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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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Leica Trinovid 8×40 “LIFE edition” Binoculars

The camera wizards at Leica have launched a brand new pair of hype-worthy binoculars perfect for summertime adventures. These limited-edition Trinovid 8x40 binoculars were made in collaboration with Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. The "LIFE edition" binoculars were made to be a collector's item, an homage to the classic binocular design…

By John A. Paradiso
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You Can Own Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”Guitar

It feels a little weird to be writing up the future auction of Kurt Cobain’s 1969 Fender Mustang. It’s obviously an iconic part of music history that deserves to live on in perpetuity. At the same time, Cobain didn’t seem like the kind of guy who’d be particularly comfortable with…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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STEAL: Up to 80% Off on Over 10,00 Items at End. Clothing

When it comes to the "menswear grail pieces," unless you're incredibly lucky on the drop, you're scouring the likes of StockX and END. Clothing. While the pieces you'll find on End. carry the appropriate price tag for what they are, every once in a while they host a crazy sale…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Jeep x Igloo Special-Edition Cooler

Owning a Jeep has always been a hallmark of rugged living and relaxed fun. Now, in partnership with Igloo, one can take that mentality offroad as well. Introducing the Jeep Playmate Pal cooler. With your choice of Sapphire or Carbon, this 7-quart cooler is accessorized with Jeep-worthy stickers that scream…

By Brett Braley
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Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack

While many adventure backpacks offer adequate storage and water resistance, few if any can compete with the recently announced Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack from Expedition / Units. This fully submergeable backpack is built with a unique, sustainable construction that provides complete waterproofing. By using RPET (recycled polyester), Expedition / Units…

By John A. Paradiso
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