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Another day, another Cybertruck delay. On Tesla’s recent Q3 earnings call, Musk explained to the team that the Cybertruck’s design is presenting challenges when it comes to scaling production. Similarly, he noted that it will be at least a year before the Cybertruck is ‘cash flow positive,’ thanks in part to the numerous delays the truck has faced since it was first announced in 2019. At the same time, he mentioned that another upcoming project, which will lay the base for the company’s ‘more accessible’ $25,000 EV — and upcoming robotaxi — will be much easier to build.
Today we’re taking a look at Patagonia’s hemp workwear, the new Plunge All-In and a high-end audio player. This is Today in Gear.
Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to tig@gearpatrol.com.
No matter where you’re headed, you can kick any trip off with the Padded Double. This streamlined backpack comes with two zip-fastening front pockets, plus a padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps. Next, The One is the brand’s bestselling cross-body bag. It’s equipped with a large main compartment plus an adjustable shoulder strap, so you can navigate your day hassle-free. Finally, The Springer is a great hands-free option for those who have yet to find the perfect waist pack.
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Most people have a waffle knit go-to, and these days, more and more shoppers have a favorite chore coat. The Normal Brand took things one step further by creating the Mountain Waffle Chore Coat ($248). The mid-weight style is crafted from 100 percent waffle knit cotton, and comes in three colors. It’s a great representation of the cozy, all-day clothing the brand is known for; and it’s sure to quickly become one of your favorite staples.
The Astell&Kern KANN Ultra DAP ($1,600) is for the uncompromising pro. It was designed to deliver the clearest audio possible, and can provide the highest output of any Astell&Kern player to date. It’s equipped with triple output sound, plus an optimized processor and four gain modes that can provide up to 16Vrms of desktop Hi-Fi level sound.
Patagonia released a new line of ‘Hemp Tough’ workwear made with its new Iron Forge Hemp canvas. The material is 25 percent more abrasion resistant than traditional cotton duck canvas, and the collection centers around a handful of pants priced $79 – $89, as well as the new Iron Forge Hemp Canvas Overalls ($139). Fans can also find insulated versions of these styles, in both men’s and women’s sizing.
Plunge just released the V3 model of its popular tub: The Plunge All-In ($8,990). Fans can cool the tub down to 37°F — from their phone — thanks to a designated app. Plus, thanks to a simplified plug-and-plunge set-up, fans can install the tub much more easily inside or outside their home. And if that’s not enough, users can also now change the filter in seconds, and count on a (30 percent) quieter plunge experience thanks to an upgraded variable-speed fan and pump.