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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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Last Chance: Cool Material x Huckberry Curated Sale

It's time to start using those vacation days to head out on a few outdoor adventures. Luckily, we've partnered with our friends over at Huckberry to bring you some great deals on a bunch of gear you could use on those trips. Whether you need a few pieces of clothing…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Topo Designs Travel Series

To this day we still haven't found the perfect collection of bags for traveling. One company might make a great weekender, but for whatever reason it doesn't work as a carry on. The bag you bought to use as your "personal item" is too big to fit under the seat.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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FriXion Erasable Pens

Erasable pens aren't new. Good erasable pens are. Most of the ones you can find at your local drug store are junk and leave clear evidence of your writing after you've "erased" the ink. These Pilot FriXion Erasale Pens finally get the idea right. The thermo-sensitive ink in the different…

By Mike Newman
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Le Retro Knife

Based on a classic design from the 50’s, Le Retro Knife is throwback to the multifunctional knives guys used to always carry around. Complete with two blades, a saw, a bottle opener, a punch hole, a corkscrew, and a piercing tool, Le Retro Knife will keep you prepared for any…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Bodum FYRKAT Mini Charcoal Grill

Even if you've made a serious investment in a state of the art grill for your deck, you'd be wise to get something a bit more portable for pop-up excursions. If you're going this route, might as well spend your money on something as sharp as it is functional. The…

By Mike Newman
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