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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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10 Pairs of Winter Boots Built to Last

It’s that time of year again when the wind is in full force, the rain is coming at us sideways and visions of snow-ridden roads are just around the corner. In fact, you’re probably thinking something similar to us, “why do we always leave it so late to buy some…

By Matthew Pike
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Jet-Setting On a Budget: 8 Great Airbnbs for $50 or Less

Traveling on a budget can be less than an ideal experience. However, the sharing economy has made it possible to stay in incredible locations and enjoy unique experiences without stressing the bank account. With that in mind, we have listed 8 Airbnbs in some of our favorite destinations. All can…

By Drew Haas
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The Best Drones For Every Budget

Technically speaking, the first drones were used in 1849 by the Austrians to drop bombs over Venice. By “drones,” we mean the Austrian army tied explosives to a bunch of balloons, floated them over Venice, and hoped for the best. Though the tactic is said to have scared the Venetians…

By Maxwell Barna
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Gear Made to Last: Our 10 Favorite Products With a Lifetime Warranty

We’ve all heard the old adage, “They don’t make 'em like they used to.” You hear that saying and reminisce about all the times your grandfather told you a pair of work boots lasted him 20 years without needing a re-sole, and how he only owned one pair of underwear…

By Maxwell Barna
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7 Japanese Menswear Brands You Should Know

It’s been noted in certain circles that the Japanese do Americana just as good as the originates. Sounds crazy, but hear us out on this one. Our compadres across the Pacific Ocean are obsessed with American culture; be that with bourbon, grass-roots sports, TV shows, heck, they’ve even built a…

By Matthew Pike
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