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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
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The Radinn G2X Is an Electric Surfboard That Doesn’t Require Waves

Anyone who's surfed knows that the bulk of the time is spent waiting for the right waves. You catch one, paddle back, and float. And float. And float. The Radinn G2X is the surfboard that is going to change that. The "jetboard" is powered by a rechargeable battery that helps…

By Mike Newman
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The NOMAD Hammock Converts Into a Backpack

Inspired by the art of origami, the team at NOMAD Hammock spent three years designing and developing a unique hammock that converts into a backpack for everyday use. Using a combination of Cordura, body adaptive mesh and nylon materials, NOMAD is a 20L pack with enough room an entire weekend's…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gerber Flatiron

The cleaver is a trusted tool by both butchers and those who need a blade that's a bit more robust. The rectangular hatchet shape allows for more than simple slicing and dicing. The Gerber Flatiron is bringing that cleaver mentality to your everyday carry, as it's both a folding pocket…

By Mike Newman
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Radiate Portable Campfire

As any outdoor enthusiast knows, starting a campfire isn't always as simple as you think it will be. You can eliminate the scavenging for dry twigs and painstaking assembly with the Radiate Portable Campfire, a 4 lbs tin that ignites to offer up to 5 hours of burn time. Simply…

By Mike Newman
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The North Face Urban Exploration Collection

The North Face is obviously most well known for their incredible winter jackets and cold weather gear, but the brand has quite a few other pieces of note that are just as great—like The North Face Urban Exploration Collection. Described by The North Face as “the downtown expression of our…

By Cooper Fleishman
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