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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5)
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5)
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

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

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A Curated List of Memorial Day Sales

The internet is on sale. Here’s where to start.

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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

The latest from Brixton is built for adventure.

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Vermont-Based Startup Wasted Wants to Revolutionize the Way You ”Go” On-The-Go

If you're anything like us, there is no world where taking a shit in a 5'x5'x7' plastic rectangle can be considered anything other than degenerate, but when you gotta go, you gotta go. That's what Porta Potties are for, and startup Wasted* wants to change the way you think about…

By Cooper Fleishman
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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…

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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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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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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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