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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
By Beau Hayhoe
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
Nearly Two Decades Later, Outlier Is Still Changing the Face of Menswear Nearly Two Decades Later, Outlier Is Still Changing the Face of Menswear
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Nearly Two Decades Later, Outlier Is Still Changing the Face of Menswear

The ultra-innovative brand is making clothes for generations ahead, using remarkable materials and taking on climate change.

By Beau Hayhoe
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

By Brandon Withrow
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Where to Buy The Best Linen Pants for Men for Any Budget

Whether we like it or not, we can't change the fact that the warmer months with their incredibly high temps and absurd humidity percentages are here to stay. While that means most of us are going to be wearing shorts for the summer, there are still plenty of occasions that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Camper Vans To Get Away This Summer

If the pandemic has done anything positive, it has given many people the incentive to take time off to explore the great outdoors without having to stay in a germ-infested hotel or a questionable Airbnb. The solution? Hit the road in the best camper van for a true overlanding experience…

By Amos Kwon
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Are Butterfly Knives Illegal?

Serious pocket knife and EDC enthusiasts know that traveling with knives can prove difficult. It's no surprise that knives are dangerous. And, as such, many countries and individual states here in the U.S. have different laws regarding what constitutes a pocket knife versus a weapon (usually blade length) and whether…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fall Upgrade: The New Gear We’re Excited About This Summer/Fall

Even though it doesn't quite feel like it, fall is just around the corner. We're breaking out the denim jackets, hitting the trail, and prepping for Autumn. There have been plenty of exciting gear releases this summer and many more are just around the corner. From the latest in tech,…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Cool Material Guide to Denim

Denim is a timeless fabric. Whether you're talking jeans, jackets, or workshirts, denim is an essential part of a man's wardrobe. But, do you know the history of denim? Originally, jeans, or "dungarees," were designed for coal miners. Their sturdy, protective construction meant they could last the wear and tear…

By John A. Paradiso
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