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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
Accessories
The Log Tote Can Carry More Than Just Firewood

With the good looks of an open-air weekender, the Winters Session + CampWell Log Tote is just about the most dapper way to carry around some firewood. Constructed from durable 18 oz waxed cotton canvas, you can rest assured jagged branches won't lay waste to your tote. Each sports vegetable…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Panhandler Everyday Carry Trays

Toss a valet on your dresser or nightstand and it kind of has to sit there when you’re not using it. Sure you could toss it in a closet, but it’s still gonna take up space somewhere. Not only is the Panhandler Everyday Carry Tray from Hollows Leather a more…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
The Bolt With A Hidden Compartment

Do you need to hide micro film from prying eyes? What about coded messages? Are you secretly a member of the Cold War era KGB in need of a more secure dead drop? Of course you're not, but that doesn't mean the idea of a hollow bolt for secure storage…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Lip Balm Designed For The Swedish Military

If you haven't noticed, every woman you know is currently carrying around an orb of lip balm. Those are great if you're a woman and can toss one in your purse, but if you're a guy, that would be one funky bulge in your pocket. A better alternative is Hudsalve,…

By Mike Newman
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Features
Hands-On: Barocook Flameless Cooking System

Certain conditions make building a fire a challenge when you're out camping or exploring. When you're stuck in your tent with rain beating down around you, you don't always want to turn to a granola bar for a meal. Barocook is the flameless cooking system looking to give you a…

By Mike Newman
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