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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More people just bought an Apple Watch for the first time than any quarter before
Apple’s wearables story isn’t as flat as it looks
By Matt Kollat Published
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Swiss precision meets New York farm life in On’s new capsule collection
On joins forces with Sky High Farm Goods for a creative capsule that fuses performance design, art, and agriculture
By Matt Kollat Published
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There really is a smartwatch for every occasion – these are our favourites in 2025
Because the best smartwatch is the one that fits your life
By Matt Kollat Published
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Fenix fatigue? Garmin’s record-breaking quarter shows its most famous watch might be losing steam
Garmin just posted huge profits, but slipping outdoor sales suggest even the mighty Fenix 8 Pro couldn’t carry the category
By Matt Kollat Published
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Insta360 X4 Air vs Insta360 X5: I’ve used both and one makes a lot more sense for most people
Two 8K cameras, one clear winner
By Matt Kollat Published
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The running brand growing 35% with almost zero name recognition in the US is outpacing HOKA and On
VF Corporation’s fastest-rising label isn’t The North Face or Vans – it’s Altra
By Matt Kollat Published
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Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 review: Painfully close to perfection
Huawei’s flagship smartwatch is powerful and surprisingly refined, but a few details keep it from absolute perfection
By Matt Kollat Published
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Best wellies for men 2025: waterproof boots for hiking, walking, and festivals
Find the best wellies for protecting your feet in any weather and during all kinds of activities
By Matt Kollat Last updated
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Beats Powerbeats Fit review: familiar brains, new body, and a fit that finally works
Beats’ latest workout buds don’t reinvent the wheel, but they fine-tune the formula in all the right ways
By Matt Kollat Published
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Insta360’s 90% surge hints at what’s next – and it’s flying straight at DJI
After a record-breaking year for sales and the launch of the X4 Air, Insta360 is ready to take its cameras airborne with a new drone brand
By Matt Kollat Published
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Treadmills just became a global sport – Technogym’s new Run X could change running forever
Run X competitions will let runners worldwide race against each other on connected treadmills
By Matt Kollat Published
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HOKA teases new shoes after a bumper quarter – and one Mach model is a total mystery
The brand’s spring 2026 lineup includes updates to fan-favourite models, and one entirely new shoe
By Matt Kollat Published
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Insta360 X4 Air review: lighter, cheaper, and almost as powerful as the X5
All the 8K detail of the flagship, minus the bulk
By Matt Kollat Published
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Vivobarefoot brings barefoot freedom to frozen pavements with the Explorer Mid
These insulated barefoot boots make city winters surprisingly comfortable
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin finally gets its logo – Strava rolls out its device attribution update today
After dropping its lawsuit against Garmin, Strava is rolling out a new way to credit every device partner
By Matt Kollat Published
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On’s getting sued for its squeaking shoes – just as my Cloudsurfer 2 started making noise
Swiss design, style and comfort are On’s hallmarks, but not everyone loves the sound that comes with them
By Matt Kollat Published
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One of the best Garmin-rival fitness trackers of 2025 quietly added pro-level running metrics
New firmware adds advanced metrics, smarter gestures and heart rate improvements to an already stellar fitness tracker
By Matt Kollat Published
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REI’s new Campwell Collection nails the ‘everyday outdoors’ look for fall 2025
The new line from REI Co-op bridges city living and trail time with cosy, durable layers built for life in between
By Matt Kollat Published
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Akaso Sight-300 review: see in the dark (just not too far)
Akaso's affordable night-vision monocular can turn pitch black into daylight, but it's not without caveats
By Matt Kollat Published
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YETI’s new jug looks like a cooler, carries like a bottle, and hangs like a pro
The Silo Jug features cooler-grade insulation, leakproof engineering and a clever fence-hook handle
By Matt Kollat Published
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Hvar might be the best Spartan Race destination on Earth – and I’ve got 21 reasons to prove it
Sun, sea and suffering: the Croatian island has it all
By Matt Kollat Published
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"It took me two whole days to warm up" – inside the race that tests runners beyond human limits
Four days, 95 laps, one world record: meet Sarah Perry, the toughest runner in Britain
By Matt Kollat Published
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I didn’t see this Icelandic running collab coming – but it’s 2025’s coolest winter collection
66°North and District Vision just made winter running a lot cooler
By Matt Kollat Published
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Forget running shoes – Nike’s new Mind sneakers are built to change how you think
Nike’s pushing the innovation boat way out for 2026
By Matt Kollat Published

