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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
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Grease Monkey Wipes

When was the last time you bought anything useful for $1. Seriously, think about it. Even double cheeseburgers from McDonald's - which are very difficult to classify as "useful" - cost more than $1 now. Tim Stansbury and Erin Whalen still understand the value of a dollar. Having clean hands…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Pick Punch

Every guy picks up a guitar for the first time with the sole purpose of getting girls.  It starts in a dorm room somewhere, as you awkwardly try to make your way through Stairway to Heaven, and, for those with enough determination, it ends on a huge stage with scores…

By Mike Newman
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Eezi-Awn Series 3 Roof Tent

Total cost of ownership of anything - anything worth buying anyway - involves so many things we don't think about when initially making a purchase. iPhone without data plan? Pointless. Car without moonroof, rims, and leather package? Why bother. What happens once you go down to the dealership and sign…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hard Graft Phone Wallet

Carrying a phone on your person at all times isn't even a question anymore. Even if you're not phoning home like E.T., you probably need to sext, pay some bills, update some databases, sell some books, or take care whatever other ridiculous (read: awesome) need the iPhone fills in your…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Jack Spade Wool Felt Boot Pack

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when it happened, but at some point in the last decade the rein of the briefcase quietly came to an end.  In our search for a more functional and stylish option we dabbled around with messenger bags, succumbed to an infatuation with classic backpacks, and…

By Mike Newman
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