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Whether looking at camping gear or everyday carry kit, versatility is always a crucial factor that should be considered when shopping. Having the ability to lend itself to a wide variety of uses and applications not only increases a piece of gear’s versatility, but also bolsters its value and bang for your buck. In a bid to demonstrate this point, we’ve rounded up a curated selection of the best gifts for the weekend warrior — items that are conducive to day-to-day life in the city, while also being able to excel in outdoor and off-grid scenarios.
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Gerber Assert
Made in America and backed by a lifetime warranty, the Gerber Assert is a highly-versatile, pivot-locking folding knife that can seamlessly transition from urban to outdoor use. Spanning 6.95” overall while weighing just 1.87oz, the Assert sports a GFN handle mated to a 2.98” blade with a top-shelf CPM S30V construction and an adjustable thumb-stud set. What’s more, the Assert’s fuller deployment and ambidextrous pivot lock are also adjustable.
Gerber Strap Cutter
Forged in a black oxide-coated 420HC stainless steel, the Gerber Strap Cutter is a compact yet thoroughly utilitarian emergency and survival tool that boasts a wide range of uses. Using a design that shields this product’s cutting edge, this USA-made item comes loaded with a molded rubber grip and finger hole, as well as a textured back edge that collectively afford fantastic grip despite the strap cutter’s compact size.
Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler
The Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler is a dishwasher safe EDC bottle that features a lid with recycled insulation and a leakproof flip straw. Boasting a double-walled construction composed of 18/8 stainless steel, this 30oz vessel is engineered for everyday use, though its immense durability also allows it to lend itself wonderfully to outdoor and adventure use.
Barebones Power Bank 10,000 mAh
Utilizing an unmistakably retro-inspired design, the Barebones Power Bank 10,000 mAh is a compact but incredibly potent mobile power supply that features an aluminum and stainless steel construction, USB-A and USB-C ports, a built-in LED flashlight, and a massive 10,000-mAh cell that’s capable of fully replenishing the battery of an iPhone 15 Pro Max several times over.
Proof Rover Double-Knee Work Pant
The Proof Rover Double-Knee Work Pant is an ultra-tough yet casual-looking pair of workwear-grade slacks that are cut from an engineered fabric composed of a blend of Lycra-infused cotton and proprietary Repreve TruTemp365 — a fabric spun-polyester with remkarbale moisture-wicking and thermo-regulating properties. In addition to daily-wearing, the immense durability of these pants also make them perfect for adventure use.
Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt
The brand’s coziest and most-comfortable shirt to date — as well as its most popular by a pretty significant margin — the Outerknown Blanket Shirt combines the comfort of a soft throw blanket with the cut of a timeless button-up flannel. Composed of lofty organic cotton twill complemented via buttons made from nuts, this must-have garment is offered in a huge variety of plaid patterns and solid color options, as well.
Rumpl Sherpa Puffy Blanket
Spanning 52″ x 75”, the Rumpl Sherpa Puffy Blanket is a modern take on a camp and field blanket that features a DWR-coated recycled polyester shell derived from plastic bottles and fitted with an anti-static and anti-microbial sherpa fleece bottom. Built to withstand outdoor use and conditions, this blanket incredibly durable, plus is resistant to both water and stains.
HOKA Kaha 2 GTX
Affording the comfort and fashion-forward appearance needed for daily use in the city while sporting the durability, traction, and weatherproofing required for outdoor use, the HOKA Kaha 2 GTX is a modern pair of hiking boots with a distinctive anatomical achilles construction. Crafted around a set of waterproof Nubuck leather uppers, the boots are outfitted with GORE-TEX membranes, molded PU sock-liners, symmetrical footbeds, rubberized CMEVA midsoles, and Vibram Megagrip rubber outsoles.
Mission Workshop Onyx
Engineered from the ground up specifically with versatility in mind, the Mission Workshop Onyx is a modern and highly-technical take on a three-season everyday jacket. The jacket features a C0 DWR-treated nylon shell made by stuffed with 40 grams of PrimaLoft Gold Active+ insulation, along with a two-way YKK main zipper and a three-panel hood with a cord lock adjustment unit.
Unimatic UC2
Water-resistant down to 300m, the Unimatic U2 Classic — or UC2 — is an Italian-made timepiece that combines design elements from both dive and field watches. Constructed around a rugged 38.5mm case made from solid 316 stainless steel, the UC2 is kept ticking via an NH35A automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve.
Oyster Tempo Performance Cooler Bundle
Made in Norway, the Oyster Tempo Performance Cooler represents a massive leap forward in icebox technology. Sporting an aluminum shell, the Oyster Temp Performance Cooler benefits from the use of cutting-edge insulation that keeps its contents cold without requiring the use of ice or ice packs. With 23 liters of internal real-estate, this cooler can accommodate up to 36x 12oz cans.
GORUCK GR1 Dyneema
Though the regular version of this legendary pack is already plenty rugged, the team at GORUCK has recently released an even more hardwearing GR1 backpack variant that’s now cut from even stronger Dyneema composite fabric. Inspired by flat-opening Special Forces medical rucks, the GORUCK GR1 Dyneema also features three rows of external MOLLE webbing, YKK zips with 550 Paracord pulls, and a “bombproof” 17” laptop compartment.
