Gear Buying Guides

Tough, handsome, and built for adventure. Leather adds something special to a duffle bag. Here are the best available.

Bloody and perplexing crimes, clever detectives, and plot twists that’ll break your neck... the best mystery books according to a published author.

Electric lighters get the job done much faster and safer, and provide you with an eco-friendly solution for lighting up anything you want.

Tame that mess in your everyday bag with a handful of cable ties to keep everything organized and untangled.

The best utility knives are built to be sturdy, speedily deployed, and available to cut at a moment’s notice.

A pry bar is the kind of tool you’ll use often, and if you don’t have one on hand, you’ll end up sweating and struggling and wishing you’d thought to carry one. Here are our favorites.

Backpacks don’t have to be only about function; why not choose a leather one that hits all the right form notes, too?

I want to share with you a list of sci-fi books you have to read at some point in your life.

I’ve collected a list of some of the best dystopian novels, both my all-time favorites and those I believe to be hugely influential on the genre (and society) at large.

Separation from your clothing is key when packing shoes in your travel or commute bag. Our favorite shoe and boot bags do this job well.

Small journals and notebooks provide blank space for creation. Have one on hand when inspiration strikes. Here are the best according to a published fantasy writer.

The top picks for battery-powered gloves that use an electric charge to keep your hands and fingers toasty warm in the winter cold.

Keep your various daily carry items protected and easily accessible with a pouch tailor-made for EDC organization. Here are the best we've found.

Sometimes a sling bag is the more practical solution for your adventure or daily commute. Secure, lightweight and extremely versatile. Here are the best.

Pop up or "fanning" wallets feature a button or built-in mechanism that slides or fans out the cards for you. Max convenience. Here are the best.

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.

Clip a tiny flashlight onto your keychain for maximum preparedness when the sun goes down. Here's our list of the best mini torches.

When you want something a bit more convenient than a duffel to take to the gym, consider a backpack to store your clothes, shoes and other workout essentials.

Here's our list of the toughest, most functional metal wallets around, giving you plenty of options to choose from when you’re upgrading your EDC loadout.

With the right tool set, you’ll have everything you need to do all the basic DIY jobs and keep your house in tip-top shape.

A valet tray keeps your random small items organized and in one spot for an easy grab when it's time to leave the house or office.

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.

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.

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