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The IKamper Skycamp 2x Rooftop Tent Offers A Safe and Comfortable Camping Experience

You still have time to take that much-needed outdoor adventure before summer ends. Especially with the pandemic, there’s no better place to unwind than in the open air, away from civilization. If you fancy camping but want to avoid the trek or hike, then you can pack up the iKamper Skycamp 2x to your van or pickup truck.

This rooftop tent has a high-density polyfoam camping mattress that can sleep two adults and one child. It sets up fast in as little as one minute and features a hard shell to provide you with a safe and best-ever camping experience.

The iKamper Skycamp 2x offers several storage options for a rooftop camper. It has storage space for your bedding even when closed. This lessens the hassle of having to stash them separately inside your vehicle every time you need to close the tent. Then retrieve the beddings again during sleeping time.

This camping tent doesn’t add heft to the roof of your vehicle because it is made with two layers of a lightweight and aerodynamic hard shell. It is also wind-resistant and packed with insulation for a comfortable outdoor stay. It has a thick, durable, and breathable blackout canvass, a quilted and insulated lining for more warmth and condensation, and features high-performance honeycomb aluminum floor panels.

Moreover, the iKamper Skycamp 2x comes with a rain fly for extra protection and waterproof zippers. It also features a sky view window and 3-layer canopy windows for versatility and airflow. To keep intruders out especially at night, it has sturdy closing straps with custom stainless steel hardshell locks. For ease of access, this rooftop tent comes with a telescoping ladder with angled steps.

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Alpha Motor Coproration introduces the modular SUPERWOLF electric pickup truck

A while back, we chanced upon a cool-looking retrofuturistic vehicle from Alpha Motor Corporation – the ACE. It has been some time, but we’re hyped to hear about its new project. The SUPERWOLF is the electric pickup truck to watch out for.

Similar to the ACE, the California-based EV company backs off from an overly futuristic design. Unlike the Tesla Cybertruck, which goes all-out with sharp angles on almost every surface, the SUPERWOLF is more refined.

Moreover, it appears to be on the modular side as well which is a big plus in our opinion. It arrives in a crew cab configuration courtesy of its long wheelbase. No 2+2 seating arrangements here as Alpha Motor Corporation optimizes everything for comfort and utility.

Specification available on the website list the sustainable truck at 214 x 79 x 69 inches (length x width x height). As for the bed, owners have 65 x 59 x 18 inches (length x width x height) to work with for hauling cargo. Additional spaces are available under the hood and on the roof rack for your luggage.

The truck uses two electric motors for its all-wheel-drive system. Alpha Motor Corporation says the SUPERWOLF can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Meanwhile, towing capacity maxes out at 6,724 lbs. Next, depending on your driving, a full charge of its batteries should get you anywhere between 275 to 300 miles.

So far, the renders show the many ways clients swap or add different parts to customize their rides. Moreover, the minimalist theme of the interior is a great match to its classic vibe. The SUPERWOLF is a zero-emission workhorse to watch out for.

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Virgil Abloh shares his take on summertime style with the Off-White x Nike Blazer Low

Summer continues and it’s our pleasure to bring you all the cool stuff available right now. It does not only promote excursions, backyard barbecues, and even international travel but also showcases fashion appropriate for the season. To up your sneaker game, our pick would be the Off-White x Nike Blazer Low. There’s nothing like a good pair of sneakers to heat up your wardrobe.

Virgil Abloh’s luxury fashion label has been working closely with many of the world’s leading brands. Its collaborations with Nike has been going strong for the past couple of years and is not stopping anytime soon. As always, the Nike Blazer Low receives some signature design elements from Off-White. For example, the zip tie and tag which you can see on other releases.

Aside from sandals, these kicks are ideal if you prefer a collar that sits just below your ankle. Although some of us here prefer high-tops and mids, there are casual outfits that just look better with low-cut shoes on. Style-wise the Off-White x Nike Blazer Low retains most of the original’s silhouette.

Of course, the attraction here are the embellishments it receives from Off-White. Almost instantly, your attention will focus on the midsole wherein the rear tapers to a point that extends beyond the heel. This addition features gold specks and brilliant blue with aquamarine elements.

As for the upper, it is black leather with cutouts in several sections. A bold choice over traditional mesh fabric for breathability. The exposed foam tongue features the Nike and Off-White co-branding. On top of the black laces, this exclusive Blazer Low sports another cord in neon green. Both feature text that reads “SHOELACES” in white and black print respectively.

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The Best New Knives and EDC of August 2021

Apologies in advance for some terrible wordplay, but variety is the spice of knife. That’s one of the first thoughts that came to mind whilst surveying some of the latest releases in the knife and EDC world.

No, really. Because as we enter the last full month of summer, we present a true gamut of products with at least some connection to the topic at hand. Yes, there are some classic categories: a multi-tool, a bushcraft fixed-blade and a folder, but we’ve also got a notebook, a face mask and, yeah, an ax.

Note: Unless you live in a cabin, we probably wouldn’t recommend toting the ax every day. But hey, you do you.

Victorinox Swiss Champ Damast Limited Edition 2021

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Victorinox

From the looks of it, Victorinox spared no expense bringing its latest release to life. Limited to 6,000 pieces, this multi-tool boasts formidable Damast steel and forged carbon scales. The swirling two-toned main blade is finished with a Bjorkman’s Twist to ensure it’s one of a kind, and functions — 29 of them, to be exact — follow the fine form.

Price: $400

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Morakniv Garberg Stainless Bushcraft Knife with Survival Kit

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Industrial Revolution

To be fair, this 9-inch full-tang knife with a 4.3-inch stainless steel blade is not itself new. But packaging it with a sweet survival kit sure is. The sheath here integrates a fire starter and a diamond sharpener, two elements that add utility and extend the lifespan, ensuring this set will be worth carrying into the backcountry for years to come.

Price: $109.99

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SOG Seal XR Serrated

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SOG Knives

Having recently declared our admiration for tanto blades, we can’t help but be stoked to see the SOG Seal receive a tweak in the form of a serrated edge. The substantial 3.9-inch blade always could deploy and retract with one hand (quite smoothly), but this update enables you to use it for sawing tasks as well as poking and cutting ones.

Price: $188.95

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Hults Bruk The Agdor Splitting Axe

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Huckberry

This recent release from Sweden’s oldest axe maker features hand-forged Swedish steel, American hickory wood and a leather sheath. With a 20-inch handle and a 2-pound axe head, it’s perfectly sized and weighted for chopping firewood and kindling around the campsite. So perhaps it’s more of an EDCC: everyday camp carry.

Price: $124

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Field Notes Trailhead Edition

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Field Notes

Take a break from glowing screens with a walk in the woods, then document it with this limited-edition three-pack. Each 48-page booklet features a durable linen cover festooned with one of America’s Big Three hiking trails — The Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Appalachian — plus a flyleaf packed with trail facts and tips.

Price: $12.95

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Nike Venturer Performance Face Mask

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Nike

The origami-inspired, airflow-friendly pleats of this $60 mesh mask drew viral comparisons to Batman’s Bane as it popped up on the faces of Olympians all over Tokyo. It’s athlete-friendly — courtesy of a lightweight 3D shape, adjustable nose cushion and chin insert that keep it in place during movement — and coming soon to nike.com.

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E.H. Taylor Small Batch: Where to Buy It, What It Is and Why It’s So Popular

Everything you need to know about the most popular bourbon whiskey on shelves today. This time: E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon, the beachhead accessible bottle within the EHT collection.

What is E.H. Taylor Small Batch?

First released in 2013, E.H. Taylor Small Batch is the entry-level expression in the Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. collection of American whiskeys. Small Batch is a sought-after bourbon made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky and, for drinkers of a certain age, it’s worth noting that E.H. Taylor is a different brand than Old Taylor. Both are made by Buffalo Trace and both are named after the Colonel, but the former is a premium to super-premium brand while the latter is more modest.

Who makes E.H. Taylor Small Batch?

It’s produced and made at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Unlike some of the distillery’s brand portfolio, the E.H. Taylor line was created by Buffalo Trace and not gained through acquisition.

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Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was a bourbon business pioneer in the 19th and 20th centuries. His most important contributions to American whiskey include lobbying for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 and the construction of O.F.C Distillery, which, after several ownership changes, is known as Buffalo Trace Distillery today.

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Is E.H. Taylor Small Batch Rare?

Yes and no. It is the most accessible and affordable of all E.H. Taylor expressions, but none of the E.H. Taylor expressions are associated with accessibility or affordability. Because Small Batch is the cornerstone item in the brand’s permanent collection, you will find it more often than more limited one-off expressions from the brand, but it’s unlikely your liquor store will have bottles of Small Batch year-round. Speaking of limited one-offs, they take the blame for making good ol’ Small Batch harder to find. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon, Cured Oak, 18-Year Marriage and other one-offs drive collectors mad, and the more run-of-the-mill bottles look glossier for it. If you’re interested in trying it, we recommend asking your local liquor store owner about availability, or jumping on a bottle if found for a fair price. What’s a fair price, you ask?

How much is E.H. Taylor Small Batch?

As with all Buffalo Trace Distillery bourbons, price is more conceptual than concrete. Buffalo Trace’s SRP for Small Batch is $40, which is a fine deal for a premium bourbon like this. More often than not, you’ll pay close to twice that price, per spirits pricing platform BoozApp. While you may not consider $80 a fair price for bourbon that’s ostensibly costs $40, that is roughly the going rate; anything below that price is in must-buy territory for most bourbon drinkers.

How old is E.H. Taylor Small Batch?

E.H. Taylor Small Batch does not bear an age statement, but because it’s a Bottled-in-Bond spirit, we know it’s at least 4 years old, but more likely between 6 and 10 years old based on flavor profile and price. The whiskey isn’t typically associated with youthful bourbon flavors, and Buffalo Trace’s namesake bourbon is a blend of 6-plus-year-old whiskey, lending credence to the idea that E.H. Taylor Small Batch spends longer than 4 years in a barrel.


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Magic Bullet Made an Air Fryer, and 4 Other New Home Releases

Welcome to Window Shopping, a weekly exercise in lusting over home products we want in our homes right the hell now. This week: easy weeknight dinners for spicy lovers, easy, breezy linen pajamas and more.

Revival Machine-Washable Rugs

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Revival Rugs

Presented by Revival

Whether it’s a glass of red wine or mud dragged in from outside, your rug puts up with a lot, and sometimes it shows. While spot cleaning can do the trick, more often than not the washing machine is the only answer. Revival’s Recess collection provides organic cotton rugs that are completely washable without looking washable. What makes these different from other washable rugs on the market is that they not only look and feel good, but they’re also good for the environment. Each rug is handmade with organic cotton that uses a significantly less amount of water, so these are an addition to your home you can feel good about. They’re also available in a variety of designs and colors — there is sure to be one that fits seamlessly into your room.

Price: $129+

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Magic Bullet Air Fryer

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Nutribullet

The next time you grab your Magic Bullet, it might not be for a blender. Magic Bullet’s first entry into cooking appliances is the air fryer, which seems to be on everyone’s wishlist nowadays. The Magic Bullet Air Fryer goes for a wallet-friendly $60, and it’s meant to be more of a single-serve air fryer than one for large families. The 2.5-quart basket can hold up to a pound of French fries (the unit of measurement for any good air fryer, and it hits a temperature range between 180°F to 400°F for those days when it’s too hot to turn on your oven.

Price: $60

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Omsom Heat Lover’s

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Omsom

Omsom’s what to reach for when you don’t know what’s for dinner. The brand of pre-made Asian sauces continues to be one of the best pantry staples you can own, and its latest pack, dubbed Heat Lover’s, is for those who don’t want food that has a kick — they want their food to knock out their tastebuds. The set includes Thai Larb, Korean Spicy Bulgogi and Pepper Teigen’s Krapow, all three of which are bound to get your sweat glands working. And while you’re on the website, load up on Omsom’s other sauces, too.

Price: $50

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Brooklinen Limited-Edition Linen Sheets

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Brooklinen

Brooklinen makes some of our favorite bed sheets, especially its linen options. And if you don’t already own linen sheets (or you’re itching for some new ones), the brand is releasing its linen bedding in a handful of new prints for a limited time. Two colorways that sold out in the past are making a comeback — terracotta and caramel — as well as three new colorways — ink blue, ink blue gingham and ochre. They say the magic happens in the bedroom, and we’re pretty sure the magic is how damn good Brooklinen linen sheets feel while you sleep.

Price: $269+

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Parachute Linen Pajamas

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Parachute

Just like the women’s collection of linen loungewear, the men’s offerings – which include the Linen Top and Linen Pant – are the perfect combination of comfortable and elevated, made from 100% linen European Flax. The shirt is cozy enough for bed, but polished enough to pair with jeans for a casual day at the office. The pants are the sophisticated swap for sweats you’ve been looking for, but are also light and cool enough for a day at the beach. Both items will be sold separately at $74/each and will be offered in the season’s newest colorways, Fawn and Coal.

Price: $74

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People’s Pottery Project Blue Dinnerware

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West Elm

Now available at West Elm is a brand of pottery called People’s Pottery that formerly incarcerated women, trans and non-binary individuals. The ceramic stoneware dinnerware is available in plates and bowls of varying sizes, hand painted in shades of blue. Using People’s Pottery’s dinnerware is almost like eating off of art — Los Angeles County Museum of Art started selling the brand last summer, according to Apartment Therapy.

Price: $25+

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Tyler Chin is Gear Patrol’s Associate Staff Writer.

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The Best Earbuds for Working Out Are on Sale for the First Time

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When it comes to running or working out, it is important to have a good set of headphones that is actually ready for the job. Too flimsy, they’ll break. Bad fit, they’ll fall out. Not sweat-resistant, they’ll be ruined by moisture. Plus, there are other things to think about like Bluetooth connectivity, battery life and whether or not they allow you to be aware of potential distractions or dangers looming nearby. Add all this up and factor in the crowded market for workout-worthy earbuds, this leads to a tough decision.

However, after many hours of wear-testing, our editors have decided that they found the pair that ticks every box: the newly-released Jaybird Vista 2, successor to our former Just Get This pick, the Vista. Right now, you can pick up these earbuds at a discount for the very first time since they came out at the beginning of June thanks to a discount on Jaybird’s website.

For the Vista 2, Jaybird made the tech better in just about every way. They have active noise-cancellation and transparency modes, improved battery life and even more durability thanks to an IP68 rating, making them fully dustproof and fully waterproof. Even the case is more durable this time around.

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Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale

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Upgrade your hiking fit for less with Backcountry’s semi-annual sale. From pants to water shorts, Backcountry has deals on everything you need to take your wardrobe to the next level.

Jaybird Vista 2

Jaybird Vista 2

Jaybird

$200 $180 (10% OFF)

These athlete-inspired earbuds are one of our favorites for working out thanks to new features like SurroundSafe keep you protected and aware on the road or trail. 

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Dyson Pure Cool Link

Dyson Pure Cool Link

Dyson

$400 $300 (25% OFF)

Dyson’s smaller cooling fan/air purifier is still plenty strong: it can clear a 350-square-foot room of 99.97 percent of pollutants and allergens as small as .3 microns. 

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Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Design Within Reach

Z Grills Backyard Warrior 7002C2E

Z Grills Backyard Warrior 7002C2E

Z Grills

$699 $509 w/ code Gearpatrol (14% OFF)

The new 7002C2E from Z Grills packs plenty of cooking space (697 sq. inches) and packs the excellent heat retention Z Grills other pellet grills pack. It’s already discounted $90 but with our exclusive code, you can save another $100. 

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Flint and Tinder Unlined Waxed Trucker Jacket

Flint and Tinder Unlined Waxed Trucker Jacket

Huckberry

OXO Brew 8 Cup Coffee Maker

OXO Brew 8 Cup Coffee Maker

Amazon

Apple AirPods Max

Apple AirPods Max

Amazon

Yeti Rambler Lowball

Yeti Rambler Lowball

Moosejaw

$20 $17 (15% OFF)

One of our favorite pieces of gear around, these pretty much always sell out when they go on sale, so buy now. 

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Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle

Nordstrom

Everlane ReNew Air Pant

Everlane ReNew Air Pant

Everlane

Hyperice Hypervolt Plus

Hyperice Hypervolt Plus

Nordstrom

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Samsung Introduces Odyssey Neo G9 MiniLED Monitor

In its quest to create the ultimate gaming monitor, Samsung takes a big leap forward with the Odyssey Neo G9. It is a curved 49” display that uses Quantum MiniLED technology to yield a stunning resolution of 5120 x 1440. Peak brightness hits 2,000 nits, the contrast ratio is 1,000,00:1, and with a refresh rate of 240Hz, this thing is ready to get in the game.

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When it Comes to Meat, Nomad’s Portable Smoker is All Business

The briefcase-style portable Grill & Smoker from Nomad and Backcountry gets your smoke-show on the road. With enough cooking area for 30 burgers or 2 racks of ribs, it is a worthy mobile meat maker. Aluminum construction keeps it light; MagVent air controls help you dial in precise temps, & SurfaceSafe technology keeps the smoker’s outer shell cool to the touch.

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Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me

With a title inspired by his beloved grandmother, Academy-Award winning comedian Jamie Foxx takes up a more measured tone in Act Like You Got Some Sense; as he opens up about his role as father to two very independent young women, Corinne and Anelise. Sharing both his struggles and his most profound joys, the book is a guide to parenting—all of which Foxx learned from his fierce grandmother, and spins into hilarity like only he can do.

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These JBL Bookshelf Speakers Look Like An Instant Classic

JBL just announced new bookshelf speakers that look iconic and vintage — and you might actually be able to afford them. The all-new L52 Classic have the same walnut wood veneer enclosure and striking foam grille (available in black, blue or orange) as the company’s the company’s $2,500 L82 Classic, but they cost significantly less. You’ll be able to purchase a pair for just $1,000.

The main reason the L52 Classic are so much cheaper is size. They are smaller (or “scaled-down,” according to the company) versions of the L82 Classic. Each L82 Classic weighs roughly 14 pounds and stands 18-inches tall, while each L52 Classic weighs 11 pounds each and standing 13-inches tall.

The nice thing about this size difference is that it means that the L52 Classic are small enough to actually fit on your bookshelf, while the L82 Classic most definitely can’t. In fact, the L82 Classic are so big that they need to be paired with JBL’s expensive companion stands (which cost $250) to sound their best. The L52 Classic, on the other hand, are small enough to fit on the speaker stands you already have.

As for sound quality, the L52 Classic won’t deliver the same grandiose sound as the much larger L82 Classic, but they still should be plenty big for most rooms. Each L52 Classic has a similar two-way design, with an 0.75-inch titanium dome tweeter, a 5.25-inch white cone woofer and a front-firing tuned bass-reflex port. The L52 Classic should work with most amplifiers as they aren’t nearly as power hungry as their larger siblings.

If you’re smitten by L52 Classic and are interested in buying them, you’ll have to wait. According to the company, they’ll go on sale sometime this fall but before the holidays.

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JBL L52 Classic

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$1,000.00

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McLaren’s Newest Car Doesn’t Make Much Sense, But We Love It Anyway

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McLaren

Generally speaking, most cars designed to do their best work on race tracks have fixed roofs. Sure, you have purpose-built exceptions like Formula 1 race cars and IndyCar racers that forgo roofs and windshields altogether in the name of cutting as much weight as possible, but when it comes to cars that are either street-legal or based on street-legal cars, they generally have fixed tops. Permanent, immobile roofs offer two primary advantages: they’re lighter than convertibles (as most convertibles have to have both a more complex, moving roof and the added mechanical gear to make it go up and down), and they have

Which is to say, the idea of McLaren taking the super-track-capable 765LT and whipping up a Spider version with a retractable convertible top seems a tad counter-intuitive to the car’s declared mission of conquering road courses. Yet, even so…we’re a little bit in love with it. After all, most buyers probably won’t be spending much time on the track — and as we found with the 720S Spider (and many other fast convertibles), offering the ability to go topless means you can have more fun at semi-legal speeds.

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The McLaren 765LT Spider doesn’t give up much to the coupe

108 pounds. That’s how much more the 765LT Spider weighs than the McLaren 765LT coupe. Plop even the lightest adult passenger in the right-hand seat of the hardtop, and you’ve likely added more weight than that.

In other words, the change in performance is all but unnoticeable in the real world. Or rather, all but unnoticeable, period: McLaren quotes a 0-60-mph dash of 2.7 seconds and a 0-124-mph time of 7.2 seconds for the Spider, same as the coupe. With the roof raised, so long as you can squeeze your helmeted head inside, it should be almost exactly as capable as the fixed-top version.

But the 765LT Spider lets you better savor the flavor of the twin-turbo V8

Of course, in the coupe, you can’t rip off those absurd acceleration runs with nothing between your head and the sky. As with the 720S Spider, the top is a single-piece affair that slides away in 11 seconds flat, even at speeds as high as 31 mph. Doing so means your ears can take in the scream of the high-mounted quad exhaust more easily…and if it happens to rain but you still want to listen in to the banshee howl, you can also keep the roof raised but drop the rear window separately.

Like all McLarens, you can add on plenty of bespoke content

If you’re a purist, you can have your 765LT without air conditioning or a stereo to save weight — but unless you’re into a very specific brand of masochism, odds are good you’ll want those no-cost options.

Should you want to add some options that do cost money, McLaren is happy to hook you up with all sorts of additional features, like unique colors for both interior and exterior. There are also options from the company’s Special Operations division, such as the performance-enhancing MSO Clubsport Pack and the blacked-out trim of the MSO Black Pack. (Or, of course, you can just hand MSO a blank check and let them come up with all sorts of bespoke colors and features for your ride.)

If you want a 765LT Spider, be prepared to act fast (and pay up)

As was the case with the coupe, McLaren plans to build just 765 examples of the 765LT Spider for the entire planet to share — and they’ve already sold out of 2021’s planned production run. That said, with a base price of $382,500 and the aforementioned wealth of options, you might need that extra time to sock away the cash to bring it home, anyway.

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The McLaren 765LT Is a Fighter Jet on Wheels

Feel the need for speed? Be ready to be blown away by this Macca.

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This Ikea Side Table Is Hiding an Air Purifier

Ikea is going full send in the air purifier category these days. Earlier this year, it released the Fornuftig air purifier at a very reasonable $60. Today, Ikea announced the Fornuftig’s sequel, and it’s a worthy follow-up to the first model. The Starkvind is the brand’s first smart air purifier — and it’s disguised as a side table.

Actually, the Ikea Starkvind — in stores later this year — will be available as both a standalone air purifier and a side table, costing $129 and $189 respectively. The air purifier itself comes in black or white, and the side table comes in a light or dark finish.

A big downside to air purifiers is just how ugly they can be. Ikea’s, on the other hand, puts design in the forefront. The standalone Starkvind looks like a Sonos speaker, and the side table looks like…well, a typical Ikea side table.

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Ikea’s new smart air purifier is available as a side table or as a standalone machine.

Ikea

Both Starkvind options use a three-filter system — in line with most other air purifiers — that comprises a pre-filter for large debris like dust; a second filter for capturing up to 99.5 percent of smaller airborne particles down to PM2.5 (which is about 30 times smaller than the diameter of human hair, per the Environmental Protection Agency); and a final filter that absorbs odors and harmful gaseous pollutants. Ikea recommends that the Starkvind be used in rooms up to 215 square feet, but it doesn’t advertise a clean-air delivery rate, or CADR, which is how most air purifiers measure air-cleaning effectiveness.

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The Starkvind air purifier uses a three-stage filtration system to trap airborne pollutants from dust to harmful gases.

Ikea

Unlike the Fornuftig air purifier, this new device is smart, meaning it can connect to Ikea’s Tradfri smart home hub for remote control and in-depth air quality monitoring. If you’re already integrated with Ikea’s smart home system, you’re set to use Starkvind’s smart capabilities. But those new to the Ikea smart ecosystem, the Tradfri gateway, which gives users remote control, costs an additional $35.

The Starkvind is also perfectly fine being used as a “dumb” air purifier, or sans app connectivity, because of the physical controls. You can choose between five fan speeds or opt for auto mode, which utilizes the built-in air sensor to adjust fan speed based on air quality.

A specific on-sale date for the Starkvind hasn’t been confirmed, but Ikea expects it to hit shelves in October. Pricing for the filters is still unknown, but for comparison, the Fornuftig filter for particles costs $6 and the filter for gases costs $13

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Tyler Chin is Gear Patrol’s Associate Staff Writer.

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Forget the Speedmaster — The Other Moon Watch Is Having a Big Anniversary

Remember the Bulova Lunar Pilot? You should: It’s the watch we constantly recommend as a less-expensive alternative to the Omega Speedmaster, especially given its serious NASA creds. Bulova timekeepers were part of 46 space missions, including Apollo 15 in 1971 — and it’s that trip to the moon that’s being celebrated by the brand in a cool new limited edition.

Although Omega Speedmasters were officially issued flight equipment on NASA flights, Apollo 15 astronaut Dave Scott took up his own Bulova on the August 1971 lunar mission. When the crystal popped off his Speedy, he strapped on his Bulova, and ended up wearing it on the Moon. He later auctioned off the watch — the only privately owned watch to have been on the Moon, so the story goes — and it hammered for $1,625,000 in 2015. Bulova, in turn, reissued a copy of the watch that same year, naming it the Lunar Pilot.

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Now, Bulova’s reissuing a special commemorative edition in honor the 50th anniversary of Apollo 15: The 50th Anniversary Lunar Pilot Limited Edition takes largely the same form as the original, but has been updated with a 45mm grade-5 titanium case and gold-accented pushers, subdials, and bezel. You still get the high-performance quartz movement beating at 262 kHz — though the original from 1971 would’ve had a mechanical movement inside — as well as a blue sapphire crystal, a grey leather NATO, and 50m of water resistance.

The screw-down case back features a cool lunar relief design with an individual serial number, as well as special packaging with a storybook and a commemorative NASA coin. It’s limited to 5,000 pieces at a price of $995 — and is available for pre-order now.

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How to Properly Do a Bad-Ass Hood Slide

Maybe you already know how to wrestle a wild grizzly bear, chop down a tree with your hands or build a rocket out of duct tape and tin foil. But unless you can slide across the hood of a car, you’re not living your best life. The hood slide is the perfect answer for those times you are in such a hurry you simply can’t be bothered to walk around the front of the car (say, if you’re being chased by a rabid gang hell-bent on beating you senseless, or if you’ve just committed an old-timey heist). You don’t have to be Luke Duke or a Beastie Boy to utilize this move — just follow these easy steps and you’ll be a master it in no time.

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Before Conducting Any Hood Slide:

  • Check to make sure the area is clear
  • Find a car with as long and flat a hood as possible
  • Be mindful that the rivets in your jeans and watch or jewelry could scrape the car
  • Know who owns the car; don’t dent and run, because that’s not cool

    Executing the Slide

    Make sure you have enough runway to get to the necessary speed to launch your slide.

    Place your hand on the base of the A-pillar. Like a pole vaulter, this will be your sturdy base and launch point.

    Swing the leg closest to the car over the hood. Make sure your toe doesn’t catch or you’ll face-plant directly above the engine block.

    Finish strong with confidence…even if you totally fuck it up.

    Like all things, it’s good to practice this a few times, and note that the ability to pull this off is inversely proportional to your alcohol intake — so maybe pull this on the way into the bar, not on the way out.

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Porsche offers a glimpse of it futuristic Renndienst electric van concept

Just like Ford with its Mustang Mach-E, the automotive industry likewise recognizes the Taycan from Porsche as a success. So far, the favorable outcome of the German marque’s electrification is leading to even more exciting projects. An EV version of the Macan is already in development, which is why the company is exploring new platforms like the Renndienst.

The company is not exactly the first one out of the gates with an electric van concept. We can recall Volkswagen with its ID. BUZZ and the Canoo MPDV to name a few. Porsche seems to want in on the fun as well. There’s no word if this ride will eventually see a commercial release, but what it teases appears to be exciting, nonetheless.

Instead of focusing on the technical specifications, they seem to be highlighting the cabin. In fact, the press release calls in the “interior of the future.” It’s clear that they intend to give occupants as much legroom as possible.

Judging by the images of the Renndienst, there’s ample seating for up to six people including the driver. The steering column is mounted at the center along with the analog instrument panels. On each side, there are large display panels – presumably the infotainment units of the electric van.

Porsche engineers are also considering haptic buttons instead of mechanical ones. Meanwhile, the driver’s seat can swivel 180 degrees. This allows the Renndienst driver to interact with the passengers while autonomous driving technology takes over during travel.

According to the chief designer of the Renndienst, they will be drawing inspiration from the Taycan. Another notable element is the asymmetrical windows. One side is covered to give occupants some privacy, while the other side provides a wide view of what’s outside.

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The Most Beautiful TVs You Can Buy Are OLEDs. Period.

The most beautiful TVs you can buy are all OLEDs. Period. OLED technology produces darker blacks, superior contrast and more lifelike colors than any LED LCD TV. That said, for years the main strike against buying an OLED TV was that they were wickedly expensive. When LG released the first OLED TV back in 2013, it was a 55″ model that cost roughly $15,000.

In 2021. the prices for OLED TVs are much more reasonable. For example, you can buy a 55-inch OLED TV for well-under $2,000. Yes, they’re still expensive, especially when you can get a similarly sized 4K LCD TV for well-under a grand. But if gorgeous picture quality is your jam, it’s really OLED or bust.

The next thing to know is that all the major manufacturers that sell OLED displays source the technology from one company: LG. That’s right, LG makes the OLED displays for Sony and Vizio, as well as LG-branded OLED TVs. So don’t worry about the quality of the OLED slipping from brand to brand.

Instead, you can focus on the same factors you would with older TV technology: size, thinness, pixel resolution, speaker quality and general aesthetics, as well as newer concerns like curvature, processing chips, HDR compatibility and smart functionality. Whatever your priorities, if you’re in market for a new TV, it might finally be worth it for you to spend a little extra on an OLED.

LG C1 OLED (2021)

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LG C1 OLED (2021)

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$1,496.99


The C1 Series is the next generation of LG’s 2020 CX Series, which had previously been the recommendation for the best OLED TVs that most people should buy. Like its predecessor, the C1 Series boasts excellent picture quality with support for popular HDR technologies, like Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Atmos. The difference is that LG added gaming features to the C1 Series — HDMI 2.1 and a 120Hz refresh rate panel — to optimize them for next-gen consoles. Also, LG added an 83-inch model — the biggest screen size in the line — for people who want the biggest OLED possible.

Sizes: 48″, 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″
Price: $1,397 — 5,997

LG CX OLED (2020)

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LG CX (2020)

LG Best Buy

$1,899.99


The LG CX Series is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy, but it’s an older version of the company’s C1 Series and innately not quite as nice. The two lines produce basically the same picture quality and support the same HDR technologies. They both have a 120Hz display panel and have the same number (4x) of HDMI 2.1 ports, meaning they work excellently with next-generation consoles. The main difference is that CX has a slightly older processor and uses a slightly older UI, so it’s not going to run quite as snappy. On the plus side, the CX is a year older and you can often find a better deal on one.

Sizes: 48″, 55″, 65″, 77″
Price: $1,397 — 3,000

LG A1 OLED (2021)

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LG A1 OLED (2021)

Amazon

$2,199.99

$1,896.99 (14% off)


The A1 Series is LG’s most affordable and entry-level line of OLED TVs — and they’re new to 2021. They’re able to deliver pretty much the same excellent picture quality as the company’s higher-end C1 OLED line, but the big tradeoff is that they aren’t designed for gamers. The A1 Series doesn’t have an HDMI 2.1 connection and doesn’t support the high refresh rates (120Hz) that the next-gen consoles take advantage of.

Sizes: 48″, 55″, 65″, 77″
Price: $1,300 — $3,000

Vizio OLED (2020)

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Vizio OLED (2020)

Best Buy

$1,299.99


Vizio has long made some of the best budget 4K LED TVs on the market. Its first-ever line of OLED TVs, which the company released near the tail end of 2020, are good all-around options for people shopping on a budget. Available in two sizes – 55″ and 65″ — the TVs get bright, support all the popular HDR technologies and have a specific game mode that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. You can use any soundbar or home theater system, but these TVs do have a specifically designed stand that’s designed to hold Vizio’s Elevate soundbar.

Sizes: 55″, 65″
Price: $1,300 — $1,900

Sony Bravia XR A80J (2021)

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Sony Bravia XR A80J (2021)

Best Buy

$2,299.99


The Sony A80J is, quite simply, one of the best all-around OLED TVs you can buy. It pairs a stunning picture quality (that supports all popular HDR technologies and has a max 120Hz refresh rate) with a premium design and a sound system that’s surprisingly great. Additionally, the Sony A80J runs Google TV’s smart operating system, which is really intuitive, and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming for either Android or Apple devices.

Sizes: 55″, 65″

Price: $1,899 — $2,500

Sony Bravia XR A90J (2021)

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The Sony A90J is a higher-end version of the Sony A80J. It’s a stunning TV, but it boasts almost the exact same design, capabilities and picture quality as the Sony A80J. If you’re looking to justify the price bump, the Sony A90J has three upgrades over the Sony A80J. It gets slightly better HDR performance (thanks to the addition of Sony’s heatsink technology). Its remote control has motion-activated backlighting to help you see the buttons in the dark. And it comes in a larger 83-inch model.

Sizes: 55″, 65″, 83″

Price: $2,800 — $8,000

Sony A9S (2020)

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Sony A9S (2020)

Amazon

$1,899.99

$1,299.99 (32% off)


The Sony A9S is a solid OLED TV for people looking for a small and relatively affordable option. It’s only available in a 48-inch model, making it good for small rooms. It’s also a good fit for people wanting to try out an OLED TV as a PC monitor. There are a few caveats, however. It supports Dolby Vision HDR but not for HDR10+. It also lacks a newer HDMI 2.1connection, meaning it can only transmit 4K at 60fps (although it can do 1080p at 120Hz), making it not the best fit for next-gen consoles.

Sizes: 48″
Price: 1,500

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Who On Earth Wants to Pay a Monthly Fee to Use Their Car’s Built-In Features?

The Gear Patrol Podcast is our weekly roundtable discussion focused on products, their stories, and the culture surrounding them.

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In this episode, we begin with a discussion of the all-new, $99 Ear (1) noise-cancelling earbuds by the brand Nothing. Then we pick apart the concept of car companies charging customers subscription fees to activate equipment that’s already installed on their car. Lastly, Airstream and Pottery Barn have collaborated on a very pretty, very expensive 28-foot trailer and we debate its merits.

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02:19 – Nothing Ear (1) ANC Earbuds

16:25 – Subscriptions to Unlock Car Features

32:58 – Airstream x Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer

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Metallica: The $24.95 Book

Metallica super-fans will be fiending for this one. In it, renowned rock writer Ben Apatoff takes the ultimate deep dive into the dark legend of Metallica, one of rock’s weirdest and most fascinating mysteries. With chapters devoted to each member, each album, touring, fashion, books, film, influences, fandom, history, and more, it takes you to the very core of the world’s most influential metal band.

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