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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
By Lanny Fuller
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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

By Cool Material
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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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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag

The new Player VI Series gives every club its own space and rethinks the golf bag from top to bottom.

By Cool Material
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The 15 Best Tactical Pens for Your EDC

Like its Kubotan cousin that was developed in the late 60s, the tactical pen is a self-defense weapon. Unlike the Kubotan though, the tactical pen does double duty as a self defense weapon and a traditional writing instrument, which is why one is perfect for your everyday carry. Cold Steel…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Jack Mason is Adding an Automatic Dive Watch to Their Catalog

Jack Mason is a well known name in the watch making business and have been since their start in 2013. In those four years, they never offered a dive watch, something their customers have been asking for almost since day 1. But now they're remedying that with the JM-D103. It's…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Freespirit Recreation Journey Basecamp Trailer

Bend, Oregon-based Freespirit Recreation was founded by the same guy responsible for one of the largest rooftop tent companies as a standalone alternative to the traditional rooftop tent. The Freespirit Recreation Journey Basecamp Trailer blends a lifetime of quality tent-building experience with an expedition-ready trailer that's both lightweight and capable…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack Keeps Your Gear Safe

Throwing on a backpack means giving up the ability to keep an eye on your possessions. The Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack offers stylish peace of mind. It sports a hidden zipper to the main compartment that’s completely concealed in the back of the bag along with two hidden side pockets and…

By Mike Newman
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The 11 Best Umbrellas to Keep You Dry

If you're anything like us, you spend way too much time agonizing over your gear purchases. The one thing we never seem to think about though is one of the most important accessories for the spring, the umbrella. Unless you already own something that didn't come from the local drugstore,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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