Skip to Content
Gear & Tech
Travel
Watches
Fashion
Lifestyle
Guides
steals

Get the Cool Material Newsletter

Insider recommendations, the best deals, and the most unique products & experiences, delivered right to your inbox.

Subcribe

Gear

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

1
Gear
The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less
By Cool Material
1
Gear
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)
Gear
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
1
Gear
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
Features
The Spyderco Knives You Need for Your EDC Setup

Founded in the late 70s by Sal and Gail Glesser, Spyderco has steadily grown from a mom and pop small business knifemaker to one of the industry leader's in the cutlery space--without sacrificing any of the ideals, construction methods of attention to detail that made them a household name in…

By Cooper Fleishman
Best-Spyderco-Knives
Entertainment
Two Two Makes Stylish Racquets for the Court

Racquet sports have always been undeniably cool. There's a regal tradition that's always surrounded tennis, but in recent years the sport has become adopted by enthusiasts young and old. Between the watches, the equipment, and the shoes, sports like tennis and racquetball have been admired both for their athletism and…

By John A. Paradiso
Two-Two-1
Gear
What We’re Buying: Spicy TRUFF Mayo, Filson x Danner Hiking Boots, 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
What-Were-Buying-7-23-21
Accessories
Save Big During the Huckberry Summer Sale That’s Ending Soon

We've said it before and we'll say it again, when it comes to an excellently curated selection of clothing, gear and accessories, you won't find better than the options our very good friends at Huckkberry have to offer. Right now you can save big on a complete complement of everything…

By Cooper Fleishman
Huckberry-Sale-Image-1
Gear
YSMART Bullet EDC Keychain Flashlight

While I appreciate that my iPhone can double as a flashlight in a pinch, it's never quite what I need. The light isn't powerful enough and, without a phone stand, I can't have both hands free. So, I was excited to come across YSMART's Bullet micro flashlight. This powerful, magnetic…

By John A. Paradiso
YSMART-1