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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
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15) The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)
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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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Ash & Fir Pocket Knife Display Valet

When it comes to watches, pens, knives, wallets, or any other piece of your EDC, there's no better storage or display option when they're not in use than a valet tray. Regardless of what you're looking for when it comes to stylish catchalls, there are plenty of what we've called…

By Cooper Fleishman
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CamelBak Teamed up with Lifestraw for Better On-The-Go Filtration

When it comes to portable water filtration, there's no consumer brand more trusted to filter contaminants than Lifestraw. While the actual Lifestraws are great, how often do you want to be kneeling down next to a water source to stay hydrated? Enter CamelBak, another highly trusted brand when it comes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Slice Box Cutter Is the Safest Blade For Opening Packages

If you're like us, when a package shows up you just grab the nearest blade to open it. This has led to many injuries over the years. There's a better way. It's called the Slice Box Cutter. With its innovative safety blade and ergonomic handle that wraps around your finger,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The Stellarscope Lets You Stargaze in Style

There's nothing quite like the experience of staring up at a star-filled night sky when you're away from the city. There are plenty of stargazing apps for whatever smartphone you're carrying, but the experience you get from that is a bit like watching a concert through your phone. It's time…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Opinel Limited Edition Artist Series No. 08 Escapade Folding Knives

When it comes to iconic pocket knives, few brands have the pedigree that Opinel built over the past century. The Opinel No. 8 Knife is one of our favorite Opinel pocket knife numbers because of its balance, size, and overall usability. The brand is following up on their limited 130th…

By Cooper Fleishman
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