Our phones are capable of engaging the flash as a light, but they’re not a proper flashlight or headlamp like Ledlenser’s options. Case in point–the Ledlenser MH5. In addition to being a best-in-class wearable headlamp…
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The Best Coolers of 2021
Now that it’s warm and safe enough to venture out into the world, you need a great cooler to store all your perishable sundries for your next adventure. We’re willing to bet it’s time for…
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This Compact Headlamp Doubles as a Hand Held Light
Oakley Releases Fully Frameless Kato Eyewear Series
Renowned sunglasses brand Oakley has once again pushed the industry forward with their latest performance eyewear release: Kato. While the aesthetic is fully retro, recalling nostalgic skiwear, the engineering is futuristic–designed for the next generation…
The Bit Bar Inline Is the Screwdriver That Tackles All Your Daily Tasks
We’ve been following the work of Chadwick Parker & Joe Huang–aka BigiDesign–since the very beginning. The brand has grown from just pens to an impressive catalog of EDC tools over the course of more than…
Adidas Announces the ‘4DFWD’ 3D-Printed Running Shoe
Earlier this week, Adidas announced the latest addition to its 4D line of sneakers: the 4DFWD (pronounced “4D forward”). The 4DFWD is just the most recent innovation from the sneaker brand and features a trippy…
The James Brand Midland Minimal Titanium Key Hook
Whether you’re talking about pocket knives, chef’s knives, rulers or other EDC capsule pieces, there are few brands doing it as well at The James Brand. Case in point, The Midland EDC key hook you…
Yeti King Crab Orange Collection
The folks at Yeti just unveiled a new, limited-production colorway that pays homage to coastline and crustaceans of the northwest with its King Crab Orange Collection. The rich orange shells of the venerable (and tasty)…
Mother’s Day Gifts: 50 Under $50
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and as always, it’s the perfect opportunity to take time to show the Moms, Moms to Be, Step Moms, Mother In laws, Grandmothers and Female Mentors in your…
Kuckoo Bruno Camping Trailers
If the COVID times have taught us anything, it’s that we really don’t need to be around other people other that much. What we really want is the warmth, relaxation and respite that only the…
Puffco Budsy
Budsy might look like a glorified Nalgene bottle, but it’s actually a water pipe. A small ceramic bowl inside the lid holds product, and the under-the-radar look of the BPA-free Tritan bottle keeps things subtle.…
Ridge Is Expanding Their EDC Collection With Topographic Map Wallets
We’ve all come a long way from the enormous Costanza-sized billfolds, cheap card cases and gifted leather wallets because we want something a little more sleek and stylish. We want something like the Ridge minimalist,…
ForeverPen Is the World’s Tiniest EDC Pen
We know, we know, everything these days is taken care of with digital pay, contactless payment, elbow bumps or other transaction types that don’t involve handshakes, signatures or the passing of physical currency. We’re cool…
Nike Boston Red Sox “City Connect” Uniforms
It’s hard to imagine a Boston Red Sox uniform without, well, the color red. But Nike is going all out in terms of originality with its “City Connect” special-edition uniforms for Major League Baseball. Boston’s,…
Grovemade Desk Tray
The better part of a decade ago, we first came across Grovemade’s beautifully crafted goods that are all handmade in their Portland workshop. We’ve been big fans of everything the brand has done since whether…
Tactile Knife Rockwall Folder
As we’re sure you’re well aware, we’re big fans of high-quality, well-made pens here at Cool Material. One of our favorite makers of recent memory that got started on Kickstarter and then established an empire…
Pyro Camp Fire Pit
Perhaps more than the Pyro’s unique design, our focus is on why no one’s used this name yet for a fire pit. Anyway, the Pyro Camp Fire Pit’s design allows it to be easily carried…
STEAL: Up to 75% Off During Nordstrom’s Spring Sale
When it comes to sites and outlets you can always count on for great steals, Nordstrom and the Rack are always near the top of the list because of their combination of options, prices and…
National Park Scented Safety Matches
While all matches essentially serve the same purpose–namely producing the spark you need to create a roaring fire–all matches are not created equal. These National Park Scented Safety Matches serve this most primary purpose admirably,…
James Brand The Wayland Pocket Knife
When it comes to pocket knives, there are few options with as rich as history as the Barlow Knife. Originally invented more than 300 years ago in England and then perfected in America, the Barlow…
All Black Leather Boxing Speed Ball
Boxing is one of those ancient Olympic sports that, whether it’s because of it’s representation in film, history, title fights or the presence of local gyms, has always appealed to us because of the combination…