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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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The Country’s Most Ethical Companies, According to Reddit

Not too long ago, this thread on Reddit got us thinking. OP is right. We hear all about the companies that are ruining the world/environment/economy/politics, but we never hear about the companies working to make the aforementioned better. The thread inspired us to do some research of our own into…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Decoded: Heinz Ketchup

Whether to top a burger or to dip some fries, the ketchup of choice is almost always Heinz. The famous ketchup has been produced for well over 100 years and annual sales now reach around $1.5 billion. But how much do you know about the king of condiments? Here’s a…

By Mike Newman
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10 Camping Hacks for a Better Time Around the Campfire

Since the quality of the camping trip depends so heavily on how well educated and prepared you are, you should always stay on the lookout for tips or tricks on how to better handle your trip. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve been or how experienced you consider yourself,…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Making an Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista Cafe

In an age of artisanal ice and ludicrous infusions, it's nice to have a well-made classic. And no one does the classic Irish Coffee like the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. They perfected the recipe back in 1952, and they haven't changed it since. We stopped by to see how…

By Mike Newman
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Inside: Biltsharp – The Studio Whose Knives Sell Out in Minutes

It's a mad dash to the checkout when Biltsharp releases a new knife. The Philadelphia-based workshop run by Adam Balkovic puts out a very limited number of knives each month, and, despite price tags that can reach $2,000, they sell fast. We visited the studio and talked to Balkovic about the…

By Mike Newman
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