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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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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.

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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.

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Claude Claw Hammer Coat Hook

If you're currently hanging your hat off of a nail in the wall and leaving your coat and scarf in a pile on a chair it's time to hang some real coat hooks. Don't worry, having an organized home doesn't have to give up an ounce of your rugged masculinity.…

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Blackbird Porter Union Backpack

Enjoy an afternoon of hiking downtown or a weekend hanging out in the city, switching comfortably between a backpack or a tote. Inspired by American gardening tool bags, the Blackbird Porter Union Backpack makes a perfect outdoors bag with durable polyester construction a water resistant liner. It's large enough to…

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Backcountry Access Arsenal Shovel

Hurling down a mountain at high speeds and feeling winter wind whipping against your face can make a man feel truly alive. But if you like staying that way (alive, that is) then you better be prepared heli-skiing in remote locations. The Backcountry Access Arsenal Shovel is the most efficient…

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The Gentleman’s Deck

Part of being a gentleman is mastering the art of not putting your foot in your mouth every time you open it. The Gentleman's Deck offers 50 etiquette tips to help you become a charismatic conversationalist. The included cards offer timeless conversational tips to ensure that you become patient, diplomatic…

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Vise Bookends

A workbench favorite makes its way over to the bookshelf thanks to the innovative designers at Restoration Hardware. Vise Bookends keep your heaviest volumes in place with a distinctly masculine tool. Although rugged, the heavy iron body of the clamps with smooth wooden handles demonstrate an unexpected elegance that looks…

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