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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
Gear
Takumi Is The First Adjustable Length Pen

We've watched so many Kickstarter product videos for pens that they all blend together. Ideation sketches. Micrometer testing. Ink refill shots. Cap operation. Takumi is a pen from the new startup from Tronnovate Design Laboratory, and it has all those obligatory Kickstarter shots. It does everything a good Kickstarter pen…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Compact Folding Bow Makes Surviving The Zombie Apocalypse Less Cumbersome

The last thing you want when the zombie apocalypse hits is to be weighed down by all your gear. Zombies chowing down on you after you tipped over like an upside down turtle is not the badass way you want to go out. This Compact Folding Bow is part of…

By Mike Newman
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Goods: Back to Business

To prepare yourself for success, you need the right tools. As your mind switches back into work mode, we recommend giving your office gear a little refresher. Pick up some new earbuds, a pen, and any other items we’ve assembled here to make it a bit more bearable to get…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Fashion
The Solid Brass Key Ring Is Made For Guys With More Than a Few Keys

Think of this as a modern take on the classic janitor key ring. With room to easily hold a dozen keys, the Solid Brass Key Ring is designed for the guy with far more than just a car key. Each is made in the USA from solid brass so it…

By Mike Newman
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This Leatherman Collection Will Make Sure You Have The Perfect EDC Tool

If you're having a hard time finding the perfect little multi-tool for your key ring, Leatherman has decided to give you a few options. The 'By The Numbers' series features  10 EDC tools all slightly different from each other. All are made in the USA out of 420 stainless steel…

By Mike Newman
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