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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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Power Up & Save This Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Power Station
By Cool Material
The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More
Gear
The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More

Including The James Brand's newest EDC pen.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel
Gear
The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel

From sizable backpacks to compact carry-ons, these are the best options for quick trips.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More

Including a Red Wing x Steve McQueen boot collaboration.

By John A. Paradiso
Gear
Weltool M6-Mini LED Flashlight

Weltool has been making high-quality, durable, and stylish flashlights for years. The Weltool M6-Mini LED Flashlight is the latest addition to the Weltool lineup, and it's a great choice for anyone looking for an everyday carry torch. The M6-Mini is very compact at just 3.46” long and 0.55″ wide. It…

By Cool Material
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Features
The 5 Best Cigar Torch Lighters You Can Buy Right Now

Cigars are truly things of beauty, and what we love most about them are all the subtle nuances and details that make every one unique. But there’s more to the process than just the cigar. Because what’s a cigar if you don’t light it on fire? A rolled up bunch…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
Pelican 1595 Air Case

Big Pelican cases are great for protecting precious gear, but they can be heavy. The new 1595 Air Case weighs only around 16 pounds with padding, and it's IP67 and MIL-SPEC certified waterproof, crushproof, and dustproof, so you need not fear that your camera gear, etc. will bit it in…

By Amos Kwon
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Audio
The 5 Best Outdoor Speakers To Make the Most of Summer

The real joy of summer--whether at the beach or hosting a bonfire at home--is making the most of the warm weather. Hanging out, having a few beers, and sharing in some laughs with friends is only half the formula. It really comes down to ambiance to turn a get-together into…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Tactile Turn’s 8-Bit Pen is a Thing of EDC Dreams

More and more, it seems that the early days of video games were a golden age -- or maybe that's my nostalgia talking. I have fond memories of blowing in my Nintendo cartridge, stomping on enemies, and powering up with a mushroom in my childhood. Now, I plan to relive…

By Brett Braley
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