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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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Be the Guy Who Always Has a Pen
By Beau Hayhoe
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Gear
SPC/LST Review: Purpose-Built Gear That Lasts a Lifetime

It's pronounced "specialist."

By Travis Haley
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The Most Important Shoes You’ll Never PR In

Performance shoes get the glory. These do the repair work.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Winter Olympics, But Make It Wearable

Nike’s cold-weather era is peaking, don’t miss out.

By Cool Material
Accessories
Pelican 1595 Air Case

Big Pelican cases are great for protecting precious gear, but they can be heavy. The new 1595 Air Case weighs only around 16 pounds with padding, and it's IP67 and MIL-SPEC certified waterproof, crushproof, and dustproof, so you need not fear that your camera gear, etc. will bit it in…

By Amos Kwon
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Audio
The 5 Best Outdoor Speakers To Make the Most of Summer

The real joy of summer--whether at the beach or hosting a bonfire at home--is making the most of the warm weather. Hanging out, having a few beers, and sharing in some laughs with friends is only half the formula. It really comes down to ambiance to turn a get-together into…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Tactile Turn’s 8-Bit Pen is a Thing of EDC Dreams

More and more, it seems that the early days of video games were a golden age -- or maybe that's my nostalgia talking. I have fond memories of blowing in my Nintendo cartridge, stomping on enemies, and powering up with a mushroom in my childhood. Now, I plan to relive…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Own a Piece of Rock History with an Upcoming Freddie Mercury Auction

On November 24, 1991, the world lost arguably one of the most dynamic, electric, and talented artists of our generation. Freddie Mercury had succumbed to AIDS-related pneumonia, leaving behind a vacuum that still hasn't been filled by any other musical artist. Now, 30 years later, fans of Queen or Mercury…

By Brett Braley
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DMD Makes Stunning Vintage-Inspired Motorcycle Helmets

Italian brand DMD has come out with an array of new vintage-inspired motorcycle helmets which harken back to the nostalgia of the '70s with all of the modern safety features of today. Looking to what one may argue was the Golden Age of motorcycling, DMD has taken the design language…

By Brett Braley
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