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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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An Ode To Kapital, One of the Coolest Brands in Japanese Menswear
By Beau Hayhoe
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Gear
Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in April 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in April 2026.

By Cool Material
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Gear
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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Gear
The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Run season is here. Act accordingly.

By Cool Material
Accessories
Jack Spade Soft Nylon ‘Dad’ Bag

Modern dads need their own gear for operation baby duty. The Jack Spade Soft Nylon Dad Bag has a clean, handsome look, despite its cute and cuddly purpose. It has all the pockets, loops and clips needed for an endless amount of necessary supplies. A wipeable changing pad features a…

By BSacco
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Accessories
jDUCT Wallets

Looks like someone's been reading Stick It! Plenty of hipsters have attempted the duct tape wallet, but never quite with the level of skill or style as jDUCT. jDUCT wallets don't rely on cardboard or cloth, just good ol' colored duct tape. Designed to have a slim profile, jDUCT wallets…

By Cool Material Guest
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Accessories
Screwpop Tool

A man can never have too many tools, especially when those tools assist in the most important part of any endeavor - the beer. Unfortunately, something like the Handyman Bottle Opener lacks versatility. You can't exactly bring that thing into the 9-5 without getting odd glances from the boss. Then…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Stone Island Shadow Bagjack Messenger

If Shia LaBeouf was rocking The Stone Island Shadow Bagjack Transformable Messenger Bag there would have been two reasons to see Transformers. Giving one to Jack Bauer would immediately stop all the questions about why such a bad ass has a "man bag." This bag has so many features and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Clothing
Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket

When it rains, it pours and when it pours while you're hiking, well, you better have a good jacket. You can get just as wet in a day under dripping leaves as you do in a few moments of torrential downpour, so either way it pays to be wearing the…

By Cool Material Guest
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