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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 Cold Steel War Hammer Is Inspired By 13th Century Knights

When warriors relied on close range weapons, they needed ones that could deliver a devastating blow while being agile enough not to slow down their attacks. That's the inspiration behind this Cold Steel War Hammer. Weighing just over 2 1/2 lbs, the badass tool is designed to be flung around…

By Mike Newman
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Goods: Brass Jewelry

Brass is often an overlooked metal, being not as shiny as gold and not as widely utilized as sterling silver. It’s technically an alloy made between copper and zinc, but that doesn’t really matter. What does matter is that it can give even the most mundane everyday items new life.…

By Cooper Nolan
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Octovo Leather Goods and Travel Accessories

In an age where trends pop up and fade away like a game of Whac-A-Mole, it's those timeless pieces that never go out of style. Octovo's new Fall/Winter collection of wallets and travel goods are just the items we're talking about. All designed in San Francisco using custom-made Italian vegetable…

By Mike Newman
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The Bullitt Helmet Is An Iconic Remake of Bell’s Original

Bell makes iconic motorcycle helmets. Actually, Bell's been making iconic motorcycle helmets for fifty years. The Bell Star helmet is consistently one of the highest rated on the market for its form and function. The Bell Bullitt Helmet is not that helmet--but it's based on it. The Bullitt is available…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Goods: Preppy Watches

You need a watch. No, really. Enough with the mindset that your iPhone suffices for a timepiece - it does not. In fact, when someone asks you the time (or moreover, when you need to know what time it is) and you reach for your phone, you are further supporting…

By Cooper Nolan
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