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Field Company

No 5 Cast-Iron Chef Skillet

$100

The best cast-iron skillet for beginners that we’ve ever tested “proves the pricier stuff is worth it”, according to Karen Yuan, the Filter’s commissioning editor. The pan is ultra-light with sloped edges that help cradle your eggs while its lightweight construction primes you for comfortable extended use. Use our exclusive code FIELD20 for 20% off the whole site.

Caraway

Clean Start Bundle

$995

Caraway’s ability to churn out a proper nonstick pan is well-documented. If you’re lucky enough to own an induction stove, the 40-piece bundle of the best induction cookware we’ve ever tested is now 48% off. In testing, we found it transitions seamlessly from the stovetop to the oven, feels lightweight and features a mess-proof, nontoxic, nonstick surface.

NutriBullet

Original Personal Blender

$49.99

Out of every high-tech kitchen gadget chef Rukmini Iyer uses, this personal blender from NutriBullet gets the most mileage. “It gets used several times a day for smoothies, pesto and the like. And it makes the smoothest, most velvety soup,” she says. It’s now 29% off, cheaper than anywhere else on the internet.

Le Creuset

Signature Petite Cocotte

$21.96

For a display-worthy dessert or mac and cheese boasting an impeccable cuisson, fewer brands do it better than Le Creuset. “If you’re not quite ready to invest in a Dutch oven, try out one of the heritage French cookware brand’s small cocottes,” contributor Megan Wahn recommends. Add it to your meal-prep rotation in all 12 colorways for 31% off.

Printique

Personalized Ceramic Mug

$7.50

Everyone deserves an emotional support mug. Make their morning sip that much sweeter (or bitter, depending on how they take it), with this highly giftable customizable mug from Printique available in two sizes and two colors. Already fairly priced, use code GUARDIAN25 to knock 25% off the price until 7 July.

Cozy Earth

Waffle Bath Towels

$86.40

Towel off the right way with these Filter-favorite waffle towels from Cozy Earth featuring “pockets and dimples [that] give you more surface area to help with absorbency without adding a lot of thickness”, according to Jon Chan, our Filter tester. Quick-drying and stylish, they’re a strong addition to your shower setup, now 20% off.

Frontgate

Resort Collection Bath Towel

$35

Thanks in part to its lighter-weight construction and customizable monogram options, this bath towel, now 30% off, makes for a mean housewarming or just-because gift: “Have you ever seen a movie that depicts a rich person’s home or at a five-star hotel, and they have monogrammed towels? Frontgate can give you that look and feel,” says Chan.

Bedsure

GentleSoft Throw Blanket

$40.49

We said it: those Instagram-famous Lola Blankets that cost $275 are way overhyped. Sure, it has that luxurious bubbly texture, but we found a dupe at less than a quarter of the price. The Bedsure is just as soft and warm, and is made from the same Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified faux fur. Unlike the Lola Blanket, it literally gives you more for your money thanks to its extra 10in of length. And it’s on sale right now for 55% off.

Drowsy

Moonlight Shadow Eyelash-Protecting Sleep Mask

$66.75

Next time you’re drowsy, be sure to reach for the best silk sleep mask we’ve ever tested, now 25% off. “The silk is dense, smooth and incredibly, well, silky. And because the mask is one long, pillowy strip of silk with a Velcro closure and no separate strap, it won’t frizz or otherwise mess up your hair,” says our well-rested reviewer, Juno DeMelo.

Aivituvin

Catio Cat Enclosure

$223.19

With this cat mom-approved “catio,” unleash your bored or understimulated cat in the great outdoors “without the risk of anxiety, trauma, or disease”, a veterinarian told us. Bring all the cats to your yard with this enclosed cat condo for 44% off.

Bonobos

Everyday Linen Shirt

$69

“A well-fitting elevated basic will do more than a trend piece,” a personal stylist told us of this warm-weather staple that’s now 37% off. Grab this breezy, button-down linen number in your choice of fit and in the Black Puppytooth colorway for easy summer dressing.

Gap

Heavyweight Easy Baggy Sweatpant Jeans

$35

These thick and velvety sweatpant jeans were comfortable enough to work out and nap in, and now you can experience that same versatility for 60% off in both the dark navy and black wash versions. “If comfort is your main goal, Gap is the way to go with its heavyweight fabric and chunky waistband that could effectively replace your pajamas,” according to my review.

Laneige

Lip Sleeping Mask

$16.80

Few beauty products have earned their viral stripes quite like Laneige’s lip sleeping mask, “a cult overnight mask” that “has a lovely balmy texture, is highly smoothing, and comes in several lovely scents”, according to Hayley Spencer, a Filter reviewer. The popular berry scent is now 30% off.

Aligne Mavis

Reversible Jacket

$143.81

You’re essentially getting two garments in one with this reversible barn jacket, but sweetening the deal further is its 51% discount. “Instead of defaulting to denim and leather jackets, switch things up with structured pieces like cropped trench coats or barn jackets,” Erin Watton, a personal stylist, told us.

Isle of Paradise

Self-Tanning Mousse

$26.25

It’s no secret a suntan can do more harm than good. Get sun-kissed the healthier way with one of the top sunless tanners out there, now 25% off. “Isle of Paradise is particularly brilliant across skin tones, adding a rich, healthy glow more akin to your natural shade than that of a cantaloupe,” according to a beauty editor.

Ninja

Outdoor FrostVault Wheeled Cooler

$279.99

Whether you’ll be camping off-grid or packing up the car for a change of scenery, you can never be too prepared in the food department. Chief among its standout properties, this Filter-vetted cooler features a chilled storage drawer to keep items separate, with superior drainage, strong ice retention and smooth wheels. Make it your fifth wheel for 20% off.

Backcountry

Kanarra 2.5L Men’s Rain Jacket

$69.30

A packable rain jacket is your ticket to staying comfortable no matter what’s on your travel itinerary. With its ability to reliably keep water out and hold up well through continuous rain exposure, the best budget-friendly Pfas-free rain jacket we’ve ever tested is now even easier on the wallet at 30% off.

Sony

WF-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Earbuds

$248

Knock $80 off the price of the best wireless earbuds to ever grace our ears. “With deeply resonant bass that never fails to send shivers down my spine and crystal-clear highs that do justice to virtuoso singers and cantankerous podcasters alike, the XM5 are that portal to another world,” says Filter reviewer Simon Cohen.

Can’t be bothered to set foot in your library when the sun is a-shinin’ and you’ve got flights to catch? Our best-tested e-reader lets you download titles directly from your public library, and you can bring stories to life with customized fonts and colors. Knock $30 off the price until 2 July.

Shokz

OpenRun Pro 2 Headphones

$124.99

When bone conduction technology meets bass-forward sound, you get the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones that effortlessly handle low tones. “Instruments, drums and vocals have more depth, which is particularly good for podcasts and dance tracks,” according to Samuel Gibbs, the Guardian’s consumer tech editor. Get them now for 30% off.

JLab

JBuds Sport ANC 4 Earbuds

$35.99

One Filter contributor concedes she’s a “slow but very sweaty jogger, and my old earbuds used to switch off or slip out of my ears when I ran”. But with these noise-cancelling earbuds, “I finally completed Couch to 5K and stuck to a regular running routine,” Rachel Dixon says. Nab them for nearly 50% off before your next run.

Sonos

Move 2 Speaker

$399.99

As the brand’s biggest and boldest speaker yet, Sonos’ Move 2 is equipped to provide the soundtrack to all your core summer memories. Bottom line: “If you’re a believer in the buy-it-for-life philosophy, Sonos more than justifies the Move 2’s premium price,” according to Cohen. Nab it now for 15% off.

Garmin

Forerunner 165 Music

$199.00

The ultimate running buddy fits around your wrist. “Between all of its tracking capabilities and its long battery life (up to 11 days in smartwatch mode), plus the ability to download music for offline listening, this watch is well worth the investment,” according to our editorial coordinator Lauren Gould. Get $50 off in both the Black and White colorways.

Apple

AirPods Pro 3

$179.99

Apple is not known to be generous with discounts on new gear, so we’re jumping on this opportunity to grab a set of Apple AirPods Pro 3 – less than a year old! – for $70 off. In testing, reviewer Simon Cohen found they truly shine when connected to an iPhone, offering a host of tricks like spatial audio with head tracking, hands-free Siri access and heart rate monitoring.