Fine things for the road. Smart, handy or just plain comfortable.
FLEXIBLE
(photo above) Walk wherever you want. Haglöfs introduces the Duality AT1 GT, the first hiking shoe where the midsole can be changed in its entirety. It therefore comes with two pairs of midsoles: one with softer cushioning for flat trails and a strong midsole for challenging trails or when walking with heavy packs. Moreover, thanks to a Goretex membrane, the shoe is waterproof. Cost € 260 www.haglofs.com
WARM
A green jacket. Literally and figuratively. Besides being cool, casual and water-resistant, this Manukau Padded Jacket is made of hemp, which is very easy to grow, uses little water and does not use pesticides. Moreover, it lasts a long time. The comfortable lining and cuddly soft Sherpa fleece on the collar are made of recycled man-made fibres and keep you wonderfully warm. In short, it hardly gets any greener (although it is also available in other colours). The water-repellent wax coating develops a tough used look with longer wear. Cost: € 210 www.vaude.com
WARMER
A coat to carry with you at all times. Because it packs down into a surprisingly small ball. But once on, it offers cosy warmth that weighs almost nothing. Featherweight indeed, because this The North Face Summit Series L3 50/50 Down down jacket consists of a series of down chambers combined with breathable material. This creates a breathable down layer with better temperature regulation during strenuous activities in extreme conditions. Basically designed for the mountains, but also just a top jacket for everyday use. Costs € 520 www.thenorthface.eu
WARMST
A coat to live in. Warm and comfortable under the most lousy weather conditions. So this Longyear II was developed with Svalbard, Norwegian for Spitsbergen, in mind. If it works there, it will work anywhere. Combines water-repellent, canvas-like material, taped seams, foldable reflective details (for visibility in the dark!), warm down and a detachable down hood on the hood into a super functional, understated parka. Plus, it comes with a useful 'life pocket': it keeps your smartphone warm, so the battery lasts quite a bit longer. Costs €500 www.hellyhansen.com
CARRY ON
Californian Osprey designs things to carry things in. Like this super functional Transporter 65. A tough duffel made of very strong, TPU-laminated nylon. Soft to the touch but highly weather-resistant and virtually indestructible. Can be carried as a comfortable backpack or on a shoulder strap. Features smart pockets, internal compression straps and an ID card holder. Costs € 130 www.ospreyeurope.com
SLIMMER
Say you like that rectangular watch from that 'fruit brand', but are more into Android. Then this is the smartwatch for you. The new OPPO Watch, in 41 or 46 mm, runs on a modified version of Google's Wear OS, making it compatible with any Android smartphone. The look and feel of the watch are sublime: the world's first-ever dual curve display flows seamlessly into the aluminium case and then into the ceramic back, creating a luxurious look and feel. The Amoled screen has high pixel density, vibrant colours and is easy to read from all angles even in bright light.
In terms of functionality, there is little to be desired: WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, various tracking and workout functions, different workout modes with voice coaching, a heart rate sensor, breathing and sleep rhythm monitor... The list goes on and on. The same goes for the standby time: it is up to 36 hours in normal use, but when you turn on the power-saving mode, it is even 21 days. One of the nicest features can be found on the accompanying HeyTap Health app: take a picture of your outfit and the app automatically designs a matching watch face! Good value for money too, as it costs €249 / €349 (41 mm / 46 mm) www.oppo.com
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