100 Products We Love for Less Than $100
Great gear doesn’t have to be expensive.
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Published December 17, 2023
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Updated January 19, 2024
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Gear Patrol’s editors test and review thousands of products every year to recommend the best gear in every category. Though many products carry price tags that reflect their superlative design and function, there are just as many that offer incredible value for affordable prices. So if you’re looking for great gear that won’t break the bank, keep reading to check out the 100 products we love for less than $100.
Outdoors
REI
BEST TRAVEL MUG FOR BACKPACKERS
Hydro Flask 20-Ounce Coffee with Flex Sip Lid
Along with keeping your coffee piping hot for hours at a time, this extremely durable mug also comes with a leakproof lid.
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BEST TOWN-TO-TRAIL SUN SHIRT
Topo Designs Global Shirt
With a 30+ UPF rating, soft cotton blend fabric and perfectly placed pockets, this shirt can protect you from the sun and looks great.
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Roark
BEST HIP PACK FOR HIKING
Roark Compadre Bag
With comfortable cushioning for all-day wear and plenty of internal storage compartments, this might become your favorite outdoor pack, period.
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REI
BEST UPGRADE HIKING SOCKS
Darn Tough Hiker Boot Sock Cushion Socks
These cozy and cushiony hiking socks will last you a lifetime — and they come with a simple, no-nonsense warranty to back up that claim.
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REI
BEST HIKING SUNGLASSES
Camp by Shwood Topo
These polarized, 100% UV-protective, bio-based sunglasses were built specifically with outdoor adventure in mind.
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Patagonia
BEST CARGO-STYLE HIKING SHORT
Patagonia Outdoor Everyday Shorts
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BEST HIKING SANDALS
Chaco Z/2 Classic Sandal
With their secure straps, comfortable footbed and lightness (20 percent lighter than previous versions), it’s easy to see why these hiking sandals shine.
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The North Face
BEST OVERALL TOUCHSCREEN GLOVES
The North Face Apex Etip Glove
Throw these touchscreen gloves in your pack while hiking in cold or unpredictable weather, and you’ll be covered (literally) in most situations.
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BEST INCLUSIVE DESIGN
Thousand Heritage 2.0 Bike & Skate Helmet
Thousand used eight years of feedback to create this helmet with its hybrid head form that can fit a wide range of head shapes comfortably.
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Amazon
BEST LIGHTWEIGHT BIKE LOCK
Ottolock Sidekick Compact U-Lock
Amazon
BEST BIKE BOTTLE
Velo Canteen
ADIDAS
BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY MTB SHOES
Adidas Five Ten Sleuth DLX
The Sleuth is a dependable, comfortable flat mountain bike shoe that delivers just what it promises: no-nonsense performance.
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BEST ROAD AND GRAVEL HELMET
100% Altis Gravel Helmet
Surprisingly lightweight, with more coverage than the average road helmet, the Altis feels right at home both on-road and off.
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Leatherman
BEST MINI MULTI-TOOL
Leatherman Free T4
This impressive multi-tool boasts 12+ functions, Leatherman’s groundbreaking FREE magnetic tech and so much more — all while taking up about the same amount of room as a pocket knife.
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Blade HQ
BEST OVERALL POCKET KNIFE
CRKT Pilar III
With its brilliant balance between materials and price, CRKT’s Pilar III is an achievement in EDC excellence — and it’s the best daily knife for most people.
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Gerber
BEST SMALL BUDGET MULTI-TOOL
Gerber Armbar Drive
With its pocket-knife-sized silhouette, signature Center-Drive driver attachment and numerous other functions, this is a multi-tool you can carry almost anywhere and everywhere.
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Amazon
Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener, Compact Travel Hunting Knife Sharpener Tool
Amazon
BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY BUSHCRAFT KNIFE
Morakniv Companion
Huckberry
BEST KEYCHAIN CARABINER
The James Brand The Mehlville
Amazon
BEST MULTI-TOOL FOR BIKES
Blackburn Tradesman
Bike commuting is a unique challenge that requires unique solutions — this multi-tool has you covered whenever you’re tooling around on two wheels.
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Home Depot
BEST HEAVY DUTY UTILITY KNIFE
Dewalt Retractable Utility Knife
This Dewalt offering — with its grippy ergonomic handle and integrated carabiner — proves not all utility knives are created equal.
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BioLite
BEST HEADLAMP
BioLite HeadLamp 325
Offering plenty of brightness, versatile lighting modes and a 40-hour battery, this might be the last headlamp you’ll ever want to buy.
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REI
BEST FIRST AID KIT FOR CAMPING IN GROUPS
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Hiker Medical Kit
Amazon
MOST DURABLE FLASHLIGHT
MagLite Mag-Tac TRM1RA4
Impressive battery life, a quick charge time and an efficient crowned bezel make this the utilitarian, tough-as-nails option you need in almost any scenario.
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Huckberry
COOLEST LOOKING BINOCULARS
Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8×25 Waterproof Binoculars
Yes, they look great — but these binoculars also offer 8x magnification, IPX7 waterproofing, fogproof lenses and more.
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Tech
Amazon
BEST MAGSAFE PORTABLE BATTERY
Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini
Apple
BEST MAGSAFE CAR MOUNT
Mophie Wireless Charging Vent Mount
This Mophie Magsafe car charger is one of the few that Apple actually sells. It’s highly adjustable and can actually charge your iPhone while holding it in place.
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OtterBox
BEST RUGGED IPHONE CASE
Otterbox Defender Series
Otterbox’s Defender Series strikes a fine balance between protection and bulk, but it still doesn’t feel huge and there are a bunch of colors available.
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Amazon
BEST THIN IPHONE CASE
Totallee Super Thin Case
Amazon
BEST WIRELESS EARBUDS UNDER $50
Amazon Echo Buds (2023)
Amazon
BEST ANC HEADPHONES UNDER $100
Anker Soundcore Space One
Amazon
WIRELESS EARBUDS WITH THE BEST DESIGN
Nothing Ear (Stick)
Nothing’s Ear (Stick) boast a transparent design, a lipstick-shaped charging case that twists open and close and a fit and format similar to Apple’s AirPods Pro.
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Amazon
BEST ULTRA-PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Sony SRS-XB100
Amazon
BEST SMART PLUG
Wemo Smart Plug with Thread
With its small silhouette, physical power button and compatibility with most smart systems, this Wemo offering has everything you could want in a smart plug.
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Amazon
BEST SMART LIGHT BULB
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance
Though expensive, Philips Hue light bulbs offer unrivaled customization and superb (dimmable) brightness. Plus, they’re compatible with most smart ecosystems.
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Walmart
BEST SMART ALARM CLOCK
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Google’s second-generation Nest Hub makes an excellent smart alarm clock with its relatively big and bright display and a built-in radar sensor that can actually track your quality of sleep.
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Amazon
BEST SMART HOME CAMERA (INDOORS)
Nest Cam Indoor
Amazon
BEST ALL-AROUND EXTERNAL WEBCAM
Logitech Brio 500
The Logitech Brio 500 is our favorite external webcam, as it’s easy to set up and use, delivers a good high-def picture and so much more.
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B&H Photo
BEST WIRELESS MOUSE
Logitech MX Master 3S
Logitech’s MX Master 3S has an ergonomic design, dual scroll wheels and customizable buttons, but it’s more sensitive and significantly quieter than its predecessor.
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Style
Outerknown
Best Overall T-Shirt
Outerknown Groovy Pocket Tee
Made from organic cotton, this shirt is loosely knit for an airy feel which goes well with its relaxed silhouette.
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Richer Poorer
Best Overall Sweatpants
Richer Poorer Recycled Fleece Tapered Sweatpants
Richer Poorer’s sweats look like a successful vintage score — like super soft, worn-in sweatpants colleges would assign to student athletes.
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Levi
Best Overall Jeans
Levi’s 501 Jeans
These button-fly, straight-leg jeans work as well with a pair sneakers as they do boots.
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Outerknown
Best Overall Crewneck Sweatshirt
Outerknown Sur Sweatshirt
Outerknown’s Sur Sweatshirt has a hemp and organic blend terry fabric that make it a hefty-yet-soft option.
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Arvin Goods
Best Overall Socks
Arvin Goods Crew Sock
Built with an elasticated cuff and arch, these socks also have a padded footbed for added comfort.
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Best Overall Beanie
Colorful Standard Merino Wool Beanie
This beanie’s perfectly proportioned, made in Portugal with Italian superfine merino wool for a silky touch and comes in every color you could conceivably want.
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Converse
Best Overall Classic Sneakers
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse named its rubber-soled, high-top basketball sneaker the All-Star in 1920 and more than a century later, people still wear it.
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Best Overall Slippers
Overland Clyde Australian Merino Sheepskin Scuff Mule Slippers with Arch Support
Overland’s Clyde slippers are made from Australian merino sheepskin in a classic mule shape, which means there’s no heel.
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Levi
Best Overall Denim Jacket
Levi’s Trucker Jacket
This denim jacket is great overtop base layers, just beware the body runs slightly slim if you intend to button it all the way up.
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Uniqlo
Best Affordable Down Jacket
Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket
Uniqlo’s Ultra Light Down Jacket is indispensable to have on hand, even though it lacks some of the fit and finish of (much) more expensive competitors.
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Bellroy
Best Slim Wallet
Bellroy Card Sleeve
This thin leather wallet has a big slot for up to eight cards, a tinier one for cash and a pull tab to make getting both out a bit easier.
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Best Overall Crossbody Bag
Moment Fanny Sling
Moment’s Fanny Sling has compartmentalized pockets for a phone, your keys, wallet and even a camera.
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L.L.Bean
Best Overall Tote Bag
L.L.Bean Boat and Tote
Originally made to haul loads of ice, this is the perfect tote for everyday use.
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Best Overall Dopp Kit
Billykirk No. 258 Standard Issue Toiletry Bag
Billykirk’s Toiletry Bag is constructed from a water-resistant waxed canvas exterior, water-resistant nylon lining and a durable, full-grain leather bottom.
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Mystery Ranch
Mystery Ranch Zoid Cube
Available in three different sizes (245, 505 and 885 cubic inches), these cubes are made from lightweight yet durable 210d Hitra Robic nylon and feature YKK zippers.
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Amazon
Best Overall Comb
Baxter of California Comb
This handcrafted, Swiss-made comb by Baxter of California is designed for styling, trimming and detangling straight or fine hair.
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Amazon
Best Overall Beard Trimmer
Wahl 9864 Beard Trimmer
Wahl’s bear trimmer is housed in a durable stainless steel shell and utilizes rechargeable Lithium Ion 2.0 technology that can provide six hours of trimming on one charge.
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Best Overall Shampoo
Oars + Alps Hydrating Shampoo
Oars + Alps’ Hydrating Shampoo is free from everything that could damage your hair — such as, sulfates — and infused with natural extracts like kelp and algae.
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Amazon
Best Overall Pomade
Alex Costa Forte Series Pomade
The Forte Series pomade offers serious hold without the greasy, shiny look of most other pomades.
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Kiehl’s
Best Overall Lip Balm
Kiehls Lip Balm #1
Kiehl’s longstanding best-seller, Lip Balm #1, features a formula comprising squalane, aloe vera and vitamin E.
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Best Upgrade Deodorant
Helmm Reusable Deodorant
Helmm’s customizable deodorant comes in four colors, four scents and three different formulas.
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Amazon
Best Overall Electric Shaver
Andis 17220 Pro Foil Shaver
This durable copper-shelled shaver delivers nick-free neckline and stubble cleanups with maximum speed and precision.
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Baxter of California
Best Overall Beard Oil
Baxter of California Beard Oil
With an avocado- and apricot-oil base, Baxter’s blend gives a healthy shine while it softens the skin and hair with squalane.
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Amazon
Best Overall Electric Toothbrush
Colgate Hum Electric Toothbrush
Hum’s main selling point is that it’s compatible with an app that can track your brushing in real time.
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Best Overall Body Wash
Bathing Culture Mind and Body Wash
Bathing Culture created an organic, biodegradable formula that feels (and smells) more refreshing than it does intense.
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Best Overall Shaving Cream
Oars+Alps Soothing Shave Cream
This option from Oars + Alps employs aloe, coconut and olive oils to restore the skin’s natural moisture.
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Grove Collaborative
Best Overall Razor
Leaf Shave Plastic Free Razor
The Leaf razor can shave your head and pivot to all of the contours — not to mention a stellar face shave.
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Fitness
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BEST UPGRADE WEIGHTLIFTING GLOVES
Versa Gripps Pro
SPIbelt
BEST RUNNING BELT
SPIbelt Reflective Running Belt
Keep your smartphone, keys and other gear well secured during your run.
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Amazon
BEST OVERALL SHAKER BOTTLE
BlenderBottle Strada Insulated Stainless Steel
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BEST WEARABLE GPS ENHANCER
Coros Pod 2
This GPS enhancer clips easily to your clothes and is impressively accurate.
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MOST INNOVATIVE DAILY SUPPLEMENT
Mikra CELLF
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BEST OVERALL GREENS POWDER
Bare Performance Nutrition Strong Greens
Gut Health
BEST DAILY SUPPLEMENT FOR GUT HEALTH
Ritual Synbiotic+
cellucor
BEST BUDGET BCAA POWDER
XTEND Original BCAA Powder
Bonus points for the inclusion of citrulline malate, which may help improve circulation.
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BEST FULL SPECTRUM CBD DROPS
FOCL Premium Full Spectrum CBD Drops
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BEST OVERALL CREATINE POWDER
Bare Performance Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate
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BEST VEGAN PROTEIN POWDER
Kaged Plantein Vegan Protein
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BEST OVERALL PRE-WORKOUT
Huge Supplements Wrecked
This powder is especially effective at delivering sustained energy and focus.
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BEST ON-THE-GO COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
Momentous Collagen Shot
MyProtein
BEST ANIMAL-FREE WHEY PROTEIN POWDER
Myprotein Whey Forward
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BEST MOUNTABLE MASSAGE BALL
Symbodi Vertiball
Amazon
BEST MASSAGE STICK
Tiger Tail Original 18-Inch Massage Stick
Amazon
BEST OVERALL FOAM ROLLER
Rollga “The Everyday” Foam Roller
The contoured design allows you to pinpoint smaller and larger muscles at once.
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Amazon
BEST BUDGET MASSAGE GUN
Renpho R3 Active Massage Gun
At just 1.5 pounds, this budget-friendly massage gun is highly maneuverable.
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BEST SHOES FOR POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY
Kane Revive Active Recovery Shoes
Raised footbed nodes help promote better blood flow to your tired feet post-training.
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BEST RUNNING SOCKS
Near Earth Distance Running Socks
Cozy Lycra fiber and a snug fit around the arch make for a secure fit.
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Rhone
MOST VERSATILE TRAINING SHORTS
Rhone 7-Inch Mako Tech Unlined Short
These versatile shorts handle everything from yoga to deadlifts.
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Patagonia
BEST TRAINING SHORTS FOR RUNNING
Patagonia Strider Pro 5-Inch Running Shorts
Arc’teryx
BEST LONG SLEEVE GYM SHIRT
Arc’teryx Cormac Crew Neck
The highly breathable material allows sweat vapors to escape more easily.
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BEST BUCKET RUNNING HAT
Fractel B-Series Bucket Hat
Protect your head from harmful rays with this hat’s UPF+50 sun protection.
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Home
OXO
BEST AFFORDABLE COFFEE GRINDER
Oxo Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
38 different settings can grind everything from fine espresso to coarse cold brew.
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Amazon
BEST CHEF-APPROVED CHEF'S KNIFE
Global G-2
This blade mixes Japanese thinness with the balance of a Western knife.
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Coop Sleep Goods
BEST OVERALL PILLOW
Coop Sleep Goods Eden Pillow
This pillow’s non-toxic gel-infused memory foam filling is completely adjustable.
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L.L.Bean
CHUNKIEST KNIT BLANKET
L.L.Bean Chunky Knit Throw
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BEST PILLOW FOR SIDE SLEEPERS
Pillow Cube Side Cube
This unique shape is designed specifically to align the spine of side sleepers.
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BEST-SMELLING ROOM SPRAY
P.F. Candle Co. Teakwood & Tobacco Room & Linen Spray
This sweet and spicy concoction will make your home smell amazing.
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Amazon
BEST CLEANER TO KEEP UNDER YOUR SINK
Method All-Purpose Cleaner
Amazon
BEST OVERALL OUTDOOR FURNITURE COVER
Ultcover Patio Heavy Duty Cover
Amazon
BEST OVERALL SPACE HEATER
Vornado AVH10
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BEST PORTABLE SPACE HEATER
Dreo Solaris Slim H3 Space Heater
Take warmth wherever you go with this small and easy-to-carry device.
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