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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 EDC Retrieval Tool Is Like a Mini Grappling Hook

You don’t need to steal Batman’s utility belt to add some cool tools to your everyday carry. This Retrieval Tool can be carried around on your key ring or in your pocket and it makes snagging anything caught in a tree, on your roof, or in a hard to reach…

By Mike Newman
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Tool Pen is a Toolkit in a Pen’s Body

Having a set of screwdrivers is great when you're around the house and can easily grab whichever one you need, but when you're on the go, you need a better option. The Tool Pen is a clever solution that houses multiple bits right in its body. Besides adopting the slick…

By Mike Newman
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The Chimney Box Is A Fire Pit That Keeps Smoke Out Of Your Face

If you're in the market for a fire pit, you have more than a few options (some of the best are right here). If you want another to add to your list that we happen to be pretty geeked about, check out The Chimney Box. The smart tepee design not…

By Mike Newman
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Leatherman Hail + Style PS Is The Best TSA Compliant Multitool

Until we have actually taken one of these new stainless steel Leatherman Hail + Style PS through a TSA security checkpoint ourselves--or one of you has and you report back--we're dubious about them being travel-friendly, but we're willing to give them a shot anyway because of their feature set. The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Goods: Beach Gear

If your holiday plans include skipping town to get some sun, there are a few essentials you should pack before you hit the beach. We rounded up some of our favorite ocean side gear so you can hit the surf in style. Praying Drunk by Kyle Minor - $12 Kiehls…

By Mike Newman
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