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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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Our 15 Most Popular Products of 2014

When a year comes to a close, we like to look back at what you guys enjoyed on Cool Material from the last 365 days and what you didn't. And while we'll use the latter category to help make tweaks to what we post, we figured we'd share the stuff…

By Mike Newman
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BioLite’s NanoGrid Lights Up Your Campsite and Charges Your Devices

Instead of stringing up a small collection of flashlights next time your camping, light up your campsite with the NanoGrid from Biolite. Not only does it not look ridiculous, but the clever system also can charge your devices when you don't need some illumination. Simply charge the PowerLight via USB,…

By Mike Newman
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Pendleton x Tanner Goods Wool Dopp Kit

There are a lot of items on the list of essential bags that every man needs to own. Weekenders, duffels, backpacks, totes and bag cases are all important, but the top item on the list might actually be a dopp kit. Even if you're not leaving on a jet plane…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Harris Tweed Hebrides and Johnnie Walker Created a Blanket that Smells Like Whisky

If you can't get enough of that spicy, vanilla aroma of some fine whisky, soon you may be able to literally wrap yourself in it. Harris Tweed Hebrides partnered up with Johnnie Walker to create a fabric that smells just like some good whisky. And while you could do the…

By Mike Newman
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The Gerber GDC Zip Blade Attaches to Your Zipper

The greatest, most badass knife in the world is of little use when it's sitting in a drawer in your home. For a little blade that you can keep on you at all times, check out this Gerber GDC Zip Blade. Since the tiny blade straps right to a zipper, you…

By Mike Newman
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