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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
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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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VSSL Camp Supplies Searcher Orange

Count on VSSL to make some of the most convenient and attractive supply capsules on planet Earth. Their latest offering is the Camp Supplies Searcher Orange. Aside from being easy as hell to find with its safety (Searcher) orange coloring, the limited edition version of its Camp Supplies Kit is…

By Amos Kwon
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Fall Upgrade: The New Gear We’re Excited About This Summer/Fall

Even though it doesn't quite feel like it, fall is just around the corner. We're breaking out the denim jackets, hitting the trail, and prepping for Autumn. There have been plenty of exciting gear releases this summer and many more are just around the corner. From the latest in tech,…

By John A. Paradiso
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What We’re Buying: Vuori Sunday Jogger, Delta 8 Gummies, and more

Every week there are dozens of new and exciting pieces of gear. But are they actually worth buying? Trust the team at Cool Material to help you find the latest and greatest releases in a recurring column: What We’re Buying.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Gentlemen’s Hardware Kitchen Multi-Tool Makes Cooking on the Go Easy

We've always thought that multi-tools were essential pieces of gear for the modern man. Versatile and portable, good multi-tools give you the essentials to tackle most tasks. Unless you're looking to chef something up on the go. Adventure chefs will often carry their own kitchen tools for portable cooking, but…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
AquaSeal Active is Ready For All of Your Outdoor Adventures

There are plenty of solid EDC/adventure bags on the market, but they tend to serve a single purpose. That catch-all sling bag probably isn't equipped for long hikes through the rain or would end up soaking wet at the beach. Your waterproof Dopp kit likely doesn't have straps for a…

By John A. Paradiso
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