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The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
By Beau Hayhoe
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Good luck spotting Nike's best releases this week. They're all camo.

By Cool Material
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The Helmsman Rolltop Duffle Bag

From the Arkiv System Bags and the Sanction Rucksack, to the Advanced Project Series VX Messenger and the Fitzroy Rucksack, Mission Workshop has been creating durable, weatherproof, all-purpose bags capable of carrying everything from a weekend's worth of clothes to a case of beer for as long as we can…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Malvaux Number 1 Knife

Designed to tackle the two weak spots of the classic Swiss Army knife (ergonomics and blade opening), Malvaux built the Number 1 Knife. The first thing you'll notice about the knife is the non-traditional bent design. It seems odd at first, but it removes the fingernail opening struggle and makes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Reigning Champ One for One Soccer Balls

The last time we talked about Reigning Champ, they had teamed up with Spalding to produce a limited edition run of basketballs as part of their "One for One" program, which gives back to community sports programs in North America. Now they're doing One for One Soccer Balls. Reigning Champ…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Brookstone Grill Tumbler

Leave it to Brookstone to come up with an ingenious new version of something as simple as the grilling basket. The Brookstone Grill Tumbler transforms the traditional grill basket by turning it into a a hexagonally shaped tube. This clever design allows you to easily rotate your meat and veggies…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Arlo Skye Smart Carry-On Suitcase

The Arlo Skye smart carry-on suitcase is going to completely change the way you travel. 10,050 mAh removable charger with built-in surge and short-circuit protection. Anodized aluminum-magnesium alloy that's twice as strong as polycarbonate. I-touch latch system with built in TSA locks. Silent Run Lisof wheels that are 15% quieter…

By Cooper Fleishman
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