
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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Everyone wants this Arc’teryx backpack (and it’s already sold out)
Tough enough for alpine climbs, light enough to feel invisible – if you missed it, there's still hope
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Minimalist travel gets an upgrade with Gossamer Gear’s new modular system
Sleek, sustainable, and seriously light, this new modular collection might be the smartest way to travel in 2025
By Matt Kollat Published
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Merrell MTL ADAPT brings Kevlar and polymer science to ultrarunning
The brand's most advanced trail shoe yet is purpose-built for 100-mile ultras and packed with serious materials engineering
By Matt Kollat Published
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These limited-edition t-shirts help fight for the future of our oceans
If you care about the ocean even half as much as Finisterre does, this one’s for you
By Matt Kollat Published
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New Balance’s boldest FuelCell Rebel yet is built to smash PBs and turn heads
Light, bouncy, bold and built for speed, the Rebel v5 arrives with PEBA foam and serious all-rounder potential
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin quietly added a brilliant feature to its new watches and I’m hooked
I didn’t know I needed the Evening report, but now I don’t want to live without it
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The Forerunner 570 has a little easter egg I haven't seen on any other Garmins before
Delightful details like this is why I love the brand
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s latest running watch surprised not just me but the community as a whole, too
The brand managed to keep the Forerunner 570 under wraps until launch
By Matt Kollat Published
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The Huawei Watch 5 made me feel genuinely cared for, and that surprised me
I didn’t expect to connect with a smartwatch, but the Huawei Watch 5 proved me wrong
By Matt Kollat Published
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12 camping gadgets and upgrades you didn’t know you needed in 2025
Fresh gear drops, clever upgrades and campsite luxuries you didn’t know you were missing until now
By Matt Kollat Published
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This monster rooftop tent is bigger than most bedrooms (and sets up in seconds)
Roofnest’s new Condor 2 XXL Air comfortably sleeps four adults, includes a mattress you never have to deflate
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After weeks with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, and its 360° gimbal and LiDAR obstacle sensing blew my mind
The Mavic 4 Pro is the drone equivalent of a sports car
By Matt Kollat Published
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DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs Mavic 3 Pro: worth the upgrade?
The leading drone brand's prosumer models go head-to-head
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI just expanded its cult-favourite chair line, and the timing couldn’t be better
The Hondo Beach Chair is here for Drop Days Week 2
By Matt Kollat Last updated
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The Suunto Run is built for the Strava generation
The brand's latest watch is purpose-built for modern runners who care about progress, pacing, playlists and posting their splits
By Matt Kollat Published
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I slept on Rab’s insulated mat that weighs less than a loaf of bread – here’s my verdict
800-fill down, winter-ready warmth, and barely any bulk – sounds perfect, right?
By Matt Kollat Published
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Whoop 5.0 wants to tell you your true age (and how to reverse it)
The brand's new wearables introduce 'Pace of Ageing' score, among other features
By Matt Kollat Published
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Did WHOOP just win the wearable subscription game?
New plans, free upgrades, and an eco-friendly way to gift your old band
By Matt Kollat Published
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Why Ultrahuman’s U.S. factory expansion could change the smart ring race
A Texas factory, 500K smart rings annually, and a tariff-proof strategy
By Matt Kollat Published
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Hoka just brought back a cult-classic trail shoe, but not for the reason you think
The Speedgoat 2 returns with its OG silhouette and retro vibes intact
By Matt Kollat Published
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VEJA just turned its toughest trail shoe into a style statement with a little help from BUFF
The BUFF x VEJA Fitz Roy is a bold, eco-conscious hiking shoe built for real adventures
By Matt Kollat Published
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These minimalist everyday bags are hiding serious outdoor design credentials
Built for beaches, airports and backroads, this rugged new capsule is far more technical than it looks
By Matt Kollat Published
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11 clever hiking upgrades you didn’t know you needed in 2025
From shandals to packable fleeces, here are the most essential hiking and walking upgrades for this year
By Matt Kollat Published
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This year's London Marathon finishers were way slower than last year – Strava data reveals 6 possible reasons
It’s official: runners at the 2025 London Marathon were slower than last year, and not just by a little
By Matt Kollat Published