Today in Gear: Custom Lab-Grown Diamond Rings, 10 Inexpensive but Functional Desks & More

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In the midst of a global pandemic, heading to a jewelry store to try on engagement rings goes against virtually every piece of advice from the experts. Nonetheless, if you’re ready to pop the question but you still haven’t found the right ring, you’ll be happy to hear that Couple has effectively reimagined the entire process of shopping for an engagement ring — from sourcing conflict-free, lab-grown diamonds to offering free 3D design renders and customization options, as well as complimentary resizing and returns. You can even schedule a one-on-one video call with Couple’s Diamond Concierge if you need a bit of guidance. Plus, every ring comes with a premium proposal kit that includes a polished brass proposal box and tray, giving your proposal a bit of panache that your partner is sure to appreciate.

New on Gear Patrol

6 of the Best Scotch Whisky Brands You’ve Never Heard of

It turns out, after a few hundred years of distilling history, there’s more to scotch whisky than the big brands we see all the time.

Don’t Want to Shell Out for an Apple Watch? Buy This Instead

The Timex Metropolitan S delivers fitness tracking features, notifications and more in a lightweight, 36mm package for under $200.

Ikea

10 Good-Looking Cheap Desks You Can Buy Online Right Now

Just give in and buy one of these cheap desks. Your posture and productivity will thank you.

The Complete Buying Guide to Casio G-Shock Watches

Casio makes a rugged G-Shock in just about every color and for every type of profession — here, we break down the model line.

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The 5 Best Portable Jump Starters

The best portable jump-starters are sleek, computer-regulated, lithium-ion gadgets that can fit discretely in your trunk or even your glove box.

How Fast Does Your Home Wi-Fi Need to Be?

What’s a good internet speed? More importantly, what’s a bad one?

I Can’t Get Enough of These Ramen Noodle Flavor Packs for Adults

And everything else I want in my apartment right the hell now.

We’ve Never Seen a Hiking Pack That Does What This One Can

Fjällräven’s newest trekking pack proactively helps you take a load off when the going gets tough.

Here Are 10 Important Watch Releases You Might Have Missed

Vintage-inspired Longines, colorful Heuer chronographs, complicated Lange & Söhne and more.

One of Ford’s Coolest Vintage Trucks Ever Has Returned (But Not How You Might Think)

You can now slake your vintage Ford truck nostalgia with one dealer’s (very pricey) appearance package.

You Won’t Believe What Someone’s Done To These Humble G-Shock Watches

These all-metal G-Shocks combine silver or gold dials with stainless steel cases, mechanical Swiss movements and Casio soul.

Enter to Win This Super-Fast Mercedes-AMG Wagon and Help Those on the Front Lines Against Coronavirus

Omaze is auctioning off a Mercedes-AMG E63 S wagon to help those taking the fight to COVID-19.

A Company That Makes Fire Pits Designed a Charcoal Grill That Gets Hotter, Faster

A Weber alternative if there ever was one.

3 Affordable Watches to Wear to the Beach This Summer

Summer’s here, and it’s time to get your wrist ready for the beach with one of these sporty, water-resistant watches.

Ram’s Ford Raptor-Killing Hellcat Pickup Will Officially Arrive This Summer

Just a couple more months.

Why a $23 Bottle of Otherwise Ho-Hum Bourbon Actually Matters in the World of Whiskey

The return of an almost-forgotten, affordable name in bourbon is a welcome surprise.

The New Ford F-150 Has Arrived. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The new 2021 Ford F-150 should be the optimal full-size pickup for cruising, camping, towing, eating a cheeseburger or catching a quick nap.

Mophie’s UV Sanitizer Can Charge and Clean Your Smartphone

The Mophie UV sanitizer is available right now. It costs $80.

Cadillac’s Futuristic Tesla-Fighting Electric Car Arrives Soon. Here’s Our Best Look Yet

Cadillac’s vital new electric crossover, with an exceptionally weird name, has an official launch date.

This New E-Bike Is Incredibly Fun Looking and Actually Affordable

As the lightest and cheapest model Rad Power Bikes has ever produced, the single-speed RadMission is one intriguing proposition.

Popular Guides

The 11 Best Gym Shoes for Every Type of Workout

Whether you hit the CrossFit Box or lift weights at the gym, there’s a sneaker in here for you.

Want a Juicier Steak? Punch Some Holes in It

Hint: it’s all about the muscle fibers.

Porsche

This Is the Best Sports Car You Can Buy Right Now

Our Editor’s Pick for the best sports car you can buy right now is the Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster.

The Hidden History of Swiss Watchmaking’s Biggest Rivals

We take a look at Asian watchmaking — the history, the companies, and of course, some of the best watches available for purchase.

The 11 Best Travel Mugs Money Can Buy

When you’re on the go or off on a big adventure, a top-notch coffee keeper is critical — and these picks are just perfect.

Fresh Deals

Floyd

Floyd Home
Save up to $125: Floyd, the Detroit-based online furniture brand, has marked down some of its furniture. Take $125 off sofas, $50 off tables, $125 off mattresses, $100 off bed frames and $25 off shelf add-ons. Just enter the code SUMMERTIME.

Need a Camper Van Mattress? Some of the Best Are 25% Off
Save 25%: Brooklyn Bedding’s RV Mattress division offers up an array of mattresses in a variety of sizes to fit your camper van or recreational vehicle. Right now everything is 25 percent off when you use the code INDEPENDENCE25.

The North Face Class V Belted Trunks
Save 51%: These quick-dry shorts aren’t afraid of a spur-of-the-moment swim, and are just one example of all the killer deals on summer gear happening now.

Garmin Forerunner 35
Save up to 47%: This feature-loaded, runner-friendly smartwatch boasts huge value at a deep discount. No wonder it’s one of the best fitness deals of the week.

Rancourt Shoes
Save 40%: Rancourt & Co. has been making its handsewn shoes in Maine for over 50 years. Now, the heritage shoemaker is turning to crowdfunding to offer wholseale pricing.