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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.

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McLean Metalworks Hammock Mount

One of our many life goals is to own a home with two trees perfectly spaced for a hammock. Yeah, we could go standing unit, but those eat up so much space. The only issue we foresee with said dream is how much we'll miss our hammock when we're on…

By Mike Newman
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Faradeus Self-Charging Flashlight

Battery-operated devices that need to serve you in an emergency are dangerous. If those batteries are shot when the time comes to use the device, you might as well be holding a brick. That's why we're fans of Faradeus, a flashlight that charges when you shake it. No batteries. No…

By Mike Newman
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One of Ken Onion’s Most Popular CRKT Knives Is on Sale for 36% Off

CRKT—aka Columbia River Knife and Tool—is one of the most renowned EDC tool makers out there. They make pocket knives for guys who don't carry one. They make tactical pens to protect you on the go. They even make a cleaver pocket knife capable of slicing, dicing and chopping. While…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tentsile Universe Floating Shelter

Tentsile makes clever outdoor gear with personality. They take vibrant colors and splash them across unique tents that double as treehouses. Their latest "tent" is their wildest yet. The Tentsile Universe 3-in-1 Outdoor Shelter is unlike any tent you've ever camped with. Sure you can plop it at a campsite…

By Mike Newman
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PyroVault Lighter Armor

We're big fans of the iconic Zippo lighter. How could you not be, right? It's a quintessentially American product that's accompanied soldiers in combat and popped up routinely in pop culture over the years. That said, the Zippo isn't perfect. That's where the PyroVault Lighter Armor comes in. Designed to…

By Mike Newman
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