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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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Personal Flamethrower

Don't you hate having to mosey on up to a stack of wood to light your bonfire? With the XM42, the world's first commercially available handheld flamethrower, you can start the blaze from across the yard. Designed to be both awesome and affordable (the brushed steel starts at $699), the XM42 can…

By Mike Newman
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GOODS: Spring Vests

Spring might mean it’s finally time to think about putting your winter coat in storage, but that doesn’t mean it’s all swim trunks and tees yet. You’re still going to need some sort of protection for the colder days, but there are alternatives to the standard jacket… like these vests. Each will give you freedom of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Kame Hybrid Carry-on

Nendo, a design house out of Japan, has created a new hybrid polycarbonate-fabric suitcase for Fabbrica Pelleterie Milano (an upcoming Italian brand) called the Kame (so named for it's resemblance to a "tortoise," the Japanese translation of the word) that might just make us change our position about soft-sided carry…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Aer Fit Pack

Trying to squeeze the gym in before, during or after a day at the office can be easier said than done on account of you need different clothes and shoes. San Francsico based Aer set out to create a gym/work bag designed for the city, and they succeeded with the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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EDC Toothpick Cases

If you’ve ever returned home after dinner to see a hunk of something between your teeth, you know the importance of the almighty toothpick. Problem is that not every restaurant or bar has a supply waiting for you so you don’t embarrass yourself. These Toothpick Holders either attach to your…

By Mike Newman
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