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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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überleben Tindår Wick & Bellow Fire Starter

Without the proper tools, getting a roaring fire started on a camping trip can prove difficult for even the most serious backpackers. While there are plenty of decent fire starter options on the market, and some useful DIY options, the Tindår Wick & Bellow from überleben is one of the…

By John A. Paradiso
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Igloo Brings Back the KoolTunes Cooler with Built-In Speakers

All you need to get the party started is cold drinks and great tunes. Igloo is well aware of this and decided to revive its signature KoolTunes cooler with built-in speakers originally released in 1989. This special edition version of the Playmate cooler offers the same rugged water resistance and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Barebones Outdoor Power Bank

These days, portable chargers are ubiquitous to the point that you might not worry about running out of battery on your phone. But, if you need to charge something more powerful than your phone or a Bluetooth speaker you'd usually be out of luck. Barebones has released a 10,000 mAh…

By John A. Paradiso
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The James Brand x Vinyl Me, Please Utility Knife

The James Brand has always had a bit of nostalgia in their brand identity. They make knives and EDC tools for the everyman that lives adventurously, harkening back to nature through their products. Their latest collaboration is with the record subscription company Vinyl Me, Please. The Abbey, the product borne…

By Brett Braley
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Huckberry x Nocs Provisions Waterproof Binoculars

Huckberry continues to curate a list of products for the adventurer at heart. For those of you looking for a pair of binoculars, either to enjoy for your next hike or for birdwatching from your backyard, these Nocs Provision collab binoculars are a safe bet. Featuring 8x magnification, get up…

By Brett Braley
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