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The 10 Best Soft Coolers You Can Buy

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Going Deep (Underwater) with the Apple Watch Ultra

After three days of testing on land and underwater in Hawaii, we came away impressed with this timepiece — and the new Oceanic+ app.

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Welcome to Deals of Note, where Gear Patrol captures the five best deals of the day.

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Board shorts and swim trunks are not the same.

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Chef Eric Gephart talks us through the "clean burn method."

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The best beach chairs for summer are all about portability, durability and seaside style.

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Right now (and for a limited time) you can get rare savings on everything the lauded menswear brand has to offer.

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Todd Snyder has built a brand that constantly delivers, including excellent, albeit rare, sales.

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Its capabilities and comfort were surprising and wildly fun.

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Pedal assist can seriously expand your cycling footprint and open up a whole new world of riding. Start here.

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Duffle bags are versatile carry-alls for clothing, footwear, Dopp kits and other odds and ends.

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Airtight, smell-proof and fully lockable, this weed container is the constant smoker's safest bet.

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Meet Clermont Steep — the first American single malt from the 227-year-old whiskey icon.

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You probably don't have to spend more than a $100 to improve the sound of your speakers.

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