including marathon legend Hellen Obiri, have been winning races in development versions of LightSpray shoes since April, the brand said.
Sounds cool — but you’ll pay for this emerging tech. The Cloudboom Strike LS will sell for $330.
Finisterre + Gregory Collection
Looking for a stellar pack that’s also nice to the planet? Then this new collaboration from Gregory and finisterre is worth a look.
This limited collection of sustainably made backpacks includes two versions of Gregory’s bestsellers: the Stout and Amber, designed specifically for men and women, respectively.
These packs have wishbone alloy frames for load management, adjustable torso lengths, and hydration attachment systems compatible with Gregory Hydro reservoirs. Made from 100% recycled ripstop fabric and nylon, the packs also have a DWR coating free from PFCs.
Other notables include: customizable torso lengths, perforated 3D foam back panels, and shoulder harnesses with air mesh. Available in 45L and 55L for the Stout, and 44L and 54L for the Amber, prices start at $230.
DOXA SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler
I’ve never read a Clive Cussler novel, but this sweet watch makes me think I’ve missed out on something special.
High-end watchmaker DOXA just unveiled the SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler watch, honoring the author and maritime explorer on what would have been his 93rd birthday. It’s the brand’s second tribute to Cussler, who popularized SUB diving watches through his novels. But, Cussler also founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) and was a dedicated shipwreck hunter.
The SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler comes with a stainless steel case with an aged patina and a black Sharkhunter dial displaying hours, minutes, seconds, and date. The dial also includes a compass rose marking the cardinal points. The caseback is engraved with the names of shipwrecks and historical artifacts discovered by NUMA.
Each watch is individually numbered out of 93 pieces and is water-resistant to 300 m. The special edition watch retails for $3,250, with a portion of the sales donated to NUMA.
CEP Ultralight Collection
CEP Compression has introduced its new Ultralight Collection for summer, featuring socks, calf sleeves, and apparel.
The Ultralight Tall Socks, priced at $60, aim to provide optimal heat and moisture management. These socks are lighter and thinner, with improved breathability in the calf area and enhanced traction in your shoe, the brand said. Also, the Ultralight Seamless Short Sleeve Shirt, priced at $60, is meant for hot summer days.
ECOXGEAR Defender
As one GearJunkie editor said about this speaker after hearing it in action: It bumps.
This Bluetooth speaker is fully waterproof, according to ECOXBOX, and will float just fine in pools, lakes, or oceans, while also standing up to rain, snow, or dust storms. And at $250, it’s reasonably priced compared to competition like Turtlebox Gen 2.
The speaker has a 100W amplifier, a 6 x 9-inch main driver, and a 1.7-inch tweeter, producing up to 121 decibels of high-quality acoustics. It also enables connectivity from up to 100 feet away, and a built-in LEDCast lighting system offers customizable RGB lighting with various patterns. The battery lasts over 25 hours on a single charge and includes a USB-C port for charging devices.
Arc’teryx Walk Gently
This month, Arc’teryx introduced Walk Gently, a new design platform for spotlighting Indigenous voices. The initiative, in collaboration with xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist and designer Cole Sparrow-Crawford, aims to amplify Indigenous representation in the outdoors, the brand said.
Walk Gently’s debut collection originates from the Coast Salish region, where Arc’teryx was founded on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. The seven-piece collection includes gender-neutral apparel, footwear, and packs, combining Arc’teryx’s technical design with Coast Salish colors, patterns, and stories.
Personally, I think the wearable blankets are the most beautiful (and useful) part of the collection. Hopefully, we’ll see more collaborations like this in the future.
PantherVision Adaptev Headlamp
Want more peripheral vision from your headlamp? That’s the idea behind PantherVision’s Adaptev Headlamp.
This interesting design aims for a 360-degree night vision experience, with an inertial gyroscope for head motion tracking that adapts the lighting “to your every move,” the brand said. It’s also got seven versatile lighting modes and a USB-C rechargeable port. It also claims shockproof construction and a IP67 waterproof rating. It weighs 96g and is priced at $100.
Brumate MagPack Soft Coolers
Brumate just dropped its first line of soft coolers for those looking for extra portability for their cold beverages this summer.
The MagPack Soft Cooler Series has a 100% leakproof magnetic seal, a durable waterproof and puncture-proof shell, and an antimicrobial interior liner. Carrying straps make them easy to sling over your shoulder.
Choose from the 18-Can Soft Cooler for $250 or the 24-Can Soft Cooler for $275.
Becoming a Bowhunter: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Archery Hunting
Check out this excellent bowhunting guide from GearJunkie contributing writer Joshua Kirchner. It’s available on Amazon in paperback for $22.50, or on Kindle for $10.
“I remember my first years bowhunting and the thought of being successful for the first time felt, not only like something that would never come, but impossible,” Kirchner wrote. “That is why I wrote this book. For the new bowhunter that might feel lost and is looking for some direction from a fellow bowhunter.”
