“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear.
Topo Design’s Custom Frame Back for the Trek Checkout
Trek,a bicycle and accessory manufacturer, recently unveiled their newest bike, The CheckOUT. While the bike itself seems quite impressive (check out Bikepacking or The Radivast for more), Trek’s partnership with Topo Design to create a custom frame bag caught our attention. While frame bags can be made as a “universal” accessory, attaching via velcro, this custom bag is designed to use the integrated mounting points inside the CheckOUT frame. In addition to the custom bag, Trek and Topo have released an entire collection of matching bags, including a universal frame bag, to fully kit the CheckOUT, or whichever bike you own. Check out the full collaborative collection here.
The Artemis Series from Nick Mankey Designs
Nick Mankey has unveiled a new limited edition, the Artemis collection, featuring official NASA emblems and colors with approval from NASA’s Public Relations Department . Drawing inspiration from various crew suits, the Orion spacecraft and the depths of the unknown horizon, this new collection features both watch straps and belts, in four unique colorways. From bold oranges to stealthy blacks, the Artemis collection offers a fresh new twist on his chrono-grip series of straps. Each of the straps in the collection will also feature a sewn in loop field, perfect for displaying the included mission patch. This limited collection is not limited in quantity, but rather by time, with preorders closing on October 7th, and delivery to occur before March 2026. Additional information and images of each new item are available at nickmankeydesigns.com/artemis-series .
Brewing Changes in the Coffee Industry
Beneath the surface, there’s a lot that goes into the production of coffee beans, and any number of things can affect the overall quality and quantity of the beans produced, a recent NPR article from James Doubek takes a look at the coffee industry, and how external pressures might affect your morning cup. “While your morning cup isn’t going away anytime soon, it could become more expensive — and could taste different, too”, according to James. Whether you enjoy a casual cup or enjoy the pursuit of crafting the perfect brew, check out James’ article for more information.
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