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Leading an active and athletic life can take its toll on your body. There are plenty of ways to jumpstart your recovery and get you feeling your best, but a good night’s sleep is a sure way to make a difference.
The Zoma Sports Mattress is a performance-enhancing sleep system designed to deliver enhanced rest and rejuvenation no matter how demanding your workouts are, so you can get up and get back at it. Using cutting-edge design and technology, Zoma facilitates faster muscle recovery, improved athletic performance, and deeper sleep through three distinct layers perfect for those individuals with active lifestyles.
The mattress is wrapped in a soft, lightweight cover that wicks away heat and moisture, keeping you cool throughout the night. Inside, there is the Triangulex™ pain relief layer, engineered with hundreds of triangular segments grouped into targeted comfort zones designed to soothe aching muscles. It also reduces pain-causing pressure points by up to 49%.
The second layer consists of Reactiv™ material that contours to your body and minimizes motion transfer. Lastly, Zoma features its high-density Support+ core to provide long-lasting durability. With these unique layers, you get the perfect blend of comfort, pressure-relief, responsiveness, and support — whether you’re a pro athlete or living an active life.
Each Zoma Sports Mattress comes with a 10-year full warranty and a 100-night, risk-free trial. Plus, get free shipping and save $100 off your purchase with the code GEARPATROL100.
New & Noteworthy Releases
Tracksmith’s Fall Gear Will Have You Itching to Run
Tracksmith takes its fall cue from the current training season, which is constantly a work in progress.
This Ultra-Popular Sous Vide Circulator Just Got Way, Way Better
Anova’s Precision Cooker was already one of the two best sous vide circulators money could buy. Now it’s better in every way.
Subaru’s New WRX and STI May Arrive Next Year, But With a Controversial Change
A rumor says Subaru will debut a new WRX in 2020. One change won’t be popular with manual transmission lovers.
A Knife Company Just Made the Ideal EDC Pen
The James Brand is best known for its sleek and minimalist pocket knives, but it just released its take on the compact pen.
Your Wardrobe Needs Filson’s Quintessential Western Shirt
Made with brushed 6.2-ounce cotton twill.
Carhartt WIP Updated These Classic Converse Sneakers
Available in Duck Brown or Camo Olive.
Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese Want Your TV to Stop Ruining Their Movies
So they, along with the UHD Alliance and a host of other directors, have introduced Filmmaker’s Mode.
This Hamilton Watch Is the First of Its Kind
The Gear Patrol Special Edition watch is a go-anywhere, do-anything diver designed by Gear Patrol and produced by Hamilton. Available exclusively in the Gear Patrol Store.
A New Mercedes G-Wagen Is Expensive, So Check Out This Awesome Vintage One
The Mercedes G-Class SUV is spectacular, but so is its price tag. This vintage G-Class will give you the same handsome looks for a lot less.
Store Your Vinyl in Style
Up to 100 LPs fit nicely into this exquisite record crate, handmade from locally sourced walnut and white oak. At the corners, masterful craftsmanship can be seen in the exposed dovetail joinery, which adds not…
An Affordable, Mechanical Dive Watch for About $300? Check This Out
Merlin is new microbrand is launching with a solid dive watch offering a ton of value, especially at early-bird pricing.
Fresh Deals
Seiko Coutura Solar Chronograph
Save 36%: Right now, two slick versions of the sporty Seiko Coutura Solar Chronograph are on sale at Macy’s for 20% off: one with a black case finish and soft silicone strap, and the other in steel with a steel bracelet. But for Labor Day, you can take a further 20% off the reduced price by using the promo code “WKND” at check out. That brings both versions down by more than $175 from around $500 to just over $300. — Zen Love
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Topo Designs Summer Sale
Save 50% Through Labor Day, you can save up to 50 percent on a plethora of excellent Topo Designs goods. We’ve dragged the classic Y-Pack through Outdoor Retailer and countless weekend trips, always impressed with how much it carries. And we’d be remiss not to mention the handy accessory packs, which is also on sale in a handful of colors and sizes. And if you’ve been holding back on the constantly sold out Ultralight Jacket, now’s the best time to pick one up for $20 off. Whether you need a good pair of hiking pants, a new gym bag or an additional layer, we highly recommend checking out the Topo Designs website today. — Meg Lappe
Adidas x Missoni Ultra Boost Clima Sneakers
Save $116: If you’re looking for a wildly cool sneaker, head over to End today.
Currently, you can pick up a pair of Adidas x Missoni Ultra Boost Clima sneakers on sale. The style features a Climacool Primeknit upper with Missoni’s iconic space-dying pattern, a sock-like collar and a co-branded tongue tag. And for additional visual interest, it has a mismatched 3-Stripes medial cage.
Function doesn’t suffer and the style has a knit heel cup, Torsion System, Boost midsole and Continental rubber outsole. Available in sizes 7 to 12, the silhouette comes in three colors and is now $116 cheaper than list price. So if you’re in the market for a new sneaker, don’t sleep on this — sizes will sell quickly. — John Zientek
L.L.Bean Labor Day Sale
Save up to 76%: Since its founding in 1912 by Maine woodsman Leon Leonwood Bean, L.L.Bean has produced a number of products that have become so recognizable that they transcend the brand name. Most of these things are rooted in utility. Its first item, the Maine Hunting Shoe, became somewhat of a draft for the universal Bean Boot and its omnipresent canvas tote bags originally hauled ice and wood. That function-first ethos still exists in the newer things, like school backpacks and synthetic jackets, that the company produces today.
All of these things, and many, many more, are currently on sale through Labor Day for 70 percent off plus another 20 percent off after that with the discount code GREAT20. That math comes out to potential savings of 76 percent. Below are some of the things that we’re pulling out our wallets for. — Tanner Bowden
Save up to 30%: If you’ve been waiting for a great sale to invest in a new guitar, now’s the time to act. Currently at Guitar Center, you can save up to 30 percent on a bunch of well-made instruments. Choose models from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Taylor and more, but act fast — the sale only goes through September 3. — John Zientek
A Giant Labor Day Sale on Motorcycle Gear
Save Up to 60%: It’s that time, y’all: Summer is winding down, and the leaves will be falling soon enough. As such, RevZilla has seen fit to to let some prices fall with them. Although there’s an obvious downside to colder weather for motorcycle riders, there’s also an upside: gear, gear, gear. It’s the best time of year for riders who love gear. You can shop for jackets without sweating in the store. Boot shopping no longer requires the removal of sandals and a barefoot fit test. Autumn, it’s safe to say, is the best time for anyone who rides and wants to look good doing it.
There’re too many deals in this sale to post them all here, so we’ve gone through the list and picked a few of our favorites. But act fast: Some of these deals end as soon as Labor Day. — Peter Corn
Polk Audio Command Bar
Save $100: Polk Audio’s Command Bar is one of the best entry-level soundbars available, and it’s on sale right now. The normally $300 soundbar (which comes with a wireless subwoofer) is $100 off if you shop at either Best Buy or Amazon. Part of its allure, other than improving your TV’s sound, is that Command Bar has built-in Amazon Alexa — similar to the Sonos Beam. This means you can use your voice to do things like raise or lower the TV volume, play music from Spotify or Pandora or control the smart home devices in the rest of your house, should you have any.
— Tucker Bowe
Today on Gear Patrol
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The Beer and Whiskey Experts Will Be Drinking This Labor Day
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Meet the Man Designing the Most Beautiful Pocket Knives We’ve Ever Seen
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This Affordable New Military Watch Is Even Better Than the Vintage Original
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The Absolute Worst Trend in Automotive Design Today
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The 25 Beers You Need to Try Before You Die
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If You Own an iPhone, Here’s How to Cut Your Monthly Bill In Half
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