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The Best Products of the Week: Bang & Olufsen Latest Earbuds, LEGO x F1 Set, and More
Gear
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
Gear
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
Gear
Huckberry x The James Brand Redstone Pocket Knife

The James Brand has been one of our favorite modern pocket knife makers for quite some time now. And their recently released Redstone shot up to the top of our EDC list. The unique design and colorful stylings gave us a hit of vintage GORP-y vibes. Now, The James Brand…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Hit the Trails with the New Teva Zymic Sandals

In the great sandals debate, I am firmly on the side of Teva. I will cast aside any editorial objectivity to praise this brand that so seamlessly combines retro style decisions with excellent modern technology. Teva sandals are equally ideal for lounging in the backyard as they are for hitting…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Stay Warm On Your Next Camping trip with The Poncho from Poler

If you've ever wanted an outdoorsy upgrade for the snuggie, Poler has the answer. The Poncho is a thoughtfully constructed, well-insulated, versatile camping poncho. Made with a nylon ripstop exterior and Thermastuff synthetic insulation, The Poncho is durable and tear-resistant while staying soft and warm. With a hand warmer pocket…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
You Can Own Jack Nicholson’s Ax from The Shining

Even if you haven’t seen The Shining, you’ve seen this ax. It’s the one Jack Nicholson puts through the bathroom door when he’s terrorizing Shelley Duvall and just before he delivers his thoroughly terrifying greeting. The ax is housed in its own shadow box, accompanied by a few stills from…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Entertainment
The Weeknd’s “Out of Time” Single Is Available on Vinyl as a Saw Blade

At first, we thought this saw blade was like that section of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautiful” as you drive on it, where it would play The Weeknd’s new single “Out of Time” as you pulled it through 2x4s or something. Then we saw that the blade is…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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