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Iron & Resin’s Cruiser Jacket Is Built to Tackle Just About Anything
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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
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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
Replay XD1080 Video Camera

Asking them to improve on the Replay XD Camera is a little like asking General Mills to improve on Lucky Charms.  Sure, they could throw a new marshmallow in there but really you've already almost achieved perfection anyway.  This is exactly why we're excited for the release of the Replay XD1080…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
The Balmain Boat Co. Classic Boat Kit

Something about this Classic Boat Kit from The Balmain Boat Company reminds us of Hemingway, which in turn reminds us of drinks, travel and ultimate relaxation.  In other words, it reminds us of heaven.  Regardless of your construction skill level - whether you have trouble navigating a bansaw or, not only can you…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Maki Longboards

It's almost that time of year when the term "beach weather" starts slipping into every network weatherman's vocabulary.  As his or her hand glides across a screen of five straight Ray-Ban rocking suns we start thinking about ways to get a week off from work and get outdoors.  One of the first things…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Victorinox Horseshoe Nail Knife

You don't bring a knife to a gunfight, but you bring one everywhere else. You never know when you might need to cut some cheese, sharpen a stick or spring a trap so it's good to be prepared. Even better if the knife is a multi-tool because then you can…

By Ben Dahl
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Gear
The Ténéré Expedition Tent

If we ever get around to writing that bucket list somewhere nestled between relaxing in the grotto at the Playboy Mansion and “not” relaxing in the grotto at the Playboy Mansion would be riding a motorcycle cross country.  If we are going to do it though, we want to really do…

By Mike Newman
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