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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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Be the Guy Who Always Has a Pen
By Beau Hayhoe
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SPC/LST Review: Purpose-Built Gear That Lasts a Lifetime

It's pronounced "specialist."

By Travis Haley
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The Most Important Shoes You’ll Never PR In

Performance shoes get the glory. These do the repair work.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Winter Olympics, But Make It Wearable

Nike’s cold-weather era is peaking, don’t miss out.

By Cool Material
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Leatherman Darkside

The EDC space is like an incubator of design. Taking elements of functionality and finding new ways to approach them has been a method to continuously ignite intrigue within the market. Take, for instance, Leatherman’s Darkside. As the name implies, this multi-tool is covered in a matte black PVD, with…

By Brett Braley
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Victorinox Releases an Accurate Replica of the Original 125-Year-Old Swiss Army Knife

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the original Swiss Army Knife, Victorinox has produced an exact replica of that original multi-tool. The Swiss Army Knife was one of the few singular pieces of gear that managed to revolutionize the world by offering useful tools in a portable, compact design. The…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Elko Is the Mini Multi Tool Your EDC Is Missing

Whether you're talking about their knives, everyday carry gear or collaborative pieces, every single thing that bears The James Brand name is built-to-last, incredibly useful and purposefully designed. While we're incredibly fond and reliant on all of their options, The Elko--their most minimal pocket knife--is our current favorite. Designed to…

By Pat McLaughlin
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This CIVIVI Folding Pocket Knife Checks All the EDC Boxes

When it comes to the pocket knife we carry everyday we want it all. We want style, substance, cool factor and,  functionality. That's where this CIVIVI folding pocket knife comes in. D2 blade with black stonewash finish. Ceramic ball bearings in the pivot. Black finished liner lock mechanism. Black ebony…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Huckberry x Leatherman Skeletool KBx Pocket Knife

While the limited-edition Leatherman Skeletool multi-tool is seriously impressive, sometimes all you need is a solid pocket knife. Huckberry clearly agrees as they've linked up with the famous EDC brand for a special edition Skeletool KBx knife exclusively available at Huckberry. The skeleton frame and slim construction keep this pocket…

By John A. Paradiso
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