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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
Outdoors
U-Boat Worx NEMO Personal Submarine

In what might amount to the ultimate way to social distance from every human being on the planet, the U-Boat Worx NEMO takes you to oceanic vistas in Bond-villain style for a little over a million bucks. The two-seater personal sub uses a big pressurized acrylic hub with untrammeled views…

By Amos Kwon
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European Space Agency Power Glove Concept

We're not going to pretend like we fully understand the difficulties international astronauts have to deal with--particularly when it comes to using their hands while they're suited up. For the record, we've been snowboarding and skiing and plenty of times, so we can only imagine that spacesuit gloves have even…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Stay Home: Emergency Solar Hand Crank Portable Radio

Since we’re all stuck inside, we decided to do some digging to find useful products to help stay productive, occupied, entertained and fit while you Stay Home. Sure, we're all trapped inside, under lockdown, with specific orders to spend as little time outdoors as possible. But in all honesty, the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The O2 Curve Mask Will Help You Breathe Easier

We're living in some pretty strange times right now. We're trying to keep as much of a sense of normalcy as possible while still staying protected. That's where the O2 Curve mask comes in. The O2 Curve provides superior protection with a better seal and more breathability than any other…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Stay Home: Now Would Be a Good Time to Sharpen Your Knives

Since we’re all stuck inside, we decided to do some digging to find useful products to help stay productive, occupied, entertained and fit while you Stay Home. Whether you purchased a Global 8" Bourdain Approved Chef's Knife, or you've just been whipping up countless meals with this highly-reviewed cast iron skillet…

By Cooper Fleishman
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