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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 Meriwether Tent Lets You Camp In Style

Your run-of-the-mill tent is pretty basic and fairly boring to look at. If you're willing to spend more for a bit of luxury on your next camping trip, the Meriwether Tent from Shelter Co. is where it's at. The tent fits 4-6 people with enough space so you're not sleeping…

By Mike Newman
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The Toughest Mechanical Pencils Ever

Rite in the Rain makes some of the toughest notebooks on the market because they're made with a patented paper that's all weather. They made paper impervious to water, so it should come as no surprise that their take on the mechanical pencil is one of the best iterations yet.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
More Power and Less Injuries With This Bat

Maybe the only time you’re taking a few cuts in the batters box is in your slow pitch beer league. Still, nobody wants to be the guy legging out a slow roller back to the mound. For more pop off the bat and less pop within your body, there’s the…

By Mike Newman
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The Sphelar Solar Flashlight Is Elegant and Eco-friendly

Generally, flashlights aren't elegant tools. Simplistic, maybe, but not necessarily designed to be what we would consider elegant. All of that changes with the new MoMA Store exclusive Sphelar Solar Flashlight. The sculptural flashlight is designed around the use of micro-spherical solar cells, embedded in the handle, to power the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Hunter Backpacks Protect Your Gear From The Elements

You're already familiar with Hunter even if you don't know it. The brand has been churning out those iconic Wellington Boots since the 1800s. Now they've taken their waterproofing know-how and applied it to keeping your gear safe from the elements. Their new collection of backpacks each come clad in…

By Mike Newman
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