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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
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KGB Spy Gear Auction

Julien's Auctions has been responsible for the sale of everything from Kurt Cobain's sweater and Eddie Van Halen's guitars, to Hugh Hefner's collection of jackets and pipes and Evel Knievel's Triumph motorcycle. Next year, they're set to auction off one of the most interesting collections yet with "The Cold War…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Harry’s x Tom Dixon Razor Handle

Even Harry's basic razor handle is a thing of beauty, but they've stepped things up by partnering with British designer Tom Dixon for a second time. The first was the Modular Razor, and this time around the special edition razor looks like a mini-sculpture inspired by an hourglass clock and…

By Amos Kwon
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J.L. Lawson & Co. EDC | Mark Pen

A great everyday carry pen shouldn't be too big, too small, or too light. The point is to know you have it in your possession without it being cumbersome, but it must also have some element of desirability, otherwise it's just a pen about which you won't give a damn.…

By Amos Kwon
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Food
Burch Barrel Portable Suspended Barbecue

We've seen quite a few innovative new barbecues over the past few months, but few of them tackle all your outdoor cooking needs like the Burch Barrel Portable Suspended Barbecue. At first glance, it looks like a barrel suspended in a clever tripod mounting system--which is true--but it packs a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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SuperPausée Macro Tent

If you really want to go off grid, then the SuperPausée macro tent is one grand way to do it. Currently located at the woodsy resort known as Hotel La Belle Folie in France, the SuperPausée consists of two Canadian tents stacked on top of each other by replacing wooden…

By Amos Kwon
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