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Thursday’s Best Deals: Kyoku Daimyo Knives, Fossil Semi-Annual Sale, Vizio Sound Bar, and More


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Two Kyoku Daimyo Knives, up to 50% off Men’s and Women’s Sale, and a Vizio 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar lead off Thursday’s best deals from around the web.

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Today’s Best Tech Deals


Dell 34-Inch Ultra-WIde LED Monitor | $509 | Amazon
Dell 34-Inch Ultra-WIde LED Monitor | $509 | Amazon
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Curved TVs might be a little dumb, but curved, ultra-wide computer monitors actually make some sense, because you actually sit close enough to them for the curve to wrap around your periphery.

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Right now you can pick up this Dell 34-Inch Ultra-WIde LED monitor for just $509, or a few bucks off its lowest price.

This type of monitor enables you to have a ton of windows open at the same time without the unsightly gap in between like you’d find in dual monitor setups. Sure, it costs more to start off but, for some, the seamless nature of it is worth it.

This 3440×1440 (21:9) monitor refreshes at 60hz and 99% sRGB, which is awesome for editing photos and videos.



Aukey USB Wall Charger | $6 | Amazon | Use code YIAZF27X
Aukey USB Wall Charger | $6 | Amazon | Use code YIAZF27X
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You know the little charging brick that came with your phone? Throw it out, and spend $6 on this replacement from Aukey (with code YIAZF27X). It’s only slightly larger than Apple’s standard iPhone charger, but it includes two ports, folding prongs, and 2.4A of current (shared between the ports) to charge your devices faster.

Compared to similar-sized USB-C chargers like Anker’s PowerPort Atom, it’s a little dated at this point, but at $6, it doesn’t really matter.



Monoprice 5.1 Channel Home Theater Satellite Speakers And Subwoofer | $68 | Amazon | Clip the $29 coupon
Monoprice 5.1 Channel Home Theater Satellite Speakers And Subwoofer | $68 | Amazon | Clip the $29 coupon
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Sound bars have largely taken over the home theater audio industry, but if you prefer to set things up the old fashioned way, you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal on a 5.1 speaker set than this. Just $68 gets you all of the speakers you need from Monoprice, though you’ll need to find an receiver to control them.

Clip the $29 coupon on the product page to see the discount at checkout.



Vizio 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar | $700 | Amazon
Vizio 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar | $700 | Amazon
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While 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound involves placing speakers around your room on a single plane, the concept behind Dolby Atmos is to give audio an element of height. If you don’t want to install speakers in your ceiling though, this Vizio system is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to pull off the effect.

At first glance, this looks like a 5.1 system similar to Vizio’s excellent sound bars. The main bar at the front of the room carries three channels, the two satellite speakers (truly wireless, in this case) provide your rear channels, and the wireless subwoofer handles the bass. But this being an Atmos-certified 5.1.4 system, it also includes four speakers (two built into the sound bar, and one in each of the satellites) that face upwards to bounce the Atmos channels off your ceiling, and back into your ears.

The effect won’t be quite as convincing as true ceiling-mounted speakers, but you won’t do better for this price. Gizmodo covered a similar Vizio system (a 5.1.2 version), and came away impressed. This model normally sells for $1000, but today on Amazon, it’s $300 off, matching an all-time low (which wasn’t available for long). Amazingly, that’s only $100 more than the price of the 3.1.2 version of the same system, which doesn’t include the satellite speakers.


Today’s Best Home Deals


OXO Good Grips Compact Hideaway Toilet Brush | $13 | Amazon
OXO Good Grips Compact Hideaway Toilet Brush | $13 | Amazon
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Toilet brushes are an unfortunate necessity, but in the grand scheme of things, they’re a fine tradeoff in exchange for the miracles of indoor plumbing.

But OXO (unsurprisingly) makes one of the less gross-seeming options out there, and you can get the mint color of their Hideaway toilet brush for $13 today, down from the usual $16.



3-Pack Kasa Smart Light Switch | $60 | Amazon
3-Pack Kasa Smart Light Switch | $60 | Amazon
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If your home features a lot of built-in lights controlled by a relatively small number of light switches, it’ll probably be cheaper and easier to make them “smart” by replacing your switches, rather than your bulbs.

That’s especially true today, since you can get a three-pack of TP-Link Kasa smart light switches for $60, matching an all-time low. Just swap these in for your existing switches, and you’ll be able to control all the lights on the switch with your phone or your favorite voice assistant. And yes, you can still use it like a regular light switch too, so you don’t have to shout at Alexa to turn on the lights when you walk through the front door (but you can if you enjoy doing that).



Kyoku Daimyo 8.5” Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Knife | $78 | Amazon | Promo code KYOKUBVXKyoku Daimyo 7” Damascus Steel Santoku Knife | $80 | Amazon | Promo code KYOKUDSZ
Kyoku Daimyo 8.5” Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Knife | $78 | Amazon | Promo code KYOKUBVX

Kyoku Daimyo 7” Damascus Steel Santoku Knife | $80 | Amazon | Promo code KYOKUDSZ

You might not have heard of Kyoku, but we found their Daimyo damascus steel chef’s knife to be a joy to use, and spellbindingly beautiful to look at too.

Now, you can save $20 on two of the company’s other knives from the same line. The 8.5″ Kiritsuke ($78 with promo code KYOKUBVX) is almost certainly longer than the blade you’re using now, which can help you chop more stuff at once, though I think most would find it a bit unwieldy. Instead, I’d recommend the 7″ Santoku ($80 with promo code KYOKUDSZ) for most home chefs. That length of blade is long enough for almost anything you’re likely to do in the kitchen, and the curved, ergonomic blade makes it easy to rock back and forth when chopping herbs and vegetables.



Touch Of ECO TIKIGLOW - Solar Tiki Torch Light | $25 | DailySteals | Use promo code KJTIKI
Touch Of ECO TIKIGLOW – Solar Tiki Torch Light | $25 | DailySteals | Use promo code KJTIKI
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Keep the party going even after the sunsets with these discounted, solar-powered Tiki torches. Use promo code KJTIKI to drop the price on the single unit, two-pack and four-pack down to just $22, $37 and $62 respectively. (For comparison’s sake, this single unit costs $30 on Amazon.)

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These LED lamps will run for 8-10 hours and since these are solar-powered, there’s no need to plug them in or refill them with gas. Each lamp comes with one lantern holder, one female, male extension stakes and one ground stake.

If you’re thinking of going… um… protesting with them… the inventory has been replaced with something else. Please keep moving.



Premium Garden Scarecrow Owl | $11 | Daily Steals | Promo code KJOWL
Premium Garden Scarecrow Owl | $11 | Daily Steals | Promo code KJOWL
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Do you have a bunch of birds or squirrels ruining your garden and yard? If you’ve tried to keep them out with no success, you can test out a scarecrow. Don’t get an ugly, giant scarecrow that’ll give your kids nightmares. Get this Premium Garden Scarecrow Owl, which will probably not make your kids terrified of owls (no promises). It is only $11 on Daily Steals when you use the promo code KJOWL.



Up to 50% Off Select Generators, Log Splitters, and Augers | Home Depot
Up to 50% Off Select Generators, Log Splitters, and Augers | Home Depot
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If you’ve ever needed a portable generator for a camping trip or during a power outage at home, now is the time to buy one. You can get up to 50% off select Generators, Log Splitters, and Augers at Home Depot, today only. A Sportsman 4,000/3,500-Watt Dual Fuel Powered Portable Generator (pictured above) is 47% off, marked down to just $279. It has 10 hours of life and it can run on propane or regular gasoline.



Eufy BodySense C1 Smart Scale | $20 | Amazon
Eufy BodySense C1 Smart Scale | $20 | Amazon
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If you want to keep track of your summer weight loss goals, the new model of Anker’s ultra-popular Bluetooth smart scale is on sale today for just $20 right now, matching the best price we’ve ever seen on a smart scale from a major brand.

In addition to functioning as a normal digital bathroom scale, the Eufy BodySense can measure metrics such as body fat percentage and body water, and sync all of that data over Bluetooth to your iOS or Android smartphone, and send it to those platforms’ Google Health and Apple HealthKit apps. You can see my impressions of the previous model here, but it’s the most seamless and reliable smart scale I’ve ever personally used.



Three Pounds of Chicken Wings For Life | Butcher Box
Three Pounds of Chicken Wings For Life | Butcher Box
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Butcher Box ships grass fed beef, heritage grade pork, and free range chicken right to your door for less than $6 per serving, and if you sign up before July 29, you’ll also get three pounds of organic chicken wings in every box for the life of your subscription, for no additional charge. Who doesn’t want a wing night every month forever?

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Better yet, all of those wings will come from free-range chickens that are USDA Certified Organic, were never given antibiotics or added hormones.

The three pound wing bonus comes bundled with any of Butcher Box’s pre-selected boxes, which are priced at $129 for 24 servings, or $238 for 48 servings, which can be delivered every 30 or 60 days. For a nominal surcharge, you can also build a completely custom box, with your choice of proteins.

Today’s Best Lifestyle Deals


End of Season Clearance Sale | Chrome
End of Season Clearance Sale | Chrome
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Chrome Industries makes some of the coolest bags you can own and right now you can save up to 60% off bags, shirts, shorts and other gear during their End of Season clearance sale.

Better still, you can get free shipping with orders over $100 during this sale. For me, the ones to pay attention to are the Urban Ex Gas Gan Backpack (down to $60 from a usual price for $150) and the Macheto Travel Pack for $80 (down from a usual $200.)


Up to 50% Off Men’s and Women’s Sale | Fossil
Up to 50% Off Men’s and Women’s Sale | Fossil
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A new season means it’s a good time time to upgrade your watches, bags, and other accessories, and Fossil, a brand that’s had your back since practically the Jurassic Period, is coming through with a deal you’ll dig. Take up to 50% off the retailer’s clearance items for men and women at Fossil’s Semi-Annual Sale, and score a set of deeply discounted styles that will never go extinct, trend-wise.



Lit Summer Clearance | Original Penguin | Promo code EXTRA15
Lit Summer Clearance | Original Penguin | Promo code EXTRA15
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If your summer wardrobe isn’t looking so hot, it’s time to hit up Original Penguin. Their Lit Summer Clearance sale is on now, which means select styles including polos, tees, button-downs, and pants are up to 50% off. Plus, use promo code EXTRA15 to score an additional 15% off your purchase. Prices start at just $10, so it’s a pretty lit opportunity to score some hot looks.



Extra 40% Off Sale | Perry Ellis | Promo code FREESHIPPING
Extra 40% Off Sale | Perry Ellis | Promo code FREESHIPPING
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A guy could build his entire wardrobe at Perry Ellis. They offer everything from tees to suits, and if it’s in their sale section today, it’s an extra 40% off at checkout, plus you can score free shipping with promo code FREESHIPPING. We’re talking $20 belts, $30 tees, $40 watches, so load up!



$299 Custom Suits | Indochino | Promo code KINJA19$59 Custom Shirts | Indochino | Promo code KINJA19
$299 Custom Suits | Indochino | Promo code KINJA19

$59 Custom Shirts | Indochino | Promo code KINJA19
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Buying a suit off the rack is almost always a disappointing experience. It never fits quite right, the selection is limited, and it always feels like you’re spending way too much for a garment that you don’t really love.

Indochino addresses all of these shortcomings with custom tailored suits (and more!) that are cut to fit your specific body, and that allow you to tweak all of the little details and accoutrements to your liking. So today, head over there and design totally unique suit that’s built just for you for just $299 with promo code KINJA19.

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That code will work on any of the suits on this page, and includes all of your customizations and shipping. If you get it and it doesn’t fit quite right, you can even go into an Indochino store to get it adjusted or remade for free, or even get reimbursed after taking it to another local tailor if you don’t have an Indochino store near you.


You’ve never bought a shirt like this before.
You’ve never bought a shirt like this before.
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Just about the only thing it doesn’t include is a shirt to wear underneath, and they’ve got you covered there too with a $59 shirt of your choice with promo code KINJA19. And just because it’s “just a shirt” doesn’t mean you don’t get a ton of customizations here too. You can configure it with six different collars, multiple lengths (say, if you want to wear it untucked), short sleeved or long sleeved, and more.



Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent | $21 | Amazon
Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent | $21 | Amazon
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Pick up this $21 Moquito Repellent system if you’re planning any part of your summer outdoors. These promise to shoo away bugs scent- and deet-free, while being super portable.

This is the lowest price we’ve seen on this particular item (usually hovers around $40.) But just a heads up, these require refill pods that start at around $8 for 12 hours worth of protection. Luckily, there’s one already in the box.



Birthday Sale | Zappos | Promo code BDAY20
Birthday Sale | Zappos | Promo code BDAY20
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Zappos sales don’t come around too often, but right now, this one-stop shoe shop is marking down over 85,000 items—I swear, that’s not a typo!—with their 20th Birthday Sale.

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The best way to sort through a sale of this size is to filter by brand, and as you’ve probably guessed by now, select styles from a slew of your favorites—including Adidas, Nike, Cole Haan, Frye, Puma, Sam Edelman, and more—are among the great deals available. And don’t forget, while Zappos is shoe central, they do also have great deals on apparel, including Columbia outerwear, joggers, socks, and more.

Be sure to use promo code BDAY20 to score even more savings on select items. You’d better start sifting through this sale now, so you can snag everything you need to start fall off on the right foot.



Clear the Rack | Nordstrom Rack
Clear the Rack | Nordstrom Rack
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Here we go again: Clear the Rack is on at Nordstrom Rack. And while we know and love this sale for being full to the brim with heavily discounted styles for men, women, and kids, this time around, Clear the Rack is really stepping things up with over 23,000—yes, you read that correctly—items included in the promotion. Shoppers will be able to snag these already marked-down styles with an extra 25% off at checkout, for a total of up to 75% off savings. Today, the sale is open to Nordy Club members only (it’s free to join); it will be open to everyone tomorrow.

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The best way to sift through this massive stock is probably to sort by your favorite brands, since a few of your favorites — including Nike, Cole Haan, Nike, Levi’s, Kate Spade, and so, so many more — are up for grabs on clearance. And be sure to keep an eye out for some of our most beloved styles, like these Greats Royale sneakers, our favorite Bonobos Riviera floral shirt, a classic grey sweatshirt, or a pair of Adidas pool slides. No matter what you’re in the market for, chances are it’s among the thousands of great deals that the Rack is clearing out now.

TODAY’S BEST MEDIA DEALS


The Fill-In Filmography Poster | 25% off Poster + Hanging Supplies | Pop Chart | Promo code TWOTHUMBSUP
The Fill-In Filmography Poster | 25% off Poster + Hanging Supplies | Pop Chart | Promo code TWOTHUMBSUP
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We all have our movie blind spots. Those essential, genre-defining films that we’ve just never seen for one reason or another. My worst offenders are probably the Lord of the Rings and Godfather films.

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But now, Pop Chart went and made a poster that can motivate you to cross those movies off your list, literally. Spanning 3′ by 2′ and featuring over 1,500 movies sorted by genre, each title has a three-section circle next to it that you pencil in to mark whether you loved the film, liked it, or merely just watched it. And in true Pop Chart fashion, it looks great too.

The poster starts shipping out on July 29, but you can preorder it today for 25% off with promo code TWOTHUMBSUP. That’ll bring the poster by itself down to $30, but you can also throw in some frames or poster rails to hang it, and the code will work on those as well.



Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection | $30 | Amazon
Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection | $30 | Amazon
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Do you know someone who loves dinosaurs as much as my nephew Charlie does? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pick up the Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection. This Blu-ray set includes Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, and Jurassic World. Sadly, no Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom but you do get a bunch of bonus features, and even digital copies.

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$30 is the best price we’ve ever seen on this particular collection, so act fast before this deal is extinct. (Can you believe I’m single and don’t know if I don’t have any kids?)

TODAY’S BEST GAMING DEALS


Refurb NES Classic | $50 | eBay
Refurb NES Classic | $50 | eBay
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Once upon a time, the NES Classic was so hard to find, that eBay resellers could sell them at a 2-3x markup.

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Then, for a few blessed months, you could easily find them in stores, in stock, for MSRP. It was glorious.

But alas, if you missed that moment in time, they’re now really hard to find again. But lo and behold, you can actually buy a refurb from Nintendo’s eBay storefront for $50 right now, while supplies last. It’s not a huge discount, but it is the best deal we’ve ever seen on this thing.



Dark Souls Remastered [PS4] | $16 | Amazon | Clip the coupon code
Dark Souls Remastered [PS4] | $16 | Amazon | Clip the coupon code

Whether you played the original or not, Dark Souls Remastered is worth picking up for action RPG fans, if only to better understand its dedicated following. Amazon just knocked it down to $16 after you clip the coupon code (from its original $40), which is the best price yet.

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Resident Evil 2 [PS4] | $30 | Amazon | Clip the couponResident Evil 2 [Xbox One] | $30 | Amazon | Clip the coupon
Resident Evil 2 [PS4] | $30 | Amazon | Clip the coupon

Resident Evil 2 [Xbox One] | $30 | Amazon | Clip the coupon

Whether you played the original or not, the recent remake of Resident Evil 2 is worth picking up if you don’t mind feeling terrified. Today on Amazon, it’s marked down to $30 on both PS4 and Xbox One after you clip the on-page coupon, an all-time low. Just be sure to get the deal before Mr. X grabs it.



Masterbuilt Portable Smoker | $50 | Walmart
Masterbuilt Portable Smoker | $50 | Walmart
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Have dreams of becoming a bonafide pitmaster? Don’t let your dreams be dreams, and pick up this $50 Masterbuilt portable smoker. This teensy propane-fueled smoker is perfect for smoking meats at home or on-the-go. Masterbuilt promises that despite its diminutive size, it’ll be able to “smoke whole turkeys, pork butts, and more.”

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At $50, it’s practically an impulse buy. Come and get it before this deal’s up in smoke.



Men’s and Women’s Summer Clearance | Greats
Men’s and Women’s Summer Clearance | Greats
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You’ve probably seen an ad for Greats on Facebook or Instagram, and I’m happy to report that they aren’t a scam. I own a pair of Royales, and it almost feels like an insult to call them sneakers, because they’re as well made and sturdy and unapologetically leather as any dress shoes I’ve ever owned. And yet, they are sneakers. Really, really good sneakers.

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Greats doesn’t run big sales very often, but right now, you can take advantage of their Summer Clearance event (men | women), with up to 70% off a pretty wide variety of styles. They only tend to do sales this big twice per year, and while your color and size choices are somewhat limited, but these are as, uh, great as Greats deals ever get.



Cyber Summer Sale | Tarte Cosmetics | Promo code CYBER
Cyber Summer Sale | Tarte Cosmetics | Promo code CYBER
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Up to 70% off Tarte’s beloved collection of cosmetics is good, but up to 90% off is even better. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Tarte Cosmetics’ Cyber Summer Sale. A selection items, including several palettes, brushes, and sets, are marked way down, and no matter what you choose, you can use promo code CYBER to score an extra 20% off your order. This surprise sale is only for today, though, so hurry up and load up on new additions to your makeup bag.



25% Off Orders of $100+ | Under Armour | Promo code HOT25
25% Off Orders of $100+ | Under Armour | Promo code HOT25
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What better way to get ready for exercise-friendly summer weather than an extra 25% off Under Armour’s already affordable sale section? Pick up at least $100 worth of workout shirts, sweats, leggings, shoes, and more, and use promo code HOT25 at checkout to stack on the savings. If you do nothing else with this sale, at least replace your old underwear with Boxerjocks.



Coleman Coastal Xtreme Series Portable Cooler | $45 | Walmart
Coleman Coastal Xtreme Series Portable Cooler | $45 | Walmart
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If you’re looking for a huge cooler for your next camping trip or tailgate, look no further. Coleman has you covered. The 120-Qt. Coastal Xtreme Series Portable Cooler is only $45 at Walmart. It can hold 190 cans and is supposed to keep ice cold for up to five days in 90-degree weather. It has two-way holding straps to make lugging this giant thing around much easier.



End of Season Sale | Marmot
End of Season Sale | Marmot
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The changing of the seasons is a great time to buy new clothes, and while it might not currently feel like fall is on the horizon, cooler temperatures will be here before you know it. Right now, Marmot’s taking up to 50% off hundreds of sale items during the company’s end of season sale, which is a great opportunity to save on clothes for the coming months, or stock up on cheap winter wear for next year. No promo code required.

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Need somewhere to get started? The Marmot Precip (men | women) and Minimalist (men | women) were both among our readers’ favorite rain coats, and I’m a particular fan of the minimalist’s hood brim.



Alaska Airlines Flight Sale | $87+ Roundtrip
Alaska Airlines Flight Sale | $87+ Roundtrip
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It’s time to start planning your end-of-summer and fall getaways, and you can look to Alaska Airlines’ latest flight sale for inspiration, with roundtrip tickets starting at $87 from dozens of cities.

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Even if Alaska Air isn’t your airline of choice, other airlines are price matching on many of the routes, so it’s worth looking to find where you can visit for cheap. Sale fares are based on availability, and run from August 27 – November 20, 2019 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.


If you still have any energy-guzzling incandescent bulbs lighting up your home, there’s really no reason not to upgrade to LED at this point. You can get a 6-pack of 60W equivalent bulbs (while using only 9W) from AmazonBasics for just $12, or a 16-pack of 100W equivalent bulbs (which use 15W of energy) for $32, both all-time low prices.

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They aren’t smart, or dimmable, but they will pay for themselves thanks to their long lifespan and low energy usage.


Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to buy a whole 14-piece cookware set when you know you only need to replace a few pans. This Cuisinart 7-piece set is a good middle ground, and comes with all the basics like a skillet, two sauce pans, and a stock pot. Amazon just dropped it to $55, a new all-time low.

These pieces feature aluminum cores in the bases, though that aluminum doesn’t extend up the sidewalls like you’d see in more expensive cookware. But still, they should heat up quickly and evenly, and boast a solid 4.3 stars with over 600 reviews.



350 Feet Bird Reflective Tape | $10 | Daily Steals | Promo code KJTAPE
350 Feet Bird Reflective Tape | $10 | Daily Steals | Promo code KJTAPE

Want to keep birds off your patio, or out of your garden? Bird-repelling reflective tape is the cheapest and easiest way to convince them to buzz off, and you can get a 350 foot roll today for just $10 with promo code KJTAPE. That’s over $4 less than the same roll costs on Amazon.


The Layover Travel Blanket
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Update: This campaign ends on Friday, and has already raised over $600,000, so get your preorders in if you want one.

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If, like me, you prefer to spend as much time as possible under a blanket at home, Gravel made a blanket that you can take with you anywhere.


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The Layover Travel Blanket isn’t the only compact, nylon blanket out there, but it does seem to be one of the most thoughtfully designed. It has a leg pocket to keep your feet extra warm (and hide them if you take your shoes off on a plane)! It has a built-in storage pocket for your phone and keys! It packs down into an included sack that’s smaller than a pair of shoes! It weighs less than a pound! Plenty of people pack a travel pillow to stay comfortable on planes, trains, and busses, and Gravel’s betting that they can convince a lot of travelers to bring a blanket too.

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The Layover is the third Kickstarter project from Gravel, the folks behind my personal favorite toiletry kit, and has already blown through its funding goal. You can cozy up to the blanket for an earlybird price (currently $99) by preordering, or save more by preordering two. They snap together to form a larger blanket, after all.



Acer SB220Q 21.5" Monitor | $60 | eBay
Acer SB220Q 21.5″ Monitor | $60 | eBay
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If you need a second monitor or want replace your old one, eBay has a 21.5″ Acer monitor for a low $60 right now. With a 1920×1080 resolution, 75Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time, it’s unlikely to wow any gamers or pixel peepers. But if you want a solid, super thin, HD monitor, this is the way to go.

It was refurbished by an Acer-approved vendor and comes with a 90 day manufacturer warranty. For comparison’s sake, this same monitor is selling for $90 on Amazon. So do yourself a favor, pick one up… or two and seriously upgrade your work set up.



RAVPower 60W 6-Port USB Charger With USB-C PD and Data Transfer | $31 | Amazon | Clip the $15 coupon
RAVPower 60W 6-Port USB Charger With USB-C PD and Data Transfer | $31 | Amazon | Clip the $15 coupon
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At a quick glance, this may look like any other USB charging hub, some of which you’ve likely already purchased. But RAVPower’s latest hub has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

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1) A 24W USB-C PD charging port. That’s not the most powerful USB-C port out there, but it’s enough to fast-charge phones and tablets, or even power things like small laptops and a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

2) Data transfer ports. The top-most port is designed for a flash drive or external hard drive, while the second one is meant for your phone or tablet. Just plug in your device, open RAVPower’s app, and you’ll be able to move files back and forth between your iOS or Android device and the external storage you plugged into the top port. It’s not the only device that can do this, but I’ve never seen it incorporated into a charging hub.

It’s not a feature that everyone needs, but if it’s one that interests you, just clip the $15 coupon to get it for $31.



Anker PowerLine II 3-in-1 Cable | $11 | Amazon | Promo code ANKER3IN1
Anker PowerLine II 3-in-1 Cable | $11 | Amazon | Promo code ANKER3IN1

If you want the durability and lifetime warranty of Anker’s PowerLine II charging cables, but you own a lot of different devices, this $11 microUSB cable (with promo code AK3in1BNW) includes Lightning and USB-C adapters attached to the end. It’s a little awkward looking, but it’s nice to know you’ll always have the right cable handy.



Jabra Elite 85h Noise Canceling Headphones | $250 | Amazon
Jabra Elite 85h Noise Canceling Headphones | $250 | Amazon
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Jabra’s Elite 85h over-ears might not have the best noise cancelation on the market, but they do offer some unique features that you won’t find on alternatives from Sony or Bose.

From Gizmodo’s review:

I was surprised by how handy the SmartSound feature ended up being. It’s useful because it’s mindless. Most other noise-canceling headphones, including Jabra’s own Elite 65t, offer ways to adjust the power of the noise-canceling on the fly so that you can hear important stuff, like on-coming traffic in a busy urban setting. However, that typically involves remembering the setting exists and then tapping a button to activate it. SmartSound adjusts automatically, so when I come out of the subway, the noise-canceling chills out a bit and then I don’t get hit by a car. You can also adjust the noise-canceling settings with a button on the left ear cup.

Even cooler: they don’t have a power button. They use proximity sensors to turn on automatically when you put them over your ears. The same sensors will pause your music automatically when you take them off, AirPod style.

This being a Jabra product, they also excel when taking calls:

The headphones have a total of eight microphones, six of which are used to pick up your voice when you’re on the phone or talking to a voice assistant. According to my mom, I “sound like I’m standing right next to her” when I’m calling on the Jabra headphones. When I call with the Sonys, she sometimes says stuff like “You sound like you’re underwater.”

If those features trump pure noise cancelation strength in your hierarchy of headphone needs, the 85h is $50 off on Amazon today, bringing them down to $250, slightly cheaper than most deals we see on the high-end alternatives from Sony and Bose.


God of War | $20 | Amazon

God of War is pretty spectacular, and if you still haven’t grabbed a copy for your PS4, Amazon’s marked the game down to $20. That’s its best price of the yea, so this is a deal that will make your papa proud.


Razer’s popular BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 keyboard is one of the few high-end gaming keyboards out there without a number pad, and it’s cheaper than ever today on Amazon.

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This keyboard has every accoutrement a gamer could possibly want, including 16.8 million color customizable backlighting, fully programmable keys, 10 key rollover, a magnetic wrist rest, and a two year warranty. You even get to choose from three different types of key switches, though you should obviously get the obnoxious, clicky ones. The BlackWidow line has long been a reader favorite, and this model is the cream of the crop, especially if you prefer a keyboard with a smaller footprint.

Today’s $100 price (valid on all three versions) is up to $40 less than usual, and an all-time low.



Extra 40% Off Sale | Levi’s | Promo code LASTCALL
Extra 40% Off Sale | Levi’s | Promo code LASTCALL
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Everyone needs a good pair of jeans. If you know what I mean, head over to Levi’s, where sale styles are currently an extra 40% off with promo code LASTCALL. The sale includes styles for men, women, and kids, so truly everyone can dive into some new, discounted denim.



Free People Flash Sale | Nordstrom Rack
Free People Flash Sale | Nordstrom Rack
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Ultimate boho brand Free People’s effortlessly cool, vintage-y styles don’t come without some heavy lifting on the part of your wallet. But today, flower children should head over to Nordstrom Rack, where Free People clothing is marked way down. Move quickly, since free spirits will likely buy up this stock faster than you can say, Coachella weekend 1 passes with car camping included.



Trew Pack Jack Raincoat | $111 | Trew | Promo code MYFANNY30
Trew Pack Jack Raincoat | $111 | Trew | Promo code MYFANNY30
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Trew might be best known for its merino wool, but don’t sleep on their Pack Jack raincoat.

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Made from a soft-feel ripstop that keeps the wind and water out while still feeling breathable, the Pack Jack’s most notable feature is probably its built-in fanny pack. When you aren’t wearing the jacket, the whole thing packs up inside the pack. And when you are, it provides extra water-resistant storage for your gear.

Grab it before the next big storm for 30% off with promo code MYFANNY30, which brings it down to $111 at checkout.



Camp Shop Sale | Huckberry
Camp Shop Sale | Huckberry
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Huckberry’s running a big sale on a truckload of gear during their Camp Shop sale for your next adventure. Everything from Black Diamond headlamps, sporks, and Hydroflask bottles are discounted, with prices starting at just $8.

Whether you’re looking for an easy way to start a fire, or make a pour-over on the go, this sale’s got you covered. I, for one, am seriously considering the $6 UCO Switch Spork Utensil Set and the Nordic Pocket Saw.



3-Pack Nonstick Copper Grill Mats | $8 | Amazon | Promo code UD37VWYN
3-Pack Nonstick Copper Grill Mats | $8 | Amazon | Promo code UD37VWYN
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Grill grates aren’t always the best surface for cooking foods on the grill. Not only can small bits of food fall through them, they’re also probably gross (unless you follow Jolie Kerr’s advice, of course).

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That’s where these nonstick copper grill mats come in. You lay them across your grill (or oven), cook right on them, and rinse them off when you’re done. And unlike pans, they roll up when not in use to take up less space in your cabinets. Get a pack of three for $8 with promo code UD37VWYN, and spend the money you saved on more meat.



24-Pack Anker Alkaline AAA Batteries | $6 | Amazon | Clip the 50% coupon24-Pack Anker Alkaline AA Batteries | $8 | Amazon | Clip the 47% coupon
24-Pack Anker Alkaline AAA Batteries | $6 | Amazon | Clip the 50% coupon

24-Pack Anker Alkaline AA Batteries | $8 | Amazon | Clip the 47% coupon

Anker makes non-rechargeable alkaline batteries now, which is deeply weird, but 24 AAAs for $6 or 24 AAs for $8 are both terrific deals. Just be sure to clip the coupon (50% for the former, 47% for the latter) on the product page to get the discount.


Dish racks are an important, necessary kitchen sink implement, but they take up so. much. freaking. space. If you don’t have countertops to spare, invest in this $20 roll-up rack, which fits over your sink when you need it and easily folds to store in a drawer or cabinet when you don’t. This particular model comes with dish and utensil holders, making it a handy addition to any tiny kitchen.


You shouldn’t have to use up a precious power outlet on something as small as a night light, and even if you wanted to, they’re usually not in the best position for helping you find the bathroom without stubbing your toe at night.

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But these second generation Eufy night lights are battery powered, so you can stick them anywhere you want. And since they only turn on when they detect motion, you won’t have to replace the AAAs very often. A 3-pack normally costs $17, but this week on Amazon, you can pick them up for just $13.



$15 Off Your Rx Med or Rx Food Order of $49 or More | Chewy | Promo Code 15CHEWY
$15 Off Your Rx Med or Rx Food Order of $49 or More | Chewy | Promo Code 15CHEWY
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Running to the pet store to pick up food every time you run out is never convenient. That’s why Chewy is such a lifesaver. And don’t get me started on prescription diets like Royal Canin or Science Diet, which are expensive to restock too. Right now, you can get $15 off your order of $49 or more at Chewy, so long as you have any prescription food or prescription medication in your cart. To get your discount, use the code 15CHEWY at checkout. To be eligible for this discount, you cannot have purchased Rx food or Rx meds through Chewy before.



Samsung 860 QVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III SSD | $400 | Amazon
Samsung 860 QVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III SSD | $400 | Amazon
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Samsung makes some of the best solid state drives around and this 4TB is currently marked down to $400, an all-time low. Moving from a traditional HDD to an SSDs is the best upgrade you can make for your computer, in terms of speed and reliability. But this model really shines in terms of capacity.

This 4TB model offers read speed up to 550MB/s and write speed up to 520MB/s, which is a little slower by SSD standards. So it’s best for DIY SSD-based network attached storage, or as a secondary drive.

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To be frank, this drive is not for everyone. It’s more geared for professionals who need a ton of fast and reliable storage. If that sounds like you, this is $200 off its usual price.


No-brainer deal alert: Twitch Prime Members get $15 Amazon credit with the purchase of Gears of War 4, Starlink Battle for Atlas, Fallout 76, The Sims 4, and The Last of Us for…$15 (price shown at checkout). Even if you don’t own a console or PC, this is a big deal and an opportunity for what essentially ammounts to a free game..

Let me explain. If you’ve got Amazon Prime, you can sign up for Twitch Prime for free. And if you spend $10 on Gears of War 4, you’ll get $15 credit which if my math is right, gives you $5 more than you paid. And since Amazon credit is basically real money… well, y’know.


Preorder Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order [PS4/Xbox One] | $51 | Amazon


Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderpromises to be a Metroid-y take on the Star Wars universe, and preorders are $9 off on Amazon today for both PS4 and Xbox One. Preorderers even get a few special in-game cosmetics:

Orange Lightsaber Blade Color, BEE-D-1 Skin, Mygeeto Campaign Hilt, and Umbraran Campaign Hilt

I’m tempted just for the orange blade cover, honestly.

You won’t be charged until it ships in November, so you can always cancel later if it’s not the game you’re looking for.



Huckberry Summer Clearance
Huckberry Summer Clearance
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Huckberry just kicked off its annual summer clearance sale, with deals on dozens of men’s shirts, shorts, shoes, and more.

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The sale features brands like Flint and Tinder, Seavees, Rivieras, and Howler Brothers, just to give you a taste, but there are plenty more to explore in the full sale.

For my money, the best thing you can buy here is the Nomadix Adventure Towel. Made from recycled plastic bottles, it’s thin and light enough to take to the beach or the campsite, but still absorbent enough to thoroughly dry your body.

The coolest item though is one of the few non-clothing, non-bag products in the sale: a freakin’ levitating light bulb.


If you don’t have the time or inclination to shop for your own clothes, The Menlo Club will send you a couple of surprise products from Five Four, Grand AC, or New Republic each month, in your size, for $60. And for a limited time, you can get $30 off your first order, plus a free pair of sunglasses.

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When you sign up for a new subscription, you’ll provide Menlo Club with the styles that you like (Casual, Classic, Forward, or a mix), plus all of your shoe, pant, and shirt sizes, so you can be sure that everything will fit. If something doesn’t fit when it arrives, size exchanges are free, as is shipping.

You can cancel whenever you want, and for a limited time, you can get your first box for just $30, plus a bonus pair of shades. Just use promo code KinjaShades at checkout to get the offer. At $30 for all of that, why wouldn’t you at least give it a shot?



Sunday Scaries CBD Flight | $94 | With monthly plan discount and promo code FLIGHT15
Sunday Scaries CBD Flight | $94 | With monthly plan discount and promo code FLIGHT15

If you’re having trouble sleeping, suffering from anxiety, or having trouble sleeping because you’re suffering from anxiety, Sunday Scaries CBD products could help. Jolie Kerr shared her thoughts on them for The Inventory, and now, our readers can save an extra 15% on the already-discounted CBD Flight with promo code FLIGHT15.

The Flight includes a bottle of the standard gummies, a bottle of vegan gummies, and a bottle of stronger CBD tincture for $94 when you combine the promo code with the monthly plan discount (which you can cancel at any time). Buying those three products separately would cost you $158.



Anniversary Sale | Nordstrom
Anniversary Sale | Nordstrom
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It’s that time of year. Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale—the biggest of just three big sales put on annually by the department store—has arrived, and so have all the deals you’ve been waiting for on a range of designer goods for men, women, and kids.

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Load up on all the newest clothes, shoes, accessories, home goods, and beauty products for fall from your favorite brands, including Nike, Cole Haan, Madewell, The North Face, Patagonia, Topshop, and much more. There’s certainly a lot to sort through, which you should plan on doing ASAP; the best stuff always sells out first, after all.

For our top picks, check out this post.



Three Years Private Internet Access | $99
Three Years Private Internet Access | $99
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Our readers’ favorite VPN recently raised prices for the first time ever, and the company’s best-value (and Kinja Deals-exclusive) three-year plan is available for $99.

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Three year plans aren’t available to the general public at all, but if you click this link, you can get three years for $99, which works out to just $2.75 per month. While shorter plan lengths are available, none come close to the per-month pricing of this three-year membership. For example, the publicly available two-year plan costs about $84, and a month-to-month plan will set you back $10 per month.

If you subscribe to the three-year plan today, you’ll be able to continue to renew it at the same price for the life of your subscription, so this is a great chance to lock in a terrific deal.



Firstleaf Wine Club | Free shipping for your first year (normally $10 per box)
Firstleaf Wine Club | Free shipping for your first year (normally $10 per box)
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Firstleaf is an online wine club that learns your preferences, offers tons of great wines from around the world, and most importantly, saves you money compared to buying from the store.

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Every new Firstleaf member gets an introductory delivery with six bottles of wine for just $40 with free shipping, and every box thereafter includes six bottles for $80, plus $10 shipping. But if you use this link when you sign up, you’ll get FREE shipping on every box for your entire first year. That’ll save you over $100 if you get a new box every month. At the very least, you should send Mom the trial box for less than $7 per bottle. I mean, why wouldn’t you?

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