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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
Gear
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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Bring the Bould Pack on Your Next Adventure

While the fanny pack/hip bag has taken over the fashion world as a style accessory, it has its roots in the great outdoors. The Bould Pack is a go-anywhere sling bag that is built for city walking or climbing the highest summits. Its expandable size means you can fit plenty…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Leatherman x Topo Designs Limited Edition Multitool

Leatherman has refreshed its stylish Skeletool for summer thanks to a slick collaboration with Topo Designs. The redesigned multi-tool sports a boldly colorful casing that houses the seven tools within. The collaboration brings together the two outdoors brands in harmony on aesthetic and principle. The multi-tool is a device of…

By John A. Paradiso
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