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NYC For those who drive their cars- Car and Driver branded vehicle sized gadgets make hitting the road-a bit more user friendly, organized, tidy - at budget prices. Car and Driver portable vacuum-handy cleaner-upper $14.95 Car and Driver heated travel mug ($9.95) with heated power adapter,  Military inspired outerwear and footwear- rugged handsome style-  not only for guys who never ever bother glancing in the mirror---but also for those who spend waaay to many minutes-primping.  … by APLHA Industries -reinterpreted WWII Bomber Flight jackets by the original company producing the iconic uniforms. hangtags /dog tags A keeper for sure-the N-B3 55th Anniversary Parka  $435-on back reflective tape, a screen print and drag handle-feature of military jackets used by soldiers to move a wounded soldier, D ring detail, reinforced elbows, contrast stitching, wool knit cuffs and waistband keeps cold to,  100% Washed Flight nylon shell=water resistant, 100%

Holiday gifts are a perfect excuse to elevate one's gym bags-style wise- beyond giveaway haulers from races, trade shows ... New to us-Gregory-vintage flavored Sunbird series that refs its design history (backpacks)…and produces sturdy selections made from classic-cotton-polyester canvas, authentic steel alligator clips and figure eight attachment systems, and chrome-tanned leather details. Sunrise Tote-zippered main compartment, front zippered pocket, internal zip pocket, quilted bottom panel, detachable shoulder strap $129 A bump up, materials wise than Herschel…imo….the tote, cross-body and backpack are urban worthy and roomy enough for gym and travel essentials. Prices $99-$149---deliver Spring 2015 but worth keeping eye out for…i.e.-gift cards. Kletter Day-classic panel loading teardrop shape pack with #10 YKK zip on main compartment, figure 8 sliders for attachments, top, bottom and front leather attachment panels, single/ax pole attachment loop (works for sn

There are so much 'stuff' for sale-for in/out door fitness activities---it's surprising how expensive similar products are. Excluding combing through yard sales/eBay…more time efficient and with a warranty (plus) are the new product offerings by the appropriately named, iFIT …including their ACTIVE Fitness Tracker that does what pricier versions do but sells for $79.99 -pairs wirelessly-to sync with the iFIT platform app (iOS/Android) to track activity (steps), calories, and sleep- around  the clock-while also displaying real time (!) --- Just in time for holiday calorie counting -log in your food intake for that stat too, plus access iFit's library of food/recipes for (theoretically) healthier eating---and there's even a barcode scanner that helps in doing that. Plus there is the capability to send/receive messages with those who also have who are iFIT app enabled-show up on the tracker. TMI? Maybe but we thought the functionality/price ratio exceptional -