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Triple Aught Design’s Black Friday sale has great prices, especially on:

• Overland Shirt which has become a stable for me.
• Astral VR Shell which I now always travel and hike with.

Gustin has 50% off some great items, as well as special releases for the shopping holiday.

Filson has their Black Friday sale posted and an Extra 20% off items in the Outlet. Some great deals to be had:

• Ultralight Jacket: I have the vest and it’s a great item.
• Rugged Twill Field Bag: these shot up in price, so it’s a good time to grab one.
• Lightweight Down Jac Shirt: I wear mine all the time.
• Alaskan Guide Shirt: the best flannel shirt money can buy.
• Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt: for those who want the flannel look, but live in a warmer area. I wore mine a ton in Houston.

Some great deals on almost every bag. GR1s and MacV boots included in the deal.

What a steal of a deal on my favorite coffee maker. Go get it.

Buy here, $179

My wife has been using Perplexity a ton in her baking, and it’s led to a very delicious kitchen. She is also sharing her muffin recipe the kids love for their breakfast. Take a read and hit subscribe.

A fantastic sale from Columbia Sportswear right now (I don’t even get a kick back on this stuff). I recently bought a couple of winter snow parka style jackets for my kids from Columbia as the value proposition is extraordinary. Bot jackets are very nice, and have survived over 10” of snow, countless sledding adventures, stuffed in lockers and all of that. They are also keeping my kids plenty warm, and without me needing to force the issue, both kids enjoy wearing them.

Kid clothing which performs really well, and looks nice, is usually quite expensive, but Columbia is bucking that trend. And they make plenty of clothing for adults too.

Some insane deals from GORUCK have already started. GR1s and GR2s to be had just below and just over $200, depending on the fabric choice. A true bargain.

Alexandra Bruell, for The Wall Street Journal:

The publisher has sent generative-AI startup Perplexity a “cease and desist” notice demanding that the firm stop accessing and using its content, according to a copy of the letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

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John Gruber asks:

Why in the world didn’t Apple take regular use of a screen-recording app into account all along?

I think this is the question you ask when you have not used a Corporate Mac in the last 4-5 years. For those who are, you know that companies install applications which take screenshots and screen recordings of certain or all activities being done on the Mac. You know, for security.

In this episode of High Twist, Ben and Bruce dive deep into the world of everyday carry (EDC), discussing the essential items they always have on hand. They explore the practicality and personal preferences behind carrying items like knives, flashlights, and various accessories, sharing insights on their favorite brands and products. The hosts debate the merits of different EDC choices, from the unexpected usefulness of breath strips to the timeless elegance of calling cards. Throughout the conversation, they offer listeners valuable tips on optimizing their own EDC setups, balancing functionality with style in today’s ever-changing landscape.

List on: Spotify, Web, Apple.

Some good discounts on great bags, Blitz, Catalyst, District, 2 Day Assault, but I think the sleeper hit is the Indie.

Check out the sale here.

In this episode of High Twist Show, Ben and Bruce dive into a series of fashion “hot takes,” starting with a critique of disgraced former congressman George Santos’ controversial layering technique. They discuss their opinions on various clothing items and styles, including the merits of blue jeans, the futility of “nice” t-shirts, the impracticality of all-black outfits, and the questionable appeal of “fun” socks. The hosts also debate the pros and cons of boat shoes, Apple Watches, leather jackets, and creative dress codes for events. The episode concludes with a reminder that while clothing choices can influence initial perceptions, they should not be used to judge a person’s character or worth.

Listen on web, Spotify, Apple.

I love the Hunter 2.0’s, but their Aviators are what I hike in.

Find the sale here.

Greg Wilson wrote about his clever use of Claude: ‘Create Calendar Entries with Anthropic Claude 3.5’. Good stuff.

Sarah Jeong for The Verge:

Anyone who buys a Pixel 9 — the latest model of Google’s flagship phone, available starting this week — will have access to the easiest, breeziest user interface for top-tier lies, built right into their mobile device. This is all but certain to become the norm, with similar features already available on competing devices and rolling out on others in the near future. When a smartphone “just works,” it’s usually a good thing; here, it’s the entire problem in the first place.

I agree with the concluding sentence very strongly.

Let’s save you money, and make this site some money, here’s some sales:

• REI is running a big sale: the Deuter Trail 16 SL (womens) is on sale and is a fave of my wife; Men’s variant too; the awesome looking Fjallraven Raven Shirt is also on sale.
• MSR also has a sale with a large selection of tents and water filters.
• SeaLine has a sale with a lot of their Drybag stuff on sale, the pouches for electronics are super handy.
• ThermaRest has a sale on a ton of their sleeping bags and pads.
• Big Agnes has a solid sale on a bunch of stuff.
• Stag Provisions is running a sale, some nice shoulder season stuff among the summer gear.
• DSPTCH has a sale, and this tote is my pick from it.
• Blue in Green has $890 off this puffer.
• Bleu de Chauffe has some good bags on sale, I’ve been dying to check out some of their gear.