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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.

By Cool Material
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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
Accessories
The Original AppleSac

A comfortable way to transport your Apple laptop. The outer shell is made of 100% burlap, resisting most elements. Inside, your Apple will slip into a nice, cozy fleece pocket, where it can rest softly. Protect your laptop, while at the same time hiding the fact you are carrying one…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Ducati 1000 Petrol Pens

Let your fingers do the riding on this pen designed after the famed Ducati motorcycle. The fuel tanks, disc brakes, and spoke wheels come together as you glide your Ducati pen across any surface. Write smooth, professional strokes with the fountain pen cartridge system. The lacquer coating keeps it looking…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Wireless Floating Pool Speaker

Jam at the pool this summer to your favorite mp3's, without risking your iPod's life. This speaker is designed to work with a wireless transmitter that plugs into your iPod, allowing you to keep it safe and still enjoy your playlists. Do some laps, or just chill to the slow…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Accessories
My Document Laptop Shellcase

Bring a little bit of the computer environment to the outside of your laptop with this neat, far from ordinary computer case. Made to represent the icon known around the computing world as home to everything important, you can re-invent the image to holster your laptop. Made of vinyl, it…

By Tim Jacobsen
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The Haversack Bag

This small, expandable carrier bag allows you to shed the bulky look while still carrying around all your important goodies. It has internal pockets to help keep organized, cutting down on the dig time. A front zipper pocket is perfect for storing your more commonly used items. Made from 100%…

By Tim Jacobsen
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