Commuting is less painful when it's fueled by the right gear. JUSTIN FANTL
Commuting is less painful when it's fueled by the right gear.
Brand-New Bags Tumi deploys its trademark durability and style in two new Capsule Collection offerings. The Ames Backpack mixes leather, ballistic nylon, and wool, and easily stows your 15-inch laptop and iPad. The Bashford Duffel is perfectly sized for a weekend trip to the shore. Tumi Capsule Collection Ames Backpack, Large | $495 | Bashford Duffel | $795
Right as Rain Inspired by South American designs, these striking ponchos are engineered to handle all forms of water falling from the sky. Waterproof and cotton-lined, they're comfortable for cyclists, festivalgoers, or just regular humans with a keen eye for utilitarian design. Otto London Urban Poncho | $150
Best Dressed Stay seasonal with this three-in-one dress built for a range of temperatures. Using 100 percent recycled polyester pucker weave, it's water-repellent, wind-resistant, and length-adjustable (read: bike-friendly). The dress also features detachable sleeves and ruching at the collar that doubles as a scarf. Nau Chrysalis Dress | $235
Lord of the Rings Stop ruining your manicure every time you pry apart your key ring for a valet parking attendant. With French accessories company Lexon's Gumkey, you can add or remove up to four independent key rings using a small lever attached to a lightweight rubber hook. Lexon Gumkey Key Ring | $20
Hi, Mr. Billfold! Ditch your George Costanza wallet for this lightweight one, which fits three cards and includes a separate textured pocket for folded cash. It may be small, but it's meant to carry the bare minimum and lessen your load, making your rear silhouette a little more symmetrical. Everlane Men's Fold-Over Wallet | $65
Solo Performance It's all in the name: The North Face's Fuse Uno mountaineering jacket uses just one sheet (hence “uno”) of material by changing the fabric type while weaving. The origami-like pattern reduces seams by more than 40 percent. (The more seams, the more weight and the easier a jacket wears out and lets water in.) The North Face Fuse Uno Jacket | $399
Auto Didact Automatic's palm-sized device plugs into the data port under your car's steering wheel. It transmits info on gas usage and engine problems from your vehicle's computer to your iPhone through the Automatic app. Then it'll alert you when you're exhibiting behavior that wastes gas. Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant | $100
Escape Pod This sedan offers the luxury you expect from Audi, and its technology integration is top-notch. The 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot option means the car can stream video, gather traffic updates, and find open parking spaces. But please don't abuse the feature—no YouTubing on the George Washington Bridge. 2015 Audi A3 | $29,900 and up
Baby On Board Stokke's stroller adapts to your child's growth thanks to its convertible seat, which features five positions, rear- and forward-facing modes, and a height-adjustable footrest. Lockable swivel wheels, rear-wheel brakes, and reflective accents promise a smooth and safe ride. Stokke Crusi Stroller | $1,249 and up
One Less Car Designed and manufactured in Portland, Oregon, the Cylo One tackles some common cycling woes: The bike's frame includes integrated lights so you don't have to worry about losing clip-ons, and its fenders, disc brakes, and carbon belt drive perform like champs in the rain. Cylo One | $1,790 and up
Sound Logic A good hands-free headset should sound great, fit comfortably, and not make you look like a dork. Jawbone's Era uses a contoured earpiece to stay put, and its noise-cancellation technology will ensure your callers will never have to ask you to ring back after you've left that wind tunnel. Jawbone Era Headset | $100
Problem Solver Consider this your bike's first-aid kit: By combining a spoke key, tire lever, lug wrench, and screwdriver (by way of its swappable bit heads), the Nutter can remedy routine bike problems—and pop open your postride beer. A leather pouch is included for stylish stashing. Full Windsor Nutter Cycle Multitool | $68
Got Juice? When your gizmos are running on fumes, Tylt's slim battery pack can provide a second life. Its built-in cables—one Lightning for your iOS devices and one micro USB for Androids and e-readers—will juice up whatever mobile gear you've got. Tylt Energi 5K+ | $90
Wrap Star Traditional cases for iPhones and iPads do one thing: protect your device. But why not preserve the environment as well? Made of recycled billboard and sustainable cork, Artecnica's cork cases fold the way paper envelopes do, wrapping your device like bark around a tree. Artecnica Medium Cork Case | $31
Fully Strapped Let's put it this way: When the Spree bag appeared in WIRED's offices, several editors nearly walked off with it. This handsome, spacious messenger stows your items neatly, with two external pockets, a zippered internal compartment, and a padded laptop pouch. Plus: the color-block print? Love. Côte&Ciel Spree Messenger Cargo Canvas Bag | $179
Save Face If you want to know how terrible it is for your epidermis when you go shirtless at Fire Island, Netatmo's June will deliver the straight dope. Worn as a bracelet or brooch, it measures sun intensity and UV exposure. An app on your phone reviews your data and then proposes a customized skin-care regimen. Netatmo June Bracelet | $99
Old Hat Classic helmets look great, but old gear won't safeguard your brain—the protective materials deteriorate with age. The new Bullitt, an homage to 1970s designs, lets you rock an old-school look while wearing an actual safety device. Because looking good after the crash is important too. Bell Bullitt Helmet | $400
See and Be Seen Regular bicycle lights densely pack bulbs together, resulting in an eye-hurty glare. These clip-ons from British designer Paul Cocksedge keep you visible, yet their 12 LEDs are comfortably spread out. Your fellow car and bike commuters will thank you. Paul Cocksedge Studio Double O Bike Lights | $76
Soft Pedal They look ready for the BMX track, but Velo Orange's platforms are designed to accommodate cyclists of all stripes. Cruising the city streets in your finest thin-soled footwear? The aluminum traction pins can be adjusted to provide a solid grip without the painful gouge that plagues more aggressive pedals. Velo Orange Grand Cru Sabot Pedals | $90
Slash Your Budget Here's a sharp way to carry your money. Gerber's 3.6-inch metal money clip secures your wad of cash and credit cards, plus—MacGyver alert!—it sheathes a 1.75-inch stainless steel knife. A circular thumb grip lets you slide the blade out easily and keeps it locked in place when you tuck it back in. Gerber GDC Money Clip | $32
Case Study Logitech's new iPhone case doesn't just protect your fifth appendage. On the back is a magnetic plate, and a set of included components snap on and off. Add a windshield mount (far right), battery pack, card wallet, or folding stand. Logitech Case+ | $200
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