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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
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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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Terroir Pocket Knife

Forget slick color coated handles on your pocket knives, and get a bit manlier with the Terroir Pocket Knife. With a thick rosewood handle, the Terroir Pocket Knife is basically the knife any outdoorsman would want to cuddle with at night. The knife, which was originally designed in France and…

By Mike Newman
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Prometheus Quick-Release Flashlight

Using a tiny flashlight attached to your keys comes with the annoyance of jangling your keys around anytime you try to shed light on something. The Prometheus Beta-QR Flashlight is a simple solution. The quick-release flashlight is a seriously powerful LED light that you can easily detach from your key…

By Mike Newman
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Metal Shop Key Shackle and Mini Pop Bottle Opener

We look for quality in all we buy down to the simplest products we add to our lives. While you could go out and buy a cheap key chain or bottle opener, we prefer something with a bit more thought and skill behind it. That's why we're excited to offer…

By Mike Newman
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GIR Bacon Spatula

It's not everyday that a spatula changes your life. Okay, the GIR Spatula didn't really change our lives, but it is without a doubt the best spatula we've ever used. Now you can pick up the silicone utensil in a lovely bacon motif for cooking up your Sunday breakfast. Each…

By Mike Newman
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SMACO’s S700 MAX Backpack Quickly Converts Into Professional Diving Gear

While we've always been interested in the world of undersea exploration, we'll also quickly admit that the entire ordeal seemed a little daunting. That's where the SMACO S700MAX backpack comes in. The "ultimate diving companion" features a unique double tank with regulator for extended underwater exploration, a distinct buoyancy control…

By Pat McLaughlin
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