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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
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The Kaze Pen Is a Re-Imagined Bolt-Action Pen

It takes a disruptor in an industry to change the way we see the potential of a product - and that’s exactly what The Kaze Pen has done. D Rocket Design saw the problem of a bolt-action pen (in which a protruding plunger mechanism often gets snagged on pants pockets…

By Brett Braley
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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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Accessories
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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