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Temps are rising and the sun is shining as the official start of summer is just a couple of weeks away. There is no better way to kick off the season than with our Summer 2022 Preview.

The Ultimate Guide to Summer 2022

  

From the backyard to the beach, here's everything you need for the best summer ever.

  

Today in Gear: In-the-Know on New Releases

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios.

Today's Best Deals: 20% Off Dad Grass, Discounted Chucks & More

Welcome to Deals of Note, where Gear Patrol captures all the best deals of the day. You can also follow all our deal posts in the Deals section.

Further Reading

🍃 Google Maps is now going to be providing air quality and wildfire info  📚 Spotify is working its way into the audiobook space and is going to be a big player💦 Hermés has built some wild water towers for design week in Milan📦 Uber Eats is starting to ship select foods nationwide

Deep Cut: Behind the Scenes with a Knife-Making Genius

Nobody crafts knives quite like Quintin Middleton. Probably because his story is one of a kind.  

Amazon Unveils Augmented Reality Virtual Try-On Feature

Pioneered by independent artists, AR is a practical look at fashion's next evolution.  

Yes, There's a Sriracha Shortage. This Is the Best Alternative

Huy Fong — the biggest stateside maker of red sriracha — is low on stock because of "unexpected crop failure." But there's hope for heat fans: yellow sriracha.  

The 12 Best Field Watches

Field watches should be reliable, legible and simple.  

The AeroPress Go Is the Best Coffee Maker for Camping

It's portable, it's durable, and it makes a damn fine cup of coffee.

BMW's Next 'Pure' Sports Car Will Be Its Last

One more sip of gas for the road.                             

Like Patagonia Baggies? Then You’ll Love These Shorts, Too

Patagonia Baggies are a classic summer short with plenty of competitors.