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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance

G-SHOCK didn’t just evolve into refinement. It’s been quietly building toward it from the start.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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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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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

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

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Chaco x Outsiders Sandal

The Chaco x Outsiders Z/1 Classic sandal is described as “taking inspiration from classic British 4x4 vehicles” and we can see why. Rugged, handsome, and ready for any terrain, this sandal is a great alternative to the sometimes-too-bulky hiking boot. Coming in blue, yellow, or green, the Z/1 is a…

By Brett Braley
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 2400 Adventure Pack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear has been providing next-level backpacks and adventure gear for years. And their Southwest 2400 backpack is just the latest in a long line of hits. The Southwest 2400 is ideal for shorter weekend backpacking trips (think one to four days) and can survive even the toughest terrain.…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Motorcycle Helmets for 2022

The motorcycle riding season is in full swing in many parts of the country now that the weather has turned warm for the foreseeable future. Maybe you've just bought your first motorcycle, and you've yet to take it out for a spin. As excited as you may be, you've got…

By Amos Kwon
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Tom Sachs NikeCraft “General Purpose Shoe” Releases on June 10

Tom Sachs managed to create quite the stir on social media with the release announcement of his NikeCraft "General Purpose Shoe." Billed as a basic sneaker, the General Purpose Shoe (GPS) should be the last thing you think about when building your outfit. It's remarkably unremarkable. "Boring," reads the Instagram…

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Byredo Infra Luna Limited Edition Scent and Light Diffuser

Byredo has released a stunning piece of tech that doubles as ingenious home decor. Made in collaboration with French designer and light artist Benoit Lalloz, the Byredo Infra Luna is a dual scent diffuser and light source. The Infra Luna uses an LED light that melts the wax of any…

By John A. Paradiso
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