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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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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
Entertainment
This Folding, Multi-Use Cart Is the Best Way to Get Your Stuff Home

We've pulled the trigger on quite a few different fire arms at the range, but we've never consider ourselves hunters. That said, survival skills 101 is up there on our to-do list--not just because of Last of Us, but that was a great refresher why we're doing it--so we wanted…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
The 5 Best Japanese Pocket Knives You Can Buy on Amazon

There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to pocket knives. The choices are seemingly endless when you factor in the different types of pocket knife blades and styles. Do you want a fixed blade or a folding pocket knife? Do you want to spend a whole…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The James Brand Bright Collection

We've long been fans of The James Brand. The EDC knife makers typically a favor an understated and minimalist design but every now and then have shown a flare for maximalism. Now they've ditched the grays and blacks for vibrancy with the newly released Bright Collection. This new release features…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
The Ridge Valet Tray

If you need an organized desk to stay sane, you should get yourself a valet tray. Perfect for storing your everyday essentials, these small storage trays keep your valuables tidy. The recently released Valet Tray from The Ridge, makers of some of our favorite wallets, is the solution you've been…

By John A. Paradiso
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Clothing
Tropicfeel Has All Your Adventure Gear in One Place So You Don’t Have to Shop Around

Committed to inspiring conscious travel since their launch in 2017, Tropicfeel is a Barcelona, Spain based gear brand that offers innovative products that are versatile, sustainable and high-performance. That means you're getting all the best adventure-ready bags, sneakers, clothes and accessories for damn near the best prices--without having do any…

By Pat McLaughlin
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