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This month, Pottery Barn unveiled its first full collection of accessible home furniture. The new 150-piece line features everything from desks, tables and chairs to complete, modular organization systems built to ensure easy access no matter what. The collection’s designs include helpful elements like secure grab bars, power-lift seating and two-sided access; the full lineup includes wheelchair-friendly solutions for every room in your house. Fans can shop Pottery Barn’s new bath, seating, furniture, and lighting collections today, with additional tabletop and rug products also available for purchase. While the new lineup comes on the heels of similar releases from Wayfair, Pottery Barn has taken its time to create a wide range of modern, minimalist and traditional pieces for every palate.

Today we’re looking at a lightweight ice barrel, handcrafted sunglasses and Baltic’s first three-counter chronograph. This is Today in Gear.

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Up to 60% Off Every Brand On Your List in Backcountry’s Summer Send-Off Sale

Backcountry

Smart shoppers know the best time to buy gear and apparel is during the off-season. Backcountry is ahead of the curve with this massive sale, slashing prices on popular products from big brands before the season is even out the door. You’ll find shorts, tees and activewear from Patagonia, Salomon, and Topo Designs; base layers from Helly Hansen, Stoic and Obermeyer; and boots and shoes from Sorel, adidas and Columbia… the list goes on and on. It includes hiking, camping and sports equipment too, and even stuff for your kids. And it’s not all about warm weather: find jackets and insulated apparel from Roark, Icebreaker, O’Neill and more. Regardless of what you’re in the market for, this is not an event you’ll want to miss.

Bring Ice Baths to Your Own Backyard

Huckberry

Wyatt Ewing, founder of ‘Ice Barrel,’ explains that he started the brand to “help bring cold therapy to the masses.” Ice baths are used for everything from reducing inflammation to improving brain function. Thanks to the Ice Barrel’s lightweight, portable design, ice baths can become a quick EOD step to every workout. Available for $1,200 this heavy-duty barrel could easily become your new favorite recovery cure.

Satechi’s New Device Can Expand Your Computer’s Storage, Upgrade Systems and More

Satechi

Today, Satechi launches its new USB-C Aluminum Tool-Free Enclosure. Designed for high-speed data transfers and backups, the device can efficiently handle data via either a USB-C (3.2 or Gen2) or Thunderbolt (3 or 4) portal. Because of its ‘tool-free’ design, the device requires no extra drivers or installation, and it was designed to allow sufficient heat dissipation (without bulky fans). Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux Systems, the new device will retail on the brand’s site for $50.

Kaenon Releases New Handcrafted Japanese Frames

Kaenon

Southern California-based sunglass brand Kaenon has already won over countless fans with its popular Italian-made models. Now, the brand is expanding its lineup with the new Kaenon Essentials collection, with glasses starting at just $100. The new collection will still harness the high-quality SR-91 polarized lenses used across its traditional releases to ensure they are more impact and scratch resistant than standard polycarbonate lenses. The frames are made with TR-90 to ensure a ‘lightweight, barely there feel.’ Available today, fans can shop the Kaenon Essentials lineup at the link below.

The Rugged New Fenrir Ti Was Built for Bikepacking

Otso

If you’re looking to optimize your bikepacking setup, Otso Cycles has you covered. The new, customizable bike can be built with drop or flat bars, a suspension or rigid fork, a mechanical or electronic drivetrain and a geared or single-speed design. Notably, the bike was designed to hold up when packed up with a full, heavy set of gear but can also be altered to hit the trail, road or any gravel course. The bike will be available as a frameset for $3,550 or as a complete base build for $5,120.

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