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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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A Better Way to Bring the Shade
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It
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The Best Presidents Cup Merch Has a Chicago Dog On It

B. Draddy’s limited-edition collection brings vintage style and a little Chicago flavor to Medinah.

By Cool Material
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000 This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

The $800 Nodus Sector Deep Damascus combines 500-meter dive credentials with a one-of-a-kind Damascus steel bezel.

By Amos Kwon
Features
Cool Lighters: 13 Lighters Far More Dependable Than a Bic

Thanks to Prometheus and good ol' modern engineering, we all have the power of fire at our fingertips. The humble pocket lighter is a powerful, essential tool. From lighting campfires, pizza ovens, candles, cigars, and more, a lighter is a specialized, useful piece of EDC gear. Bic lighters are totemic…

By John A. Paradiso
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The All-Weather Basecamp Sandal is Ready for Your Next Adventure

With summer right around the corner, we're getting our warm weather adventuring gear ready. And a pair of rugged sandals is essential for the great outdoors. Whether you're relaxing at the campsite, hitting the trail for a hike, or wading through a river, a great pair of adventure sandals keep…

By John A. Paradiso
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Food
Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler

Igloo Coolers has introduced a brand new colorway for its excellent Trailmate Journey Cooler. This beefy cooler is like an all-terrain beer fridge. With THERMECOOL™ insulation, eco-friendly insulation that guarantees ice retention for four days, and ample room for over 100 12-oz cans, the Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler is perfect…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Salewa Mtn Trainer Lite GTX

Of the four times I’ve been hiking (all in Southern California, because it’s just kind of what you do), I obstinately wore tennis shoes. I was never one for the more utilitarian hiking boots. Bulky and uncomfortable, they seemed in direct opposition to the ease and familiarity of my favorite…

By Brett Braley
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ROAM 20-Quart Rugged Drink Tank

I love a bonfire and it’s nearly Bonfire Season™ here in Pennsylvania. But, there’s something that breaks the peacefulness of sitting around a fire, bullshitting with friends. It’s when you run out of cold drinks. Yes, the house is a mere 200 yards away, but who wants to get up…

By Brett Braley
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