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Our favorite source of nerdy gifts, ThinkGeek.com, is shutting down its website. You'll still be able to get some ThinkGeek stuff from parent company GameStop, but we suspect that things won't be quite the same. The good news is that until July 2, you have the opportunity to pick up anything at [ThinkGeek for 50 percent off](https://www.thinkgeek.com/){: rel=nofollow} with the code MOVINGDAY applied at checkout. To help you out we've hand picked a few of our nerdy favorites, along with some other deals from around the web.

*(Note: When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/2015/11/affiliate-link-policy/) about how this works.)*

### Our Favorite ThinkGeek Deals

ThinkGeek stuff is going fast -- our favorite [Mario mug](https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/kski/){: rel=nofollow} is already out of stock -- so if you see something you like, don't delay.

- **[Jumping Super Mario Question Block Lamp for $17 ($17 off)](https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/kjrl/){: rel=nofollow}**: Add a little old school gaming light to your life with this Super Mario lamp. As far as we know no mushrooms come out the top, but it's still cool.

- **[Twin Peaks Ceramic Pie Plate for $16 ($16 off)](https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/klvj/){: rel=nofollow}**: Channel your inner Dale Cooper's love of pie using this Twin Peaks Pie plate. It's got the Double R Diner logo and Cooper's memorable line, "This must be where pies go when they die"

- **[Binary Geek Knit Scarf for $10 ($10 off)](https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/kpkm/){: rel=nofollow}:**: Yes it's the middle of summer, but the programmer in your life will still appreciate this binary scarf (which spells "Geek" in binary) the next time it gets cold.

- **[Chewbacca Tie Bar for $18 ($18 off)](https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/khls/){: rel=nofollow}:**: We love the subtle nerdery this adds to your suit. Patterned after Chewbacca's bandolier, your fellow nerds will know you while everyone else will never notice. 

- **[Bob Ross's Happy Little Blanket for $17 ($17 off)](https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/juoq/){: rel=nofollow}**: Grab a warm cozy piece of art from possible the happiest artist to ever live. And remember, there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.

### Our Favorite Outdoor Deals

- **[Ozark Trail 8' x 8' Instant Sun Shade for $23 ($36 off)](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-8-x-8-Instant-Sun-Shade/55208734){: rel=nofollow}**: The best way to avoid a sunburn is to, ahem, stay out of the sun. This sun shade will help keep the sun off during the heat of the day, your skin will thank you.

- **[Coleman 100-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler with Wheels for $50 ($30 off)](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-100-Quart-Xtreme-5-Day-Heavy-Duty-Cooler-with-Wheels-Blue/5192860){: rel=nofollow}**: This Coleman cooler will keep those tasty beverages cool for your 4th of July celebrations.

- **[REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent for $183 ($183 off)](https://www.rei.com/product/862432/rei-co-op-base-camp-4-tent){: rel=nofollow}**: If you need a new tent for your summer camping this 4-person REI tent offers some nice features like dual doors, color-coded poles for easy setup, and plenty of mesh for ventilation. 

- **[Biolite PowerLight Bundle for $60 ($30 off)](https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/powerlight-bundle){: rel=nofollow}**: BioLite's compact rechargeable lighting system is perfect for lighting up your campsite while you set up that new tent.

- **[Helinox Beach Chair for $90 ($60 off):](https://www.rei.com/product/896337/helinox-beach-chair-2018-colors?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-184309-_-234225-_-NA&avad=234225_b163bbe49){: rel=nofollow}:**: We highlighted the Helinox last week, but the price is still good and it'll make a great way to watch the fireworks this year.

- **[Chaco Outcross Kids Shoes for $26 ($28 off)](https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/898154/chaco-outcross-kids){: rel=nofollow}**: If you want to get the kids out on the trail this summer they're going to need some good hiking shoes. These Chacos fit the bill and have a semi-collapsible heel, which means they're easy to get on and off. 

- **[BioLite BaseCamp Stove for $139 ($60 off)](https://www.rei.com/product/877671/biolite-basecamp-stove){: rel=nofollow}**: This is our [favorite electricity-generating wood stove](https://www.wired.com/2016/12/review-biolite-basecamp-pizzadome-bundle/) for car camping. Add the [Pizza Dome top](https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/pizzadome) ($59, regularly $69) and take your camp cooking to new heights.


### Our Favorite Electronics Deals

- **[Kindle Oasis E-reader (9th Generation)](https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Kindle-Oasis-8GB-Grey/dp/B06XD5YCKX/){: rel=nofollow}**: The just announced Kindle Oasis adds a warmer light, but the previous model is still a solid buy, especially now that it's a bit cheaper.

- **[ASUS VivoBook S for $700 ($100 off)](https://www.amazon.com/VivoBook-i7-8550U-GeForce-NanoEdge-Display/dp/B07B7VFTN9){: rel=nofollow}:** This is a good mid-range laptop with an Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256-GB solid state drive.

- **[Google Home Mini for $25 ($25 off)](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Google-Home-Mini-Chalk/159013183){: rel=nofollow}:** Google's smart speaker is great for those with a Home-enabled home.

- **[Toshiba 43-inch HD TV, Fire TV Edition for $180 ($120 off)](https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-43LF421U19-43-inch-1080p-Smart/dp/B07FPSBZQB/){: rel=nofollow}:** This Toshiba offers a solid 1080p screen and built-in Fire TV.

- **[Acer Swift 7 for $850 ($450 off)](https://www.adorama.com/acnxgn2aa001.html){: rel=nofollow}:** I just reviewed the brand new version of the [Acer Swift 7](https://www.wired.com/review/acer-swift-7-2019/) and it's a great,highly portable machine. But this previous version is still a solid laptop and it doesn't have the nose-cam issues of the new version.

*As always, a [1-year unlimited WIRED digital and print subscription is only $10](https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_Edit_Hardcoded?source=deal_guides_sub). Subscribing directly supports the reviews and original reporting we do every day. We're biased, but we think it's a bargain!*