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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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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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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
Food
Sausage Football

Hosting the Super Bowl party isn't just about having the biggest TV or a kegerator in your den—it's also about serving great food and snacks. Don't wait until the last minute and grab pork rinds or dump the responsibility on wifey (who's gracious enough to agree to a bunch of…

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Accessories
Timbuk2 D-Lux Messenger

Sometimes it seems like for all their knowledge in making great bags, manufacturers miss the features we really want in a laptop messenger. But Timbuk2 doesn't have too much pride to ask their customers for feedback. As a result Timbuk2 D-Lux Messenger improves on a little bit of everything. It…

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Accessories
Tumi Alpha Bravo

The latest thing from Tumi drops the black tie style and picks up a look (and price tag) that's more appealing to casual travelers. The Tumi Alpha Bravo collection maintains the same standard in strong ballistic nylon while sporting a less structured laid back style. Right now the collection features…

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Gear
LaGana Vietnam Tactical Tomahawk

How do you know this is a quality tactical axe? Because this axe sets the standard for tactical axes. The United States military has been using the LaGana Vietnam Tactical Tomahawk since the Vietnam War. Since modernized, it's created from a solid piece of 01 carbon steel. The slight oval…

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Audio
The North Face GTO Audio Beanie

If you already know how to ski just drown out your ski instructor with a set of headphones built-in to your hat. Just smile and nod to the beat while you listen to your music on top of the mountain. The North Face GTO Audio Beanie is compatible with any…

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