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The Style Plan by Frank & Oak
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New & Noteworthy Releases
Mountain Standard X VSSL First Aid Kit
Mountain Standard and VSSL have teamed up to create an all-encompassing first aid kit for survivalists who want more resources in a smaller package.
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Blaze
The new “Blaze” Wayfarer attempts to take a classic accessory to a weirdly futuristic place.
Snow Peak Camp Cooking Collection
A collect-’em-all modular camp cooking setup that will make you the envy of any campground or beach.
Suunto Fitness 3
The newest watch tracks everything from swimming to biking, climbing to yoga.
Fresh Deals
Seiko Prospex Samurai
Save $139: This Seiko Samurai has all the makings of a perfect summer watch. It’s water resistant to 200 meters, has a fun (yet reserved) color scheme and, most importantly, it’s affordable. Right now, Macy’s has it marked down from its $495 MSRP to $356, so this is one of the most accessibly-priced mechanical dive watches you can get right now, making it the perfect buy for when summer rolls around. — Andrew Connor
RavPower 26800 PD Portable Charger
Save $120: Amazon is currently selling the RavPower 26800 PD Portable Charger for $80 — that’s $120 less than the high-capacity charger was going for last year when it was released. At 26,800 mAH, or 100 watt-hours, it’s the largest capacity power bank that TSA allows. It has fast charge technology so it can quickly charge your new iPhone X or Samsung Galaxy S9. And it has a USB-C with power delivery technology (PD), meaning it can charge your laptop. Also, since it has multiple ports (micro USB, USB-C and two USB Type-A) so it can simultaneously charge two devices. If you’re looking for a high-capacity charger for all your devices, including your MacBook Pro, here is your solution. — Tucker Bowe
Google Home
Save 30%: Google periodically drops the price of its Google Home smart speaker, which is normally $129, but this isn’t one of those times. However, you can go over to NewEgg and find the smart speaker for $80, which cuts almost $50 off (or 30-percent off). The deal runs until the Saturday, so if you need more time to contemplate, you have it. — Tucker Bowe
The Junghans Max Bill Is on Sale Today Only
Save Over 28%: Designed by the legendary Swiss artist, architect, typeface designer, industrial designer and graphic designer Max Bill, the synonymous Junghans Max Bill is one of the sleekest watches on the market. The watch was first introduced in 1961, and remains largely unchanged today. It features Junghans’s J800.1 in-house automatic movement and a convex hard plexiglass crystal. The case is a perfect 38 mm diameter and is just 10 mm thick. If you’re looking for a watch that you can dress up or down, look no further. Best of all, the Max Bill is available on Massdrop for just $700, down from its asking price of $965. There are six different styles to choose from, including models with a date window. But act fast, because the deal ends today. — AJ Powell
Today on Gear Patrol
The 8 Best Gym Shoes for Every Type of Workout
Whether you hit the CrossFit Box or lift weights at the gym, there’s a gym sneaker in here for you.
These Beautifully Restored Defender D90s Overland Through Northern Africa the Right Way
Sinuhe Xavier is a commercial director and photographer. His trip in Defender D90s took him from Chefchaouen over the Atlas Mountains and then south through the Sahara, looping back over the Atlas range into Marrakech.
The Best Beginner Road Bikes Under $1,000
If you’re looking to get into road cycling, this is the place to start. You don’t have to spend two full paychecks in order to get a taste of what it’s like to ride on…
This Is the Weirdest Bluetooth Speaker I’ve Ever Tested (And I Like It)
Like, you can hit the speaker and it’ll make funky sounds.
The Top 5 SUVs Most Likely to Reach 200,000 Miles
Ideally, you want to keep a vehicle as long as possible, so you’re not in a dealership signing for a new ride as often as you change your socks.
The Only Problem with This Skillet Has Nothing to Do with Cooking
Testing Misen’s new stainless steel is a practice in contextual purchasing decisions and considering factors outside pure performance. It cooks beautifully, but is it worth it?