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Gear of the Year 2008

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

It's that time again. We've gathered together the best gadgetry, equipment, and products for Men's Journal 2008 Gear of the Year.

Sylvansport Go What’s the difference between storage and shelter? In the case of the GO trailer, less than 10 minutes. En route to a 24-hour bike race in Colorado it held all our gear securely with no discernible effect on gas mileage, then converted into a camper-esque dome tent easily, earning jealous stares from the [...]

Gear of the Year 2008: Explore

Friday, December 5, 2008

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Pacific Outdoor Uber High Mountain The Über High Mountain sleeping pad uses nanotechnology to deliver a good night’s rest. Sandwiched between supportive EVA and rugged PE foams is aerogel, considered Earth’s best-insulating material. The result is a cushy camp mattress that blocks out the ground’s cold and weighs only 14 ounces. [$99; pacoutdoor.com] A brief [...]

Gear of the Year 2008: Play

Friday, December 5, 2008

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Babolat Aeropro Drive French Open. Wimbledon. Number one ranking. Olympic gold. As you may have heard, Rafael Nadal has had a pretty good 2008. Key to that is his signature racket, the Babolat Aeropro Drive, which has a curved throat and head that cut through air like a wing to maximize topspin and power. When [...]

Gear of the Year 2008: Apparel

Friday, December 5, 2008

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Opedix Tights When Opedix said it could protect knees during running and skiing with a pair of tights, we were skeptical. Ten miles later, we were impressed. Developed with the renowned Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation in Colorado, the tights left our knees feeling less battered post-run. If you have knee pain, or don’t and want [...]

Gear of the Year 2008: Connect

Friday, December 5, 2008

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Sony Bravia KLV-40ZX1M Really skinny women? Pass. Really skinny TVs? Yes, please. Less than half an inch thick up top (.39″ to be exact) and only 26 pounds, Sony’s waifish 40-incher is the sexiest flatscreen going. It still manages to pack in all the necessities, like a high-def 1080p resolution and 120Hz frame rate for [...]