Skip to Content
Gear
Tech
Watches
Fashion
Lifestyle
Guides
steals

Get the Cool Material Newsletter

Insider recommendations, the best deals, and the most unique products & experiences, delivered right to your inbox.

Subcribe

Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

1
Lifestyle
The Great Winter Escape
By Hayley Domin
1
Lifestyle
The Bucket List of Remote Places to Kayak

Here's your guide to the coolest places to kayak.

By Brandon Withrow
1
Lifestyle
A Better Way to Spend a Winter Night In

Welcome to the great indoors. Here's how to hunker down properly with you favorite winter albums.

By Beau Hayhoe
1
Lifestyle
Dry January Isn’t New. The Drinks Are, Though.

A practical guide to the modern sober-curious landscape.

By Lauren Smurr
Drinks
Think You Know Cognac? You Need to Try These Three Bottles

The biggest names in Cognac need no introduction. These three brands bring something different to the spirit category in the best ways.

By Nickolaus Hines
cognac-day-lead
Transportation
Porsche Debuts 2025 911 GTS T-Hybrid Model

This is Porsche's first hybrid 911 ever.

By John A. Paradiso
Porsche-911b-1
Drinks
How Filmland Spirits Uses B-Movies to Add Whimsy to American Whiskey

Filmland Spirits brings a bit of fun to the mostly staid world of American whiskey with ryes and bourbons modeled after pulpy movies.

By Nickolaus Hines
filmland-spirits
Lifestyle
Work, Play, Repeat: Win a Trip to the City That Has It All

Enter for your chance to win a 2-night stay at the St. Regis Toronto, a flight to/from Toronto on Air Canada, a gift certificate valued at $1,000 from Carl Friedrik, and $500 cash to spend during your time in the city. Terms and conditions apply.

By Cool Material
CM TORONTO 2
Drinks
The Best Smoky Mezcals Under $100 That Belong in Your Home Bar

Not all mezcals are smoky, but there are some great affordable options if you're looking for an agave spirit with a hint of campfire.

By Christopher Osburn
featured-image2