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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.

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
By Beau Hayhoe
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

By Cool Material
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Good luck spotting Nike's best releases this week. They're all camo.

By Cool Material
Gear
Gerber Armbar Slim Drive Multi-Tool

Sometimes when it comes to EDC tools, less is more. Gerber channeled that minimalist philosophy with its new Armbar Slim Drive, a compact and stylish multi-tool. The Armbar Slim Drive gives you everything you need in an efficient piece of gear. It includes a 2-1/2” long screwdriver with a two-sided…

By John A. Paradiso
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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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