Today in Gear: An Upgrade for Your Airpods Case, The North Face and Dr. Martens Collab & More

The best way to catch up on the day’s most important product releases and stories.

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Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and deals. Comments or concerns? We’d love to hear from you at [email protected].


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If you have ever mixed up your AirPods with someone else’s, or let that small white case slip out of your hands and hit the ground, it’s not a bad idea to look for a bit of personalization and protection. Incase has a refined solution for protecting the charging case that holds and powers your AirPods. The folks over at Incase have crafted the Metallic Case, a lightweight, form-fitting case made from a high-quality metallic material that adds an element of style to your AirPods — while keeping its glossy charging case from getting scuffed and scratched. The case material features a textured, 100% vegan fabric with a subtle metallic finish making it durable and resistant to stains and abrasions so it will never lose its good looks.You can also grab 20% off the case with the code INC-GEAR20, so why not protect the way you connect.

New & Noteworthy Releases

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Everything You Should Know About Toyota’s Cars, Trucks and SUVs

Thinking of buying a Tacoma or a 4Runner? Here’s a guide with everything you need to know about 2020 Toyota models.

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This Ceramic Royal Oak May Be the Coolest Blacked-Out Watch of the Year

With a black case and openworked dial revealing an in-house movement, this perpetual calendar-equipped Royal Oak is a stunner.

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Ikea’s New Collection with Virgil Abloh Is Every Bit as Weird as You’d Expect

Expect lots of quotation marks and words in all-caps.

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This Tent Is for People Who Don’t Like Camping

Snow Peaks Entry Pack TS tent is about living outdoors, not surviving it.

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Dr. Martens and The North Face Purple Label Just Released These Vintage-Inspired Boots

The latest collaboration with the rare brand The North Face Purple Label is a duo set of waterproof boots primed for winter.

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Apple TV+ Is Here, This Is What You Should Know Before You Sign Up

Apple TV+ is finally here for $5 a month, but you can get a week (or maybe even a whole year) for free. Here’s what you need to know.

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Google Acquired Fitbit. What Does That Mean for Fitness Enthusiasts?

Three hot takeaways from the day’s biggest fitness tech story.

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Move Over Pappy, This Is Buffalo Trace’s Rarest Whiskey

Ever heard of O.F.C Vintage bourbons? Didn’t think so.


Fresh Deals

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Clif Bars
Save up to 33%: Typically, stocking up on Clif Bars means a trip to Costco, where the flavor options are limited. But thanks to a sale at The Feed, you can save up to 33 percent on the bars.

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Adidas Ultraboost
Save $54: These best-selling sneakers are responsive, soft and fast, great for running but also for wearing at the gym. They normally go for $180 but thanks to a limited JackRabbit sale, you can get them for much less.

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Cole Haan Leather Weekend Bag
Save 74%: Available in brown, the bag features dual rolled-top handles, a zip closure and interior organizing pockets. The perfect size for a weekend getaway, it will hold a couple changes of clothes, toiletries and other necessities.

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Drop Raw Denim
Save 25%: Drop’s jeans are aimed straight at denimheads but they come with price tags that look like a mistake.

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Mophie Powerstation USB-C Power Delivery XXL
Save 84%: The Powerstation USB-C Power Delivery XXL, which was $150 when it was released a year and a half ago, is selling on Amazon for $100. However, you can get a way better deal if you shop on eBay: it’s selling for just $23.

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Apple TV 4K
Save $89: Apple sells the Apple TV 4K in two different configurations. There’s the 32GB option for $179 and the 64GB option for $199. Right now, however, AT&T is selling the 32GB option for just $90. That’s a crazy good deal.

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Bulova Devil Diver
Save 22%: The Bulova “Devil Diver” is a hell of a watch for about $800. Right now on Macy’s, you can get the Devil Diver for 20% off retail plus a further $20 off using the code “HOUR48,” for a final price of $616.


Today on Gear Patrol

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Three Vintage Military Watches That You Can Buy Right Now

Serious, overbuilt chronographs and chronometers from Junghans, Omega and Vacheron Constantin are up for grabs.

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The 20 Best Bottles of Whiskey to Gift This Year

Though it is a popular holiday gift, getting someone a bottle of whiskey runs a risk of coming off as “too easy.” Pick these bottles to avoid that.

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Win $2,000 Worth of Bedding, Cast Iron and More, All Made in the USA

Whether your idea of a fall adventure is heading to a far-off cabin to unplug or hunkering down by the fire at home, you’ll need the proper gear to enjoy the season.

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Why You Need Two Bottles of Mezcal in Your Bar Cart

Christine Kang, Beverage Director at New York City’s The Breslin, likes sipping good mezcal, rare French liqueurs and more.

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6 Red Wing Heritage Styles You Can’t Buy in America

Meet the Mil-1 Congress Boot, the Canoe Moc, the Lineman Boot and more.

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5 Things You Need to Run Your First Marathon

It takes time and effort to get ready for running’s most famous distance race. Having the right gear helps too.

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21 of the Best Military Watches and Their Histories

We examine some of world’s most famous military watches and delve into their origins, from the Fifty Fathoms to the Milsub and more.

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Subaru Was Overlanding Before it Was Cool

Some brands are just now leaning into dedicated off-road models fueled by the rise in the popularity of the outdoor lifestyle. Subaru has been doing it for decades at this point.

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The 18 Best Christmas Gifts for Hikers

From shirts and pants and hats to boots and backpacks and headlamps, options abound.

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Now Testing: Apple AirPods Pro and iPhone 11 Pro

5 things to know about Apple’s brand-new AirPods Pro, and shooting 4K video with the iPhone 11 Pro’s wild new camera.

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