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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.

Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History
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Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History
By Cool Material
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

By Cool Material
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Huckberry Teamed up with Goruck for a Special Backpack

By now, you're well aware that Huckberry is one of our favorite outfitters that does clothing, everyday carry, accessories, housewares and, well, just about everything else better than, well, just about everyone else. Their latest exclusive collaboration is with none other than Goruck--one of the most badass construction partners on…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Matador Re-Ties Reusable Zip Ties

We love zip ties to secure cords, attach bike accessories, etc. They're super-convenient, but generally single-use only unless you try to release the microtab that holds it in place, and what a colossal pain that is. Matador's version is reusable, and they're no joke thanks to the use of real…

By Amos Kwon
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The Unit Bag 2 Backpack Is Built for All Your Office and Travel Essentials

We're willing to bet you're carrying your daily essentials in a backpack. The Unit Bag 2 is going to change the way you think about that bag. For starters, it's an ultralight bag that's still waterproof and scratchproof to protect your valuables while you're carrying it as a briefcase, crossbag…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gertent Blends Old School Design with Modern Tech to Create the Perfect Adventure Tent

If you want a tent that can comfortably house up to eight people with enough room for everyone to stand, you don't need any futuristic technology because history shows that our ancestors made that possible ages ago. That's where the GerTent comes in. GerTent leverages ancient ideas and combines them…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Orbitkey Nest

The Orbitkey key-carrying device is one of our favorite pieces of EDC and remains in our rotation to this day. Unfortunately, the average EDC includes a lot more than just keys, which is where the new Orbitkey Nest Portable Desk Organizer comes in. At first glance, the Orbitkey Nest might…

By Cooper Fleishman
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