Must-Haves
The gear that earns a permanent spot in your pocket.
Why Hanes Boxer Briefs Are a Must-Have (and Why You Should Throw Out the Old Ones Today)
They're not sexy. They're about $4 a pair and they're Amazon's most-reviewed boxer brief for a reason. Here's the case for a full-drawer reset.
Why Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Is a Must-Have for Every Guy Who Lifts
The most-researched sports supplement, from a brand that tests it, in a tub that lasts four months. Here's why ON Micronized Creatine lives on our shelf.
Why One A Day Men's Multivitamin Is a Must-Have for Guys Who Can't Be Bothered
One tablet. Nineteen nutrients. Roughly the price of a burrito. Here's why One A Day Men's is the lowest-effort upgrade in your bathroom cabinet.
Why the Victorinox 12" Slicing Knife Is a Must-Have for Every BBQ Guy
You spent all night on that brisket. A ~$55 Swiss slicer is the difference between perfect slices and shredded bark. Here's why it lives in our BBQ kit.
Why the Alpha Grillers Instant Read Thermometer Is a Must-Have for Every Grill Guy
A ~$20 gadget that ends dry chicken, raw burgers and "is it done yet?" forever. Here's why this instant-read thermometer belongs next to every grill.
Why Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Is the Protein Powder Every Guy Should Own
24g of protein, mixes in seconds, and Double Rich Chocolate tastes like a reward. Here's why the Gold Standard tub has earned its spot on the kitchen counter.
Why the TOLOCO Massage Gun Is a Must-Have for Every Guy Who Lifts
Your legs are still cooked from Tuesday. A ~$50 massage gun with 60K+ ratings is the cheapest recovery upgrade in your gym bag. Here's why.
Why the ComboJoy Whiskey Smoker Kit Is a Must-Have for Your Bar Cart
For roughly the price of a decent bottle, the ComboJoy kit turns every Old Fashioned into a smoky little show. Here's why it earns a spot on the bar cart.
Why the AstroAI L7 Cordless Tire Inflator Is a Must-Have for Every Car
It weighs under a pound, lives in your glovebox, and means you never beg a gas station air machine for mercy again. Here's why the AstroAI L7 belongs in every car.
Why the Ridge Wallet Is a Must-Have (and Why Your Bifold Is Holding You Back)
It's two metal plates and an elastic band. It's also the last wallet you'll buy. Here's why the Ridge earned a permanent spot in our front pocket.
Why the Ridge Power Bank Is a Must-Have for Every Apple Guy
iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods — one brick charges them all, with the cables built in. Here's why the Ridge Power Bank lives in our bag.
Why the Ridge Tracker Card Is a Must-Have for Anyone Who's Ever Lost a Wallet
About $45 to never cancel all your cards at 2am again. The Ridge Tracker Card might be the best cheap insurance you can buy.