This week in Utah brands
TAFT puts its Oro Viejo finish on the Jack penny loafer
From the editor
I've owned TAFT boots and loved them. They wear well and they're comfortable almost from the first day, with hardly any break-in. The Jack in Oro Viejo is unlike anything I've seen, and it would be a hit at a wedding.
I haven't ridden the Pathfinder 2.0, but Magnum makes solid bikes. The low step-through matters for older riders or anyone with balance issues, because you never have to swing a leg over the middle. I've watched grandparents deal with exactly that. I'd call it a small cargo bike for getting around town more than a bike that does it all. I've spent a lot of time on cargo bikes, and they're great for errands, though they're heavy and a pain to put on a rack. A smaller one has me on board.
The Possibles Pouch is the one I'll probably buy for myself. You can't have too many first aid pouches, because they always go missing right when you need one on a hike or a backcountry ski day.
Alex
Launches
, new productProvo
TAFT
The Jack penny loafer in Oro Viejo
TAFT now sells its Jack penny loafer in Oro Viejo, the finish already on its Rome and Preston shoes. The upper is leather and pony hair, and the loafer is made in Italy for $295.
, new productSalt Lake City
Magnum Bikes
Pathfinder 2.0, an early release of the 2027 fat tire e-bike
The Pathfinder 2.0 is a low-step e-bike on 20 inch fat tires, and Magnum rates its 691 watt hour battery for up to 55 miles. It lists at $1,849 against $1,999 as launch pricing, and it was sold out online on October 21.
Also this week
In the press
Electric Bike Report reviewed the Magnum Pathfinder 2.0 on October 15 and called it "a solid fit for those who want a bike that really can do it all."
Coming up
Uncharted Supply Co. has the Possibles Pouch, a 21 item backcountry kit, on preorder at $89. The company says orders start shipping around November 2.
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TAFT puts its Oro Viejo finish on the Jack penny loafer
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