Underwater Scooter, New Arc’teryx Shoes, Mini Casio Watches, and More Emerging Gear

If your 2026 New Year’s resolution is to spend more time outside during the winter, this week’s Emerging Gear is for you. A bunch of brands put out fresh new gear to help you conquer the cold.

Arc’teryx’s slick new trail runner with built-in gaiter promises to be snow-proof, and Ortovox innovated the classic hardshell by adding merino wool inserts. Fischer’s new Nordic ski boot should deliver all-day comfort with a unique two-pronged fit.

To fuel all those adventures, reach for new caffeinated chocolate bars from COBA. Check all that out below, plus a new must-have gadget for the beach.

Technical Parka

Black Diamond’s Deploy Down Jacket was one of our favorite products of 2025, so we’ll be interested to get our hands on the brand’s latest jacket: the Mission Down 3000M Hoody ($500). It combines 800-fill down with PrimaLoft Gold insulation for maximum warmth.

If you’re going to invest in an expensive puffer, you want it to last, and Black Diamond took that to heart with the Mission Down. It reinforced the high-wear areas like shoulders, hood, and lower back, and added nylon ripstop fabric where there’s down insulation. The brand says the no-stitch, woven-baffle construction boots offer durability and weather protection. For how beefy of a jacket it is, it’s surprisingly light, weighing just 17 ounces.

Freeriding Fit

Established winter sports brand Ortovox wants to be what you reach for when you’re headed into the backcountry. Its new Ravine collection is designed to keep you protected on deep snow days in the wilderness.

The Ravine Plus 3L Jacket ($780) and Bib Pants ($590) have merino wool inserts strategically placed to optimize warmth and temperature regulation. The Dyneema Cordura protects against rips and tears, and a wider, more generous cut should allow for maximum freedom of movement.

Underwater Scooter

Swimming and snorkeling are so 2025. For 2026, level up your ocean excursions with the Sublue Vapor ($3,000), a scooter that can travel above or below the water, at speeds of up to 6 mph. This gadget has a pump-jet propulsion system and a hydrodynamic design so you can go farther for longer.

It includes safety features such as a depth rate alarm and an attitude ball in case you become disoriented. With a weight of 19 pounds, Sublue claims it’s light enough to bring to the beach in your daypack.

Winter-Proof Trail Runners

Arc’teryx has been building up its footwear profile in recent years, and its latest release is certainly eye-catching. The Norvan 4 Nivalis GTX Grotto Shoe ($260) looks like something out of high fashion, with a sock-like knit upper that extends up to the ankle.

The brand says it’s watertight and made to keep your feet dry, no matter the conditions. Vibram Megagrip 6.5mm lugs should deliver traction and stability on uneven, snowy terrain. Arc’teryx says it’s also easy and fast to add microspikes to the shoe if need be.

Energized Snacks

Endurance athletes are always thinking up new ways to get caffeine and calories, and upstart brand COBA is betting it’s got your new go-to snack for long runs or thru-hikes. Its bars ($2.30) combine chocolate with the flavors of your favorite drinks (and their equivalent caffeine) like espresso, matcha latte, chai tea latte, and hoijicha latte.

The bars utilize high-quality ingredients, including Fair Trade–certified Arabica coffee, ceremonial-grade matcha from Japan, Madagascar vanilla, and vegan dark chocolate. Each bar weighs just 0.53 ounces and delivers around 80 calories, 7 g of carbs, and anywhere from 25 to 60 mg of caffeine, depending on the flavor.

Ultralight Cup

The common refrain among backpackers is that “ounces become pounds,” and if you’re looking to cut weight, your cooking setup is a good place to start. Toaks just released its lightest-ever cup, the Ultralight Titanium 450ml ($23). It’s made with 0.3mm pure titanium, which Toaks says is strong, rustproof, and nontoxic; it also won’t leave a metallic aftertaste.

When it comes to the most important stat — weight — this cup clocks in at just 1.7 ounces. It can also replace your cooking pot, since it’s stove safe and has measurement markings.

Next-Gen Ski Boot

Fit is one of the most essential parts of a ski boot: It can make the difference between a great day outside and a miserable, blister-filled one. Fischer focused on fit with its new Speedmax 9 RL BOA Nordic Boot ($900). Unlike other models, it has BOA fit adjustments on both the heel and the forefoot, so you can optimize the fit for your foot shape.

The BOA closures should also place less stress on your feet than traditional ones. Fischer says, “Thanks to the lower foot position, combined with the new chassis for improved torsion control, you can feel the ski even better than before.”

Ring-Sized Watch

The G-SHOCK 5600 series is a bestselling watch with a signature aesthetic. To pay tribute to this classic timepiece, Casio thought small, creating the G-SHOCK Nano DWN5600 ($110). This adorably diminutive timepiece is one-tenth the size of the original, and fits around your finger like a ring. Even though it’s small, Casio says this model is still mighty, with shock resistance and 20m water resistance.

Versatile E-Bike

With the high price of e-bikes, odds are that you want one that can handle the city as well as wilder terrains, and that’s where TENWAYS comes in. The Dutch brand recently launched the Wayfarer ($2,200), which it says is an “all-terrain city e-bike that easily handles both daily commuting and weekend adventures.”

The Wayfarer boasts a smart system that can seamlessly switch between torque and cadence modes for smooth, quick acceleration. TENWAYS says it’s more comfortable than typical e-bikes, with a wide-cushioned saddle, front fork shock absorption, and adjustable stem.

Chunky HOKA

Chunky, platform shoes with Y2K vibes have been having a renaissance lately, and now HOKA is putting its own sporty spin on the trend. The new all-gender Stinson One7 ($185) is a hybrid between two other popular shoes: The Stinson 7 and Stinson Lite. This model combines the best of both, with plush comfort and cushioning alongside a stabilizing H-frame.

HOKA describes the Stinson One7 as a shoe with “futuristic features” and “trail heritage roots.” Other details include speed laces, multidirectional lugs, and a 3D-molded TPU heel clip.