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The Best New Balance Sneakers of 2026 (So Far)
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OutdoorsThe Most Significant MagnaCut Knives of 2026 (So Far)
For a couple of years now, this super steel has been a darling of both the outdoor and EDC worlds. It shows no signs of slowing down.
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MotoringToyota’s Insane Super Sports Car May Just Get Sexier by Dropping Its Top, Sort Of
The coupe apparently isn’t the only GR GT in the pipeline.
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DealsDeals of Note: Save on Patagonia, Yeti, Nike and More
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WatchesBrew’s $775 Automatic Watch Turns an Everyday Delight into a Gorgeous Stone Dial
Brew’s most popular watch is reimagined as a 1970s-style three-hander with a stone dial and gold-tone tonneau case.
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StyleLevi’s Quietly Brings Back One of Its Rarest Pairs of 501 Jeans from WWII
The year is 1942, war is raging across Europe and blue jeans are about to change forever. But for now, the 501 is caught between eras.
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WatchesCasio Turns Its Iconic F-91W Into a Sub-$100 Fitness Watch with These New Features
Step tracking, automatic time sync via Bluetooth and a two-year battery will win over a lot of smartwatch detractors.
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OutdoorsCold Steel Has Resurrected Its Heritage-Inspired Hunting Knife for Modern EDC
The brand has revived a knife from 2012 with a heavily revised design and new materials, but the same rugged spirit.
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FootwearHuckberry Revamps Easymoc’s Bestselling Boot with 1940s Military Surplus Cloth
Easymoc’s Scout Boot is remixed with a flexible, weather-resistant canvas upper made from salvaged 1940s US Army tents.
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AudioKEF’s Entry-Level Bookshelf Speakers Are Currently Selling Way Below Retail
The iconic British audio maker is making it even easier to get into traditional hi-fi.
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AudioFiio’s EA13 Is a Stunning Vacuum Tube Amplifier for Old-School Audiophiles
The budget audiophile brand is getting more serious about traditional stereo hi-fi.
Motoring
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News & Product ReleasesThe Most Notable New Camper Vans We’ve Come Across in 2026 (So Far)
From tiny Japanese kei vans to towering off-road-ready Sprinters, the segment is booming with standout releases.
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsCRKT’s Affordable New Outdoor Knife Has Some Handy Tricks Up Its Sheath
Thanks to smartly integrated purpose-built Easter eggs, the hyper-capable Altai can stay sharp and throw a spark, too.
Tech
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Hi-FiKanto Audio Just Gave Its Affordable Turntable a True Hi-Fi Upgrade
The desktop hi-fi giant has released the “Gen 2” version of its one-and-only turntable.
Food & Drink
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Everyday ExcellenceRedemption Whiskey’s First-Ever Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Kicks Off a Relaunched Premium Line
Aged six years, 100-proof, and hand-selected by master blender Alan Kennedy, the new Single Barrel Bonded checks every box for just $50.
Style & Travel
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Best New GearThe Most Important Crocs Clogs and Shoes of 2026 (So Far)
Approaching its 25th year in business, the divisive footwear brand known for its chunky foam slip-ons is still going strong.
Living
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Further DetailsYou’re (Probably) Using Screwdrivers All Wrong
If you’re stripping screws, check your bit standards. It could be something else entirely.
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