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Gear

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
Gear
Topeak Bikamper One-Person Bicycle Tent

Say what you will about motorhomes but we kinda dig the idea of going anywhere and having a place to stay.  What's more in line with our idea of fun however is this Topeak Bikamper Personal Canopy.  Made for use with 26" mountain bikes and 700C road bikes the Bikamper…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Icon Cards

“Icon” is not a term we toss around lightly.  To get labeled as such you’re going to have to have an edge about you, a standout-ness.  That’s why, while there are many kick-ass dudes we admire, there are few “icons.”  The three pictured on these Icon Cards from Oi Polloi…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Portel iPhone Leather Wallet

Loading up your pockets with the latest gadgets and gizmos and, in turn, the latest apps, productivity tools and games is great. Filling your office and home with the newest art, Etsy creations and IKEA furniture is also great. But sometimes, simplicity is key. That is where the Portel iPhone…

By Cooper Fleishman
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BRATT

We’re not going to admit when we need help defending ourselves or when we could use a hand prying out a stuck nail but that’s not to say we wouldn’t appreciate the helping hand, and that’s exactly why we’re digging the BRATT.  Solving a slew of little issues in the…

By Mike Newman
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Tech
Paintball Robot

At some point in your life you wanted to build a robot and be on Battle Bots. It could have been when you were a kid, or five years ago, or even yesterday, but that moment exists. Building things with your bare hands isn't just something you enjoy doing, it's…

By Cooper Fleishman
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