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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
Features
Everyday Carry: 1960s

The 1960s were a time of change, confusion, and upheaval. The style and accessories guys carried reflected this sense of revolt. Marked by war and loss, personal style seemed to fight back. Here’s some of that gear. Lennon Inspired Sunglasses - Link Joint - Link Leather Wallet - Link Rizla…

By Mike Newman
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Crescent CMTS4 Is The Only Cutter You Need

It might start with only a pair of pliers, but inevitably every man ends up picking up a set of sheers, snips and wire cutters. Even if you rent there are just some tasks not worth the trouble of bothering the landlord and waiting for the maintenance man. With the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Chrome Citizen Camo 2nd Issue Bag Glows In The Dark

To be fair, the 2nd Issue version of the Chrome Citizen isn't completely glow in the dark. It's only "reflective by Night" thanks to the reflective glass bead rain camo pattern that is overlaid on top of the limited edition Swedish M90 geometric camo pattern you see during the day.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hex-o-Matic Pen & Pencil

Both the Hex-o-matic Pencil and the Hex-o-matic Pen are reminiscent of the kinds of writing instruments your dad would keep in his shirt pocket back in the day. Slick but substantial. The rounded grip texture on each allows you to write comfortably while the upper barrel provides sharp lines to…

By Mike Newman
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The World’s First Carbon Fiber 3D Printer

Most 3D printers on the market produce items that, while cool looking, aren't exactly made to withstand a lifetime of wear and tear. The Mark One 3D Printer is looking to change that as the world's first 3D printer designed to print composite materials. Now if you were going to…

By Mike Newman
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