Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise span wearables, drones, action cameras, running and cycling gear, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor kit. He joined T3 in 2019.
In his role, Matt looks after all things fitness, outdoors and wearables – anything that gets you moving and keeps you healthy. His coverage includes running and training shoes, smartwatches and multisport watches, fitness trackers, sports headphones, home gym equipment, action cameras, drones and outdoor gear.
Originally hired to write across T3’s Living and Fitness verticals, Matt quickly gravitated towards health, fitness and outdoor tech, eventually becoming one of the web’s go-to voices in the space. He regularly interviews designers, executives and engineers from leading brands including Garmin, Apple, Nike, Samsung and Strava, and contributes long-form features and in-depth interviews to T3 Magazine.
Matt is particularly interested in how technology can make sport, health and the outdoors more accessible and enjoyable, and believes the best gear is the kind you forget you’re wearing once you start moving.
His career highlights include co-hosting the Fit Mentality Podcast, judging the Fit&Well Awards and TechRadar Choice Awards in 2021, and serving as a judge for the ESSNAwards in 2022. He also appeared as a guest on Voice FM’s The Technology Show in 2026.
Away from the desk, Matt has completed multiple marathons and endurance challenges, including the Mongol 100 ultramarathon, the London, Paris and Loch Ness marathons, and the New Forest Half Marathon. He is also an enthusiastic mountain explorer, with Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites among his favourite destinations.
Matt runs a YouTube channel, Pace Max Pro, where he reviews fitness and outdoor gadgets and shares training insights. When he isn’t testing gadgets or working out, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera in hand.
Latest articles by Matt Kollat
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I'm an outdoor expert, and these are the first 12 things I'd do to make my hiking backpack less heavy before buying any ultralight hiking gearThe packing tweaks you need can make your next hike more comfortable (without costing a penny)
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Garmin updates its newest Forerunner watches with 18 fixes for Garmin Coach, music and moreThe latest Forerunner 570 and 970 beta update squashes bugs and enhances features – here's what's new
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One of Garmin's most unique outdoor watches with luminescent analogue hands and solar charging hits its lowest-ever priceThe Instinct Crossover Solar costs nearly half as much as the Forerunner 570
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Xiaomi Watch S5 review: Premium design meets outstanding battery life at a great pricePremium hardware, reliable health tracking and battery life that just keeps going
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YETI just turned the humble drinks tub into a premium cooler that'll keep the party going all nightThe Tank 30 Beverage Tub combines an open-top design with YETI's signature insulation
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Hiking earlier isn't enough during a heatwave – here's what experienced hikers do insteadBeating the alarm clock is great, but staying safe and comfortable on the trail takes a lot more than an early start
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British eyewear brand SunGod just turned its bestselling sunglasses into a trail-running machineSunGod has upgraded its bestselling Classics4 with improved grip, stability and a limited-edition design
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Chinese tech giant teams up with French jewellery brand Les Néréides to turn earbuds into fashion accessoriesHuawei's latest FreeClip earbuds get a luxury makeover, pairing adaptive open-ear audio with jewellery-inspired styling
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Merrell is coming for Hoka with its carbon-plated trail shoe that exposes its biggest secret through the soleThe MTL SpeedARC Peak combines pod-like cushioning, a visible carbon plate and Vibram’s latest trail outsole
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Your sleeping bag is making you hotter in this heatwave – here's what to use instead, according to a camping expertYou don't need to buy a summer sleeping bag to get a better night's sleep outdoors
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One of Japan's coolest retailers just turned classic Disney cartoons into stylish everyday essentialsSeven Urban Research labels reinterpret classic Disney animated shorts with understated clothing, bags and accessories
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On's latest running event will send one London crew to a global final in Los AngelesThe Swiss running brand's global relay series lands in London next week
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ASICS just gave its trail super shoe a major overhaul with a new carbon plate and its bounciest foam yetThe Metafuji Trail 2 gets a new carbon plate, upgraded FF LEAP cushioning and a lower overall weight
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This Japanese-designed update gives a cult walking shoe a serious outdoor edgeBEAMS has given Mephisto's cult Match sneaker its first-ever MEPHI-TEX waterproof membrane
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Garmin fixes Fenix 8 Pro battery drain as the premium smartwatch remains heavily discountedThe latest software update targets a frustrating battery bug, while a generous discount makes Garmin's flagship outdoor watch easier to recommend
By Matt Kollat Published
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12 warm-weather hiking upgrades you didn't know you needed, as recommended by T3's outdoor expertThe lightweight upgrades that will help you stay cooler, more comfortable and better prepared on every summer hike
By Matt Kollat Published
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This luxurious, high-tech jacket can shield your phone from wireless signals – all wrapped in buttery-soft Nappa leatherThe experimental British brand behind some of the world's wildest jackets has done it again
By Matt Kollat Published
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Strava just made finding your next race a whole lot easier thanks to RunnaThe fitness app has added a new Events tab, complete with Runna's global race database
By Matt Kollat Published
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This limited-edition G-SHOCK is one of Casio's most expensive watches ever, with a hand-cut bezel and just 800 examples worldwideThe new MR-G FROGMAN proves G-SHOCK can do haute horology, too
By Matt Kollat Published
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Apple just made Siri on the Apple Watch much more useful – and finally fixed one of its oldest frustrationsApple's latest developer beta introduces several meaningful upgrades that make the Apple Watch feel noticeably smarter
By Matt Kollat Published
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Nike's weirdest sneaker of 2026 looks like an ACG trail shoe crossed with a slipperNike and Beijing retailer SOULGOODS have reinvented the Footscape formula with leather, shaggy suede and a collapsible heel
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI just made its lightest everyday backpack yet, complete with one feature that makes packing a breezeThe Palo Active Backpack brings a lighter, more active-focused approach to YETI's growing bag range
By Matt Kollat Published
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ASICS' first FP Movement collab gives the GEL-Nimbus 28 a golden-hour glowThe limited-edition collection pairs the GEL-Nimbus 28 and GEL-Challenger 15 with FP Movement's distinctive design language
By Matt Kollat Published
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The boutique Scandinavian travel brand taking on Patagonia just launched my favourite kind of EDC bagThe Entour Sacoche packs clever organisation into an understated Scandi design
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