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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

Run season is here. Act accordingly.

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
CXXVI Handmade iPhone Wallet

iPhone wallets are the ultimate invention in pocket convenience, but many of them make the mistake of emphasizing the wallet part and not the iPhone. As we all know, the iPhone is far more important than the credit cards because credit cards can be canceled and iPhones are forever. If…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Swiss-Tech Micro-Max XI 19-in-1 Tool

If you dumped the average guy’s toolbox into a Tumi messenger bag or a Diesel backpack and slapped it on someone they’d tip over like Snooki at 3am.  Unless you plan on using tools around your own house only, you’re going to need a more convenient means to transport them.  Whether…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
The Rucksack

One look at your collection of bags, or clothes, or shoes, or gear and one thing will be painfully obvious - black. Men love black stuff. It defies logic sometimes, but we do. It's time to integrate some color into your collection with The Rucksack in gray. Constructed out of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Black Book Additions

Any Black Book worth it's salt is updated on a continual basis and ours is no different. Instead of adding phone numbers or debts, we're adding web addresses and places to shop. Check out The Black Book to see the newest additions to the greatest men's shopping directory on the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Landmarks & Lions Smartphone Wallet

You need to carry a phone, and you need to carry a wallet. Pants, bags and coats all have a finite number of pockets, so save them for contraband by combining your credit cards and cash with your smartphone in a Landmark & Lions Smartphone Wallet. Made of cotton canvas…

By Cooper Fleishman
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