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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
Accessories
Zippo Lighter – Street

There are few things in life more iconic than a chrome Zippo lighter. Even the sound of a Zippo clicking open and sparking to life (bonus points are awarded for flair) is sure to bring back memories. Connery and Ford used one in Indiana Jones. Willis used a Zippo more…

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Monkey Fist Key Chain

The Monkey Fist is a knot that was most frequently used by sailors to serve as a rope weight or as a melee weapon. We were kind of disappointed to find out it wasn’t a secret kung fu technique, but this key chain is more useful. It makes your keys…

By Cool Material Guest
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Stormproof Match Kit

On the surface, waterproof matches sound about as realistic as a knife made of light, but they actually exist. For less than a 6-pack, you get 25 stormproof matches and 3 striker sheets packed conveniently in a waterproof container. Each match will stay lit for up to 15 seconds even…

By Cool Material Guest
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American Flag Zippo Lighter

If you're going to carry a lighter, the only lighter you should be carrying is a Zippo. Even if you don't have to use it to thwart terrorists or find hidden treasure like the great American film heroes of yore, you never know when you might need to start a…

By Cool Material Guest
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Zippo Lighter – 1941 Replica Brushed Chrome

Every once in a while there’s a product that comes along that is so perfect in design and simplicity that attempting to improve it would be a colossal waste of time. The 1941 Zippo is one of those products. This brushed chrome replica is just as good as the original…

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