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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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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in April 2026
By Cool Material
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Why The Field Watch Is The Ultimate Spring Watch

The military classic is a remarkable addition to your EDC this season, and these are a few of our favorites.

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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#GTFO Passport Wallet

Sometimes you just need to GTFO. Yeah, traveling the world is about seeing the sights, eating exotic food, and taking in some culture, but it’s also about leaving your desk, forgetting about deadlines, and not worrying about those awful AM meetings where Paul from accounting whines about the company’s finances…

By Mike Newman
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People I Want To Punch In The Face Notebook

As much as we'd all probably like to on some days, you can't just run around punching people in the face. It's bad form. It won't make you any friends. Most importantly, it's likely going to end up getting you arrested, and no one wants to spend time in the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex Expedition Scout Watch

Even iconic pieces can be improved upon. The Timex Expedition Scout Watch is an updated version of Timex’s legendary Field Watch, and with twelve and twenty-four hour time settings, an Indiglo night-light feature, and a genuine leather strap, we think the tinkering paid off. The contrast stitching adds character to…

By Mike Newman
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The Underwater Power Drill Built for Special Ops

There are a lot of tough jobs that you need a heavy duty drill for, but it’s highly unlikely your jobs are anywhere near as demanding as the jobs special operations or the special forces have. The Nemo Special Ops Drill was specifically designed for those professionals that need to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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DPTR Clamshell Wallet

Today’s on-the-go lifestyle demands you consider how essential your everyday carry gear is. Your wallet? Very essential. Your big, bulky wallet? Not at all. With DPTR’s Clamshell Wallet, you can ditch the thick trifold for something simpler and more attention-grabbing. Crafted from a single piece of Horween leather, each Clamshell…

By Mike Newman
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