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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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Power Up & Save This Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Power Station
By Cool Material
The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More
Gear
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
Gear
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
Gear
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
Accessories
Shinola 10,000 Mile Duffle is Rugged Without Losing Its Cool

Shinola may be known for their leather goods, but the 10,000 Mile Duffle shows that their expert craftsmanship extends far beyond just that. This bag is in it for the long haul, designed to accompany you on planes, trains, hikes, and bikes to protect your goods from the elements and…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Vanquish’s VQ11 Jetski Looks as Good as it Performs

There are plenty of fun things to do on the water, but waverunners/jetskis will always be near the top of the list for us because they're like riding motorcycles on an expansive safety cushion. But honestly, most of them look like they're straight out of the 80s. Enter the Vanquish…

By Ben Dahl
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Gear
Leatherman Parts Interchangeable Pocket Knife

Leatherman has long been one of our favorite knifemakers. Not only have they set the tone for the pocket knife industry, but they also continue to innovate with new and exciting releases. Their latest comes to us courtesy of The Garage, an in-house design team pushing the boundaries of pocket…

By John A. Paradiso
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Clothing
STEAL: REI Labor Day Sale – Up to 75% Off Sale Items

Everyone's favorite outfitter and store to hang out in--REI--just kicked off their Labor Day Sale & Clearance. That means you get all the same clothing, gear and accessories you were happily going to pay full ticket on for up to 75% off (sometimes with coupon code code LABOR22). Whether you're…

By Ben Dahl
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Features
6 EDC Pens That You’ll Actually Want to Carry Around All Day

Of all the things that you grab before heading out the door, the right EDC pen can be among the most useful. There are EDC pens designed for your keys, mini EDC pens, and, of course, there are fancy and expensive options out there, too. In short, there are seemingly…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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