Gear Not Stuff

Gear Not Stuff: The Science of a Better Workspace

This Gear Not Stuff will help you get more done, and improve your health and work life.

Jul 10 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: June '26 Edition

10 buy-it-for-life items

Jun 13 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: May '26 Edition

I'm fielding your requests for all kinds of gear - plus how to choose your own.

May 8 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: Running Gear

I asked elite coaches and professional runners for their top recommendations. Here is what actually works, what doesn't, and the ultimate cross-training…

Apr 10 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: March 2026

The best purchase I've made in the last year.

Mar 13 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: February '26

Book recs from 10 brilliant people

Feb 27 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: January 2026

A new cardio machine I actually **love**

Jan 9 • Michael Easter

Holiday Gift Guide: Gear Not Stuff

Rejoice: The Gear Not Stuff Holiday Gift Guide is here.

Dec 5, 2025 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: November 2025 Edition

13 essential travel items, tested across hundreds of thousands of miles.

Nov 14, 2025 • Michael Easter

Gear Not Stuff: Two Outdoor Essentials

Don't die outside.

Oct 11, 2025 • Michael Easter

A live Gear Not Stuff gym tour.

Aug 8, 2025 • Michael Easter

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Prime Day isn’t a sale. It’s a setup.

The manipulative psychology of Prime Days: a Gear Not Stuff special report

Jul 11, 2025 • Michael Easter

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