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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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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag
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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors

From the right axe to the perfect sipping whiskey and a proper outdoor speaker, a night under the stars awaits.

By Beau Hayhoe
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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

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

By Cool Material
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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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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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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