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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
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Featured Stories

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Sports
The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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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.

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The best deals and offers on the web

Editors' Picks

A curated selection of our favorite gear

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Feeling the Burn

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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
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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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TAXA Outdoors x Topo Designs Woolly Bear Trailer

When two of the most beloved names in outdoor gear team up, folks are bound to take notice. So it makes sense that we're loving the latest collaboration between TAXA Outdoors and Topo Designs. The Woolly Bear Trailer is a versatile and durable off-road trailer built for grand adventures. Weighing…

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La Marzocco Legacy Linea Mini

La Marzocco is an industry leader when it comes to home and commercial espresso machines. The Italian brand is beloved for its beautiful designs and high performance. Add in a touch of retro flair and you have their brand new Legacy Linea Mini at-home espresso machine. The 2022 Legacy Linea…

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Clothing
Buck Mason Reinvents Summer Style with Their Loomed Linen Collection

Buck Mason continues to set the standard for everyday apparel that feels luxurious. I’m a huge fan of linen and Buck Mason’s new collection just iterates why you’ll find me in all Summer long. With a loose weave and a comfortable weight, this collection allows for breathability while not sacrificing…

By Brett Braley
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Sport Your Favorite Brands in Style With These Smartwatch Bands

Finally gotten yourself a fancy smartwatch that does, well, everything? Accessorize properly with a MobyFox strap. Each MobyFox strap is sourced, designed and produced by a master craftsman in Barcelona using genuine European leather and officially licensed designs from some of the most beloved brands in world. Whether you want…

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The Best Margarita Cocktail Recipes

There are few cocktails that signal the start of summer like the Margarita. This tequila cocktail is refreshing, delicious, and ubiquitous and has seen its ebbs and flows in popularity for years. Some might write it off as a passé mixed drink that lacks authenticity and is reserved for fans…

By John A. Paradiso
Margarita. Classic traditional Mexican cocktail. Made with Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and orange juice. Served in salt rimmed tumbler over ice and garnished with a lime.