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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
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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
Fashion
Beloved Retro Ski Apparel Brand Mother Karen’s is Back

Mother Karen's is one of those apparel brands that was seemingly lost to history. The small ski apparel brand earned a cult following in the 80s among skiers, surfers, skaters, and BMXers. The color-blocked powder jacket with the oversized Kangaroo pouch is instantly recognizable and carries it with all of…

By John A. Paradiso
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Misen Is Back with a New Line of Nonstick Essentials Pans

Misen might have started with one of our favorite new chef's knifes, but they've since expanded to a whole line of kitchen gear--including the Misen Cookware collection of durable pots and pans. Misen has now expanded with their latest Kickstarter--and an incredible amount of research, R&D and the like--into the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Prep for Rainy Days with the Weatherman Travel Umbrella

Umbrellas are one of the few pieces of gear that have been successfully perfected. Like koozies and cheap sunglasses, flimsy knockoffs are always given out at events or festivals. And while an umbrella is, in my opinion, an essential household item, I've never been fully satisfied with one. That is…

By John A. Paradiso
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MRF’s Ultimate 4.0 EDC Multitool Packs a Toolbox into a Credit Card

MRF is back with the latest iteration of their Ultimate EDC Credit Card Multitool. Ultimate 4.0 packs an almost obscene more than 80 tools into a single credit card-sized package for easy carrying. It has all the usual credit card tool features like screwdrivers, wrenches, scrapers, rulers, and a bottle…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Steal: Up to 50% Off Sale Items during the adidas Fall Sale

There are quite a few great fall sales that have already kicked off--one look at the newly revamped Steals section is all that it takes to confirm that. But there aren't many as impressive as the recently kicked off 50% off sale items at adidas. Whether you're looking for sneakers,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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