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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.

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Accessories
The Black Ember Forge Pack Transforms into Three Different Bags

Independent design studio Black Ember out of San Francisco has been redefining what we consider to be the best commuter bags for men for as long as we can remember. Every single time they release a new bag we laud the fact it has features we never knew we wanted,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Zero Breeze Mark II Battery Powered Portable Air Conditioner

All the credit for "significant modern invention" goes to fire, the wheel and modern automobiles, but we're particularly fond of the advent of environmental controls and, specifically, air conditioning. It's now available in homes, offices, cars, shops and everywhere else you spend a significant amount of time, so why shouldn't…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nixon’s Shores Backpack Is the Ultimate Beach Bag

There's nothing like a beach day, but sand and surf can be brutal on your gear--unless you're sporting Nixon's Shores Backpack. For starters, it has an an insulated and tarp-lined lower compartment that does double duty as a cooler during the trip and wet clothing storage after. Then there's the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Real McCoy’s Aviator Kit Bag

The aviator kit bag was originally designed to be used by paratroopers as a place to stuff their parachute after a successful landing. With it's wide opening and shorter design, it grew to become way more popular than the traditional duffel bag because it was easier to carry and access…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Microblade Pill Sized EDC Cutting Tool

Wallets. Pens. Watches. Knives. Caches. Flashlights. Lighters. Multi-tools. Bags. We could go on and on about the things that are part of the average everyday carry, but the specific items always vary from one guy to the next. The general trend is to keep going smaller and smaller, which is…

By Cooper Fleishman
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