
Matt Kollat
Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, running and cycling gear, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor kit. He joined T3 in 2019.
As an Active Editor, he looks after all things fitness, outdoors and wearables – anything that gets you moving and keeps you fit and healthy will go through his hands. He covers running and workout shoes/gear, wearables (including smartwatches, multisport watches, fitness trackers and sports headphones), home gym equipment, action cams and drones, cycling gear (e.g. sunnies, helmets, etc.), sports supplements (protein powders and mass gainers), various outdoor equipment and more.
Hired initially as a writer for T3's Living and Fitness verticals in 2019, Matt quickly began writing about fitness-related things only when people realised he knew nothing about Hue lights or washing machines. As time went on and the more he immersed himself in all things health, fitness and outdoors, he became somewhat of an authority in those fields. One might say he's obsessed with those topics; even when he isn't at work, he reads outdoor gear reviews, watches workout videos and flies drones continuously.
His achievements include being the co-host of a short-lived fitness show called the Fit Mentality Podcast and a judge on the Fit&Well Awards 2021 and the Techradar Choice Awards 2021. He also judged the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards in 2022. Matt's superpower is to turn any conversation into a discussion about macronutrients and the best kettlebell exercises for shoulders, regardless of the original topic.
Through work and clearly because he has too much time on his hands, Matt completed many marathons and cycling adventures in the past. These include the Mongol 100, a multi-day ultramarathon, the London Marathon, the Paris Marathon, the Loch Ness Marathon, the New Forest Half Marathon and more. His next challenge is to cycle across the UK from east to west in a day.
He also dabbles with content creation and is keenly interested in all things audio and video. He has a YouTube channel called Pace Max Pro, where he – surprise! – reviews fitness and outdoor products and dishes out unsolicited training advice and tips. When he isn't working out, running, or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new video/audio equipment.
Latest articles by Matt Kollat
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This futuristic bomber jacket can block Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and satellite signals (and it’s made with Mars Rover tech)
The Electromagnetic Shielding Bomber is built with tech designed for NASA’s Curiosity Rover
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Fjallraven and GORE-TEX are back together – and they’re going above the treeline
Two legends of outdoor gear reunite after 30 years for a next-gen shell collection with sustainability at its core
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I spent 24 hours with watchOS 26 for the Apple Watch – here's the good, the bad and everything in between
My experience with Liquid Glass, Workout Buddy, a smarter Smart Stack and more
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Why this vegan trail running shoe is the latest green gadget everyone needs to know about
The Primus Trail Flow offers a minimalist, vegan build to bring you closer to nature, one barefoot step at a time
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Garmin-style energy tracking just arrived on a wearable that costs a fraction of a new Fenix
New BioCharge Energy feature brings real-time recovery insights to Amazfit’s affordable Helio Strap
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This Insta360 spin-off wants to make drone flying fun again – and it might just succeed
Antigravity is here to shake up the drone market with a bold new approach to immersive flight
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66°North flips its logo (and the script) for a bold anniversary collection
The Icelandic outerwear brand celebrates nearly a century of braving the elements with an ultra-limited capsule collection
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You’re looking at clothes designed by sound, and they might be the wildest thing Vollebak’s ever made
New Cymatic range turns summer clothes into a science experiment you can wear
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People are going crazy over this YETI tote bag – no wonder it's sold out in almost all colours
The Camino Carryall has gone viral, become a parenting essential, and might even be driving up YETI's stock
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Apple Watch might finally get a Sleep Score, but why did it take so long?
One of the Apple Watch’s biggest sleep tracking gaps is getting fixed soon
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Forget beef jerky – Patagonia’s new sustainable snack is made of bison, no less
The brand's latest drop is high-protein, low-waste and seriously snackable
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Apple's already infamous new design style is landing on the Apple Watch very soon
watchOS 26 Beta 4 is here, and it's bringing the Liquid Glass glow-up closer to your wrist
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A legendary Android smartwatch is set for a comeback, and I'm weirdly excited
Motorola's circular smartwatch is being resurrected
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This 700g gadget could be your next hiking upgrade, and it’s surprisingly powerful
The Dnsys Z1 exoskeleton promises 900W of AI-powered leg boost
By Matt Kollat Published
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Off-grid messaging is coming to Apple Watch Ultra 3, but one thing still holds it back
Latest leaks tease satellite messaging, 5G RedCap and blood pressure tracking
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DJI just overtook GoPro as the top action camera brand in a key market
Japan’s best-selling action camera isn’t a GoPro anymore
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This beach-inspired BUFF drop won’t last long, and that’s exactly the point
BUFF teams up with Surfrider Foundation and artist Ian Ross for a striking, sustainable collection that celebrates impermanence
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This new Galaxy Watch feature asks more questions than it answers – but I'm curious
Samsung’s Vascular Load measurement promises to track cardiovascular stress while you sleep. Here’s what I’ve learned so far
By Matt Kollat Published
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Bluetti’s $4.8m gamble is about to hit the market
The record-breaking power station is about to arrive, and you probably missed the campaign
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget Glastonbury – this trail running rave in Wales is leading the new festival wave
Love Trails Festival 2025 proves that the future of festivals isn’t bands and beer
By Matt Kollat Published
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One of the new Galaxy Watch 8 features makes me slightly concerned – let's hope it's only a calibration issue
I need to start eating more vegetables
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What happens when you throw 1,000 mountain nerds into Chamonix? I went to find out
Arc’teryx’s Alpine Academy is equal parts terrifying, beautiful and addictive
By Matt Kollat Published
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I had the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for less than 24 hours, and I'm already falling in love with it
Samsung's much-requested Galaxy Watch 6 Classic follow-up blurs the line between dress and smartwatches
By Matt Kollat Published
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Too soft to handle? On's boldest running shoe lands with a plush twist
On just redefined what ‘soft’ means in running shoes
By Matt Kollat Published