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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
Home
The 30° Ruler 4.0 Makes Measuring, Cutting and Marking Easier Than Ever

When we first set eyes on the 30° Ruler 2.0, we knew this easy-to-use, incredibly built and far superior option to other rulers on the market would become a tool we used every day. That held true after years, but that didn't stop their team from making an even better version…

By Cooper Fleishman
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At Home: Go Old School with This Royal Typewriter

Since many of us are still home, we decided to do some digging to find useful products to help stay productive, occupied, entertained and fit while you’re At Home. In addition to having a bunch of extra time to cross things off the hobby / to-do list, learn new skills…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
The HitchFire Grill Attaches to the Back of Your Vehicle

The center of any campsite is the fire we all gather around to enjoy our mornings, meals and evenings. Want to take some of the work out of outdoor meal prep? Check out the HitchFire Grill. Unlike other options that require you to constantly build fires from scratch or waste…

By Cooper Fleishman
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GolfKicks

If you enjoy golf only occasionally, and even your clubs are hand-me-downs, there's a solution for your feet that's about as low commitment as it gets. GolfKicks are cleats that you can screw into just about any comfortable, semi-hard soled shoe to convert it into a temporary pair of golf…

By Amos Kwon
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Filson x Buck Knives

If you're an outdoorsman, you no doubt have some Filson gear in your repertoire. Now the "Unfailing Goods" brand has partnered with iconic American brand, Buck Knives, to create a limited-edition collection of blades for real field usage. The collection features Filson materials combined with proven Buck Knives craftsmanship. The…

By Amos Kwon
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