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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
Features
What’s the Deal with Damascus Steel?

Finding a great pocket knife, fixed blade, or even chef's knife isn't all that difficult. There are hundreds of manufacturers big and small that make as many blades. We're living in a knife renaissance! But few of those options will get the kind of response that a gorgeous, patterned Damascus…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The SlideKick EDC Multi-Tool Has Internal Bit Storage

There's no shortage of great EDC/multi-tool options on the market. And many of our newest favorites came from the world of Kickstarter. When it comes to the tools, the SlideKick from Novel Carry includes all the usual suspects along with a bit driver and a couple of bits. What really…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Amazon Announces a Vinyl of the Month Club

In uncharacteristic fashion, Amazon quietly announced the launch of its own vinyl of the month club. The e-commerce site already has a music and television streaming service, but this new move sees them take a leap into physical media. And it kind of makes sense. Vinyl and record collecting have…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
The Biscuit Wireless Charger Is Built to Last a Lifetime

It's unfortunate that the term "planned obsolescence" has so naturally worked its way into our vocabulary. But, more often than not, it appears that the tech world requires users to commit to buying newer, better technology once the current one no longer works. Thankfully, there are designers and engineers committed…

By John A. Paradiso
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Food
The Heineken B.O.T. Mobile Cooler Will Bring the Beer to You

What if an ice-cold beer was always within arm's reach? Sure, you could lug around a cooler, but in this scorching heat, there should be an easier solution. Introducing the Heineken B.O.T., part Black Mirror part Roomba/beer cooler. Earlier this week Heineken introduced the Beer Outdoor Transporter (or B.O.T. --…

By John A. Paradiso
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