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Road to Nowhere Santos Jacket

I often find myself in a bit of a predicament when packing: how do I make the most impact with my wardrobe while still shoving everything into a carry-on? It ain’t easy, folks. With that said, I’m more than happy to complete my packing list with the Road to Nowhere…

By Brett Braley

Fashion

Tracksmith’s Kazu Tourer

If you’re a runner - or, perhaps, just enamored by vintage prep design - you’re already a fan of Tracksmith. This brand leads the race in creating stylish running garments that don’t sacrifice on performance. Now, teaming up with District Vision, Tracksmith has come out with the Kazu Tourer. Inspired…

By Brett Braley

What We're Buying

What We’re Buying: MLS Jerseys, Colorful Cutting Boards, and More

Every week there are dozens of new and exciting pieces of gear. But are they actually worth buying? Trust the team at Cool Material to help you find the latest and greatest releases in a recurring column: What We’re Buying.

By John A. Paradiso

Misc

Engine Gin

I'm a sucker for unique and eye-catching packaging in food and beverage. So when I discovered Engine Gin, I was immediately smitten with this charming Italian gin. Made in Turin, Engine Gin recalls the automotive history of the city with its motor oil-inspired can design. The flavors are also distinctly…

By John A. Paradiso

Misc

Ducati V21L MotoE Prototype

In the not-too-distant future, expect to see every major motorcycle manufacturer come out with an electric model. That also means you'll see versions for racing. Case in point, Ducati's new prototype, the V21L. It was created as a development bike for the MotoE racing series that began in 2019. The…

By Amos Kwon

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