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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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Revo Launches Revo Black Collection of Performance Sunglasses

Revo has been progressing the performance eyewear industry for decades making use of NASA tech developed as solar protection for satellites. Revo's latest step forward comes in the form of a collection of performance shades dubbed Revo Black. The new line of sunglasses features three design concepts with two styles…

By John A. Paradiso
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STEAL: Up to 76% Off Sale Items at Nordstrom

When it comes to sale sections, Nordstrom never disappoints with their collection of brands, styles, pieces and incredible deals--even if it's not "Nordy Sale Season." Case in point, this current Nordstrom sale with up to 76% off Sale Items with no nonsense, coupon codes or exclusions--even if the current list…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Complete Guide to Opinel Numbers

If you've spent any amount of time researching a pocket knife purchase, you've more than likely come across the Opinel line of beautiful pocket knives. Opinel makes some of the most impressive pocket knives on the market based on classic peasant knife heritage and more than two hundred years of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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James Brand Carter XL

If you haven't heard of James Brand knives, you've been hiding under a rock. They might just be considered the first mainstream lifestyle knife brand with their clean designs, premium materials, and robust construction. Their hugely successful Carter folding knife dropped in late 2019 and has been going strong ever…

By Amos Kwon
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Defeat Dirt With Roborock S6

Ditch the mop, broom, and the vacuum while crossing off the never ending chore of keeping your floor clean for good with the Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum and Mop. With its high-precision laser navigation system, virtual barriers, programmable mapping and scheduling, efficiency-based cleaning algorithms, best-in-class battery, suction powerful enough to lift…

By Pat McLaughlin
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