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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
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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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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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

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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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You Need Some Short Shorts. These Offer the Best Fit and Look

Fellas, we need to have a serious talk about our shorts. How many of you are currently wearing a pair of shorts that end at the knees (or, worse, below)? How many of you haven’t reevaluated your shorts game in a few years and might even have a few from…

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The James Brand Anzick Is Our New Favorite Chef’s Knife

The Anzick is a cutting-edge chef's knife that seamlessly blends style and functionality. Created by The James Brand, one of our favorite pocket knife makers, this exceptional tool is designed to handle even the most challenging kitchen tasks with ease. Its meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail make it one…

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Fashion
The Johnny Cash Collection from Jacque Marie Mage

Step into the world of legendary style with the Jacques Marie Mage Johnny Cash Collection. Inspired by the iconic Man in Black himself, this collection of sunglasses is a true testament to Cash's rebellious spirit and undeniable charisma. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these handcrafted shades seamlessly blend vintage…

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Pave Motors BK E-Bike

Experience the revolution of urban commuting with the Pave Motors BK E-Bike. This cutting-edge electric bicycle combines sleek design with powerful performance, making it the ultimate choice for modern adventurers. Its robust motor effortlessly propels you through city streets and conquers challenging hills with ease, while the long-lasting battery ensures…

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RM Sotheby’s High-Speed: Paul Newman’s Racing Legacy Auction

Fans of Paul Newman know that the iconic actor was inextricably linked to the world of racing. And auction house RM Sotheby's celebrated that legacy with High-Speed auction, a thrilling event that captivated both racing enthusiasts and avid collectors alike. At the forefront of this extraordinary event was the legendary…

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