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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

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
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Best Made Field Chest

Robert Edison Fulton Jr. was an adventurer. The man traveled the world on the seat of a motorcycle and risked life and limb in the name of exploration. When it came to storing important items, he turned to a field chest he created. Best Made teamed up with Gerstner &…

By Mike Newman
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The Ridge Wallet Is an Everyday Carry Essential

Want to skip Costanza-sized billfolds and traditional leather wallet options in favor of something with more durability and RFID-protection? Check out The Ridge Wallet. Made with carbon fiber, titanium or aluminum, and available in a number of different colorways and styles, The Ridge Wallet is a slim, front pocket wallet…

By Cooper Fleishman
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HemiSERE Lapel Knife

Agents of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the WWII intelligence agency that was a precursor to the CIA, had quite a few tools and weapons in their kits, including the lapel knife that was designed to be carried under the collar of the shirt for emergency situations. The HemiSERE…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Public Rec Built a Backpack for the Working Professional

Public Rec—the same company that made a pair of sweatpants suitable for the workplace—has released a backpack that's designed and built with the working professional in mind. The Pro Pack by Public Rec is a backpack made from the ground up to store everything you need access to on a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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KEEGO Is the World’s First Squeezable Metal Water Bottle

People have turned to metal water bottles to avoid potential health risks associated with cheap plastic versions. Those are great for sitting on your desk, but they aren't ideal for sport. KEEGO is the metal water bottle perfect for biking, running, and other athletic endeavors, as KEEGO is the world's…

By Mike Newman
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