June 2025’s Must-Have Gear | From Summer-Ready Apparel to Scoping Out Wildlife

June welcomed a fresh range of new pieces that are ideal for rising temperatures and outdoor summer adventures. Let’s dive in and discover the month’s best new gear below.

EDC

Bristow Lens Jacket

While traditional hard cases protect your glasses against scrapes and bumps, their bulky nature often makes them inconvenient to transport in a pocket. But Bristow have an elegant solution on hand with the Lens Jacket. The chic design wraps around the lenses since they usually require the most protection while you’re on the go. A soft cotton interior keeps them well protected against scratches and bumps, while the sheepskin leather exterior looks stylish in any EDC setup. Available in Black and Caramel colorways, the Bristow Lens Jacket has a simple and effective magnetic closure and a sleek design that’s easy to carry in a pocket or stash in a bag wherever the day takes you.

INIU Pocket Rocket Battery Bank

INIU, a company founded in 2017 and specializing in portable battery tech, is launching the P50, a 10,000mAh battery with a maximum output of 45W. It claims to be the smallest 10,000mAh battery, a capacity which is the sweet spot between size and energy. It can simultaneously charge three devices and supports 45W maximum output with PD, QA, and Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 protocols. This last point is especially important because it’s the wattage output that determines how fast a device charges. In some cases, devices in use have such a high draw that many batteries can’t keep up with them, so you end up with a gradual decline while using them. Luckily, 45W is enough for even the latest iPhone 16 Pro.  

The P50 will launch with six colors, with a matching rubber lanyard. It uses patented TinyCell 2.0 with Multi-Tab Battery cells, an NVIDIA-grade inductor, and a 0.5mm ultra-thin Genius Display. It has 3 USB ports (2 USB-C and 1 USB-A) and enough capacity to charge an iPhone 16 twice or an iPad Mini 1.5 times.

Keyport Pivot Essential Plus Kit

The new Keyport Pivot 2.0 is a sleek, modular upgrade to your standard keychain. It combines three of Keyport’s most popular tools into one compact system: the Pivot 2.0 key organizer with KeyportID lost & found, the Pocket Flare 2.0 USB-C rechargeable mini flashlight, and the TSA-friendly MOCA 10-in-1 multitool featuring a bottle opener, cord cutter, and pry-bar. The system is fully customizable, supporting a wide ecosystem of swappable modules and inserts including pens, USB flash drives, RFID keys, pocketknives, and more. Additionally, the interchangeable faceplates allow you to make it fit your style.

Urban

QWSTION + AKLA Cap

QWSTION has teamed up with AKLA on a limited-edition run of plastic-free caps. Handcrafted in Zürich by Andràs Márkus, an industrial designer and the founder of AKLA, the collaboration features 10 unique hats, specifically five material combinations in two sizes each. Created with circularity in mind, the five-panel cap can naturally decompose at the end of its product life. Lightweight and breathable, the cap features banana fiber, merino wool felt for structure, Tencel® thread, vegetable-tanned leather, and an aluminum adjuster buckle that can be removed for recycling. Stylish, functional, and sustainable, this versatile piece moves easily between everyday, outdoor, and travel wear.

DSPTCH RND Zero-1 Ultralight Sling Bag

DSPTCH has welcomed a new ultralight sling bag to its experimental RND line called the Zero-1 Bag. Crafted in the USA with mobility in mind, the bag offers a variety of active-focused features such as a high airflow mesh panel construction to combat moisture, as well as an inbuilt stabilizer strap for stable carry during active pursuits. The bag has 6L of storage and comes in at just 14oz. A range of small pockets are on hand for organization, while the water-resistant fabric handles light rain.

Porter Monochrome Collection

Japanese carry icons, Porter, have introduced the Monochrome collection as an answer to getting the most out of your bag. Designed with versatility in mind, the collection pairs subtle military styling with adaptable functionality for various carry needs. There are five silhouettes to choose from to best suit your requirements, including a Backpack, Daypack, 2Way Tote Bag, large Messenger Bag, and small Messenger Bag. External attachment points let you easily modify the bag for smaller or larger loadouts, while the three-layer nylon taffeta construction offers water-repellent protection from the elements. Shock-absorbing shoulder pads also keep the load comfy throughout the day, while the multifunctional designs can move easily through urban, outdoor, and travel settings so you can get more out of just one bag.

GOREWEAR CONCURVE 5″ Brief Shorts

As temperatures rise, staying cool on runs becomes increasingly important. GOREWEAR helps you do just that with their CONCURVE 5″ Brief Shorts. These lightweight running shorts feature a supportive and breathable integrated brief that reduces chafing and prevents the need for extra layers. The shorts are made with a four-way stretch fabric and interlocking knit fabric brief, providing freedom of movement and comfort on long runs. Additional comfort comes from the elastic waistband, while three interior pockets carry small essentials with minimal bouncing.

Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L with Photo Insert

Gura Gear delivers an all-in-one solution for EDC and camera carry with the 6L Kiboko City Sling. A photo insert protects camera gear on the go but is removable if you want to streamline for EDC carry. The ambidextrous strap connects to a Dynamic Levelling System that keeps the bag flat and level at the waist when worn crossbody, enabling easy access. The Cam buckle also enables one-handed strap adjustment. Ideal for Leica rangefinders and mirrorless camera kits but adaptable to day-to-day use, this is a versatile sling for photography, everyday, and travel needs.

norda 008 Slide

The norda 008 is a premium take on recovery slides, designed to keep feet comfy before and after runs, but with a multifunctional design that steps easily into everyday and travel wear too. Denser foam and arch support in the footbed and midsole provide comfort, durability, and protection, while softer foam on the foot strap optimizes comfort and fit. For grip and durability, the slide features a custom Vibram® ECOSTEP soleplate. Plus, you get a packable tote with the slides too.

Outlier Sunwarp Collection

Outlier’s Sunwarp Collection helps protect you from the sun while delivering a vibrant pop of eye-catching style. The collection is crafted with Sunwarp fabric, a soft, stretchy, and quick-drying fabric that is warp-knit in Italy. The fabric has a UPF 50+ rating, with a weight of 180gsm. Made with 26% elastane for stretch and recovery and 74% polyester, the fabric features across various pieces including the Sunwarp Facezip Hoodie, Sunwarp Arms, Sunwarp Sunburn long-sleeved shirt, and Sunwarp Sunline Tank.

YETI Daytrip 14 Cooler

It’s the season for picnics, BBQs, and outdoor food-filled fun. And YETI has a sleek option for keeping your packed lunch fresh with the Daytrip 14 Cooler. The 14L tote bag features Coldcell Flex Insulation and is compatible with YETI Ice Sheets and YETI Food Storage. It has a MagSnap Closure for quick access and two external pockets for storing smaller items such as cooking utensils, condiments, or EDC. Whether you’re carrying picnic supplies or transporting items home from a grocery shop, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to use this insulated tote.

Chrome Industries x Rio Pride Collection

Chrome teamed up with Rio Uribe to launch their boldest collection yet – 12 pieces that celebrate the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities through the spirit of LA’s lowrider culture. The limited edition drop features Chrome’s iconic bags and accessories, reimagined with floral embroidery and custom detailing. The whole collection includes the following pieces: Kadet Max, Kadet, Mini Kadet, Citizen 15L Messenger, Mini Buckle keychain, LG & MD Seatbelt Buckle, Chrome x Rio Rose patches, Chrome x Rio Bandana, and Chrome x Rio Chain strap. 

Ten Thousand Mil-Spec Belt

Ten Thousand teamed up with design studio and product manufacturer MAKR to create a tough, proudly American-made Mil-Spec Belt. Each element was selected based on its performance under pressure. Hand-cut and assembled in the USA, the rugged yet refined Mil-Spec Belt embodies the best of both brands: MAKR’s design sensibility and Ten Thousand’s relentless commitment to gear that performs when you need it to. 

Buck Mason Summer-Ready Suiting

Buck Mason’s Carry-On Suit line has to be at the very top of the list of customer favorites. For these warmer months, the Los Angeles-based brand has launched a collection in new summer-ready fabrics. Inspired by suiting that was prevalent in America during the 1950s and 1960s, the Carry-On Suit offers style and elegance without the cloying discomfort of traditional formalwear. The soft-shouldered, unstructured Carry-On Jacket and Carry-On Pant have a slightly looser and more easygoing fit. New fabric options include a breathable cotton/linen herringbone and featherweight Japanese seersucker. 

Reigning Champ Textured Terry Collection

RC just dropped their latest collection, a brand new range of casual staples cut from super-soft and airy Japanese terry cloth. The items are crafted for leisurely outings on warm summer days. They are ultra-breezy with a plush feel, lightweight, and have a low pile. The pieces are available in a soft melange palette (Static Blue and Static White, for now). Choose between the T-shirt, 6” short, and newly released pullover hoodie. This is peak loungewear or grab-your-morning-coffee attire.

Mack Weldon x Bather Swim Trunk

Mack Weldon has partnered with Toronto-based swimwear label Bather for a limited-edition swim trunk. The Swim Trunk is cut from a quick-dry, four-way stretch fabric with 92% recycled content and is lined with super-soft, breathable micromesh for ultimate comfort. It features a 5.5” inseam and zippered side pockets and a snap-button back pocket, to keep your keys and essentials secure.

Radmor Golf Jacquard Polos

A throwback to golf’s early days, Radmor’s Jacquard Polos are woven with a blend of Organic Peruvian Pima Cotton, RadCycled Repreve polyester, and stretch yarns. At first glance, they look like your standard polos, but upon closer inspection, you can see a complicated fabric with geometry and texture, plus depth depending on the angle and lighting conditions. While some brands may achieve this with printing, the Jacquard Polos are woven. 

Outdoor

Haglöfs Outdoor Pant Collection

Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs helps you explore the trail in comfort with a new pant collection featuring four different silhouettes. Available in options for both men and women, the collection provides pieces that suit demanding long-distance treks and everyday adventures alike. The Magma Rugged Pant is the most durable pant in the collection, designed for demanding use with zipped ventilation, multiple pockets, and attachment points for additional gear. The Alert Mid Pant finds the sweet spot between flexibility and durability, with an adjustable waist and leg ends. The Korp Lite Pant is made with woven ripstop fabric and is designed for everyday outdoor use with its durable and flexible construction. The Front Flex Pant is the softest and most stretchy pant in the collection, aimed at everyday wear and day hikes with its comfy, water-repellent construction and easy-access pockets for small essentials.

Danner FullBore Sandal

Danner delivers an innovative twist on their FullBore tactical boot with the FullBore Sandal. Designed with warm-weather use in mind, the sandal has a quick-drying and breathable upper for airflow and a Vibram® Fuga outsole for dependable grip on changing terrain. Additionally, the sandal also features a lace garage, a removable OrthoLite footbed, and a collapsible heel with adjustable straps, so you can wear it in two different ways. Multifunctional for hikes, relaxing at camp, or out and about in urban areas, this is a versatile addition to your footwear collection.

rabbit High Country Trail Running Shoe

rabbit, a premium running apparel brand based in California, has just released its first trail shoe. The High Country offers a host of performance features including proprietary 360 GRIP outsole lugs and a cushioned adaptive fit with a Blumaka Non-Slip Konnect insole featuring ZONAL GRIP technology to help lock your foot in place. The shoe’s patented Carbon Trax plates are housed in an EVA midsole cavity to provide adaptive support, energy return, and smooth propulsion. Rounding things off are quick-drying uppers with perforation for airflow, as well as a gusseted tongue and reinforced forefoot to keep debris out and provide protection on technical terrain.

FORLOH SolAir Collection

As summer ramps up and outdoor adventures beckon, keeping yourself protected from the sun and insects becomes a real concern. But FORLOH come to the rescue with their SolAir Collection, featuring a range of shirts, hoodies, and pants for men and women. The hooded SolAir Insect Shield Shirt and SolAir Insect Shield® Lightweight Pants feature Insect Shield® for invisible and odorless protection against the likes of mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, and more, as well as UV protection, Brrr® Pro fibers for cooling and moisture wicking, and Polygiene® Stay Fresh technology to combat odors. Each piece is crafted in the USA using American-sourced components and is ready to protect you during a range of outdoor pursuits.

Restrap Switch Pannier

Restrap’s new 5L Switch Pannier works in conjunction with their Hiplok x Restrap Switch System, a quick and secure modular fitment that’s compatible with any bike with bottle bosses, including modern gravel forks, compatible rear racks, and frame bottle mounts. The Switch Pannier features a burly and waterproof external fabric with a seam-sealed interior to protect the contents from the elements. A roll-top closure provides flexible volume and an orange interior helps boost internal visibility.

Nocs Provisions Lite View and Long View Scopes

Nocs Provisions has introduced two new spotting scopes that are ideal for wildlife watchers, hikers, and birders. The Lite View is a compact, water-resistant scope for birders and hikers. Weighing 1.2 lbs, it fits easily in a backpack and features a 9x–27x zoom, a 56mm objective lens, and an ultrawide distortion-free view. The Long View is aimed at wildlife watchers and has a 20x–60x zoom, an 85mm lens, and a waterproof IPX7 rating. Both are compatible with tripods and are backed by the Nocs No-Matter-What lifetime warranty.

Outdoor Research Deviator Wind Jacket

The latest addition to their trail running line, the Deviator Wind Jacket features a hybrid-mapped construction that prioritizes weather protection at key body points – front, shoulder, and collar, with breathability at the back and underarms. This created a perfect layer for trail running, mountain biking, or any other high-tempo outdoor activity. It is constructed from ultralight, wind- and water-resistant 20D stretch woven fabric in key areas designed to protect against the elements, and features a highly breathable perforated stretch plain weave in ventilated sections. The movement-mirroring stretch provides a full range of motion, with zippered chest and hand pockets, allowing keys, credit cards, phones, and gels to be within reach. Lastly, the reflective logos enhance low-light visibility, and the jacket conveniently packs into its left-hand pocket, doubling as a stuff sack for added portability.

Travel

SOAP Underwear

SOAP crafts ethically produced bamboo-blend underwear that’s perfect for travel. Made in Portugal using OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics, their debut product is the SOAP Men’s Boxer Trunk. Available in five colorways, it’s made with a blend of 65% bamboo, 29% cotton, and 6% elastane. A nifty feature is ‘The Better Band’, an insulated and tag-free elastic waist. Paired with the soft bamboo blend and stretch and a delineated front pouch, these boxers are comfy all day long. And as an added bonus, the packaging is also 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and plastic-free.

Carl Friedrik Dark Olive Collection

Carl Friedrik have launched a new limited-edition colorway, Dark Olive, across their Hybrid luggage collection. Just in time for summer travels, this fresh and stylish colorway takes inspiration from the natural beauty of the outdoors and is complemented by chocolate vegetable-tanned leather detailing. The Dark Olive colorway is available for the Carry-on X (43L) and the Check-In (69L), giving you classy options for smaller and larger loads alike.

Our Best New Gear guides are written by David Vo and Catherine Baecker-Khoury.