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Today’s Gear
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A Sleek Duffel for Singin’ In the Rain
Rains Water-Resistant Weekend Bag: Rains focuses exclusively on making kick-ass rainwear. (It shows in their name.) Now they’ve got a kick-ass rainproof duffel.
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Technical Polos Are a Thing Now
Mission Workshop G6 Polo: This is not your average polo shirt.
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A Mechanical Pen for People Who Don’t Like Click-y Mechanical Pens
Koh-i-noor Metal Mechanical Pencil: Less of a mechanical pencil, more of a sleek metal sleeve for slipping over lead sticks. Equal parts old-fashioned and modern.
Related Post: 5 Great Pencils, Picked by a Fanatic
Show Your Love for the Orange and Black Tribe
The Harley-Davidson Book A beautiful, photo-rich, historical compendium on all things Harley-Davidson, the legendary American company that shaped the world of motorcycles as its known today.
Related Post: Octane Icon: Harley-Davidson Sportster
A Capable, Party-Ready Bluetooth Speaker
Libratone ZIPP MINI: The ZIPP MINI has, like, a gazillion features. The most important: crisp, bass-heavy sound.
Related Post: Great iPhone 7 Headphones for Dongle-Haters
Slice Rope, Open Bottles, Turn Heads
Kershaw Pub Knife: Now that’s an unconventional blade.
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Search and State PJ-1 Packable Expedition Jacket
From the Gear Patrol Store: The PJ-1 is a Hooded Packable Expedition Jacket. The idea to build this garment came from weeks on the Search Brigade and the need for the ultimate packable performance jacket for riding and exploring (that can also be worn off the bike in causal conditions). The P1-J is multi-purpose and performs in all environments, with rich styling details and technical features.
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Great Products, Great Prices
How to save on some Nike shoes, Master & Dynamic headphones and Merrell hiking shoes.
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