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New & Noteworthy Releases This Week
Hydro Flask’s Unbound Coolers Are Top Notch
Hydro Flask's newest cooler collection is the perfect addition to any hike, beach day or BBQ — simply pack and go without worrying about leaks or storage issues.
27 Innovative Products from Europe’s Most Important Outdoor Gear Show
An expert panel of judges has selected the best, most innovative and most sustainable outdoor products releasing next year.
IWC Might Have Made the Perfect Summer Chronograph
A big case, blue dial and rubber strap create the ultimate warm-weather trifecta.
GoRuck’s New Special Forces-Inspired Boots Look Amazing
When Special Forces veterans and the inventor of the Reebok Pump team up to make a boot, you know it'll be something.
This Is the Thinnest Wireless iPhone Charger I’ve Seen
Fast charging? Yes, it does that.
These Waxed-Leather Boots Pair Well with Basically Everything
Cut from waxed Italian deer hide.
This Portable Fire Place Folds Up Like A Camping Chair
It's surprisingly lightweight, too, so carrying from prime spot to prime spot won't be a chore.
Mazda Actually Listened and Gave the Next MX-5 More Power
Giving the current Mazda Miata 181 horsepower might just put it in the sweet spot everyone wanted.
Two of Our Favorite Coffee Companies Teamed Up for the Ultimate Camp Coffee
It's not technically instant coffee, but it may as well be.
Military and Mountaineering Design Collide in This New Backpack
Triple Aught Design's newest backpack combines design inspiration from military goods and mountaineering equipment to create a modular backpack that's capable in any situation.
Finally, the All-New 2019 Volvo S60 Sedan Is Revealed
And you can get it with a 415 horsepower hybrid drivetrain if you so choose.
5 Reasons You Should Buy This $2,800 Cast-Iron Skillet Immediately
Fire up your wood stove.
The FTR 1200 Is the Motorcycle Harley-Davidson Is Too Afraid To Build
Indian is breaking the American cruiser tradition with the all-new flat track-style FTR 1200, and it's about damn time.
This Affordable Dress Watch Looks Like It’s From Straight Out of the Mad Men Era
Zodiac's new timepiece is a recreation of a distinct dress watch from the mid-20th century.
These Go-Anywhere Shorts Are a Summer Necessity
An affordable basic for everyday wear.
This Smartly Designed Grill and Smoker Is Primed for Tailgating Season
If you're looking for a smoker and grill combo to wheel into a campsite or college football season, this grill is for you.
We’re Drooling Over This Matte-Black Aluminum Luggage
A limited-run collection designed with Dwyane Wade.
Nike’s EXP-X14 Brings Running History to a Lifestyle Shoe
Nike weaves a bit of running history into the new EXP-X14.
This Accessory Turns Your MacBook Pro Into a Productivity Beast
It comes in 12-inch, 13-inch, and 15-inch models, so that it fits seamlessly under your current laptop.
A Vintage French Dive Watch Is Reborn — and It Costs Less Than You Think
It's basically a one-for-one remake of the original.
The Latest Chuck Taylors Are Retro, Clean, Affordable and… Leather
Converse's Chuck Taylor 70s line just got a summer refresh in the form of a small but handsome trio of low-tops.
Premium Materials Make This New Everyday Pocket Knife Awesome
Real Steel Knives has added a new folding pocket knife to its collection. At first glance, it looks like a standard utility folder. Look closer though, and you'll find premium ingredients that make it great.
The New Suzuki Jimny Is the Tiny Off-Roader of Our Dreams
But can it stay true to its pared-down roots while offering modern amenities and refinement?
Oris Faithfully Revives a Classic Pilot’s Watch Design from the 1930s
It features brilliant vintage-inspired design details and a modern construction.
Three New Running Shoes to Check Out This Week
Hoka One One, Nike and On Running all dropped new kicks this week — here's what you need to know.
Amazon Finally Launches Prime Wardrobe, Its New Try-Before-You-Buy Style Service
This might be the easiest and lowest-risk way of shopping for clothes online.
Puma Hired Jay-Z to Launch First Basketball Shoe in Decades — Unveiled Today
The last time Puma was in the basketball shoe game it had a rookie Vince Carter posterizing one Dikembe Mutumbo.
This Is the Only Way to Get Snow Peak’s New Japan-Only Collection
Snow Peak just released a new collection of outdoor lifestyle apparel but it's only available to Japanese consumers. With this trick though, you can get your hands on it.
Bose’s Revolutionary Sleepbuds Promise a Better Night’s Sleep
What's the difference between 'Sleep-Masking' and 'Noise-Canceling'? We explain.
This Switchblade Is Designed for Your EDC
The best knife is the knife that's readily available, and Tekto Gear's Mirage is one of the fastest-deploying blades built for any cutting task.
This Rugged Watch Combines Two High-End Complications In an Affordable Package
Get a chronograph and a world timer in one, well-rounded tool watch.
Chevy Brings Back the Blazer But It Will Probably Bum You Out
The iconic off-roader is now a perfectly-fine mid-size crossover.
Tons of Rare and Iconic Home Goods Are Going on Sale Tomorrow
The product designer made a lot of very famous things, and more than 130 are going up for auction tomorrow afternoon.
Buy a Beautiful 4K TV with Alexa for Under $500, Today
"Alexa, turn on Netflix."
The Toyota Corolla Takes Home the Award For Best Compact Car For Initial Quality
J.D Power released its 2018 awards for highest Initial Quality this week and among the winners is the Toyota Corolla.
This New Rugged 4×4 Camper Is the Most Affordable We’ve Seen
Bursting onto the scene of adventure vehicles, Hunter RMV converts vehicles used by the military into expedition trucks — at a reasonable price point.
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