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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
Fashion
Paracord Survival Bracelet

There's a fine line between being prepared and being that crazy guy who totes around 20 lbs of survival gear all the time. We're all for carrying a good multi-tool or portable survival kit, but we have limits. But we're not saying you shouldn't bring 24' of 550 lb paracord,…

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Accessories
Acronym Messenger Backpack

You'll never run out of room to store your essentials in the Acronym 3A-7TS Tec Sys Messenger Backpack. The inside provides ample space for your goods, but you might be surprised to find that so does the outer shell. It's got 4 rows of Tec-Sys webbing that allows you to…

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Entertainment
Reclaimed Tool Bowl

At first glance it seems like you forgot to clean up your tools and just left them lying about, but you've actually done some decorating. The Reclaimed Tool Bowl is made up of discarded screwdrivers, wrenches, washers and other metal scraps welded together to make an intricate centerpiece. We imagine…

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Car Logos Tool Box

Show your support for your favorite all American car company with one of these Car Logo Tool Boxes. The official Ford and GM heavy duty metal toolboxes are shaped like the Chevy and Ford logos and make great garage toolboxes for when you're restoring your dream car. The Ford toolbox…

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Accessories
Longhorn iPod/iPhone Cover

We were wowed by the ruggedly handsome beer koozies by Southern Brand and want more genuine cowhide accessories. In stark contrast to the sleek shiny iPhone or iPod, the Longhorn iPod Cover has a natural appeal. The cover is made from real Longhorn hide with soft suede lining and chocolate…

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