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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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The Underwater Jetpack

S.C.P. Marine Innovation is a UK-based company that has spent the past three years designing, prototyping and testing an underwater jet pack. Yes, you read that correctly. The x2 Underwater Jet Pack uses a backpack with an integrated control system and batteries, along with two wrist-mounted, high-power Hydra thrusters that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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VertiPen Is a Pen You Can Wear Like a Bracelet

If you're looking for a pen that's more convenient to carry, without sacrificing full-size functionality, look no further than this new, wearable option called VertiPen. Inspired by nature, the pen splits into smaller, vertebrae style sections that allows it to be bent into a circular shape and closed with the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Phone-Brella Is a Hands-Free Umbrella

Trying to do anything while holding an umbrella to stay dry is downright impossible, but it doesn't have to be thanks to Korean company kt Design and the Phone-brella. The name is terrible, but the premise is sound. Replace the standard handle on an umbrella with a large, comfortable C…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Cool Material x Bradley Mountain Waxed Canvas Knife Roll

As any outdoorsman knows, there isn’t just one knife to rule them all. Certain tasks require a small Swiss Army knife with a pair of tiny scissors, some call for a robust folder, others demand a well-equipped multi-tool. For carrying your prized collection, we teamed up with Bradley Mountain to…

By Mike Newman
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8 Great Office Chair Alternatives to Herman Miller

The Herman Miller Aeron is easily one of the most well-known office chairs ever made. There's science and style to support the $700+ price tag new, but it's hard to justify that price when someone else isn't footing the bill. Instead of picking up a used Aeron, check out some…

By Cooper Fleishman
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