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.
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One of Brooks’ most trusted running shoes just got a major comfort upgradeThe long-running neutral shoe returns with a redesigned upper, softer cushioning and a more refined fit for everyday miles
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Apple Watch could finally fix its most controversial health featureThe company is rumoured to be working on a complete overhaul of its blood oxygen sensing platform
By Matt Kollat Published
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Adidas’ wild new marathon racer looks different from every angleThe sports brand just gave the Adizero Adios Pro 4 super shoe a Satisfy redesign
By Matt Kollat Published
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Puma takes aim at ASICS and Nike with its stripped-back super trainerThe Deviate Pure Nitro removes the carbon plate but keeps the speed-focused DNA of Puma’s popular Deviate franchise
By Matt Kollat Published
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Best gym bag 2026 fit for gym kings and queensThese gym bags will help you carry around your sweaty workout gear in style
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NordicTrack’s premium home gym push just got fresh competition from this smart rowerMerach’s new NovaRow R50 Pro has a compact foldable design, air resistance and advanced training metrics
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Garmin’s endurance watches finally have a new rival worth paying attention toAmazfit's Cheetah 2 Ultra arrives with sapphire glass, dual-band GPS and up to 30 days of battery life
By Matt Kollat Published
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Haglöfs’ ultralight outdoor range feels like a Scandinavian answer to Arc’teryxThe SS26 range comes with minimalist layers, packable insulation and barely-there waterproof shells
By Matt Kollat Published
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BOTE just built its own version of the YETI ecosystem and it’s surprisingly convincingThe paddleboard brand’s latest launch looks like the spitting image of YETI's products at a lower price point
By Matt Kollat Published
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We tested the best camping coolers in 2026 on real outdoor adventures – These are the ones worth buyingBrowse the best cool boxes, cool bags and electric coolers for camping, festivals, picnics and balmy days at the beach
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YETI’s premium cookware push just got a lot more seriousThe cooler giant’s new 12" Carbon Steel Pan turns outdoor cookware into another premium lifestyle flex
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin-rival Coros just gave its popular running watch a gold medal makeoverThe limited-edition Pace 4 celebrates Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen with bold new styling
By Matt Kollat Published
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Insta360 turned its action camera into a tiny retro shooter and it’s every bit as adorable as you’d expectA tiny retro-inspired action camera bundle that turns the Insta360 GO 3S into a surprisingly charming pocket shooter
By Matt Kollat Published
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James Bond swaps spy gadgets for AI smart glasses in surprising new partnershipThe next wearable to enter the world of 007 isn’t Meta Ray-Ban, but a much subtler pair of AI glasses
By Matt Kollat Published
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Leatherman just gave one of its most iconic multitools a fresh look for a very good reasonThe limited-edition Raptor Rescue arrives in two bold new colourways to celebrate International Nurses’ Day
By Matt Kollat Published
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The real reason Garmin suddenly cares about beginner runners againGarmin’s surprise new Forerunners may say more about the running watch market than the watches themselves
By Matt Kollat Published
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I found a secret setting on the Garmin Forerunner 170 and it’s kind of cuteThe new watch is full of surprises
By Matt Kollat Published
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LiberNovo just pulled off a world first for ergonomic chairsThe company just unveiled the “world’s first dynamic ergonomic chair” lineup with a 'big-and-tall' model
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin quietly launched two new Forerunners and they look surprisingly premiumThe Forerunner 70 and 170 bring AMOLED displays, adaptive coaching and advanced training tools to Garmin’s more affordable running watches
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin just gave its affordable rugged watches a surprising fitness upgradeThe Instinct 3 series gained smarter recovery tools, guided training features and a handful of lifestyle upgrades
By Matt Kollat Published
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GoPro’s future just took a dramatic turn as defense firms and imaging giants circle the companyCan GoPro be sold soon?
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI’s latest limited-edition collection swaps outdoorsy neutrals for full-on Americana stylingThe cooler king’s newest colourway looks made for baseball games, lake trips and Fourth of July weekends
By Matt Kollat Published
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Patagonia’s iconic ultralight shell gets a tougher, more versatile redesignThe updated Houdini Rock Jacket adds more protection, mobility and durability to one of Patagonia’s lightest shells
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin quietly fixed one of the most frustrating navigation issues on its flagship watchesLatest Fenix 8 beta update focuses on stability, but a navigation tweak could make a huge difference for hikers and runners
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