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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)
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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
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Gerber Empower Automatic Knife

If you’re in emergency services or the military, or you have a carry permit from your state, a good automatic knife is an indispensable tool. Lightning fast, one-handed deployment make it convenient and, if necessary, life-saving. Gerber has capitalized on their field-hardened Propel knife, the new Empower is built for…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
Herschel Studio Coast Waterproof Duffle Bag

Whether you're talking backpacks, desert boots or front pocket wallets, it's a fair bet that Herschel makes a stylish version of whatever accessory you're looking for. Joining their Novel Duffle in their collection of great overnight bags is the new Studio Coast Duffle. Made out of a water-resistant tarpaulin with a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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ZENOS 3D Printed Cycling Arm

Prosthetics are becoming de riguer in athletic performance circles, but they're pricey and don't provide easy access for amateur or recreational amputee athletes. Industrial designer Chan Lee wants to change that for cyclists with his ZENOS 3D printed arm that's specifically made for both road and mountain bikers. It's an…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
Hook & Albert’s New Garment Weekender Is Made with Ballistic Nylon

We've covered an expansive collection of bags over the years. While they're all great in their own right, there are few that have impressed us as much as the Hook & Albert Garment Weekender Bag. The twill version of the bag was one of our best work bags you can…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Thule Just Launched a Hardshell Luggage Collection

Thule has been bringing world-class design and engineering to the cargo carrying market for the better part of a century. If the name sounds familiar it's because you've seen it on at least a few different roof racks or car carriers every single time you're on the road. They're finally…

By Cooper Fleishman
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