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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026
By Beau Hayhoe
The Cool Mother’s Day Guide: Gifts She’ll Actually Talk About Later The Cool Mother’s Day Guide: Gifts She’ll Actually Talk About Later
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The Cool Mother’s Day Guide: Gifts She’ll Actually Talk About Later

Thoughtful, elevated, and just unexpected enough to stand out.

By Cool Material
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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Soundtrack of a Gentlemen’s Trip

Because music shapes a trip.

By Lanny Fuller
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50 Things Every Guy Should Own

In the era of fast fashion and consumerism, it's easy to amass an over-flowing closet full of clothes, accessories, and knick-knacks you hardly ever look at, much less use. This isn't a judgment - we're in the same boat. So, every now and then, it's worth considering what is genuinely…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Hard Worn History of the Jean Jacket

A solid denim jacket is a wardrobe staple. Maybe you found yours in a vintage shop, or maybe it was handed down by a dad or older brother. Perhaps you went out and bought one brand new so you could wear it in yourself. Regardless, there’s one thing that can’t…

By Nickolaus Hines
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8 Pricey Pocket Knives Worth the Investment

Pocket knives have a long history dating back to about 500 BCE. And while immediate utility is the first and foremost benefit to carrying one with you, there are some quality knives out there that are meant to last a lifetime and beyond. These are investment pocket knives, and every…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Everything You Need to Know to Get Into Mountain Biking

The first thing I saw the day I moved into my college dorm room in Colorado was a black and gray Trek Big Sur mountain bike leaning carefully against the frame of my assigned roommate’s bed. Though I never became close with the guy – we lived together only a…

By Tim Wenger
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Fashion
The 7 Best Mechanical Wind-up Watches That Will Never Die on You

There’s a watch for every occasion. Many of the most hyped watches require a battery, which means that they’ll eventually need a battery replacement. A quality mechanical wind-up watch, however, will forever keep going if you treat it right. Here’s where to start if you’re looking for a watch that…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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