There’s something charming about a well-used desk: A few spare notebooks stacked up for when an idea hits you. A wastepaper basket filled with crumpled notes. A tea you forgot about because you were deep…
Gear
STEAL: Cyber Monday Steals 2022 [UPDATING]
The deals on deals on deals week continues with the online shopping experience that is Cyber Monday. There are, as always, a lot of holdovers from Black Friday so you can still capitalize on all…
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Proof’s Best-selling Adventure Pant Is on Sale for a Limited Time
STEAL: Black Friday Steals 2022 [Updating]
Black Friday is back once again to kick off the online shopping holiday extravaganza. Forget the papers or previously published deals because we have everything you need to buy right here from from all your…
Velo’s Expandable Luggage is the Future of Travel
Let me paint a scene for you that we all know too well. You’re about to go on a trip and grab your luggage out of the closet. It’s for three days, so you want…
Recent Features
RIMOWA Just Made Your Ocean’s Eleven Fantasy Come True
Whether you’re a card-shark or not, you can’t deny there is something sophisticated and cool about poker. Whether it’s finding out your opponents’ tells, going all in, or cashing out, there’s a thrill to the…
Rumpl x Carhartt Just Made Your Camping Essentials
If you haven’t heard of Rumpl, you’ve most definitely seen their puffy camping blankets around. Now, they’ve partnered with workwear brand Carhartt to create a limited 8-piece capsule for your camping needs. The line consists…
Worth the Hype: The Theragun Pro Is Like Having a Live-in Masseuse
Over the last two years, my body has really taken a beating. I milked stay at home orders during the pandemic and didn’t work out. On the flip side, I sat at my desk more…
The Palmer from The James Brand Is an Upgrade on Your Cheap Boxcutter
Earlier this week we gave a shout-out to the OG boxcutter as one of the best budget EDC pocket knife options. If you’re looking for a more luxurious upgrade, The James Brand has you covered.…
Word Notebooks 2023 Standard Memorandum
It’s never too early to get a jumpstart on planning for the new year. In fact, this is the season where 2023 journals, calendars, and planners are going on sale. And if you’re in the…
The 10 Best EDC Pocket Knives Under $30
As everyday carry (or EDC) tools have gone from niche items collected by gear-heads to mainstream essentials, the profile of everyday carry pocket knives has gone up. Not only are many of these knives stylish…
9 Outdoor Brands Every Guy Should Know For Reliable Gear and Apparel
There are plenty of stale outdoor clothing stores out there. You know the type of place: You’ll surely find that fall flannel when the air starts to get a little crisp, but it’ll only come…
The Meta Quest Pro VR Headset Lets You Build the World You Want to Work In
While we’re still not quite sure that Zuckerberg’s all-in on Meta is the right decision, there’s no denying that this virtual workspace transition is something we can all get behind. Meta’s latest release–the Meta Quest…
Polydrop Camper
The notion of buying a massive camping trailer is harrowing. Will we use it enough to justify the expense? Where will we store it? Do we need another vehicle to tow the beast? Well, Polydrop…
Worth the Hype: This Montblanc Meisterstück Pen Justifies the $745 Price Tag
This is Worth the Hype, where Cool Material’s writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. I’m always talking about fountain pens. I know,…
Vollebak is Hosting a Treasure Hunt – Here’s How to Enter
Vollebak, a brand dedicated to creating experiential garments for real-world scenarios, is doing something different this week. They’re hosting a treasure hunt. Somewhere in the world, the company will be dropping a wardrobe filled with…
Big Idea Design EDC Titanium Screwdriver
We’ve long admired Big Idea Design’s functional, stylish, and effective EDC tools. The brand has just unveiled a re-design of their original Ti EDS, a titanium everyday screwdriver. The Ti EDS V2 is an upgrade…
Todd Snyder Doesn’t Need to Take a Mulligan for This Collection
Todd Snyder recently partnered with golf apparel and shoe company, Footjoy, on their latest collaboration. Taking inspiration from the Scottish links-style course, this collection takes sartorial cues from classic British menswear patterns, but updated with…
5 Luxury Pens to Gift the Writer in Your Life (or to Keep for Yourself)
There’s something incredibly adult about owning, and writing with, a nice pen. When I was 12 and bought my first suit (in the husky kids’ section of Wal-Mart, no less), it was the exact same…
Improve Your WFH Vibes with the Reigning Champ Mini Hoop
The mini hoop is a classic staple of college dorms and laid-back offices alike. Reigning Champ has taken it a step further with a genuinely impressive and significantly souped-up version of the mini hoop. Made…
Vollebak’s Mars Hoodie is Out of This World
Vollebak’s ability to mix function and high art into wearable garments is commendable. Their latest, the Mars Hoodie, is billed as “the most comfortable hoodie ever made” and we don’t need the Perseverance Rover to…