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Outdoors
Iron & Resin’s Cruiser Jacket Is Built to Tackle Just About Anything
By Cool Material
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Outdoors
Power Up & Save This Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Power Station

Unleash off-grid freedom this Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Solar Portable Power Station! Just $479 until 12/3—compact, solar-ready, and powerful. Use code COOLMATERIAL01 for 5% off. Don’t wait—shop now and stay charged anywhere!

By Cool Material
Tested: The Lectric XPress 750 Is a Near-Perfect Commuter E-Bike
Outdoors
Tested: The Lectric XPress 750 Is a Near-Perfect Commuter E-Bike

When it comes to electric commuter e-bikes, it doesn't get much better for the money than the Lectric XPress 750.

By Tim Wenger
Tested: The Optimum Hiking Gear for a Weekend in Acadia National Park
Outdoors
Tested: The Optimum Hiking Gear for a Weekend in Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park may be among the smallest national parks, but the views are no less epic if you have the right gear for the hikes.

By Amos Kwon
Gear
The KettleCharge Delivers Potable Water and Charges Your Gadgets

The guys behind BioLite have changed our camping experience forever with their CampStove which has allowed us to juice our phones while cooking some s'mores. Their latest gadget gives you access to potable water and some off-grid power whether you're out camping or if the power just went out in…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
The KLAX Multi-Tool Turns Any Stick Into An Ax

Carrying an ax around when you're camping or traveling can take up a lot of valuable space. The KLAX Multi-Tool is far better solution if you find yourself in an area with some decent size branches. The KLAX clamps onto a stick or similar item to turn it into a…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
The Bolt With A Hidden Compartment

Do you need to hide micro film from prying eyes? What about coded messages? Are you secretly a member of the Cold War era KGB in need of a more secure dead drop? Of course you're not, but that doesn't mean the idea of a hollow bolt for secure storage…

By Ben Dahl
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Fashion
Lip Balm Designed For The Swedish Military

If you haven't noticed, every woman you know is currently carrying around an orb of lip balm. Those are great if you're a woman and can toss one in your purse, but if you're a guy, that would be one funky bulge in your pocket. A better alternative is Hudsalve,…

By Mike Newman
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Features
Hands-On: Barocook Flameless Cooking System

Certain conditions make building a fire a challenge when you're out camping or exploring. When you're stuck in your tent with rain beating down around you, you don't always want to turn to a granola bar for a meal. Barocook is the flameless cooking system looking to give you a…

By Mike Newman
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