
Buying Guides


The Most Stylish Men We Know Share Their Favorite Boots
Including Red Wing, RRL, Clarks and more.
By John Zientek

The Best (Mostly Affordable) Classic Cars You Can Buy from 1985-1995
The best combination of affordability, performance and personality, without sacrificing modern tech comforts and old-school simplicity.
By Brian Leon

5 High-End Audio Companies Making Products You Can Actually Afford
There’s a trend of traditional high-end audio companies making products that are surprisingly affordable.
By Ian White

The Best Leather Jackets to Buy on eBay Right Now
From Vanson, Langlitz, RRL and more.
By John Zientek

10 Boots We Can’t Wait to Wear This Fall
From White’s, Tecovas, Aether and more.
By John Zientek

The Best New Knives and EDC of October 2019
Leatherman updated a popular multi-tool, Victorinox made its first outdoor fixed blade, The James Brand made a compact pen and more.

The 5 Best Hiking Apps
Next time you head into the wilderness, track your hikes and learn about nature and survival skills with these apps.
By Meg Lappe

The Best Upgrades to Your Cheap, Disposable Pens Are Surprisingly Affordable
Nice pens don’t have to cost $100.

How Ultralight Backpacks Are Becoming Mainstream
Ultralight has taken the long-distance backpacking world by storm, offering featherweight features, for a price.

Here’s Everything You Need to Run Commute Like a Champ, According to Experts
Five run commuting veterans share all the advice and gear you need to take your weekly mileage to the office.
By Meg Lappe

10 of the Best New Pieces of Fall Mountain Biking Gear
Milder temperatures make this season ideal for getting out and at ’em, especially when that involves two wheels.

The 10 Best Travel Running Shoes of 2019
Traveling with an extra pair of workout sneakers can be a hassle, but these ten are light and supportive for all the miles you trek.
By Meg Lappe

The Best New Knives and EDC of September 2019
Benchmade created a limited-edition of a classic folder, Filson launched three blades that channel Americana knife design and more.


The Best Gear for Elk Bowhunting, According to Pro Hunters
All the necessities you need to go deep into the backcountry in search of wild game.

Everything You Need to Know About Fall’s Most Hyped Bourbon Releases
Whiskey hunting season is around the corner. Here’s your field guide.
By Will Price

3 Grill Upgrades for Labor Day Weekend
Upgrading your grilling setup just got very easy and very cheap.
By Will Price

The 3 Best Summer Running Kits of 2019
Even as we aim to wear as little of it as possible, the clothing that we throw on for a summer run is wildly important, for comfort and style.

These Are 14 of Cinema’s Coolest Watches
Movie watches are either part of the story, or part of the character.