2020 Lotus Evora GT Coupe

"Simplify, then add lightness." This was the mantra of legendary Lotus founder Colin Chapman, whose innovations are still seen in top-level motorsport and production cars to this day. The Lotus Evora GT is the latest embodiment of this ethos, improving on the outgoing Evora 400 and Sport 410. The Evora GT uses a mid-mounted 3.5-liter Toyota V6 that's also found in the Camry and some Lexus models, except with one key difference — Lotus bolts on a Roots-type supercharger and new camshafts to make 416 horsepower. A real six-speed manual with custom gear ratios or a paddle-shift automatic is available, good for 0-60 sprints in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 188 MPH. Carbon fiber panels, a bonded aluminum monocoque, and forged aluminum wheels provide the weight savings, and on the inside is a refreshingly analog dashboard — although the requisite infotainment screen is there for the climate control and stereo. The Evora dates to 2010, but the evolutionary improvements make the 2020 Evora GT the best in the series.

Braun: Designed to Keep

Few brands — Ikea and Apple, perhaps — are as widely known for their dogged approach to design as Braun. Founded in 1921, the company became associated with functional design under the eye of Dieter Rams in the 1960s, a legacy that follows it today. Braun: Designed to Keep traces the company's history through defining moments that help split the book into three sections. Covering both the company's changes, and key figures, and filled with over 500 images of products old and new, this book is sure to delight any design aficionado.

Norse Projects Trekking Boots

Functionality is paramount when hitting the trail in questionable conditions. These Trekking Boots were built to keep feet warm and dry in any climate while looking great in a tonal grey colorway. The multi-layered upper starts with a nylon base, backed by a Hydro Guard membrane to keep water and wind out. It's topped with smooth suede and nubuck leather panels, adding durability and giving the shoe a more refined look. Seam-sealed construction adds to the protective elements, while a soft mesh lining and OrthoLite insole improve comfort. It all sits atop a Vibram Arctic Grip A.T. outsole, with an all-new XSTREK EVO compound and lug design meant to increase durability while offering secure footing on both wet and dry surfaces.

Seiko Prospex SRPK01 PADI Special Edition Dive Watch

There are dive watches, and then there are dive watches officially endorsed by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, or PADI. The Seiko SPRK01 PADI Special Edition marks the partnership between Seiko and PADI, with a dial that mimics the view from under the waves. A stylized pattern fades into deep blue, as the sunlight fades from the surface, and is set with LumiBrite indices. Seiko's 4R36 automatic movement with manual winding and hack function powers LumiBrite hands and a magnified day and date window at 3 o'clock, all under a sapphire crystal. And of course, SPRK01 meets ISO standards for diving, with a water resistance of 200 meters.

Fifty-Cent Escape Knife

Paranoia or good planning — whatever the reason, this Fifty-Cent Escape Knife is a unique and potentially life-saving piece of kit. During a search, coins are the most overlooked items on a person, making this perfect for either carrying or pre-placement. A Japanese circular steel blade is housed in a case made from a split 50-cent piece — the real, official US currency — and is capable of cutting through rope, zip ties, or other non-metallic materials. The two halves are securely held together with a rubber o-ring in a channel around the coin's perimeter, with the coin itself providing a solid grip.

Weight: 0.35 oz

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