The Gear Journal – Page 26 – Every Day Carry Gear & Gadgets

August 1, 2022

BPS Space

Ryan

Tech

Not on-topic at all, but I’ve been watching this kid for years as he tries to land his rocket…He finally did it…

Watch em all.

July 28, 2022

The Cooler Caddy

Ryan

Bags & Wallets

This is both dope and practical. It’s a soft cooler from Bellroy – just big enough for a six pack and no more…

Details.

July 27, 2022

Zenith X Hodinkee Chronomaster

Ryan

Watches

Hodinkee always does collabs in the right way… And that shit didn’t change when they hooked up with Zenith. I’d call this a chronomaster/Primero mashup of sorts? Regardless, it’s as perfect as a Zenith could ever be. $10k. Damnit.

Details.

July 27, 2022

Tripster Chair

Ryan

Other Gear

Simple folding design. Light, but made of good materials. It’s no Eames Lounge Chair, but it’s not as uncomfortable as it looks. Just really good design.

Details.

July 20, 2022

PRODRIVE & CALLUM

Ryan

Tech

A reader saw my simulator post and decided to one-up me. Introducing the $46,000 simulator crafted for Prodrive by Callum’s studio. It’s insanely expensive and incredibly gorgeous. But one has to ask – why not use that 50k on an actual race car?

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July 19, 2022

Hamilton Frogman

Ryan

Watches

The best feature of the new Frogman is one that you can opt out of – the date window… I prefer watches without date windows and the design of the new Frog isn’t bad either. Make it in 40mm rather than 42mm and you have a perfect beater…

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July 13, 2022

Racing Sims

Ryan

Other Gear, Tech

After a post from last week, I was emailed lots of questions about Racing Sims and where to get acquainted. I would suggest watching some YouTube videos to get an idea of what you are in for… From what I understand, it can get very expensive… But from what little experience I have, I can tell you that it is crazy immersive and about as close as you can get to the real thing without risking health.

Anyway, I recommend two channels:

GPLaps. This guy focuses on vintage racing on older platforms that have mods to make the cars handle realistically. This looks less serious and more fun perhaps?
Super GT. Modern GT racing… This guy races with a lot of F1 drivers, but mostly Lando… Super entertaining.

July 11, 2022

Jaguar C-Type Continuation

Ryan

Other Gear

This is rad… So, Jaguar won Le Mans in 1951 with a C-Type, right? As of today, you can still buy a brand new one. Well, at the very least, one restored by the Jag factory people.

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