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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
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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
Clothing
Hit the Slopes with the MEC Apex Backcountry Ski Collection

Canadian outdoor brand MEC is bringing the 90s back in a big way with their retro backcountry ski collection. MEC has earned a reputation for combining quality apparel tech with a keen sense of fashion. The end result are products that have stood the test of time. The Apex Backcountry…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Keep Your EDC Knives Organized with the Holme & Hadfield Knife Deck

If you take your EDC collection serious, invest in some proper storage. Holme & Hadfield craft elegant storage solutions for watches, knives, and EDC gear. And the H&H Knife Deck is perfect for the pocket knife enthusiast. It features four external pocket knife holders with functionally shaped grooves to properly…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
One of Our Favorite EDC Makers Is Back With the Perfect Pen for Everyday Carry

While we certainly have quite a long list of favorite brands and manufacturers, when it comes to our personal everyday carry, Craighill is always in the first couple spots. From their Desk Knife and Venn Puzzle, to their EDC Gear/Accessories and the Tycho Puzzle, Craighill has always provided impeccable quality,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Health
Bring the Gym Home With Horizon Fitness Treadmills

If you spent the past years like us, you used your gym money to upgrade your home workout setup. The one thing we didn't add until recently was a dedicated cardio machine like this Horizon Studio Treadmill. This powerful, durable and innovative piece of equipment is built with all the…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Vessel Helix, a Stylish Stoner-Approved One-Hitter

Cannabis accessory brand Vessel has impressed us with stylish and practical smokeware. The Eclipse Kit is a compact minimalist way to tote around everything you need to enjoy some weed. Plus, their high-minded and design-forward vaporizers bring smoking to the 21st century. Vessel's latest release takes things back to basics.…

By John A. Paradiso
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