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Guides

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
Holiday
A Very Murray Christmas Trailer

Hold on to your hats and Red Ryders kids because Bill Murray is here to change the face of Christmas movies forever with A Very Murray Christmas. We know Bill Murray is reason enough to watch Sofia Coppola's latest project, but he brought some of his friends along. George Clooney.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: The Traveler

Whether it’s a weekend jaunt, an overseas business trip, or a weeklong vacation, the Traveler is always in need of solid, portable accessories. Instead of another neck pillow, consider one of these options.

By Mike Newman
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Tech

Guys and gadgets. It’s a pairing on the level of peanut butter and jelly. When you can’t think up a gift idea, a hot piece of tech is sure to go over well. Of course, separating the good from the cheap, poorly-made knockoffs is easier said than done. So let…

By Mike Newman
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: EDC

When it comes to your everyday carry, we like to think the Cool Material Shop can fill every pocket with an item that will last a lifetime. We only stock EDC pieces we love and use. From wallets to keychains, and valets to store them all on at night, we’ve…

By Mike Newman
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AHAlife Mother’s Day Guide

She won't tell you this, but your mom doesn't want the same generic Mother's Day gift you always give her. Sure, she'd smile and give you a hug—that's what moms do—but what she really would love is something unique and beautiful. For that, there's AHAlife. AHAlife scours the globe for exceptional items…

By Mike Newman
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