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Our curated collection of buying guides tailored for gifting, hobbies and beyond.

The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 5/1)
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The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 5/1)
By Cool Material
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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Cool Material Valentine’s Day Guides, 2026

Gifts for her, gifts for him, and solo trips for you.

By Cool Material
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The Cool Way to Skip Valentine’s Day (Hint: Leave Town)

From heartbreak butlers to experiences designed for solo travelers, these are the anti-Valentine's trips to treat yourself to.

By Hayley Domin
Fashion
Forged Carbon Fiber Wedding Band

Carbon6 was born after founder John Easley lost his wedding ring a couple years ago and couldn't find a suitable replacement. The Forged Carbon Fiber Ring was created because he needed something suitable for his work around electricity and machinery as an engineer and designer. Made with a unique forging…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Articles
14 Better Bottle Openers

There’s a world of beer we want to drink, and a lot of it comes in bottles. While you could open these 12-ouncers with a flat surface, a key, or—gasp!—your teeth, we prefer the simplest, least dentally damaging method: the bottle opener. Now that doesn’t mean you need a plastic…

By Cool Material Guest
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Father's Day
Gifts That Dad Actually Wants: Under $50

We’re not going to lie, giving dad the newest TV or the hottest gadget is nice, but it’s not necessary. Share a beer with him and give him something small and his day will be just as special. But affordable doesn’t mean junky. Here are some of our favorite gifts…

By Mike Newman
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Gifts That Dad Actually Wants: Style

If your old man dresses well, stay away from the new ties and jumbo packs of plain white socks. Those gifts don’t go over well with the average guy, and they sure as hell don’t go over well with the dad who cares about his appearance. For the stylish father,…

By Mike Newman
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Gifts That Dad Actually Wants: Drinks

Whether it’s a post-work cocktail, a weekend beer on the deck, or a couple of fingers of the good stuff, if your old man enjoys an adult beverage now and again, we’ve got you covered in the gift department. Let him pick the booze; we’ll help pick your gift. Be…

By Mike Newman
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