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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide
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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The Vacay Shave

One of the most wholesome corners of the internet taught me to love shaving again.

By Lanny Fuller
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What to Pack for a Gentlemen’s Trip

Packing can be fun. I said it.

By Lanny Fuller
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6 Summer Shirts That DGAF

Make this the summer you step out of your stylistic comfort zone. Instead of only considering shirts in shades and patterns you're comfortable with, give one of those "I could never pull that off" shirts a try. You'll have a shirt that feels fresh, garners you attention, and looks better…

By Mike Newman
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‘The Race of Gentlemen’ Shot on Film

The Race of Gentlemen is an event that just begs to be shot on film. The antique machines and old school style make lugging around an antique camera feel not only natural, but necessary. Deciding to shoot film gave me a chance to break from the fast-paced action of TROG, meter the light,…

By Matt Faisetty
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The American Ninja Warrior Workout

Like Liam Neeson in Taken, to compete on American Ninja Warrior you’ll need a certain set of skills. Push around all the weights you want, if you don’t train right, you probably won’t conquer one obstacle. We spoke with Aaron Himelright, a competitive rock climber and parkour enthusiast who made it…

By Mike Newman
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10 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

When people think of “grilling season,” they typically fantasize about the age-old narrative: A man cradles a cold beer, hunched over a shiny grill, adorned with row upon row of hot dogs, bratwursts, steaks, ribs, chicken, pork, or any of the other classic grilling essentials. The man tends the meats,…

By Maxwell Barna
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10 Survivalist Movies Every Guy Should See

Man against the odds. There's perhaps no storyline more prevalent in film history. But take it to the extreme, toss in a dash of Mother Nature, and you have the makings of a great survivalist film. Often with true stories as the basis, these films ignite something primal in us.…

By Mike Newman
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