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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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Limited Release Filson Bags

Some companies try to lure you in with Swiss cheese warranties, while others simply go on reputation. Filson is one of the latter. Now they've redone some of their bags in two new stylish fabrics. Three of their classics—the Tote, Heritage Sportsman, and Duffle—now come in Rugged Twill and Horween…

By Mike Newman
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A Flashlight and Flask in One

When VSSL rolled out their unique outdoor canister kits, they did so with packing space in mind. Now the guys are back and ready to tackle another aspect of our outdoor adventures: drinking. The VSSL Flask is the world's first stainless steel, dual mode flashlight that just happens to safely…

By Mike Newman
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This Mini EDC Pen is Just 2″ Long

You never have a pen when you need one. That’s a fact. But it’s not because you’re forgetful; it’s because pens are funny-shaped objects that jut from pockets, jab legs, and turn you into a drafter when tucked behind your ear. This is why we fully endorse slapping the Mini Brass…

By Mike Newman
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Topo Designs Mountain Pack

Your standard backpack isn't durable enough for the outdoors, and your average camping pack is a bit too utilitarian for everyday use. With that in mind, Topo Designs created the Mountain Pack. Durable and lightweight enough to take hiking or climbing, yet attractive enough to use as an everyday backpack.…

By Mike Newman
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The Bottle Opener Smaller Than a Quarter

PiCO is the smallest bottle opener we've ever seen. It's smaller than a quarter, a bottle cap, a binder clip, a lighter, a piece of paper folded fifty times and just about anything else we can think of that you can use to open a beer. Made by Pangea Designs,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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