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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
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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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Weber Workshops KEY Electric Coffee Grinder

If you're obsessed with coffee like we are, you won't find any brand more in-line with what you love than Weber Workshops. Founded on the common desire to build products that are intelligently designed and meticulously crafted to the utmost level of precision, Weber Workshops makes products for people just…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hot Wheels Announces R/C Tesla Cybertruck

Legendary toy company Mattel has recently stepped into the hype machine with its side brand Mattel Creations. Follow along on Instagram and you'll find collaborations with Billionaire Boys Club, The Hundreds, and more. Their latest release might be their most anticipated. Recently, Mattel Creations announced a Hot Wheels R/C recreation…

By John A. Paradiso
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LEGO x Marvel Infinity Gauntlet

A significant chunk of my childhood was dominated by LEGO. There's no greater thrill than placing the final piece on a LEGO construction that took what felt like hours (probably, like, 30 minutes). And no greater gut punch than watching a LEGO build break apart or fall off the shelf.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Horizn Studios BioX Circle One Plant-Based Rolling Luggage

Okay, so your carbon footprint when you fly is probably not the best, but you can at least reduce your overall impact on the environment if you use Horizn Studios' new line of 100% plant-based hardshell luggage. The BioX (which, ironically, sounds a bit like a biological weapon) Circle One…

By Amos Kwon
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Smokey Bear Playing Cards

Now that camping season has begun, what better way to entertain the gang than with some nostalgic Smokey Bear playing cards? The deck art is illustrated by Sam Larson and comes to you courtesy of a collaboration between Art of Play and the USDA Forest Service. Various woodland creatures such…

By Amos Kwon
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