We took the electric model of a legendary van on a 200-mile road trip to test its adventure potential. Plus:

• A grooming refresh: All the products you didn't know you needed, here.
• The perfect watch for the serious athlete: The latest from Breitling.

A #VanLife Icon Goes Electric. Is It Ready to Be a Camper?

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has built quite a legacy in its 30 years of existence. After redefining the commercial van market in Europe upon its launch in 1995, it then made its way to the U.S. in the early 2000s and, alongside its fleet bonafides, became a top choice for road-trippers interested in a premium camper van conversion. Over the years, the van has been badged not only as a Mercedes-Benz, but also a Freightliner, Dodge and even a Volkswagen Crafter — and its many names have only increased its legend.

Now, the Sprinter has gone electric. As with its gas-powered predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter debuted across the pond a few years ago, eventually making it stateside this year. There are other EV competitors — with the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster both going electric, and Rivian leaning heavily on commercial vans along with their consumer vehicles — and all of the haulers offer various arguments for business-minded buyers. But can the electrified Sprinter also succeed as a camper van? 

Yesterday, we asked you which of these cocktail trends excites you the most. Here's what you said:

• 9% of you said cocktails with artisanal foam.
• 24% of you said overproof tequilas.
• 33% of you said more olives in cocktails.
• 34% of you said a coffee cocktail explosion.

Elevate Your Grooming Routine With Items You Didn’t Know You Needed

We always strive to help elevate your grooming routine, whether by suggesting the best products for your lifestyle — from moisturizers and deodorants to toothpaste and tools — or with our well-informed expert guides on skincare and hair styling. Today, men are more knowledgeable about these foundational basics. It’s now not “Should I moisturize?” but “What moisturizer should I use?” Guys understand the benefits of using specific products tailored to their skin and are generally loyal once we find what works.

Even with newfound knowledge and practices, it’s often worth branching out and trying something different in your skincare and grooming routine that can add even more value. Here, we aim to highlight lesser-known products that can enhance your regimen.

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The Breitling Endurance Pro 38 Is the Perfect Watch for the Serious Athlete

Much as we watch nerds tout the benefits of mechanical (and particularly automatic) movements — you never have to worry about a dead battery, etc. — the truth is that a well-built, inexpensive quartz movement will generally dance circles around a mechanical counterpart with respect to accuracy. This is doubly true of a technology such as Breitling’s thermo-compensated SuperQuartz, which the brand says is 10 times more accurate than your average, run-of-the-mill battery-powered movement. Combine this with a durable case, a useful timing complication, an excellent feature set and attractive colors, and you’ve got a recipe for a watch that the masses would be genuinely delighted to strap on.