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What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska
By Brandon Withrow
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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Cool Mother’s Day Guide: Gifts She’ll Actually Talk About Later

Thoughtful, elevated, and just unexpected enough to stand out.

By Cool Material
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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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Hands-On: VSSL Supplies – Outdoor Gear in a Tube

Anyone who's spent time in the great outdoors knows the first challenge comes long before stepping foot on a trail. Before you start a fire or protect your food from bears, you need to actually pack your gear. VSSL wants to take a little pain out of your backpack-cramming with their…

By Mike Newman
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8 New Beers You Should Know

When you hit your local liquor store or brewery in search of some new beers to try, there are a few worth keeping an eye out for. Some of these are brand new, some are brewery-only releases, and some were just announced for future release. Next time you're out scouting…

By Mike Newman
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6 Twitter Tricks You Should Know

Twitter has changed the way we consume news, interact with friends, and use the pound sign. And while you're off tweeting, retweeting, and searching trends, you should know about some slick little ways to get more out of your Twitter experience. Here are six little moves you should know about if…

By Mike Newman
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The Story of Hobo Nickels and Your Chance to Win One [CLOSED]

It was the Buffalo nickel that was introduced in 1913 that really gave rise to the hobo nickel in America. Clever artists would take the coins and alter the images to create tiny works of art. It kicked off an underground movement, and old ones are highly desired by collectors…

By Mike Newman
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Ralph Steadman’s Breaking Bad Illustrations

You're probably familiar with Ralph Steadman's work from his time spent with Hunter S. Thompson. Now, Steadman is working with something else loaded with drugs. These Breaking Bad illustrations will appear on the covers of some limited edition Blu-Rays which will be released next year, but you can get an early look at all their awesomeness…

By Mike Newman
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