Today in Gear: A New Way To Repel Mosquitoes, the Latest In Bike Helmet Safety, LeBron’s New Jersey and More

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Thermacell Mosquito Repellent
Anybody who has used mosquito spray — which I assume is everybody — knows that there are obvious downsides. It’s oily. It smells bad. And it doesn’t always work. There are other alternatives to spray, of course, such as torches or candles, but those aren’t always effective either and are more sedentary. A better solution, and one that’s also portable (making it just as ideal for backpacking and picnicking as it is for the backyard), is Thermacell’s Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent ($50). It’s a rechargeable gadget that’s smaller than most Bluetooth speakers, and it’s super simple to use. Press a single button and it creates a 110-square foot protection zone force field against mosquitos. It doesn’t smell. You don’t have to lather yourself in an ointment. And it lasts up to 40 hours on a single refill. Bing. Bang. Boom.

New & Noteworthy Releases

Safety Can Be Fast and Sexy, Giro’s New Helmet Proves It

Giro releases the Aether MIPS, a new road bike helmet that makes no compromises in providing the utmost in comfort, ventilation and safety – and it looks pretty damn good too.

LeBron James Is Now a Los Angeles Laker, and You Can Already Get a Jersey

In case you missed it, the best basketball player alive is now a member of the most famous basketball team of all time. And jerseys are already selling out.

Timex’s Handsome Hand-Winding Watch Now Comes in Black

In addition to finally coming back in stock, the sought-after Marlin now comes with a handsome new dial.

With This Packing Accessory, You Can Perfect Your Travel Routine

It doesn’t matter what your approach to packing for a trip is, Eagle Creek’s new travel organizers will change the way you prepare for a trip.

Cambridge Audio’s Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker Doubles As a Soundbar

It comes with built-in Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth — basically everything you need.

Toyota 86 GT Black Review: Is the New Looks Package Really Worth It?

That’s where the GT Black is special: it takes an admittedly cult-classic car and ups the nerd cred a bit within its own circles.

Fresh Deals

Ray Ban

Ray-Ban Sunglasses
Save up to 57%: If you’ve always fancied the style of Italian-made Ray-Ban sunglasses, but haven’t been able to stomach the list price, Nordstrom Rack has a deal for you. Currently, three different frames are up to 57 percent off and each one is selling for just $80. You have options including both polarized and non-polarized lenses, and black and Havana acetate frames. If that doesn’t do it for you, Backcountry is offering 25 percent off on a pair of polarized Aviators — they’re more expensive, but a completely different style. — John Zientek

Seavees

SeaVees Sneakers
Save up to 49%: The summer heat is just settling in, but there’s still a chance to score some warm-weather kicks for a good deal. Now at Huckberry, you can save up to 49 percent on a bunch of summer sneakers from SeaVees. Pick from slip-on or lace-up styles with durable vulcanized soles in a range of colorways — prices start at just $45. — John Zientek

Worn and Wound

Worn & Wound Watch Accessories
Save 15%: Every watch nerd knows the watch obsession doesn’t stop at just the watch. There’s a whole world of accessories out there — cases, pouches and tools — that will keep your watch protected and looking fresh. Worn & Wound, in particular, makes some excellent options, and if you’re in need of a new band of a protective case for traveling with your collection, now’s a great time to pounce, as its having a site-wide sale until July 8th. Simply use the code JULY42018 and you can score 15 percent off Worn & Wound’s wide selection of nylon NATOs, leather straps, travel cases, tools and more. — Andrew Connor

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture Office Chair
Save $208: Office furniture and Steelcase may as well be synonymous. And though Steelcase may not be the maker of the office chair (by most accounts, that would be Herman Miller’s Aeron), its Gesture seating was and is a game-changer.

Gesture was released five years ago, and represented something of a shift in how Steelcase viewed products for office use. Mostly, it showed the company understood the office worker of real life is not an android — more simply, people naturally slouch, bend, lean and sit on chairs how they please, not how models in a showroom might.

Wirecutter, who named the Gesture the best office chair you can buy, wrote this of it: “One of the most adjustable chairs available — anyone can make the Gesture comfortable, regardless of their height or size—and built to last.”

The gist is it’s built to automatically adjust to you and how you sit at different points in the day at work, and today it is more than $200 off its usual price on Amazon, good for its lowest price ever. — Will Price

Alpinestars

Alpinestars New Land Gore-Tex Jacket
Save 33%: Any long adventure or touring ride will inevitably see a broad spectrum of weather. It might be sweltering riding through a desert during the day, but you better believe the temperatures will drop as quickly as the sun sets. And if your altimeter reading is on the rise so are your chances of seeing multiple seasons along the way — you don’t want to be caught unprepared. — Bryan Campbell

J Crew

J. Crew All Stars Sale
Save up to 57%: If you’re always admiring the window display at J. Crew (and maybe flinching at some of the price tags) we’ve got something for you — a smattering of great warm-weather styles, on sale this week.

Freshen up your summer look with some of our top picks below, and make sure to shop the rest of the sale while you’re there. — Andy Frakes

Backcountry

Fly Fishing Essentials On Sale
Save up to 50%: Fly fishing is typically thought of as a kind of “gentleman’s sport,” mainly because it can get really costly really fast. And for those of us who don’t live anywhere near a decent stream or river, it’s likely to involve some travel, too. But you don’t need to blow a month’s salary on gear to hit the daily limit on rainbow trout — you just need to get out there and, ideally, be smarter than the fish. And with a basic lineup like this one you’ll be spinning line in no time.

BackCountry has a big, big sale going on right now, and it’s got everything you need to go from streets to stream (or boardroom to boulder wall, for that matter). Check out our list of fly fishing essentials, and shop the rest of the sale to pick up anything you need for hiking, camping, climbing or skiing. — Andy Frakes

Today on Gear Patrol

Back in Stock: The Best Tailgate Smoker You Can Buy

A $400 electric wood pellet smoker could very well be the best in its class.

10 Knives Released This Month We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On

Quality pocket knives last for years, but that doesn’t stop us from ogling the new blades that come out on a weekly basis.

The Bags Our Staff Actually Uses to Commute to Work

Backpacks, messengers, totes and more.

The Best Sandals for Hiking in 2019

Thanks to durable materials and innovative constructions, sandals aren’t just for beaches and poolsides anymore.

The Performance Shirt Gets an Upgrade, and We’re Smitten with It

The sweat-wicking shirts from Endeavor are enhanced with DryForce technology — we put the shirt through the ringer to get a feel for how it really performs in the heat.

We Tested 3 New Cooler Backpacks to Find the Best One

This year, three of our favorite cooler companies gave their best soft-sided cold-keepers backpack straps. We put them to the test to figure out which one is worth your money.

How to Make a Cuban Sandwich — The Right Way

One of the most famous sandwiches of our time.

KEF

KEF LS50 Wireless Review: The Perfect Hi-Fi All-in-One Speaker System

The KEF LS50 Wireless speakers are way more than your average bookshelf speakers. It’s a hi-fi speaker system that’s primed for audiophiles.

The Most Luxurious Gyms in America

Built for the one percent of the one percent, these gyms have amenities you won’t believe.

8 Fantastic Adventure Motorcycles You Can Buy Right Now

Whether riding on asphalt, gravel, or dirt, an adventure bike never waivers. These are some of the best you can buy right now.

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