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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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YETI Spring 2022 Cooler Collection

Last year, warm weather and sparkling new vaccines meant we were able to socialize. This year, warm weather and boosters mean the same. Those, and YETI’s Spring 2022 Collection. For anything that absolutely needs to stay cold, there’s the new (and improved) Hopper M30. The main improvement made this year…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The James Brand × Topo Designs Utility Capsule

The James Brand and Topo Designs have joined up again for their second collaboration. The Utility Capsule pairs up a specially-branded red and black Topo Designs Mini Shoulder Bag and a James Brand Redstone EDC folding knife. The bag is made with 100% climate-neutral X-Pac nylon with water-resistant DWR finish.…

By Amos Kwon
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Spyderco Stovepipe Knife

We've long been fans of Spyderco for their impressive, powerful collection of pocket knives. While many are versatile, do-anything EDC tools, we love coming across some of the more unique options from the pocket knife company. Case in point: the Spyderco Stovepipe Knife. Inspired by custom knifemaker David Rydbom’s “Bill…

By John A. Paradiso
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Ignik FireCan

If you're like me and struggle to reliably get a fire going on camping trips, the Ignik FireCan might be your saving grace. This portable bonfire allows users to easily get a roaring fire on the beach, at a campsite, in your backyard, or anywhere really. The durable and packable…

By John A. Paradiso
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Kershaw Slipjoint Federalist Pocket Knife

Kershaw is one of our favorite pocket knife makers for a reason. They make great EDC knives across a variety of styles that are built to last. Their latest offering, the Federalist Knife, is a non-locking slipjoint pocket knife that's rugged enough for the outdoors but suited for your everyday…

By John A. Paradiso
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