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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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6 Chrome Extensions You Should Know About

Here’s a fun fact: Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the United States. While it’s a great browser right out of the box and despite its popularity, a lot of people don’t realize the power of Google Chrome extensions. These add-ons can completely change the way we…

By Maxwell Barna
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6 Airpod Hacks You Need to Try

When Apple released their long-awaited Airpods last year, we, like most Apple ner—we mean, aficionados—were super excited. Excellent battery life, automatic pairing, Android compatibility, one-tap Siri… For us, the Airpods were clear-cut winners right off the bat. But like most of Apple’s first generations of product, they weren’t perfect. Sound…

By Maxwell Barna
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How to Take a Punch

About a year ago, we released a story called “How to Throw a Better Punch.” You guys went crazy for it and showed us a lot of love for having written a practical guide about self-defense, and while we appreciate the kind words (as always!), we noticed something in hindsight:…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Sour Beer Bucket List: 13 Sour Beers You Need to Drink at Least Once in Your Life

Sour beer is an acquired taste, much like stinky cheese or Andrew Dice Clay. Initially, it can come off abrasive, leaving your taste buds confused and angry. Give it a chance, however, and there might be an aha moment, one where you finally understand the hoopla. How about we help…

By Mike Newman
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10 Delicious Snacks You Can Make on Your Grill

Summer is established for the year, which means we absolutely don’t want to cook in our kitchens. It’s too hot in there, so we’re getting out and heating up the grill. And we don’t want to limit ourselves to the traditional stuff. Burgers are great and we’re happy to serve…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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