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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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Power Up & Save This Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Power Station
By Cool Material
The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More

Including The James Brand's newest EDC pen.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel
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The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel

From sizable backpacks to compact carry-ons, these are the best options for quick trips.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More

Including a Red Wing x Steve McQueen boot collaboration.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Byrna SD Pepper Kit Is All the Self-Defense You Need in One Little Box

Byrna's less-lethal self-defense weapons are the best alternative to traditional firearms. Case in point, the Byrna SD Pepper Kit. This CO2-powered launcher handles like a pistol, but it shoots .68 high-impact plastic projectiles and chemical irritants at speeds up to 181 mph with an effective range of 60 ft. In…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Claustrum’s Stainless Steel iPhone 14 Cases Are as Durable as They Are Stylish

We've come a long way since our phones were just lifelines to the outside world in the event of an emergency. These days, they're far more important for most of us for work emails, social media pictures, and general conversation. This essential device all but requires a case as durable…

By Ben Dahl
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Charge All Your Devices with VogDUO’s Stylish 3-Port Charger

There’s nothing worse than trying to work, only to realize your devices are critically low on the battery front. While most devices come with chargers, none of them are anywhere near as functional or as stylish and compact as the VogDUO option you see here. The VogDUO 100W GaN Charger…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Byrna’s Mission 4 Rifle Launcher Is as Powerful as It Is Fun to Shoot

When it comes to home-defense, Byrna just took the entire game to the next level with their re-engineered Mission 4. Previously available only to law enforcement agencies, this powerful rifle alternative is the ultimate, high-capacity solution for both property defense and backyard fun. Speaking of fun to shoot and home-defense,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Montblanc’s Latest Pen is an Ode to Enzo Ferrari

Car people and pen people have a lot in common. They both enjoy the finer things in life. They both have a deep appreciation for mechanism and craft. And they both respect heritage. The latest release from Montblanc focuses on the Venn diagram between cars and pens with the release…

By Brett Braley
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