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The Best Products of the Week: Bang & Olufsen Latest Earbuds, LEGO x F1 Set, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Bang & Olufsen Latest Earbuds, LEGO x F1 Set, and More
By John A. Paradiso
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Power Up & Save This Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Power Station

Unleash off-grid freedom this Black Friday with the BLUETTI AC180 Solar Portable Power Station! Just $479 until 12/3—compact, solar-ready, and powerful. Use code COOLMATERIAL01 for 5% off. Don’t wait—shop now and stay charged anywhere!

By Cool Material
The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Casio Calculator Watch, WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Gold Edition, and More

Including The James Brand's newest EDC pen.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel
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The Best Bags, Suitcases, and Duffels for Holiday Travel

From sizable backpacks to compact carry-ons, these are the best options for quick trips.

By John A. Paradiso
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Leica Trinovid 8×40 “LIFE edition” Binoculars

The camera wizards at Leica have launched a brand new pair of hype-worthy binoculars perfect for summertime adventures. These limited-edition Trinovid 8x40 binoculars were made in collaboration with Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. The "LIFE edition" binoculars were made to be a collector's item, an homage to the classic binocular design…

By John A. Paradiso
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You Can Own Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”Guitar

It feels a little weird to be writing up the future auction of Kurt Cobain’s 1969 Fender Mustang. It’s obviously an iconic part of music history that deserves to live on in perpetuity. At the same time, Cobain didn’t seem like the kind of guy who’d be particularly comfortable with…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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STEAL: Up to 80% Off on Over 10,00 Items at End. Clothing

When it comes to the "menswear grail pieces," unless you're incredibly lucky on the drop, you're scouring the likes of StockX and END. Clothing. While the pieces you'll find on End. carry the appropriate price tag for what they are, every once in a while they host a crazy sale…

By Ben Dahl
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Jeep x Igloo Special-Edition Cooler

Owning a Jeep has always been a hallmark of rugged living and relaxed fun. Now, in partnership with Igloo, one can take that mentality offroad as well. Introducing the Jeep Playmate Pal cooler. With your choice of Sapphire or Carbon, this 7-quart cooler is accessorized with Jeep-worthy stickers that scream…

By Brett Braley
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Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack

While many adventure backpacks offer adequate storage and water resistance, few if any can compete with the recently announced Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack from Expedition / Units. This fully submergeable backpack is built with a unique, sustainable construction that provides complete waterproofing. By using RPET (recycled polyester), Expedition / Units…

By John A. Paradiso
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