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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
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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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Fashion
Bespoke Post Is the Cure for the Average Subscription Box

We've all heard about subscription boxes. Whether you want gear, goodies, coffee, treats, or anything else, there's a subscription box on the market that will deliver said sundries to you every month. Bespoke Post works off that same concept, but it's safe to say every delivery is best described as…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The Long-Rumored Google Pixel Watch Has Finally Been Unveiled

After the better part of a decade of teasing, Google's Pixel Smart Watch is finally set to grace the wrists of us normal folk in the fall of this year... if things go to plan, anyway. The smartwatch that was designed to compete with the Apple in the room was…

By Cooper Fleishman
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