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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
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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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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
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6 EDC Pens That You’ll Actually Want to Carry Around All Day

Of all the things that you grab before heading out the door, the right EDC pen can be among the most useful. There are EDC pens designed for your keys, mini EDC pens, and, of course, there are fancy and expensive options out there, too. In short, there are seemingly…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Cooler Keg Lets You Take Draft Beer With You Anywhere

We're willing to bet that every single one you reading this owns at least one cooler. The summer staple has gone through construction changes and slight style modifications over the years, but the core purpose remains the same--an insulated, movable box that keeps things (particularly beer) cold anywhere. As much…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Embrace the Cold with an Ice Barrel Bath

Ice baths have gone from a neat novelty reserved for elite athletes to something your neighbor might do after a long bike ride. (Honestly, I have a friend in town who takes ice baths in a re-purposed freezer.) If you're interested in trying out this health trend, Ice Barrel has…

By John A. Paradiso
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Samsung’s New 55” Monitor Delivers an Extremely Immersive Gaming Environment

When it comes to powerhouse tech brands that deliver the best-of-the-best in all of your necessary peripherals, there's no brand more well-equipped than Samsung. Which brings us to the Samsung Odyssey Ark 55" 4K UHD 165Hz 1ms Quantum Mini-LEF curved monitor. 55-inch, 1000R curved 4K UHD monitor with exceptional picture…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Busch Light Solar Cookers

Whether or not Busch Light is your light beer of choice, they have made an impression with their most recent campaign. In an effort to both raise awareness of and help combat the prevalence of forest fires, Busch Light has crafted the Busch Light Solar Cookers. As part of the…

By John A. Paradiso
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