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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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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026
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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

The latest from Brixton is built for adventure.

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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These 3D Printed Tiles Are Helping Restore Devastated Coral Reefs

As you're probably more than well aware of by now, the coral reefs and habitats the world over are in serious need of help. The millions of fish and ocean species that rely on these habitats are getting some much needed help with modern technology and a group of enterprising…

By Cooper Fleishman
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HUNT3.0 Is the World’s Smallest Multi-Function Flashlight

Gadgets are judged on how well they do their jobs despite being in the smallest packages possible--the HUNT3.0 Ultra Compact Flashlight reigns supreme. This latest iteration takes all the life-proof features of the previous models (iceproof / smashproof / waterproof / fireproof),along with the titanium body and pry bar that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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At Home: Open All of Your Packages with This Affordable, 5-Star Utility Knife

Ordering things online for delivery is something we can all but guarantee everyone reading this has been doing for years. But we're also willing to bet that you've been having even more things delivered during the current COVID-19 pandemic because interacting with as few people as possible is just a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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NOMAD Grill & Smoker

Even if you're not one of those grillmaster purist types of guys--which we absolutely are--it can be hard to replicate your home grilling and/or smoking setup when you're out and about. When you're tasked with the responsibility of grilling up the meat, fish and veggies that everyone will be enjoying,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Heimplanet Limited Edition Black Camo Inflating Tent

We love spending time in the great outdoors as much as the next guy, but we've hated pitching tents ever since we first learned how to do it in the Cub Scouts. Why do there need to be so many poles, tarps, stakes and cords? Turns out you don't need…

By Cooper Fleishman
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