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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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Barrel Stave Hammock

There are few pleasures in life that are greater than coming home from a long day, grabbing a beer and relaxing in a hammock, the only ones we can think of can be found in a book called The Kama Sutra. Every guy contemplates getting a hammock but by the time they…

By Mike Newman
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Manly and Measured Notebook Trio

How many men do you know that own a Moleskine? Even if you believe the hype (which you shouldn't), the list includes none other than: Wilde, van Gogh, Picasso and Hemingway. Technically, they all used "similar style black notebooks," but history has a funny way of remembering the Moleskine as…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Replay XD1080 Video Camera

Asking them to improve on the Replay XD Camera is a little like asking General Mills to improve on Lucky Charms.  Sure, they could throw a new marshmallow in there but really you've already almost achieved perfection anyway.  This is exactly why we're excited for the release of the Replay XD1080…

By Mike Newman
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The Balmain Boat Co. Classic Boat Kit

Something about this Classic Boat Kit from The Balmain Boat Company reminds us of Hemingway, which in turn reminds us of drinks, travel and ultimate relaxation.  In other words, it reminds us of heaven.  Regardless of your construction skill level - whether you have trouble navigating a bansaw or, not only can you…

By Mike Newman
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I Draw Cars Sketchbook & Reference Guide

For as long as we can remember, we've been drawing pictures whenever a piece of paper ended up in front of us and there was a writing implement nearby. Most of the time it's just to pass time in meetings about project charters, TPS reports and lengthy discussions about what…

By Cooper Fleishman
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