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The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less
By Cool Material
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15) The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Stash Your Weed in Style with the Stori Smart Storage

We've said it before, and we'll say it again. Modern cannabis gear is extremely stylish. The image of the grungy pothead is all but obsolete. Today's smokers are sophisticated. And that's why Stori's cannabis storage solution makes so much sense. This sleek system includes six tubes and six pods conveniently…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
Season Three “Midtown Vacation” Collection

Outdoor brand Season Three quietly released one of our favorite drops of the season. The "Midtown Vacation" collection is a rework of the brand's signature genderless all-terrain boots. The ultralightweight boot gets an even more comfortable sneaker insole, tougher paracord laces and hardware, and an enhanced waterproof membrane. The end…

By John A. Paradiso
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Lamy’s New EOOS-Designed Pen Is Available in Fountain or Ballpoint Styles

For what feels like decades, Lamy has been one of our favorite pen makers because of their combination of affordability, high design and unending desire to keep the fountain pen relevant. Whether you're talking about their fountain or ballpoint options, Lamy has ended up in the likes of The Best…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tactile Knife Co. Is Back with Our New Favorite Chef Knife

The better part of a decade ago, we published a piece on The Best Kickstarter Pens that included the incredibly impressive EiMIM Pen from as-of-yet-unknown master maker Will Hodges. To this day, we still love and use that pen on a regular basis, but Hodges has gone on to create…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
The Original PK Grill & Smoker

When it comes to getting the perfectly grilled burger, steak, chicken or fish, does it really matter what you used to char it to perfect? While we're all for a healthy debate between the best charcoal grill versus the best gas grill, or the best cheap grill vs. expensive grill,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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