Today in Gear: June 27, 2017

A new bag collection, a Cairo Camo camping chair, a designer Hennessey bottle and much more.

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Good morning. Ever wonder what a 106-year-old film of New York City would look like? Our home base is depicted in a rather vivid black and white in the Museum of Modern Art’s documentary travelogue entitle “New York 1911.” One major takeaway: a lot more hats.

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Today’s Gear


What’s New, Now


The Brown Buffalo Bag Collection

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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

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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

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Proof that past utopian ideals have shaped the present day.

Heimplanet x Helinox Chair One

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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

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Let’s hope they add Earthworm Jim and soon.

Limited-Edition Marc Newson-Design Hennessey Bottle

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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

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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.

Deals of Note


Great Products, Great Prices


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How to save on REI sunglasses, a FitBit Alta fitness tracker and Eagle Creek packing cubes.

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