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November 23, 2022 
Long week at work? Not looking forward to another weekend of just sitting around? Maybe it’s time to load up the car and hit the road for a spontaneous weekend away. Drive a state over and check out that hike you’ve been eyeballing, head into a nearby city and snag some great food, or just get out there and drive for a much-needed change of scenery. Whatever option you decide to go with, a grab-and-go kit for a quick weekend getaway is never a bad thing to have on hand. Nixon is known for their watches, but they also make a wide range of clothing and gear that’s perfect for your next trip. Let’s take a closer look at some items from Nixon along with a few other essentials that’ll get you motivated to get out there.
Sporting a modern black case and bracelet, the Spectra is a new automatic watch from Nixon. The first thing you’ll notice is the skeletonized dial exposing the automatic mechanical movement underneath. You’re treated to a wide open view of the inner workings of the watch. Surrounding the skeletonized dial is a more traditional set of hour and minute marks with a bold handset that remains legible. The Spectra is a casual grab-and-go watch that’s ready for action thanks to the 100 meters of water resistance, solid stainless steel case construction, and double locking clasp that stays secure during activity. When fully wound, the Miyota 82S0 movement inside will stay running for just over 40 hours—more than enough to get you through a holiday weekend.
There are few items out there that say “spontaneous” like an instant camera does. Simply snap a photo, and in seconds you’ll be looking at a print of the frame you just shot. Stock up on film and you can document your weekend trips with friends and have a mini souvenir to remember them by. Fuji’s Instax 90 is compact and stylish, featuring vintage looking vibes and plenty of features that will help you create the look that you’ve been envisioning. Several different shooting modes allow you to explore your creativity with features like double exposures and a “bulb” mode that lets you take pictures with up to a ten second shutter speed for interesting lighting effects. There’s also an onboard flash to lighten things up in dark environments, and a tripod mount to get the perfect shot.
A solid hat is a perfect addition to your weekend bag. No need to worry about messy hair when the windows are down. Nixon’s five panel camp hat features the iconic Rolling Stones “Tongue and Lips” logo that’s immediately recognizable. The hat is crafted from a comfortable, textured fabric with an adjustable clasp-style strap on the back to dial in the perfect fit.
Nixon’s Sentry is one of their most popular models, and now it’s even better than ever. Powered by solar energy, the accurate quartz movement inside can stay running for up to six months on only six hours of exposure to light. The dial features a transparent black base with silver indices and a unique set of skeletonized hands with lume at the tips. The Sentry is water resistant to 100 meters, which is more than enough for an impromptu swim or splash. A handsome brown leather strap secures the watch to your wrist, while the signed stainless steel buckle keeps it on tight. There’s a convenient day/date display at 3 o’clock that rounds out an already solid set of features.
Bringing two watches along for a weekend trip is a totally reasonable number (to a watch person, anyway). If one is living on your wrist, the other definitely needs a safe place to be kept instead of bouncing around in your bag. Enter the ADPT EDC Watch Pouch. It’s made from super durable, yet soft materials like flexible neoprene and 1000D nylon. They’re about as easy as it gets to use—simply open the flap that’s secured by an elastic cord, pop your watch in the neoprene pocket, and close it back up. The pouch also comes in handy for other essentials like glasses, EDC gear, and whatever else you can fit in the 6 x 2.5” case. You can pick from three awesome color ways that include Harvest (green/khaki/orange), Teal (teal/navy/maroon), or Black (black/grey/royal blue).
What good is all this gear if you have no decent way to carry it? Nixon’s travel bags focus on quality, function, and design to bring you the best bag for the money. The Desperado Duffle is a weekend-ready bag that’s crafted from premium US hide leather. Inside, you’ll find a jacquard rud stripe lining that adds a hint of style. Measuring in at 21.5 x 9.75 x 10.5 inches, the Desperado is big enough for your essentials, but still easy to carry. A large main pocket features an internal organization pocket. Carrying the bag is nice and easy thanks to the removable padded shoulder strap and premium leather handles.
