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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
By Cool Material
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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
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15) The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)
Gear
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
Cameras
Leica’s M11 Monochrom is a Thing of Beauty

The M11 Monochrom is the fourth-generation in Leica's series of black-and-white only cameras, and boy, does it pack a punch. From a purely aesthetic perspective, it's a camera that's sleek and decidedly retro; but it's what's under the hood that counts here. The latest Leica B&W camera is equipped with…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Days on Tracks Alpaca Camper 1

You'd never guess what Hookie Co. has been up to lately. It just started a new brand known as Days on Tracks, and it builds...pop-up campers. The DOT Alpaca is a single unit that incorporates the rooftop tent, rooftop loading area, and opening window hatches. The tent attaches to the…

By Amos Kwon
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Home
Want an Effortlessly Clean Home? Get a Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

We want a simple, elegant and high-tech solution capable of tackling carpet, hardwood or tile floors so we never have to worry about getting out a mop or broom again. That's where Roborock comes in with their S8, S8+ and S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuums and mops. This sleek and…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Food
Oyster Tempo Cooler

Coolers have come a long way, but they pretty much all require ice in order to function at their best, which edges in on their actual capacity. The Oyster Tempo changes all that, hence qualifying it as the world’s first high-performance cooler. The apex predator of thermal performance, the Oyster…

By Amos Kwon
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Home
Upgrade Your Cooking Game with Eco-Friendly Cookware from GreenPan

Looking for high-quality, eco-friendly cookware? GreenPan offers healthy ceramic nonstick cookware that's better for all of us. Their manufacturing facilities use solar panels, create 60% less CO2, and have an onsite wastewater treatment facility. GreenPan has been PFAS-free from the start and uses recycled cardboard in their packaging and recycled…

By Pat McLaughlin
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