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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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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less
By Cool Material
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Gear
Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15) The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
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Gear
Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
Fashion
Vollebak is Hosting a Treasure Hunt – Here’s How to Enter

Vollebak, a brand dedicated to creating experiential garments for real-world scenarios, is doing something different this week. They're hosting a treasure hunt. Somewhere in the world, the company will be dropping a wardrobe filled with tens of thousands of dollars worth of free gear. And you have two chances to…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Big Idea Design EDC Titanium Screwdriver

We've long admired Big Idea Design's functional, stylish, and effective EDC tools. The brand has just unveiled a re-design of their original Ti EDS, a titanium everyday screwdriver. The Ti EDS V2 is an upgrade on their initial release offering not only a refreshed colorway but also a sleeker profile…

By John A. Paradiso
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Clothing
Todd Snyder Doesn’t Need to Take a Mulligan for This Collection

Todd Snyder recently partnered with golf apparel and shoe company, Footjoy, on their latest collaboration. Taking inspiration from the Scottish links-style course, this collection takes sartorial cues from classic British menswear patterns, but updated with modern fabrics and cuts. The collection ranges from gold accessories like visors and gloves, to…

By Brett Braley
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Features
5 Luxury Pens to Gift the Writer in Your Life (or to Keep for Yourself)

There’s something incredibly adult about owning, and writing with, a nice pen. When I was 12 and bought my first suit (in the husky kids’ section of Wal-Mart, no less), it was the exact same feeling as when I bought my first Montblanc. Oh, so this is what growing up…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Improve Your WFH Vibes with the Reigning Champ Mini Hoop

The mini hoop is a classic staple of college dorms and laid-back offices alike. Reigning Champ has taken it a step further with a genuinely impressive and significantly souped-up version of the mini hoop. Made out of 16-gauge stainless steel with a spring-loaded rim, the West 4th Mini Hoop promises…

By John A. Paradiso
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