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Are These the Most Underrated Watches of the Year?

Citizen’s newest luxury collections set a new bar for everyday excellence.

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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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Nike Air Jordan XXXVI (36) Sneakers

The latest release from the Nike / Jordan collaboration--the Air Jordan XXXVI (aka the Air Jordan 36)--has officially dropped online. Albeit in a different form than what you're used to seeing. If you're anything like us, you've been watching the Olympics for feats of athleticism as much as footwear, so…

By Cooper Fleishman
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8 Small Denim Brands You Should Know

We reckon it must be really hard for a new brand to break into the denim market. Like sneakers, us folk like to keep things classic and simple—sticking to the big-time players. In the denim world, that would mean the likes of Levi's, Wranglers, and Lee. Aka the big three.…

By John A. Paradiso
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AquaSeal Active is Ready For All of Your Outdoor Adventures

There are plenty of solid EDC/adventure bags on the market, but they tend to serve a single purpose. That catch-all sling bag probably isn't equipped for long hikes through the rain or would end up soaking wet at the beach. Your waterproof Dopp kit likely doesn't have straps for a…

By John A. Paradiso
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Asics Is Re-Releasing Their 80s Classic GT-II Sneakers With Modern Details

Despite the fact they've been around for almost three-quarters of a century, Asics remains one of those "if you know you know" sneaker brands that consistently puts out stylish, quality work under the radar. While they're no longer officially the Onitsuka Tiger brand--which is probably the name you're familiar with--they're…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Here’s Where You Can Buy Face Masks Online (Updated)

After more than a year of total isolation, we're ready, willing and able to get back out into the world because we got the jab and we have nothing to worry about, right? Not so fast. Despite the fact Lollapalooza wasn't a super-spreader event with its almost 400k attendees, the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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