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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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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
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LEGO John Deere 948L-II Skidder

LEGO is here to make all of your rustic dreams come true. They've worked with John Deere to release a LEGO Technic kit of the 948L-II Skidder. While John Deere mostly makes farming equipment, the Skidder was made for loggers. The LEGO kit comes with 1,492 pieces and boasts an…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Trunk Organizers For Both Cars and SUVs

Few things impress a date, colleague, or new buddy more than a spiffy ride. This stretches to the rear of the vehicle, particularly if you’re heading out on a day trip that requires hauling some gear. Which means it's time to invest in a reliable trunk organizer that will keep…

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Fashion
A Pair of Vintage Apple Inc. Sneakers Are Available for $50,000

For some reason, Apple's iconic all-white sneakers have become the most coveted piece of gear from from Apple's dark years of the mid-90s. Inspired by the iconic design elements of vintage Apple computers, these sneakers are a stylish tribute to the tech revolution that changed the game. Omega Sports made…

By John A. Paradiso
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Oakley Built Custom Glasses for Tom Cruise Biggest ‘Mission Impossible’ Stunt Yet

With each Mission Impossible movie it seems Tom Cruise finds new ways to challenge himself with crazier and more daring stunts. The film series' latest entry, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, features what many are calling the biggest stunt in cinema history. And Oakley sunglasses has helped Cruise achieve…

By John A. Paradiso
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Matador Refillable Toothpaste Tubes

I don't know about you, but I'm sick of those tiny travel toothpaste tubes. Not only are they a wasteful use of plastic, I feel like I never have enough toothpaste by the end of my travels. So I was thrilled to come across the Matador Refillable Toothpaste Tubes. The…

By John A. Paradiso
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