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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
Fashion
STEAL: Up To 90% Off Clearance Items at Nordstrom Rack

When it comes to stylish purchases on a budget, you can't go wrong with Nordstrom Rack. While their deals are always good, they're not always what we would classify as steals... except for right now when they're offering up to 90% off thousands of items. Shoes, jackets, slippers, watches, wallets,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Stay Hydrated with Dometic GO Hydration Water Jug 11L

Few things ruin a perfectly good summer day than running out of water. Whether it’s for yourself to cool down, for your pup on a playdate, or for your overheated engine, having water on hand is vital - and often a bit cumbersome. Dometic GO’s 11L Water Jug fixes many…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
Velasca Monviso Urban Trail Sneakers

With spring in full swing it's time to ditch those burly hiking boots and swap in some trail sneakers. The low-profile, comfortable shoes are ideal for taking on the mountains or the city streets. And Velasca has released perhaps our new favorite pair of trail shoes. The Monviso Urban Trail…

By John A. Paradiso
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Turn Your Bonfire Into a Psychedelic Experience with Magical Flames Pouches

Sure they might be a little kitschy, but the Magical Flames Pouches are a surefire party trick for your next backyard bonfire. Simply get a fire roaring and toss in one of these Magical Flames Pouches unopened and watch the flames create a rainbow in a few seconds. The pouches…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
NASA-Inspired Zero Gravity Shoe

After the thrill of reaching outer space wears off, being an astronaut seems pretty boring. Not a lot of privacy. The food doesn’t look that great (except, of course, for Astronaut Ice Cream they sell at the Smithsonian). And I doubt they have HBO. So, when designer Hussain Almossawi imagined…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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