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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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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It
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The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It

B. Draddy’s limited-edition collection brings vintage style and a little Chicago flavor to Medinah.

By Cool Material
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000 This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

The $800 Nodus Sector Deep Damascus combines 500-meter dive credentials with a one-of-a-kind Damascus steel bezel.

By Amos Kwon
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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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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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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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The AlumiTub is Redefining Relaxation

For me, there may only be one way to truly experience the Great Outdoors. And that's relaxing in a hot tub. Preferably one that is fueled by a wood-burning stove. And maybe even one that's built from cedar and is meant to last for generations. Well, lucky for me, the AlumiTub…

By Brett Braley
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