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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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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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This Rangefinder Has the Best Thermal, Tracking and Distance Controls

Having a smart, range-finding, distance-tracking and thermal-equipped monocular sight is never something we'd ever thought we need, but one weekend in the wilderness is all it takes to make it essential. While there are certainly meme-worthy applications when it comes to recording your adventures, this solid piece of kit is…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Rocket Boom Bubble Gun

Summertime's not over yet, so we encourage you to make the most of the warm weather and have a little fun. Here's one wild piece of gear to help: the Rocket Boom Bubble Gun. Combine a Nerf gun with a bubble blower and you've got this surprisingly impressive novelty. Perfect…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Canada’s MEC Gives New Life to Old Favorites With Classics Collection

For many who grew up in Canada, the name MEC may ring bells of outdoorsy gear with a fashionable lean. Now, the brand is reinventing many of its most popular and classic apparel with a 21st Century update. By taking the best items from its five decades in business and…

By Brett Braley
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You Could Own NBA History with Jordan’s 1998 Jersey

Was there a better time to be a basketball fan than the mid-to-late '90s? This was the reign of Michael Jordan, a GOAT before the term GOAT was even invented. Think of the 1998 NBA Finals. This was Jordan's last season with the Bulls and his sixth championship. He won…

By Brett Braley
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The HEIMPLANET Kirra Tent Makes You Feel Like You’re Camping in Space

HEIMPLANET crafts some of the most visually compelling camping tents on the market. Their signature inflatable system makes pitching a tent a breeze and is structurally sound. Their newest model, the Kirra, is a lightweight two-person with plenty of space and ventilation thanks to its unique geodesic dome structure. Clocking…

By John A. Paradiso
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