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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
By Beau Hayhoe
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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It
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The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It

B. Draddy’s limited-edition collection brings vintage style and a little Chicago flavor to Medinah.

By Cool Material
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Meet The New Standard in Tactical Respirators

Clean, sanitary air is more important than ever these days. If you want to take your protection to the next level, check out he the Project Black TR2 Tactical Respirator II. Developed in collaboration with Tier 1 Special Forces operators, this respirator is purpose built for the toughest environments out…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Dango Spec-Ops Edition Wallets Are the Most Versatile out There

You already know about Dango wallets and their unique blend of industrial hardware and plush elegance with multi-function setups and rugged durability. The value and versatility proposition is even better with their new M1 and T01 Spec-Ops Editions. Whether you opt for the single pocket or bifold versions, each option…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Project Black TR2 Tactical Respirator II

Clean, sanitary air is more important than ever these days, and even the CDC is now recommending we all wear masks outside. If you want to take your protection to the next level, you're going to want a full respirator with filter. That's where the Project Black TR2 Tactical Respirator…

By Cooper Fleishman
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This Just In: New to the Cool Material Shop in March

We pride ourselves on the fact that the Cool Material Shop is filled with a perfectly curated collection of EDC gear, home goods, personal care products and accessories. We're adding new things to the Shop all the time, so we want to make sure you stay up to date with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Oceanus Brass Bosun’s Edge Knife

If your EDC needs some serious knife variety, the nautically-themed Bosun's Edge Knife should fit in perfectly. Both utilitarian and artful, the Bosun's Edge is made from solid brass and uses a replaceable utility blade for perpetual sharpness on the cheap. Inspired by Bosuns (or Boatswains) on naval ships, who…

By Amos Kwon
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