What's New, What's Hot: January 2020

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Bitplay Inspire Tripod: Compatible with most smartphone cameras, and including a mount for DSLR cameras, this table-top tripod boasts several features that should bring a smile to any photographer's face. Among its attributes are a convertible handheld grip designed to increase stability while taking videos; an adjustable 360-degree swiveling head to enable vertical or horizontal shots from almost any angle; the ability to pair with a smartphone or DSLR to enable snapping of group photos remotely (with separately sold Bluetooth shutter). The Inspire Tripod, which measures 9.5 by 3 by 2 inches and weighs a little over half a pound, was designed in Taiwan and is made from plastic, nylon and aluminum manufactured in China. $43.99; https://int-store.bitplayinc.com.

Amundsen Peak Anorak: Founded as Amundsen Sports in Oslo in 2009, this outdoor outfitter offers a complete line of wear-tested garments and accessories for the adventurous among us. Take the Peak Anorak, for example. First made for an Antarctic expedition in 2011, the anorak remains the perfect garment for snow skiers, trekkers and those who just want to look cool in cold weather. Featuring a stretch three-layer fabric from Switzerland, the anorak has sealed seams, optional coyote fur on the hood's edge, side ventilation that also functions as easy entry/exit points, a snow-lock integration with a knickerbocker, a utility pocket on the left underarm and Velcro fastenings on the cuffs. Available in a variety of colors and sizes from S to XXL, the Peak Anorak sports an Amundsen Peak patch on the upper right arm. $499; https://amundsensports.com.

Nomad Active Leather Strap for Apple Watches: Apple Watch owners likely to brave the elements during their travels or wear the watch while swimming or showering should find that this recently introduced product will fit right in with their active lifestyles. Unlike standard leather watch straps that can degrade, swell up, pucker and cause a foul odor when exposed to more than just a little moisture, this Active Leather Strap is made of waterproof leather provided by the Heinen tannery in Germany. The leather's hydrophobic attributes are increased by ventilated channels on the underside of the band that help lead water and sweat wick away. The strap, which has black or silver stainless steel lugs and buckle and is available in black or mocha brown, fits all versions of the Apple Watch series and is designed from wrist sizes from 6 to 10 inches. $69.95; https://hellonomad.com.

Boot Hill

• Men's Eastin Boot: From Keen Footwear comes this hand-finished laced boot for the outdoorsy traveler. Among its environmental attributes are premium American leather from LWG-certified tanneries: a closed-loop water treatment that reduced waste-water in the tanning process; a PFC-free process; probiotic-based microbes to break down odor in the footbed; a solvent-free process to reduce PU use in sole construction; and glue-free construction to fuse the upper to the sole. All the good things above and, well, good looks and comfort to boot. Sizes 7 to 15, colors black or brown. $190; https://keenfootwear.com.
• Nokona Adobe Desert Boots: Made from the same soft leather as Nokona baseball gloves and bearing the iconic Nokona Chief logo on the heel, these water-resistant boots from Hari Mari are made for walking. The Desert Boots offer a premium leather welt, a wick-away liner in custom Native American print, a foam foot bed with arch and heel cup, a non-marking rubber composite outsole and leather cord laces. They come in walnut or moss, with textile overlays. Sizes 8 to 13, colors brown and rye. $200; https://harimari.com.

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