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Yesterday, New Balance announced that it had signed its very first female basketball player: Cameron Brink. By partnering with New Balance, the four-time All-American, WBCA Defensive Player of the Year — and FIBA 3×3 World Cup MVP — will join the ranks of Jamal Murray, Kawhi Leonard, Zach LaVine and Dejounte Murray. While she currently plays for Stanford, Brink has already garnered widespread recognition, and hopes to join the WNBA after completing her senior season with the Cardinals.

Today we’re taking a look at an imaginative canoe, an eye-catching bracelet and a great new field watch. This is Today in Gear.

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to [email protected].

This Canoe Is Made From Whiskey Barrels

sanborn canoe co merrimack and stranahan's blue peak canoe Sanborn Canoe

Sanborn Canoe Co. recently teamed up with Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey to create a bespoke, custom-built canoe. From the staves to the lids to the strong metal hoops, Sansborn used every part of Stranahan’s whiskey barrels to reimagine its best-selling 14’6” Tennessean. The result? The striking Merrimack + Stranahan’s Blue Peak Canoe ($5,485). Hand-built and made to order, this elegant wooden watercraft requires a six- to eight-week lead time, so make sure to reserve yours asap.

Get Ready for a More Comfortable Quarter Zip

anthony stitch print ooohcotton quarter zip pullover BUGATCHI

The OoohCotton Quarter Zip Pullover ($179) is a double-mercerized, wrinkle-resistant top made from Bugatchi’s proprietary OoohCotton material. Antimicrobial and equipped with eight-way stretch, this breathable top is easy to care for — and even easier to wear every day. Fans can also shop a wide range of polos, short and long sleeve button ups in the brand’s OoohCotton material here.

Meet Bertucci’s New Titanium Field Watches

13300 a 3t vintage 42 black dial with defender drab™ nylon band collectors corner circa 2010 watch ultimatefieldwatch.com

Bertucci, known for its best-selling titanium field watches, just added a brand new product to its roster. The sporty D-3T Retroform Epic ($345 – $375) is now available on six different bands. Each features the brand’s 42mm contoured barrel case, made with the D-31 solid titanium U.S. Patented Unibody. Fans can shop a $345 version on four different nylon bands, plus two $375 versions on pantera bands.

Bring Home a Traditional, Dry-Cured Ham

portugalia marketplace presunto cura alentejana aged 12 months ham Portugalia Marketplace

In a world of salami subscription boxes and online butchers, why not order an entire ham? And not just any ham, but a traditional Presunto Cura Alentejana ($250). Raised, harvested and cured in the U.S., these premium pork legs are seasoned with a blend of traditional Portuguese spices and then dry-cured for 12 months. The ultimate gift for the ultimate house warming, holiday or dinner party; get ready to take your charcuterie board up a notch.

True ‘Forever’ Jewelry

shaun leane serpent's trace rhodium plated bracelet Mr Porter

Whether you’re new to jewelry or finally ready to purchase your first investment piece, here’s one bracelet you’re sure to treasure. The Serpent’s Trace Rhodium-Plated Bracelet ($885) is the kind of confidence-boosting show-stopper you’ll want to slap on before every date, meeting or deal signing. Handcrafted by the team behind Shaun Lee, the bracelet’s interconnected “bone” effect is designed to quietly wrap around your wrist. Plus, if that’s not enough, for $940 you can bring the bracelet home in sterling silver.