Gear Buying Guides

“Gear” is a broadly used term. In the case of our buying guides, we use it to cover everything from the tools you use daily to the bags you carry to the gadgets that power your life and much more. Only the best in class are contained in these guides and we update them regularly.

7 Best AirTag Wallets for Men

Misplacing your wallet is a nightmare. Here's what we believe are the best wallets designed specifically to house AirTags.

12 Best Horror Books of All Time (Start with These)

Sometimes, you just need a good old fashioned scare in your life. A proper horror tale that will give you the chills. Try one of these. They are some of the best ever written.

11 Best Laptop Sleeves & Slim Cases

Laptop sleeves and cases will add an extra layer of protection against everything life can throw at you. These picks will keep your device safe.

16 Best Briefcases for Men

Here are our top choices for briefcases that are ultra-versatile, tough enough to keep up with your commute, and sized just right to be the perfect office companion.

17 Best Messenger Bags for Men

Lightweight, ultra-portable, and tough enough to handle both your daily commute and quick jaunts around town. Here are our top choices for a solid messenger bag.

20 Best Books for Men: Classic Novels You Must Read

Our list of the most influential books we are certain any guy should read at least once in his life. The best of the best.

21 Best Men’s Backpacks for Work, Travel & School

There is a backpack made for virtually every purpose and style preference. Here are the best we've come across.

11 Best Gym Bags for Men

A good bag for the gym is typically duffel-style with enough room to carry everything needed for a proper training session.

The Best Wallets for Men: Popular Brands in 2024

Here's a quick guide detailing excellent brands to shop as well as a primer on the various types of wallets on the market.

13 Best Compact Flashlights for Your Pocket or Bag

These little flashlights pack enough lumens to be useful in any low-light environment. Throw one of the best in your pack.

15 Best Weekender Duffle Bags for Men

Here's our curated list of the best weekender duffel bag options for those quick trips.

19 Best Everyday Carry Pocket Knives

Our top picks for that one tool every guy should have on the ready - the pocket knife.

14 Best Dopp Kits and Toiletry Bags for Men

Our top dopp kit picks for hauling around your random selection of travel essentials.

10 Best Carabiner Keychains to Clip Your Keys Into

Carabiner keychains are a low-key and ultra-versatile way to carry your keys. Here are our top picks for this practical piece of kit for your everyday carry.

13 Best Bottle Openers to Keep On Hand

Pry open your beer, soda, or whatever with one of our top unique bottle opener picks. Some have a single function and others are handy multi-tools.

12 Best Slim Wallets for Men

Here are our top picks for those slim, minimal wallets you need to start carrying. Leather, carbon fiber and aluminum options are covered.

The 21 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Start with These)

As a long-time reader and author, I present a list of what I consider to be the “Best Fantasy Books of All Time” so you, too, can dive deep into my favorite genre and experience the wonder and adventure for yourself.

The Best EDC Gear: 30 Everyday Carry Tools

Everyday carry options are endless. From flashlights to pocket knives and multi-tools, we help narrow down EDC choices so you only collect the best kit.

29 Cool Gadgets for Men You Can Buy Right Now

Here's a cross-section of outstanding innovations & clever creations, all designed to make tomorrow better, simpler & smarter than yesterday.

12 Best Hip Flasks for Discreet Drinking

Hip flasks are a great choice for bringing something with a bit more kick wherever you go, yet remain discreetly tucked away until you need it.

Announcing Our New Book: For Good Measure (A Diabetic Cookbook)

Cookbook options are endless except for the over 37 million Americans living with diabetes. Here are 80 flavorful recipes to inspire someone on your holiday list to start the new year right.

11 Best Passport Holders & Wallets for Traveling Men

The passport wallet’s versatile design ensures they have enough space to accommodate all your travel documents, cash, cards, and IDs in one place.

10 Best Cookbooks for Every Man’s Kitchen

Compiling a list of the 10-best is obviously subjective, but these cookbooks are noteworthy across general categories every man's kitchen would benefit from.

The 14 Best Graphic Novels of All Time (Start with These)

Graphic novels combine the literary complexity of the written word with the visual engagement of artwork, which, put together, creates a form of fiction that can sometimes be far richer, deeper, and more compelling than either art or the written word alone.