BMW R 18 The Crown Motorcycle

Dirk Oehlerking of Kingston Custom specializes in creating one-off BMW boxers out of a 100-year-old converted steel forge in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. BMW Motorrad is entering its 100th year of making motorcycles and tapped Oehlerking to lend his hand to a custom R 18 to mark the occasion. The result is The Crown, a unique take on streamliner speed bikes of the prewar era. Aside from the overall shape, the most striking feature of The Crown is the front suspension. Oehlerking engineered a custom front swingarm, eliminating the traditional telescoping fork, a feature seen on other BMW motorcycles over the years. The bodywork is hand formed in aluminum sheet, with tight-fitting slash-cut exhausts and a champagne and mother-of-pearl livery with gold accents and brass fasteners. For all the modifications, The Crown measures just two inches longer and weighs 88 pounds less than a stock R 18. The bike is on display at the BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin.

Gerber Terracraft Knife

Built for the wilderness, the Gerber Terracraft is ready for any outdoor challenge. Constructed with extra-thick S30V steel, this durable fixed blade handles tasks from fire-starting to shelter-building. Paired with a premium American-made leather sheath, it's easy to carry for camping, work, or field use. Wherever adventure leads, this American-made knife promises reliable performance and lasting strength.

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Jack Archer Jetsetter Tech Pants

Long gone are the days of stiff, wrinkled chinos. Modern pants are cut from a different (better) cloth, and Jack Archer's Jetsetter Tech Pants are a prime example. Crafted from premium Rebound fabric sourced from Japan, they're stretchy, wrinkle-free, anti-odor, and stain-resistant, making them great for travel. The fit provides room where it's needed but is slim where it's not, and is enhanced by a diamond-shaped gusset that prevents tightness in the crotch and the curved-waist design that provides a lift to the backside. Built with premium stitching, they also feature a zippered coin pocket and hidden reflective tape that's only revealed when they're cuffed. Now available in two cuts: the original, best-selling Slim Fit and the new Straight Fit, which offer a roomier fit from the knee down.

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Air travel is enough of a hassle without dealing with sub-par luggage. Informed by the founders' experience, gained at renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and Tumi, Arlo Skye makes luggage with thoughtful features like the hard-side exterior pocket of this carry-on. The aforementioned pocket is large enough to hold a 16" laptop, pullover, and other essentials, while a TSA-compliant, removable PD charger with USB-C and A ports can juice up a phone to 50% in just 30 minutes. Free-Flex zipper technology stretches up to half an inch for over-packers (or unexpected trip purchases), antimicrobial interior lining keeps contents smelling fresh, the durable, lightweight impact-resistant polycarbonate exterior keeps things protected, and virtually silent spinner wheels glide smoothly through the terminal.

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Aspinal of London Hunter Leather Flask

On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.

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