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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
Gear
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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Gear
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
Gear
Sandvik 3D Printed Titanium Smash-Proof Guitar

Though we wouldn't put it past The Who's Pete Townshend or Guns N' Roses Slash to give it a try, Sandvik has just created the world's first 3D printed guitar that's actually smash proof. One look at this layered titanium masterpiece, and you'd believe it, too. The Swedish tooling, materials,…

By Amos Kwon
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Gear
The World’s Smallest UV Flashlight Is Also Life-Proof

In a world where gadgets are judged based on how well they do their jobs despite being available in the smallest packages possible, the Hunt22 Ultra Compact UV Flashlight reigns supreme. At barely 1" in length and weighing about the same amount as a quarter, you wouldn't expect this torch…

By Ben Dahl
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Accessories
TUPLUS X2 Carry-On

Most carry-on luggage is just boring and impractical, and we really hate the part where you have to unzip the whole damn thing to show TSA that your slide rule is not a machete. The TUPLUS X2 is here to change all that. The most prominent feature on this artful…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
Black Ember Has Redefined the Modern Backpack

If you're like us, you demand everything from your backpack. Style, protection, durability and versatility all in one package. With their WPRT, Black Ember delivers. Starting with their proprietary Micro-Hex three layer performance textile, the pack is laser cut, heat-bonded and finished with YKK-Aquaguard zippers. The result is a pack…

By Ben Dahl
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Fashion
Get $70+ of Quality Products and Smart Advice for Under $50 with Bespoke Post

Want to discover fresh new goods and gear regularly without ever having to set foot inside a store? It's time to get started with Bespoke Post. The subscription club for guys delivers a limited-run box of high-quality, unique goods and useful advice that will upgrade your life one month at…

By Ben Dahl
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