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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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Power Up & Save This Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Power Station
By Cool Material
The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More
Gear
The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More

Including The James Brand's newest EDC pen.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel
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The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel

From sizable backpacks to compact carry-ons, these are the best options for quick trips.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More

Including a Red Wing x Steve McQueen boot collaboration.

By John A. Paradiso
Accessories
Byrna’s Stylish Ballistapac Quickly Converts to Body Armor

If you thought you had a backpack that did it all, you’ve obviously never seen the Byrna Ballistipac. The Byrna Ballistipac is a bulletproof backpack that provides peace of mind and added protection in emergency situations. With its selection of armored panels, the Ballistipac can shield against bullets and other…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Entertainment
LEGO Captain America’s Shield

It's safe to say that Captain America has outgrown the pages of his comic book and become a beloved pop culture character. Now you have the chance to recreate his iconic shield thanks to this incredible LEGO set. Its faithful design captures the essence of the original shield, complete with…

By John A. Paradiso
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Malboro & Kane Present The Slash, the World’s Smallest Blade

Marlboro & Kane have introduced a game-changing EDC pocketknife with The Slash, dubbed the world's smallest blade. The Slash measures a minuscule 0.3" in length and 1.3" in height and it's made to held in just a couple of fingers as the curves of The Slash matches your digits. Thanks…

By John A. Paradiso
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Huckberry x Mystery Ranch Greenbelt Hybrid Backpack

Huckberry has teamed up with Mystery Ranch for an impressive backpack that blends rugged functionality and sleek style. Crafted for the modern adventurer, this collaboration seamlessly merges everyday practicality with outdoor-ready toughness. The Greenbelt Hybrid Backpack boasts a clever fusion of thoughtful design and premium materials. With its versatile capacity…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Minimis Smart Sport Sunglasses

The jury is still out on whether smartglasses are the way of the future. We've seen some big failures and some impressive upcoming releases. While the way forward appeared to be an overload of tech on a heads-up display, Minimis seems to be taking a simpler route with its own…

By John A. Paradiso
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