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Today’s Gear
What’s New, Now
The Brown Buffalo Bag Collection
Former Burton bag designer Douglas Davidson’s new collection features what the company calls Stormproof fabric. From small totes to large duffels, the whole line is simple in aesthetic yet tough and thoughtful.
Soarigami Airplane Portable Armrest Extender/Divider
As if flying coach (Coach? What’s “coach?”) with strangers isn’t bad enough, you also sometimes have to contend with… their bare forearms. Or, rather, you did. Now you don’t. But you might look a little crazy.
This New Book Is a Time Machine to Mid-Century Modernism
Proof that past utopian ideals have shaped the present day.
Heimplanet x Helinox Chair One
An awesome camping chair, now with Heimplanet’s signature Cairo Camo look. The chair weighs only 890 grams, making it the ideal choice for any pack adventure.
The 5 Best Sega Classic Games to Play on Your iPhone Now
Let’s hope they add Earthworm Jim and
Limited-Edition Marc Newson-Design Hennessey Bottle
Design tweaks to the signature X.O bottle are apparent, and it even comes in a special gift box. The perfect bottle to set alongside your surprisingly inexpensive favorite new whiskeys.
Ezra Arthur Straight Razor
From the Gear Patrol Store: Carbon steel, high-density carbon fiber uni plate, Horween leather, solid brass: the materials alone in this gorgeous straight razor are a reason aplenty to have a look.
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Great Products, Great Prices
How to save on REI sunglasses, a FitBit Alta fitness tracker and Eagle Creek packing cubes.
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