This week’s gear roundup has plenty of ways to take care of your body — before, during, or after an intense workout. From cozy camping chairs and comfy boxers to portable massagers, wool socks, and even cushy, noise-canceling earbuds, there’s likely something below to ease some tension from your body and leave you refreshed for your next bit of training or outdoor adventure.
Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging Gear.
Sleepy Time Earbuds
Earbuds for sleeping are certainly a niche product, but I’m a big fan of the Ozlo Sleepbuds ($300). The Fitnexa SomniPods 3 look like a very similar product, but at a significantly cheaper price tag of $180.
Like the Ozlos, these pillowy buds are built for overnight use, offering a Bluetooth connection to your phone for sending white noise straight into your ears. They’re small enough (<9.9 mm) to be comfy even for side sleepers and include noise canceling (helpful for blocking the sound of a snoring partner), as well as a library of white noise options.
Fischer Collab Skis
You can get your feet on a couple of sweet ski collabs from Fischer next week — but you’ll probably need to be quick to snag them before they sell out.
First off, we have the Ore-Ida French Fry Skis (pictured at top): a pair of limited-edition skis inspired by the potato brand’s crinkle-cut fries. (Yes, it might be a shameless brand collaboration, but who doesn’t have childhood nostalgia for these fries?) Provide your email to receive a notification when they go live on Amazon this Sunday for $250, and will likely sell out fast.
If that’s not your style, you can also wait for Monday and try to get a pair of the Fischer Ranger Raptor collab. There are only 30 of the skis made with the special design seen above. They’ll be available on Monday for $850 while supplies last.
Nomadix Easy Chair
Check out the new Nomadix Easy Chair, available for preorder now exclusively at REI.
The Nomadix Easy Chair ($80) is designed for a “comfortable carry,” the brand said. It has oversized webbing backpack straps and a top grab handle. An oversized buckle ensures a secure fold when packed, while bamboo armrests add a touch of style. The Easy Chair is made with recycled materials and is available in four patterns.
Range Hip Quiver
Take note, archery addicts: backcountry hunting brand Kifaru just dropped the Range Hip Quiver. This compact, purpose-built hip quiver is designed specifically for range practice and 3D shooting.
It delivers a “clean, intentional setup for shooters who spend long days on the line or navigating 3D courses,” the brand said in a release. The structured arrow pocket includes sewn-in dividers to help manage arrows, as well as an integrated stiffener to keep the pocket open when returning arrows. Its overall length positions the arrows angled behind the shooter.
All storage is fixed and sewn in. There are also purpose-built organizer pockets for common range essentials, and a wraparound belt pass-through. The quiver costs $212 and comes in three colors and two sizes.
LifeStraw’s First Glass Filtration Bottle
We’re big fans of LifeStraw’s filtration bottles, especially the Go Series. We reviewed both the original plastic version as well as the stainless steel version. And now, of course, LifeStraw has released one made with “handblown glass,” the brand said in a release.
The Go Series Glass Water Filter Bottle is LifeStraw’s first glass product. The glass is wrapped in a soft silicone sleeve, while retaining the two-stage filtration system, ensuring you still get tastier, cleaner water. It’s available in three colors for $60.
SAXX Smooth Luxe Boxer Brief
SAXX makes some of the best boxers around, be it for exercise or simply comfort. (And I’m not just saying that ’cause I’m a sax player. They’re a favorite among GearJunkie reviewers as well.)
The brand just launched its spring 2026 campaign, which includes the new Smooth Luxe Boxer Brief ($44). This “everyday style” offers a natural blend of “smoothing fabric and a flexible waistband,” the brand said. If you’re a fan of SAXX’s ballpark pouch for keeping the goods nice and comfy, you’ll probably like these, too.
Ultraportable Massager
You don’t have to wait until after a workout to get benefits from using a massager. I’ve recently begun noticing climbers using them at the gym in between routes, and after repeated physical pain that’s partly a result of not taking care of myself after workouts, I’m beginning to see the usefulness.
Of course, it’s helpful to have one that’s portable, and the VibeFlow Vibration Therapy Massager weighs just 1.15 pounds. Designed by physical therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck, Bob & Brad’s massage guns “bring clinic-grade recovery” in a small package, according to a release. The massager has a 116Hz high-frequency brushless motor (7,000 rpm), as well as four attachments for shoulders, legs, feet, and more.
Hywell Merino Socks
If you still haven’t tried a pair of merino wool socks, I think you’re missing out. The U.K.-based brand Hywell is now breaking into the market with merino wool work socks designed “to solve the problem of cushioning flattening out during long periods of standing,” the brand said.
The wool loop height is 2mm, a higher density that maintains its loft and shock absorption for over 10 hours of continuous use, according to Hywell. And it backs up its claims with a 10-year warranty. Not too shabby.
Topo Designs Global Pro Series
Air travel has become less reliable in the last few years, and it’s easier than ever to find yourself stuck at an airport during a long layover or having to change your entire schedule because of a sudden change in weather.
That’s when you want tough, easy-to-carry luggage, which is evidently what you’ll get from Topo Designs’ Global Pro Series. The luggage line combines “classic Topo styles” aimed at travel and EDC, and is built with recycled technical fabrics, waterproof zippers, and a modular function.
This new collection includes the Global Pro 3-Way Briefcase ($260), Global Pro Backpack ($220), Global Pro Travel Tote ($200), and Global Pro Tech Case ($70). A Global Pro Travel Roller Bag ($400) will launch in April.
Antler Beanie
This one is just too fun not to include. Nobis Outerwear is kicking off its 20th Anniversary Collection with a limited-edition Antler Beanie.
With a bold but minimalist design, the beanie will only be available in small quantities. Made in Canada from merino wool, it offers a “comfortable, close fit” that works for all genders, Nobis said. It costs $75 on the Nobis website.
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