Ryan – The Gear Journal

August 12, 2022

The Manx 2.0

Ryan

Other Gear

Meyers Manx dune buggies are coveted bits of dune hardware that haven’t been made in over 60-years. Now, they are back… and all electric. Two models are available – the 20kWk (150 mile range) and the 40kWh (300 mile range).

I’m mostly concerned about weight. A proper dune buggy is light by necessity and batteries are heavy as hell…

No word on price yet.

Details here.

August 3, 2022

Darkfade

Ryan

Knives & Tools

Giaco is the guy behind the MakerKnife – a gorgeously designed, but inconsistently manufactured utility knife. And now, he’s come out with his own flashlight. Honestly, I don’t see a lot of ground being broken here.

Details.

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?

Details.

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…

Details.