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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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Canary Offers Complete Home Security In a Single Device

Whether you're at work or on vacation, you shouldn't have to worry about what's going on at home. The problem is, traditional security systems are hard to install and even harder to use. Canary offers complete home security in a single device, and it sets up in minutes, not days.…

By Mike Newman
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MyKee Titanium Multi-Tool

Careful: It's all too easy for your slim, portable keychain to turn into the mess your aunt used to pull from her purse like a fishing line tangled up with shoes and garbage. It requires smart choices. One of those smart choices would be to ditch the bottle opener and any…

By Mike Newman
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Heimplanet Tents Inflate in Less Than a Minute

We love spending time in the great outdoors as much as the next guy, but pitching a tent is almost always the worst part of the weekend. Thanks to the ingenious folks at Heimplanet, it doesn't have to be. Made from high quality materials like polyester and thermoplastic polyurethane, and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Papagayo Pocket Knife

Simple doesn’t have to mean boring. This Papagayo Pocket Knife is designed to be a basic, do-everything blade that just happens to be housed in an eye-catching handle. Eschewing elaborate details and unnecessary add-ons, the single blade simply acts as your trusty sidekick at a campsite or in everyday life.…

By Mike Newman
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Engrave on Wood Using Just the Sun and FEBO

We've all heard about or seen the whole "burning ants with a magnifying glass" thing, but now you can you use similar technology to do something legitimately productive thanks to FEBO. Using wood and a lens, FEBO harnesses the power of the sun to create a wooden paintbrush that allows…

By Cooper Fleishman
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