Today in Gear: Gerber’s New Folding Knife, the Perfect Travel Rain Jacket, a Whisky Grail and More

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New & Noteworth Releases

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Cake Kalk Electric Mountain Bike

An all-electric dirtbike that weighs just 150 pounds and can travel up to 50 miles on a single charge.

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Bell & Ross BR 03 92 Nightlum

It suits it well.

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Arc’Teryx Veilance Partition LT Coat

Arc’Teryx’s new Partition LT has everything I want in a rain shell.

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Gerber Empower Automatic Folding Knife

The Empower pocket knife is a blend of tactical components and everyday functionality.

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Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Gold Collection

Featuring a selection of gold cases, an enamel dial and one hell of a movement.

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Brooks Discovery Range Bag Collection

Brooks’s new collection of bags could be its best looking yet.

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Taylor Stitch Minimalist Wallet

Two exterior card slots and a one-sided entry interior cash slot.

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PF Flyers Project Mercury Sneakers

Made from heat-resistant aluminized Nomex.

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Klim Spring 2018 Motorcycle Gear Collection

Before you know it, the cold weather will relent. Be ready.

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Now’s Your Chance to Score Some Ultra Rare Whisky From Japan

Only 150 bottles are available.


Fresh Deals

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Citizen Promaster Diver
Save 63%: Featuring a solar-powered movement, an ISO-compliant 200-meter depth rating, a refined profile and sub-$300 price tag, the Citizen Promaster offers up a lot of watch for not a lot of money. It’s no wonder it is one of our favorite entry-level dive watches. Right now, though, Amazon has given the watch its biggest markdown yet: 63 percent from its $295 MSRP. — Andrew Connor

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Tricker’s Limited Edition Suede Cap Toe Boots
Save 40%: Investing in a pair of suede boots is a surefire way to add a bit of texture to your footwear rotation. This limited-edition pair of cap toe boots from Tricker’s is a great option. Made in England, they feature a snuff-brown suede upper, brass eyelets and a Vibram Morflex sole. Like a refined work boot, they’ll pair well with most casual outfits, and now at Todd Snyder they’re 40% off. — John Zientek

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The Citizenry Oaxacan Natural Glass Tumblers
Save 20%: Handcrafted cocktails deserve an equally exceptional high-quality glass. These tumblers (sold in a set of four) are unique, thanks to the 19 glassblowers who handmade these sets of four at the Xaquixe Glass Studio in Mexico, which makes them an ideal addition to your barware. And, the better your bar tools, the easier it is to throw together a cocktail for any occasion — whether that’s after a long Monday or to celebrate a Super Bowl win all week long. — Meg Lappe

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Backcountry Cold Weather Favorites Sale
Save an Extra 20%: Backcountry’s Cold Weather Favorites event offers 20 percent savings on a variety of items fit for the months ahead. Here are our five favorites. — Tanner Bowden

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Amazon Echo Spot
Save $14: The Echo Spot is a hybrid between Amazon’s Echo Dot and Echo Show smart speakers, combining an Alexa-enabled speaker with a touchscreen, and it actually makes for a pretty handy alarm clock. It was announced this past September with the expectation that it would be delivered before Christmas — but, as many people found out, delays pushed that delivery date back to early January. (You probably didn’t get one for Christmas if you wanted one.) Amazon seems to be making up for that earlier snafu by discounting the Echo Spot for the first time. You can save $15 on one if you order today. — Tucker Bowe

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LG C7P 4K OLED TV (65-inches)
Save 58% or $2,900 :
The C7P is LG’s flagship OLED TV. It has the same stunning 4K picture quality as the brand’s high-end W7 OLED, just without the wallpaper-thin design and extremely high price tag. We also selected it as one of the best OLED TVs in 2017. It’s an excellent TV to consider if you’re looking to make the jump to OLED, and eBay is currently offering a 55-inch C7P for $1,560 — that’s roughly $1,439 less than what it normally was going for earlier this year. The better deal, however, is the larger model. You can currently buy the 65-inch C7P on eBay for $2,099, which is 58-percent less than its original $4,999 MSRP and also significantly less than what it’s going for on Amazon ($2,697). — Tucker Bowe

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iPad Air
Save $139:
Apple officially discontinued the entire iPad Air line last year, replacing it with the $329 iPad. This new iPad was $70 cheaper than the iPad Air 2 and came with a newer better processor, but it was also heavier and thicker. For those still interested in thinner and lighter, Apple currently sells refurbished iPad Air 2 models for $319 and up. However, if the price is a sticking point, you can also get an older refurbished iPad Air (5th-generation, released in 2013) for $180 on Amazon. It has a Retina display and is almost the same size as the newer iPad Air 2. The main downsides are that you’re getting a slower processor and no Touch ID. (You can break down a few other differences between two models, here.) It’s a good deal and, considering that Amazon has a 30-day return policy, it’s also a pretty safe bet. — Tucker Bowe

Today on Gear Patrol

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The Best Multi-Room Wireless Speakers of 2019

Sonos, DTS Play-Fi, Amazon Multi-Room Music, AirPlay 2 and Chromecast — what’s the difference?

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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.

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The Best Over-the-Counter Shampoos to Combat Winter Dandruff

Graduate from Head and Shoulders.

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15 Incredible Dive Watches Under $1,000

There’s a myriad of great divers you can buy for a few hundred bucks.

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The 10 Best Vintage Watches Under $1,000, According to Experts

You can get a ton of watch for your money on the vintage market.

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5 Waterproof Running Shoes That Will Actually Keep Your Feet Dry

This time of the year can wreak havoc on your running shoes, especially if they’re not ready to get wet. These 5 models are waterproof to help you get outdoors through spring.

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