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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
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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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Pyro Camp Fire Pit

Perhaps more than the Pyro's unique design, our focus is on why no one's used this name yet for a fire pit. Anyway, the Pyro Camp Fire Pit's design allows it to be easily carried (when it's cooled off, naturally). The USA-made portable fire pit has two side openings that…

By Amos Kwon
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Dyson’s V15 Detect Vacuum Uses Lasers to Detect Particles

These days, when it comes to vacuums, there's Dyson and everyone else. Sir James Dyson has made it his life's work to revolutionize the world of vacuum cleaners--and other related products--that bear his name, and his latest, the V15 Detect, is nothing short of a career masterpiece. While it might…

By Cooper Fleishman
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STEAL: Up to 75% Off During Nordstrom’s Spring Sale

When it comes to sites and outlets you can always count on for great steals, Nordstrom and the Rack are always near the top of the list because of their combination of options, prices and sizes. That's more true right now than it's ever been this year because Nordstrom just…

By Cooper Fleishman
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James Brand The Wayland Pocket Knife

When it comes to pocket knives, there are few options with as rich as history as the Barlow Knife. Originally invented more than 300 years ago in England and then perfected in America, the Barlow Knife combines a teardrop-shaped handle, sheepsfoot blade and long bolsters to create the epitome of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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WESN Samla Friction Folder Pocket Knife

When it comes to pocket knives, there are few brands that have continually impressed us like WESN. Over the years, from their Titanium Micro Blade to the Henry, WESN has always delivered when it comes to high-quality materials, impeccable detailing and performance functionality. This has never been more apparent than…

By Cooper Fleishman
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