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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
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Holiday Gift Guide: Exit Through The Gift Shop

We'd like to thank you for stopping by Cool Material. After you've perused the site, we'd like to kindly welcome you to stop by our gift shop before you go. Okay, this isn't some lame museum with tasteful nudes, but we do have some gear in our shop that will…

By Mike Newman
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Holiday Gift Guide: Made in the USA

Cue the The Star-Spangled Banner and breakout the apple pie, this is our 2013 Made in the USA gift guide. Not only are these gifts that people will dig, but you’ll get the warm and fuzzies knowing you're supporting American jobs and more when you buy them. So get to…

By Mike Newman
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Holiday Gift Guide: The Workaholic

Even though he might only peel himself away from his desk for the time it takes to open your gift, you can rest assured The Workaholic will love anything from this list. Whether it’s to help him stay organized, get more productive, or just look cooler while he plugs away,…

By Mike Newman
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Holiday Gift Guide: The Chef

Most people get so stuffed during the holidays that they can't look at food for the first couple weeks of the new year. The Chef is not like this. He hops back in the kitchen and starts the skillet right back up. If you're shopping for The Chef, here are…

By Mike Newman
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Holiday Gift Guide: The Traveler

Whether for business or pleasure, The Traveler is always on the move. When searching for the perfect gift for the guy who racks up airline miles like mad, think of pieces that make his travels easier and more stylish. Here are some of our picks keeping in mind he already…

By Mike Newman
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