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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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Win $1,000 Worth of Gear From Iron & Resin
By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: Buck Mason x J. Press, Apple M4 Mac Mini, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Buck Mason x J. Press, Apple M4 Mac Mini, and More

Including Ratio's smallest, most efficient coffee brewer.

By John A. Paradiso
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2024

These are the best things we tested this month—from a tandem shower system to WhistlePig's annual Boss Hog whiskey.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best EDC Gifts for 2024

Never leave the house empty-handed. These are the best EDC gifts for the 2024 holiday season.

By John A. Paradiso
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Patagonia Is Turning Unsalvageable Pieces into ReCrafted Clothing and Bags

When Patagonia launched their Worn Wear collection, we were incredibly excited about their online outlet for used gear with great prices. But what happens to all the older, unrepairable garments that came through Patagonia that couldn't be repurposed for new Worn Wear options? That's where the recently launch ReCrafted collection…

By Ben Dahl
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Dango’s D01 Dapper Bifold Wallet Is a Great Fall Style Upgrade

The way Dango wallets blend industrial hardware and plush elegance with multi-function setups and rugged durability has made them EDC staples. They've outdone even themselves with the D01 Dapper Bifold Wallet in special edition slate gray colorway. This impressive wallet combines all the Dango hallmarks with an elegant and sophisticated…

By Ben Dahl
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YETI V Series Stainless Steel Cooler

The YETI Tundra is one of the best hard shell coolers on the market, and YETI Rambler Bottles are some of the best portable beverage containers out there. YETI took the cold-holding power of the Rambler and the innovative design of the Tundra cooler and combined them in their latest…

By Ben Dahl
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Even More SOG Tools Are Now Available in All Black

Any discussion about knives and multi-tools will most definitely involve the brand SOG because they've been involved in the production of some of the best EDC tools for over three decades. Whether you're talking keychain knives, the best multitools, everyday carry gifts or anything else tool or blade related, SOG has…

By Ben Dahl
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adidas Capitano Soccer Balls

Despite being the most popular sport in the world, soccer--known by most of its 4 billion fans as football--never really developed the fan base it should have in the United States. adidas is increasing their commitment to the sport with a new line of balls decked out in graphics of…

By Ben Dahl
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