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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Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 review: lightweight design meets revamped GPS and long battery life to challenge Garmin
I wore Huawei’s Watch GT Runner 2 all day for a week, and it made a surprisingly strong first impression
By Matt Kollat Published
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Adidas fuses Adizero speed with Dropset stability in its first hybrid fitness racing shoe
The new Adizero Dropset Elite is built for the HYROX generation, combining running-shoe propulsion with gym-floor control
By Matt Kollat Published
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I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far)
From New Balance's brand'new franchise to Brooks' change in design philosophy, here are the shoes in 2026 that excite me the most
By Matt Kollat Published
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Flower Mountain’s new collection turns the retro trainer trend up to eleven
The Japanese-Italian footwear brand celebrates 10 years with a craft-heavy collection blending outdoor tech and fashion
By Matt Kollat Published
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New Balance just launched a brand-new running shoe franchise and it’s not about speed
Fresh Foam X cushioning, a smooth rocker geometry and a comfort-first brief define the new Ellipse trainer
By Matt Kollat Published
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Nike’s Pegasus enters a new era with more energy return and a fresh fit
The iconic daily trainer enters a new era with a full-length Air unit, while ACG’s do-it-all trail shoe gets a tougher build and wider fit
By Matt Kollat Published
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Oura thinks its new AI can do what ChatGPT can’t for women’s health
The smart ring maker is rolling out a clinician-vetted LLM inside Oura Advisor, designed to deliver personalised guidance to users
By Matt Kollat Published
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Huge Garmin update brings course planning, gear tracking and personalised workouts to the brand's smartwatches
From circadian rhythm tracking to mixed workouts, the update brings meaningful upgrades across fitness and health
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI goes big on Ridgeline as the colourway arrives across coolers, bags and drinkware
The Ridgeline collection rolls out widely with dozens of products, marking one of the brand’s biggest seasonal launches yet
By Matt Kollat Published
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Helinox's new Chair Zero LT brings “comfort and an extremely durable product” to ultralight gear
The new Chair Zero LT and Table Zero LT use GhostGrid fabric and weigh under 2lb combined
By Matt Kollat Published
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Patagonia just dropped two spring jackets built for the workwear era
The Isthmus Unlined Windbreaker and Lightweight All-Wear Jacket bring utility styling to the brand's spring lineup
By Matt Kollat Published
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Not a typo: Garmin just slashed $300 off its top-tier MicroLED smartwatch without telling anyone
The Fenix 8 Pro received an unexpected (but very much welcome) price cut in the US
By Matt Kollat Published
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Pebble confirms shipping delay for new watches as production timeline slips
The revived smartwatch brand says Pebble Time 2, Round 2 and Index 01 will arrive later than planned
By Matt Kollat Published
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Patagonia's Web Specials Sale goes all out with nearly 1,000 items on sale – here are a dozen deals I recommend as an outdoor expert
Stock up on quality Patagonia gear while it's cheap
By Matt Kollat Published
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“It’s new, it’s fresh, it’s bright”: Patagonia’s colour designer on the mood of spring 2026
The brand just revealed its spring palette and it’s all about optimism and wearability
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI moved beyond coolers, and it seems to be the smartest move the brand made in years
Strong drinkware sales are funding YETI’s push into bags, outdoor gear and global markets, with new platforms like Skala hinting at what comes next
By Matt Kollat Published
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Strava expands activity tracking beyond endurance with five new sport modes
The update expands Mobile Record to more than 50 activity types as Strava continues its push beyond run-and-ride tracking
By Matt Kollat Published
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Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 review: flagship battery life at a fraction of Garmin’s price
With expedition-ready hardware and refined navigation, the T-Rex Ultra 2 aims to bring Fenix-level features to a far lower price point
By Matt Kollat Published
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“We do have a very active year plan for outdoor”: Garmin hints at major watch launches in 2026
Garmin says a wave of new outdoor products is coming this year, with launches expected to land later in 2026
By Matt Kollat Published
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Apple could launch a more premium AirPods Pro with cameras as AI push gathers pace
A new report suggests a higher-end AirPods Pro variant is in development, featuring infrared sensors
By Matt Kollat Published
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Meta smartwatch tipped for 2026 release as company doubles down on AI wearables
A revived project could bring health tracking and Meta AI to the wrist, completing a growing ecosystem
By Matt Kollat Published
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Represent 247 brings LA ’84 attitude back to the gym and the streets
The rise of retro performance wear continues with Represent 247 SS26
By Matt Kollat Published
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Latest Garmin update brings smarter training tools and new glance views to outdoor smartwatches
System Software 21.25 offers over 20 updates and bug fixes for Fenix, Enduro and Tactix watches
By Matt Kollat Published
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This new smart treadmill promises marathon training at home and a price that challenges NordicTrack
Urevo's marathon-ready smart treadmill comes with pro specs and a NordicTrack-beating price pitch
By Matt Kollat Published

