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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
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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
Gear
MetMo Driver

The MetMo Driver, which launched on Kickstarter recently, combines modern performance with classic engineering. This pocket-sized tool functions like a souped-up ratchet screwdriver and is in fact based on a driver from the 1950s. With its highly tactile feel, satisfying 'clicking' sounds, and impressive construction, the MetMo Driver is built…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
STEAL: Extra 25% Off Clearance (Up to 75% Off) at Nordstrom Rack

When it comes to stylish purchases on a budget, you can't go wrong with Nordstrom Rack. While their deals are always good, they're not always what we would classify as steals... except for right now when they're offering an extra 25% off Clearance (up to 75% off total) on almost…

By Ben Dahl
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Audio
Ikea Releases a Portable Bluetooth Speaker That Doubles as a Lamp

Ikea has teamed up with Spotify to release a stylish and useful piece of gear. The VAPPEBY combines a Bluetooth speaker with a portable lantern. Perfect for camping trips, picnics, or backyard hangs, the VAPPEBY lets you keep the party going while shedding a bit of light. The speaker uses…

By John A. Paradiso
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Dad Grass Debuts Second Batch of Vintage Dad Pipes

There has been a distinct trend toward clean, minimalist, modern designs in the latest crop of cannabis accessories. We certainly appreciate the refined look. But, there's nothing like vintage smokeware. The ostentatious, weathered, elegant look of vintage ashtrays, pipes, and lighters always impresses us. And we're not alone. The internet's…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Bellroy’s New Case Key Case Will Slim Down Your EDC–Stylishly

When it comes to high-quality leather EDC pieces, you won't find better than what Bellroy has to offer. Whether you're talking about sling bags, sneakers, minimalist wallets or anything else you can make out of leather or an otherwise durable fabric--like EDC key carries, for instance--the Bellroy option is all…

By Ben Dahl
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