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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: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in August 2026
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6 Health and Wellness Products to Upgrade Your Routine

Better sleep, smarter workouts, healthier skin, and a few other ways to take care of yourself.

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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
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Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History

The Harrington jacket is only the beginning.

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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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Gear
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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Entertainment
5 Iconoclasts and their Moment

This post is brought to you by Saab. At Saab, we believe in independent thinking. It’s in everything we do. Learn more here. Over the eons, the arc of human history has been bent towards a new future by many things: the invention of the wheel, the signing of the…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Shop Cool Material Additions

Contrary to popular belief, the best things in life aren't free. One way or another, you always end up paying for it. Which is why we can appreciate the simple exchange of goods for dollars because you know exactly what you are (and aren't getting). When you Shop Cool Material,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Forestbound Duffel Bag

Taking one item and turning it into another, more useful item probably isn't anything new to you. It's how plumbing hose and a funnel became a beer bong. How macaroni pieces and Elmer's glue became art. Scrap plywood and 2x4 became a bike shelf. Now, it's how a vintage, worn-in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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