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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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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide
By Beau Hayhoe
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15) The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)
Gear
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)

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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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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
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 Cooper Fleishman
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Tools
This Bayonet Also Has a Built-In Revolver in the Handle

All things considered, and often attached to the end of a perfectly functional rifle, the bayonet is a stabby weapon of last resort. Unless, of course, the bayonet you're packing is one of the G.R.A.D. variety because this particular bayonet is also a revolver. Yes, you read that correctly. In…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
LED Lantern & Bluetooth Speaker

In another episode of how to make camping more appealing to non-campers, MoMA just introduced an old-school looking lantern infused with a wireless speaker. The decidedly vintage-styled portable lamp looks like you might actually need kerosene to keep it running, but the light is a long-lasting LED bulb that's dimmable…

By Amos Kwon
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Gear
Refyne EP1 EDC Stainless or Titanium Bolt-Action Pen

We first heard about Refyne when they released the P1 Titanium Pen & Flashlight. The combo device quickly became an essential part of a minimal, modern EDC, but despite the fact that the flashlight was functional, we always wanted a piece built with that same attention to detail that was…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Sense Energy Monitor Tracks Power Usage in Real-Time

At some point, we've all gotten a bill from the electricity company that was significantly higher than we anticipated. Most of those bills come with monthly or year-to-year usage estimates, but those graphs are generally based on overall usage, not the specific items in your house that are costing you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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