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The 5 Best Portable Record Players Made For Music on the Go
A portable record player is a great item for a vinyl enthusiast because it is small, lightweight, easy to carry with you, relatively inexpensive, and produces excellent sound quality. You can take them to the park, the beach, or even on a camping trip. There are a wide variety of…
EVERGOODS Launches ELEMENT Line of Waterproof EDC Gear
Get ready for a game-changer from EVERGOODS—the ELEMENT line is about to revolutionize your everyday carry. Three-plus years in the making, this premium collection marks their first foray into 100% waterproof gear. The result of relentless in-house R&D, the ELEMENT line boasts cutting-edge features, including radio frequency welding and seam…
Test Driving Unbridled Power: The 2023 BMW XM Redefines the Family Car With 644 Horsepower
BMW has made numerous M cars since 1971, but none of them have been fully developed and built by BMW Motorsport GmbH, the brand's subsidiary that focuses on high-performance vehicles. The exception, of course, was for legendary M1 in 1978. The M1 was also the first BMW with a mid-mounted…
Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01385 Watch
Panerai's Radiomir Officine PAM01385 is a stunning homage to the brand's 1935 Radiomir prototype, and it's turning heads for all the right reasons. This limited edition timepiece marries vintage elegance with a touch of modern sophistication. Encased in a 45mm frame crowned with the iconic cone-shaped crown, the watch exudes…
All Travelers Should Have a Passport Wallet. These Are 5 of the Best
Fumbling for your passport every time you need to present ID at the airport is at best awkward and at worst an easy way to break focus and start losing your belongings. It doesn’t have to be like that, though, as long as you’re willing to invest a few bucks…
The Disciplined, Fast Lane Life of a Race Car Driver Turned Winemaker
If you were to ask me to rattle off my dream jobs in five seconds, I would probably list: rock star, National Geographic explorer, and whatever exactly Magic Mike’s professional title is. With a few more moments to consider, I would add elite racecar driver and winemaker, professions I admire…
The 10 Best True Crime Podcasts To Binge Listen
As summer heads towards us like a man-eating shark skimming through the water around Amity Island, you’re probably starting to notice the warm, sunny, cloudless days that are beginning to pop up at least a few days out of every week. While it’s not the best time to start (that’s…
Tamiya Wild One Max Launch Edition
The Tamiya Wild One Max Launch Edition is the ultimate off-road buggy for anyone who fell in love controlling the Tamiya Wild One radio controlled cars as a kid in the ‘80s. This full-size buggy is an accurate representation of the 1/10th RC cars that’s been scaled up to fit…
The New Sonos Era Speakers Will Make You Rethink Your Home Audio Setup
When it comes to high-end home audio speakers, you want the best-of-the-best while also maintaining convenience. That always meant going with a system like the Sonos Play:3, Sonos Radio, Sonos Playbase, Sonos Play:5 or Sonos One--you get the idea here--it was Sonos all the way because they integrated all the…
ProTek’s Field Series 3000 Is a Durable, Luminous, Eye-catching Watch
Watches often fall into two categories: lookers and doers. Pretty much everybody loves a looker—beautiful watches get commented on for a reason, after all. It’s doers that get the most use, however, because reliable toughness is simply more applicable to day-to-day wear. ProTek’s Series 3000 field watches rest one hand…
The Essential Gear You Need To Ride Your Motorcycle in the Rain
Some of the best times I’ve ever had on a motorcycle were spent riding in the rain. That probably sounds crazy, but it’s true. There’s something about the peppering of cool drops of water on sunburnt skin that feels like heaven--as does the relief of finding a gas station canopy…
The 15 Best Solar Watches That Are As Reliable As They Are Stylish
If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it's likely you haven't taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some of the best solar watches for men don't even look like they could possibly be…
What We’re Buying: Two-Way Radios, 35mm Cameras, and More
Every week there are dozens of new and exciting pieces of gear. But are they actually worth buying? Trust the team at Cool Material to help you find the latest and greatest releases in a recurring column: What We’re Buying.
5 Video Games That Play Better Now Than When They Were First Released
These days, it's not uncommon for video game developers to continue working on a game after it’s been released. Sometimes that means developers are putting new coats of polish on a real turd of a game. I don’t really care too much about those. What I like more is when…
7 of the Most Affordable Watches From Luxury Brands
You just saw your company’s CEO wearing a gold Omega Constellation Globemaster that costs more than your car. That level of style and horological brilliance is enviable for sure, but there’s no way you’d be able to purchase a timepiece anywhere near that price point right now since it costs…