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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: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in August 2026
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6 Health and Wellness Products to Upgrade Your Routine

Better sleep, smarter workouts, healthier skin, and a few other ways to take care of yourself.

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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

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Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History

The Harrington jacket is only the beginning.

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Diesel Travis Messenger Bag

The Diesel Travis Messenger Bag makes an attractive mid-sized bag for guys on the go who need quick access to their gear. An over the shoulder design with a velcro flap opening makes it easy to just reach in and grab what you need. The flap has a zip pouch…

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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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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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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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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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