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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
Gear
Al Capone’s Estate and Heirlooms Are Heading to Auction

Everyone knows Al Capone as the notorious gangster of Prohibition-era America. Few know the more intimate elements of the Capone family. Until know. Luxury auction house Witherell's is presenting a collection of memorabilia from the Capone family. Titled 'A Century of Notoriety: The Estate of Al Capone,' this lot of…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
Nutshell Coolers, Biodegradable Beer Coolers Made From Coconuts

It's hard to believe that in this day and age, horrendous styrofoam coolers are still used. They're bulky, fragile, and about as environmentally unfriendly as a consumer product can get. Then there are the longer-lasting synthetic coolers from mainstream manufacturers. Even those aren't good for the environment once they've outlived…

By Amos Kwon
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Clothing
STEAL: Extra 15% Off the Already Discounted up to 60% Off Sale Items at Huckberry

As you know by now, we're huge fans of all things Huckberry because they combine excellent curation with an impressive selection of goods. Their sale section is chock full of over 1,300 different pieces of clothing, gear, accessories, EDC tools and home goods you really want to own at up…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Trova GO Plus Biometric Stash Case

Keeping your valuables close by is especially important these days, and that means having the ability to stash your pricey gear in a portable case while keeping things buttoned up and secure. The Trova GO Plus Biometric Stash Case does all that and more. It's made with machined aluminum alloy,…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
Are Butterfly Knives Illegal?

Serious pocket knife and EDC enthusiasts know that traveling with knives can prove difficult. It's no surprise that knives are dangerous. And, as such, many countries and individual states here in the U.S. have different laws regarding what constitutes a pocket knife versus a weapon (usually blade length) and whether…

By John A. Paradiso
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