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The Best Products of the Week: G-Shock x C2H4 Watch, LG’s 4K Projector, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: G-Shock x C2H4 Watch, LG’s 4K Projector, and More
By John A. Paradiso
The Best Nike Gear to Smash Your New Year’s Resolutions
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The Best Nike Gear to Smash Your New Year’s Resolutions

Stock up on Nike's best workout gear to crush your fitness goals for 2025.

By John A. Paradiso
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Iron & Resin’s Cruiser Jacket Is Built to Tackle Just About Anything

The Cruiser Jacket is a weatherproof beast blending rugged Alaska waxed cotton canvas and Klamath flannel for unmatched style and durability. Break it in, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind adventure companion.

By Cool Material
The Best Products of the Week: LG Bendable Gaming Monitor, Shohei Ohtani x Seiko Watch, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: LG Bendable Gaming Monitor, Shohei Ohtani x Seiko Watch, and More

Including WhistlePig's collaboration with Alice Cooper.

By John A. Paradiso
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The MAX LANTERN Makes Your Camping Dreams Come True

With roots in ancient China, Greece, and Egypt alike, you'd think we would have perfected the lantern's design over the millennia. But if anything MAX LANTERN has shown us that there's still room for improvement - and they did just that. Taking a retro-style design, the MAX LANTERN has upgraded…

By Brett Braley
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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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