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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026
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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

The swim shorts, half-zip, and retro runners that became the 20% of my summer wardrobe doing 80% of the work.

By Lanny Fuller
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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500

Summer calls for lighter materials, brighter colors, and watches that can go from the beach to dinner without missing a beat.

By Amos Kwon
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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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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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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 Cooper Fleishman
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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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Kanz Field Kitchens

When you go camping (manly camping, none of that resort bullshit) you're sacrificing your connection to the outside world, any sort of sleeping comfort and the cold comfort of a commode. For what? To spend time away from your life with some buddies, huddled around a fire with a couple…

By Cooper Fleishman
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