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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
Asheville Travel Guide 2026
Features
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
Best Lighters for EDC 2026
Drinks
The World’s Highest Distillery Just Made the Perfect End-of-Summer Whiskey

Breckenridge Distillery’s newest bottle starts with some of the most coveted peaches in America.

By Beau Hayhoe
Breckenridge Peach Whiskey
Accessories
The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection

Bob’s Watches recently acquired a 1977 Rolex GMT-Master II from a U.S. Air Force Pilot with one heck of a story.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
Drinks
Wild Turkey’s New ‘Cheesy Gold Foil’ Release Is a Tribute To a Collector’s Classic

One of bourbon collecting's most whispered-about bottles inspired Wild Turkey's latest 16-year limited release.

By Beau Hayhoe
Wild Turkey Cheesy Gold Foil Release
Accessories
The American Watchmaker Rebuilding a Lost Craft

Weiss Watch Co. is doing things a bit (or quite a lot) differently with its remarkable USA-made timepieces.

By Beau Hayhoe
Weiss Watch Co American Watchmaker
Accessories
The Sunglasses You Should Be Wearing This Summer, According to An Expert

From Adrien Brody-approved Lacoste frames to ‘90s-inspired silhouettes, take on the sun in style.

By Beau Hayhoe
Sunglasses Trends for Men This Summer
Accessories
The Iconic REEF Fanning Sandal Just Hit Legal Drinking Age

Four new models join the family of clever, beach-bum approved sandals featuring a bottle opener in the sole

By Beau Hayhoe
Reef Fanning + Sandals With Bottle Opener
Accessories
The Best Tank Watches For Men Are Wearable History for Your Wrist

The retro style and its “hip to be square” ethos add distinguished flair to your timepiece rotation.

By Beau Hayhoe
Best Tank Watches for Men
Accessories
Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

By Beau Hayhoe
Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide