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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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Be the Guy Who Always Has a Pen
By Beau Hayhoe
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SPC/LST Review: Purpose-Built Gear That Lasts a Lifetime

It's pronounced "specialist."

By Travis Haley
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The Most Important Shoes You’ll Never PR In

Performance shoes get the glory. These do the repair work.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Winter Olympics, But Make It Wearable

Nike’s cold-weather era is peaking, don’t miss out.

By Cool Material
Gear
Opinel No.08 Master Collector Box Set

Opinel has made some of our favorite pocket knives of all time. Artfully crafted and endlessly practical, these French-designed knives are essential additions to anyone's EDC arsenal. For the truly discerning, might we present the Opinel No. 08 Master Collector Box Set, a masterpiece for the connoisseur of both craftsmanship…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The 16 Best Men’s Sling Bags You Can Buy

It's time to embrace the convenience and style of sling bags for men. Before you scoff, consider this: No other bag is as versatile, whether for the gym, the office, or the plane. The trick is finding the best sling bag that hits your mark for style without sacrificing functionality…

By Cool Material
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Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill

We've long been fans of Snow Peak, providers of excellent camping and backpacking gear. And they've recently launched a camp cooking game changer. Introducing the Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill: Where rugged functionality meets outdoor culinary mastery. Elevate your campfire cookouts with this latest addition to Snow Peak's arsenal…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
All Travelers Should Have a Passport Wallet. These Are 5 of the Best

Fumbling for your passport every time you need to present ID at the airport is at best awkward and at worst an easy way to break focus and start losing your belongings. It doesn’t have to be like that, though, as long as you’re willing to invest a few bucks…

By Cool Material
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Fashion
STEAL: Save Big During Huckberry’s Annual Summer Sale

While we will always love a huge big box store annual closeout sale, there's something to be said for getting best-in-class merchandise--from brands you might have never heard of before--at a discount during said sales that might not be from big box retailers. That's where Huckberry comes in to save…

By Cooper Fleishman
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