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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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Looks Like a Teddy, Wears Like a Grizzly
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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance
Our Picks

Featured Stories

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Sports
The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Pack your bags...

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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

You don’t need a rare hookup to gift a piece of bourbon history.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
By Travis Haley
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Outdoors
The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
By Lola Méndez
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Sports
The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Pack your bags...

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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

You don’t need a rare hookup to gift a piece of bourbon history.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

Check out our CM product review of the hottest product in wellness right now: the Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot. Spoiler alert -- it’s a gamechanger!

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Outdoors
The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

Steals

The best deals and offers on the web

Editors' Picks

A curated selection of our favorite gear

Must-Reads

Our team’s top picks

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Feeling the Burn

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Sports
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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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Drinks
Drinks

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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Watches
Watches

G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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Features

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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Sports
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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Watches
Watches

150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Watches
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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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Godfrey Mighty G Electric Pontoon Boat

Introducing Godfrey's Mighty G pontoon boats—a versatile aquatic marvel that seamlessly blends cruising and fishing. These watercraft redefine adaptability with configurations catering to every boater's desires, whether it's leisurely cruises or casting lines. Opt for the Mighty G Cruise, boasting expansive bow seats and convertible side lounges for sun-soaked relaxation.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Link Roundups
Tuesday Link Roundup

The web is a vast place best explored with a little guidance. Every day we curate a small collection of links worthy of your time, meaning you can skip the wandering and get right to the good stuff.

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Clothing
It’s Time to Wear More Tweed (the Right Way)

What do you think of when you think of tweed? For many, tweed is still considered a stuffy fabric, something best relegated to Sherlock Holmes or a character in Downton Abbey. While often misunderstood, tweed is an incredibly versatile fabric that doesn’t have to look--or feel--like a costume when worn.…

By Brett Braley
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Callum Skye Electric Off-Roader

Ditch your preconceptions about off-roaders – Callum's Skye is a departure from the rugged norm, embodying sculptural elegance on the untamed terrain. Ian Callum, the Design Director, envisions a revolutionary vehicle with a captivating exterior. A striking accent loop, harmonized with organic forms, defies the boxy convention. It's a marriage…

By John A. Paradiso
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Food
Cin-Gerbread Toast Crunch House Kit

Spice up your holiday traditions with Cinnamon Toast Crunch's bold entry into the world of festive cookies – the Cin-Gerbread House Kit. For those who crave a unique blend of creativity and cereal love, this DIY masterpiece comes complete with everything you need to construct a whimsically delicious gingerbread house.…

By John A. Paradiso
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