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Power Up & Save This Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Power Station
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The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More

Including The James Brand's newest EDC pen.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel
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The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel

From sizable backpacks to compact carry-ons, these are the best options for quick trips.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT, Leica’s New Projector, and More

Including a Red Wing x Steve McQueen boot collaboration.

By John A. Paradiso
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Rumpl x Carhartt Just Made Your Camping Essentials

If you haven't heard of Rumpl, you've most definitely seen their puffy camping blankets around. Now, they've partnered with workwear brand Carhartt to create a limited 8-piece capsule for your camping needs. The line consists of blankets, a poncho, a pillow, and a drink koozie, making for a great gift…

By Brett Braley
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Worth the Hype: The Theragun Pro Is Like Having a Live-in Masseuse

Over the last two years, my body has really taken a beating. I milked stay at home orders during the pandemic and didn’t work out. On the flip side, I sat at my desk more working from home, which resulted in an aching lower back. Then, my yoga studio closed…

By Brett Braley
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The Palmer from The James Brand Is an Upgrade on Your Cheap Boxcutter

Earlier this week we gave a shout-out to the OG boxcutter as one of the best budget EDC pocket knife options. If you're looking for a more luxurious upgrade, The James Brand has you covered. Leave it to one of the finest pocket knife makers to release a truly high-end…

By John A. Paradiso
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Word Notebooks 2023 Standard Memorandum

It's never too early to get a jumpstart on planning for the new year. In fact, this is the season where 2023 journals, calendars, and planners are going on sale. And if you're in the market for one, we'd highly recommend this daily planner from Word Notebooks. The 2023 Standard…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 10 Best EDC Pocket Knives Under $30

As everyday carry (or EDC) tools have gone from niche items collected by gear-heads to mainstream essentials, the profile of everyday carry pocket knives has gone up. Not only are many of these knives stylish and aesthetically pleasing, they can perform a variety of important tasks. From mundane things like…

By John A. Paradiso
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