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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
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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
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Roborock’s Revolutionary Vacuums and Mops Are Available Now at Their Best Prices Ever

Keeping the floors in your home or office clean is the one chore that never quite seems to be done. As soon as you get done with the broom or the mop, there's something else that needs to be cleaned up. We say no more! Enter Roborock and their expansive…

By Pat McLaughlin
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CRKT Releases an Upgrade to the CEO Compact Knife with a Carbon Fiber Handle

We've long been fans of knifemakers CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool). Their understated EDC is reliable, stylish, and will last years to come. Their latest offering is an upgrade to the CEO Compact. Designed by Richard Rodgers, the CEO Compact is a simple, elegant folding knife. And the new…

By John A. Paradiso
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2021 Holiday Gift Guides

2021 is flying by and the holiday season is right around the corner. Between the upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals and the strains placed on the supply chain, now's the perfect time to get your holiday shopping done. Need a bit of help? That's where we come in. Maybe you're…

By John A. Paradiso
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Baron Fig’s Squire Pen Will Help You Make Your Dreams a Reality

The pen is a mighty sword greater than itself. It's a tool of mass construction. It grants the power to move nations, to touch people's hearts and souls, and to make something from nothing. It's also incredibly useful when paired with a pocket notebook for keeping track of to-do lists,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Boxx Home Boxing Studio

Boxx might not be the first home boxing gym on the market, but it promises to be one of the most ingenious. The free-standing bag is practical with its telescoping functionality that allows it to retract when not in use, combined with wheels that allow easy roll-away storage capability. Punch…

By Amos Kwon
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