
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.
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Jetboil's Genesis Basecamp System is all my camping stove dreams rolled into one
Compact, clever, and capable – Jetboil's new Genesis Basecamp System Isobutane is the ultimate campsite cooking setup
By Matt Kollat Published
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Oh, so you never wash your waterproof jacket? What could possibly go wrong
Waterproof jackets are like friendships – ignore them too long and they’ll stop working for you. And just like friendships, the fix often involves a little warmth.
By Matt Kollat Published
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GoPro, the brand that made action cameras cool, is struggling to stay in the frame
Can the company reinvent itself for a world that doesn’t necessarily need action cameras?
By Matt Kollat Published
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Best action camera 2025: rugged cams for adventurers and vloggers
The best action cameras from GoPro, DJI, Insta360 and others to capture your adventures
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin Vivoactive 6 brings smarter coaching and deeper wellness insights to your wrist – available from today
The new smartwatch puts personal health intelligence front and centre
By Matt Kollat Published
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On gives its radical LightSpray super shoe a makeover for spring race season
On’s Cloudboom Strike LS returns in a fresh White/Lime finish
By Matt Kollat Published
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Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 might beat smartwatches to the punch with breakthrough battery tech
The upcoming smart ring might feature a solid-state battery, a game-changer for both the industry and the South Korean company
By Matt Kollat Published
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Surfing meets camping in this ruggedly stylish new collab from Finisterre and Snow Peak
Titanium mugs, YULEX wetsuits and a sleeping bag poncho – this collab has it all
By Matt Kollat Published
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Best women's walking shoes 2025: explore in comfort, every step of the way
These shoes were definitely made for walking
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Last updated
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Smartwatches have never been smarter. Pebble’s betting that’s a problem.
What the quasi-resurrection of the cult-classic wearable brand means to modern smartwatches
By Matt Kollat Published
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Your Oura Ring just got a free upgrade – and it might be the smartest one yet
The brand says Advisor is a “cornerstone” of its next-generation features
By Matt Kollat Published
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Feel the Alps on your back with Quechua’s new lightweight hiking gear
The collection levels up hiking gear with ultra-light jackets and trail-ready shoes
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin, the last bastion of no subscriptions, has fallen
People took to social media to vent their frustrations about the Connect+
By Matt Kollat Published
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Apple wants to put a Dynamic Island on your wrist – but not how you'd expect
A Dynamic Island on your Apple Watch? Kind of – and it’s genius
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin announces Connect+ subscription service, and I can't say I didn't see it coming
For a monthly fee, you can now layer more AI on top of your data – but do we need Connect+?
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget folding phones – Apple wants to put a foldable smartwatch on your wrist
Are we ready for the next generation of folding wearables?
By Matt Kollat Published
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This Insta360 accessory turns your action camera into a full-fledged DSLR for only $84.99
Urban explorer vibes meet street shooter flair in Insta360’s latest stylish kit
By Matt Kollat Published
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RingConn Gen 2 Air review: No subscription, no frills, just solid health tracking
Cheaper, lighter, but smarter? The Gen 2 Air puts affordability first
By Matt Kollat Published
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Think your outdoor gear is tough? Klattermusen’s new line says otherwise
The Swedish outdoor brand's new gear is no gimmicks, just pure performance
By Matt Kollat Published
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ASICS' limited edition Gel-Nimbus 27 blends Scottish heritage with Japanese resilience
Designed by ASICS athlete Eilish McColgan, the new shoes celebrate perseverance with tartan, thistles, and a powerful proverb
By Matt Kollat Published
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Oura just made a wild choice for where to sell its smart ring in the US
Oura Ring is now at Costco, and yes, there’s a deal involved
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI’s epic pre-Amazon Spring Sale deals just dropped – 5 offers that I would buy to improve my camping setup
From bear-proof hard coolers to can-tastic cooling totes, five unmissable YETI deals I'd buy in the current sale
By Matt Kollat Published
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Polar just made structured training easier with a major (free) software upgrade – and it works on older smartwatches!
TrainingPeaks integration lets you sync your structured workouts with zero hassle
By Matt Kollat Published
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I took the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 XL into the woods, and its off-ground storage was a revelation
Lightweight, spacious, and packed with smart storage – this tent does it all
By Matt Kollat Published