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Swiss Army knife adds prized EDC accessory it's lacked for centuries
October 02, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
For how ubiquitous they are, Victorinox' Swiss Army Knives strangely don't come with clips to hold them in place in your pocket. Tortoise Gear is making one that you can install permanently or temporarily, and it goes on in seconds.
30-sec camping trailer is the lightest and tiniest of towable A-frames
October 01, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The newly debuted Alite camping trailer from Aliner is about as small, light and simple as hard-walled towable living gets. The resurrected micro-camper weighs less than 700 lb, sets up in 30 seconds and becomes a tiny A-frame for escaping it all.
Aston Martin DBX GT offers 717 horsepower in a tailored suit
October 02, 2026
| Simon Heptinstall
Aston Martin returns to its classy roots with the new 717-hp DBX GT. The super-SUV mixes storming V8 performance with grand touring comfort. The GT’s James Bond style challenges rivals like Bentley’s Bentayga.
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A spin on the classic plier-based multitool originated by Leatherman, the new Blackjaw features a carefully curated selection of implements packaged into a single body. The tool is designed to bridge daily life, DIY projects and the great outdoors.
With its supersized dimensions, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Acadia shouldn't be referred to as tiny at all. The home on wheels includes a pair of bedrooms and not just one but two bathrooms, all arranged on one floor.
An axe so tiny, you could actually fit it in a pants pocket, the Axvant looks at first to be some kind of model or novelty toy. But it's an actual micro-axe made to complete modest tasks around camp and yard. In fact, it's even a multitool.
The all-new Origin motorhome from Coachmen blows up the existing motorhome classification system and welds the pieces together into something new. It's a Class A that incorporates a heavy dose of Class C, with a sprinkle of Class B for good measure.
Imagine if you could bring your whole kitchen cabinet with you on a road trip or a weekend camping getaway. A new Kickstarter project called Hecheer turns an aluminum case into a portable outdoor kitchen that has just about everything you might need.
The Campanero trailer blends safari-style tent luxury with simple setup and the ability to grow with your family. The modular platform provides comfortable shelter for up to six people while remaining light enough to tow with a small electric car.
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October 02, 2026 | Boris MihailovicI’m fairly certain a few good ol’ boys from Appalachia had a big hand in creating the Pan America. Which, as an aside, is still the most polarizing motorcycle Harley-Davison makes. And I understand why. -
October 02, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaVenus’ flower basket glass sponges can live many years far below the surface of the ocean. Composed of lightweight, durable silica structures, the pipe-shaped organisms are also providing a great opportunity for aircraft and architectural biomimicry. -
October 01, 2026 | C.C. WeissA multifunctional contraption for camping and overlanding, the Rock Tamers Traction Crate looks simply to be a new milk crate design. But its name betrays a critical 2nd function: delivering traction to rescue you from a frustrating off-road debacle. -
October 01, 2026This $32.97 (reg. $418.99) bundle pairs Windows 11 Pro with a perpetual license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021, giving one compatible PC the operating system plus Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. -
October 01, 2026 | Emma SchneckAs Aedes aegypti spreads further across the world, can natural mosquito “birth control” fight some of the world’s most fearsome diseases? -
October 01, 2026 | Omar KardoudiShift Robotics' Moonwalkers Dusk are the lightest motorized shoes the company has built and the first to come in sizes that actually match your feet. They glow as you go, and an upgraded AI learns your stride in about 10 steps. -
October 01, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalDesktop accessories brand Cololight is working on an interesting addition to gamer setups: a pair of speakers that appear to float around your head to create a more immersive experience while you get destroyed in your favorite competitive shooter. -
October 01, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhile wrist-mounted dive computers certainly are handy, they can still be awkward to look at when you're underwater in full scuba gear. The Arex One mask offers an easier alternative, as it puts your dive data right in your field of vision. -
October 01, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIf you want blind-spot detection, rear collision warnings, or adaptive cruise control, you generally have to buy a premium motorcycle that'll set you back thousands of dollars. Indimate's aftermarket radar lets you do it for $399. -
October 01, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFlashlight brand Rodman is back with an updated version of its tiny ED08 model from last year. While it was already easy to carry, the new one features better LEDs and an improved build – at nearly the same cost.
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Bajaj Auto, the world's third largest motorcycle manufacturer, has gone from a partner to KTM to taking over the Austrian brand altogether. That's thanks to a $905-million shot in the arm from the Indian two-wheeler giant at the eleventh hour.
Known best for trailers, Aliner is introducing its first pickup camper in decades: the Switchback. The clever pod rides as a ridiculously lightweight, compact box and in about 30 seconds unfurls into a fully hard-sided A-frame for two.
When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.
Volkswagen has added an 8-seat option to the Multivan lineup, turning its MPV into an even more capable people-mover. The 8-seat option won't be on offer in the new California camper van range, but there will indeed be an available 8-seat camper.
The Bürstner Signature teased such a compelling mix of sleek fiberglass construction, cutting-edge transforming spaces, and luxe trim, we expected it to price in well over €100K. Instead, it starts well under.
Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances.
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.
This week, talk of the AI bubble bursting has intensified with Google top executive Demis Hassabis throwing some fuel on the fire while discussing the release of the tech company's Gemini 3 model. He also thinks some players will weather the storm.