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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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Why The Field Watch Is The Ultimate Spring Watch
By Beau Hayhoe
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a hat trick this week.

By Cool Material
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The Vacay Shave

One of the most wholesome corners of the internet taught me to love shaving again.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Unofficial Dress Code of the Masters, Decoded

Badge or not, dress like you belong there.

By Cool Material
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Herschel Supply Co. Military Surplus Collection

For Fall 2016, Herschel Supply Co. took a decidedly different approach with the Herschel Supply Co. Surplus Collection. In contrast to their normal m.o. of bright, contrasting colors and colorful details, Herschel opted for individual camouflage tones for this collection inspired by U.S. infantry supplies from the late 60s. Whether…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Platypus Meta Bottle + Microfilter

Looking for a simple, easily cleanable, pump-free way to filter water at home or on the trail? You want one of these Platypus Meta Bottle + Microfilter setups. This bottle combines 1L capacity with a filter that meets EPA and NSF guidelines (removal of 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Mark II Everlasting Mechanical Pencil

We're all familiar with the stereotypical mechanical pencil, but you don't have to settle for the black, plastic option when you have the Mark II handmade everlasting mechanical pencil. Designed and built by Nicholas Hemingway as a follow-up to the successful Kickstarter of the Mark I, Mark II is even…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Firebiner Is an EDC Survival Carabiner

The average carabiner might be really good at holding your keys, but the Firebiner is an EDC survival carabiner that does so much more. Opposite the relatively standard wire gate you'll find a bottle opener and tiny utility blade capable of cracking open your favorite beverage, cutting paracord, fishing line…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hands-On: Away Luggage

Our trip to Paris a few weeks back was simply superb. It was a quick four days away from the office, but in that time, we saw and did a lot. Part of conquering our packed itinerary meant frequently moving and being on the go—with all our stuff in tow.…

By Maxwell Barna
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