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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
Accessories
Opinel Limited Edition No.08 Black Palm Tree Folding Knife

Opinel knives are some of the most stylish EDC knives out there because they carry so French tradition with them. The brand's latest is a limited edition knife with a special handle made of sustainably sourced Guyanese Black Palm Tree (Patawa) wood. The No.08 special edition has character-heavy streaks on…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
Looking for the Perfect Pocket Knife? Here’s Where To Start

There’s a certain type of guy out there who wonders why men should even carry a pocket knife these days. But all it takes is adding the right knife to your everyday carry for a week or two to realize just how useful the right knife can be. From cutting…

By John A. Paradiso
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6 Multi-tool Knives That are Just as Good as Swiss Army Knives

Any Everyday Carry (EDC) acolyte will tell you that a knife is an essential part of your day-to-day. Who knows when you’ll need to snip a loose thread, pull out a stubborn staple, or file your nails? Having the right EDC pocket knife that can keep up with your needs…

By Brett Braley
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Cameras
Lomography 30th Anniversary Cameras

Lomo might not be a household name, but the legacy film brand is certainly beloved by photography enthusiasts. The brand is celebrating its 30th birthday with a lovely collection of film cameras. The Lomographic Society was founded in 1992 after the company's founders discovered an original Lomo LC-A in a…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 10 Top Pocket Knife Brands Every Guy Should Know

Every guy should carry a pocket knife. No, it doesn't mean you're trying to get cast as a baddie in the next John Wick movie, nor does it mean you plan on using it as a weapon. A good pocket knife is all about daily utility, and a well-made, well-designed…

By Amos Kwon
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