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New & Noteworthy Releases
Native Union Drop Wireless Charging Pad
This wireless charging pad comes with a cool design and it's capable of fast charging any supported smartphone.
Solgaard Carry-On Closet
Organize your packing.
Coffee Lids: Peel, Pinch, Pucker, Puncture
A loving ode to the modest, yet apparently artful, coffee lid.
Objéo Dishwashing Set
Leave it to the French to bring elegance to washing dishes.
Ford Transit Connect Wagon
Now the whole family can live the #vanlife.
Bennett Winch Suit Carrier Holdall
Premium materials and rugged construction.
Stutterheim Chelsea Rainwalker Rain Boots
Swedish rainwear purveyor Stutterheim released a natural rubber Chelsea rain boot.
Fresh Deals
2016 Apple MacBook
Save $300: Amazon is currently selling 2016 MacBooks for as low as $1,000 — that’s $300 off. They’re still not super cheap, mind you, but these laptops also aren’t super old. Each 12-inch model packs a Retina display, Intel processor, USB-C charging port, Force Touch trackpad and an all-day battery life. If you’re not sold on a MacBook Pro (or its Touch Bar), and you have no problem not getting the latest and greatest laptop, these 2016 MacBooks are both reliable and affordable — and a great option if your several-years-old laptop just isn’t cutting it anymore. (This is deal is part of Amazon’s Deal of the Day, so don’t expect it to last long.) — Tucker Bowe
Red Wing Heritage Weekender Chukka Boot
Save 55%: Love the American-made quality of Red Wing Heritage boots, but hate the hefty build? For you, the brand offers a stripped-down chukka featuring Copper Rough and Tough Leather and stitchdown construction. They’re lightweight and comfortable from the first wear, and now at Nordstrom Rack, they’re 55% off. — John Zientek
Topo Designs Klettersack Bag
Save 30%: Topo Designs crafts durable functional bags here in America. Built to withstand everyday use, they utilize materials like Cordura nylon and seatbelt webbing. The brand’s versatile Klettersack bag features a top-entry main compartment and padded shoulder straps and is fit for both urban and rural activities. If you’re in the market for a replacement pack, this one will run you less than $120. — John Zientek
KitchenAid 6-Quart Mixer
Save $200: The ubiquity of the KitchenAid mixer is not some mistake or stroke of luck — the classic kitchen gadget came to dominate through efficiency and longevity, and now it can be yours for $200 off the sticker price. This six-quart version comes with a spiral dough hook, flat beating and stainless steel wire attachments and a six-quart bowl stainless steel hard-locking bowl, which provides plenty of space and sturdiness for your next batch of cookies. (According to KitchenAid, by the way, it can handle more than 150 cookies in a single batch). Monetary roadblocks to culinary stardom be damned. The KitchenAid KL26M1XSL Pro 6-Qt Lift Stand Mixer is 48% off.
— Will Price
Today on Gear Patrol
The Best American-Made Chef’s Knives Money Can Buy
A well-crafted chef's knife isn't just an extension of its maker, but of its owner, too.
This All-New, American All-Wheel-Drive Wagon Costs $15,000 Less than an Audi Allroad
The brand has come full circle: Buick wagons are back.
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review: The All-New Porsche Competitor Is Surprisingly Capable Off-Road
It fords rivers, handles sharply and looks (almost) really great.
5 Vintage Designs We’d Love to See Make a Comeback in Modern Watchmaking
As vintage watches grow in popularity, watchmakers should take notice.
Owning a Classic Porsche Is About to Get a Whole Lot More Practical
Getting the dreaded "part no longer available" may be a thing of the past.
One of the Best Selling Cars in the World Is Also One of the Cheapest to Own
After an in-depth study, Kelley Blue Book has awarded the Nissan Leaf the 5-Year Cost to Own Award.
The Death of This Stalwart Brand Marks a Sad Day for Outdoorsmen
Ibex Outdoor Clothing has officially shut its doors.
The Best New Cars at North America’s Largest Auto Show
Chicago is North America's largest auto show -- and there's plenty to see.
The Custom Three-Row Wrangler Jeep Should Be Building
While we wait for the Wrangler pickup, there's another truck Jeep should be building and that's this custom, three-row, two-door soft top.
Kind of Obsessed: I Want to Put This Obscure $6 Sauce on Everything I Eat
This Costa Rican sauce is sweet, tangy, a little smoky and spicy and good on almost everything.
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