News — Gear

If it’s their first-ever Father’s Day, they’ll need all the dad stuff, right? But fathers-to-be and first-time dads and their partners have likely been showered with lots of baby gear already: bibs, bassinets, baby monitors, strollers… which is why he might especially appreciate something entirely different and even left-of-field. So what are the best new-dad gifts? First-time dads and fathers to be are stressed out and sleep-deprived, so they could do with something that makes them feel a bit special. The best gifts for new fathers should then be one of two things: something that serves a practical purpose to make...

Sure, the zippered pouch is essential for wrangling all your grooming supplies for long weekends and family vacations. But it’s also a necessary component of any good workout bag: You don’t want your deodorant or toothbrush mingling with those sweaty clothes, now do you? The best dopp kits are built to handle years of use, spacious enough to fit your grooming gear without being too bulky, and capable of organizing all of your soaps, sprays, toothbrushes, razors, and whatever else you need to keep yourself looking fresh. Good thing, then, that there’s a wide variety of bags, from classic zippered...

Commuting by bike is one of the most freeing experiences. Once you make the change, you’ll find it’s the best choice you’ll ever make concerning your daily routine. Feeling the air on your face and working up a sweat before a long day of work is so refreshing, and once you have the right bike picked out, you’ll fall in love with your daily ride. In addition to your bike, you should consider investing in the right gadgets and tools for your ride. Most riders already have the essentials: helmet, shoes, tire pump. But there are a few extras you...

* Neatly organize your growing tie collection * Tie racks double as accessory and scarf holders too * Tie racks make for easy gifts There is but one way to properly store your ties and it should come as no surprise that it requires a tie rack. Sure, you could loosely roll them up and take up precious drawer space, but why do that, when you could hang them in your closet? Not only will this help you pick which tie to where with your outfit, it will also help your cravats stay nice and wrinkle free. Plus, tie racks...

We all know it. And yet, when Father’s Day rolls around each year, that’s sort of the task before us — scouring the internet for a Father’s Day gift that will reflect how much we value everything dads do. And it can’t just be a generic expression of gratitude — it’s about finding a gift for dad that he’ll actually appreciate and put to use. ADVERTISEMENT Especially this year, when so many of our activities are limited to home, backyard, and neighborhood, finding a creative gift for dad is a challenge. Maybe it’s a tech gadget, a bottle of fine...