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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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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
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Gear
The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It

B. Draddy’s limited-edition collection brings vintage style and a little Chicago flavor to Medinah.

By Cool Material
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000 This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

The $800 Nodus Sector Deep Damascus combines 500-meter dive credentials with a one-of-a-kind Damascus steel bezel.

By Amos Kwon
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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Clothing
Vollebak’s Mars Hoodie is Out of This World

Vollebak's ability to mix function and high art into wearable garments is commendable. Their latest, the Mars Hoodie, is billed as "the most comfortable hoodie ever made" and we don't need the Perseverance Rover to show us that it's probably the truth. Vollebak built this hoodie with the prompt in…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
Brandblack Sansin Hiker Hybrid

Brandblack has introduced a stylish pair of trail shoes with the Sansin. Built with purpose, the Sansin sneaker is a hybrid between a hiking boot and a trail runner with performance in mind. The hightop construction allows for ankle stability while the ultralight materials will keep you moving in your…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
The Best Everyday Backpacks to Fit Your Lifestyle, From Minimalist to Traditional

Let’s face it: The modern man has a lot of everyday carry items, including a laptop, tablet, smartphone, headphones, portable battery charger, Wi-Fi hotspot, keys, water bottle, camera, pocket knife, multi-tool, flashlight, lighter -- the list goes on. You definitely don’t have enough hands and pockets to handle all of…

By Amos Kwon
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Features
Worth The Hype: The James Brand Elko Knife

This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. My dark chocolate almond obsession led me to the ultimate solution for those everyday simple-but-frustrating tasks. I stop at the local grocery store to…

By Sean Ryan
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