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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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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer
By Beau Hayhoe
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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
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5) The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5)
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5)

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
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

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

By Cool Material
Gear
Flateye Unround Flashlight

We've spent a lot of years figuring out what, exactly, we needed from a flashlight. From the world's brightest flashlights, to the best self-defense flashlights, to the best tactical flashlights, there are a lot of options if you want high-quality illumination in your everyday carry. The one thing most flashlights…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Globe-Trotter AERO Luggage

If you travel and you think luggage can't be both tough and protective, as well as flexible, you haven't seen it made from high-strength and elastic carbon composite, the same kind of material used for satellites, rockets, and hypercars. Globe-Trotter has made its AERO line from this very stuff, developed…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
Best Made Co. Leather Briefcase

We don't see many men carrying leather bags or briefcases anymore, but Best Made Co. makes a strong case for doing so. The 100% vegetable tanned leather is crafted into a minimalist daily carry bag that will wear beautifully over time by adding patina and character. Heavy gauge stitching, strong…

By Amos Kwon
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GPCA Multi-Function Tool Carabiner

At some point, every discussion about the perfect everyday carry ends up at key carrying. Even if you're shopping at one of the one of the everyday carry shops every guy should know, everyone knows you need a wallet, watch, phone and some way to carry your keys. Do you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler

We've spent years debating between the best hard shell coolers and best soft shell coolers when it comes to keeping your beers and other important items the coldest. But the truth of the matter is, the best cooler for you is the one that will keep all your most important…

By Cooper Fleishman
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