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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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The Nomadik Subscription Box Delivers Adventure to Your Door Every Month

Outdoor adventure is the only thing we can safely enjoy these days, so we do it frequently. Enter Nomadik and their premier subscription boxes. Each month, Nomadik delivers a themed adventure box with the latest from best-in-class brands and an outdoor challenge. Plans start at just $29.99/month with guaranteed value…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Nomadik Subscription Box Delivers Adventure to Your Door Every Month

Outdoor adventure is the only thing we can safely enjoy these days, so we do it frequently. Enter Nomadik and their premier subscription boxes. Each month, Nomadik delivers a themed adventure box with the latest from best-in-class brands and an outdoor challenge. Plans start at just $29.99/month with guaranteed value…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hillsound Equipment BTR Camping Stool

Whether you're talking quarantine, work from home or stay at home orders, the world is a weird place right now. One of the few things we can all still enjoy is the great outdoors, and that means upgrading your outdoor exploration and camping gear. That's where this Hillsound Equipment BTR…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Sean Connery’s Original James Bond Walther PPK Pistol Is Going To Auction

There's no denying the fact that Bond, James Bond, is one of the most iconic fictional characters of recent years. Whether it's the bespoke suits, impressive gadgets, incredible cars, stylish actors, iconic performances, or Q-provided other-worldly devices, Bond films are something we all look forward to enjoying. But in all…

By Cooper Fleishman
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BMW Built an Electrified Wingsuit

The BMW Designworks and i branches have been responsible for more than a few great innovations over the years--and we're not just talking about cars. We're talking about camper trailers built in collaboration with The North Face, a gaming mouse built with Thermaltake, a carbon fiber racing wheelchair and now,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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