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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.

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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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CM’s Top 10 Videos of 2013

Not every post we put up is focused on a tangible object. As much as we love shiny new gadgets and delicious bottles of booze, we also enjoy anything that can entertains us, which is why we toss up videos every now and then. Here are the 10 most popular…

By Mike Newman
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CM’s Top 20 Products of 2013

Another year has come and gone. We played with lots of gadgets, sampled plenty of beer, and drove some mighty nice cars all in the name of "research." And while we stand by everything we've tossed up on Cool Material, there are always going to be certain items that go…

By Mike Newman
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Brew Trip Vermont: Rock Art Brewery

With a wider distribution area than many Vermont breweries (VT, MA, NJ, PA and CT), Rock Art may already be a name on your radar or in your fridge. The brewery, which started up in founder Matt Nadeau's basement, has grown considerably in its 16 years of existence and is…

By Mike Newman
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The Guide to Collecting & Aging Beer

The Guide to Collecting and Aging Beer Just to be clear, no beer needs to be aged. In fact, lots of beer shouldn't be. Still, some finely crafted beverages out there can develop over time and really display different characteristics when you decide to crack them open. You may be…

By Mike Newman
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Everyday Carry: 1950s

Slick hair and the rise of rock-n-roll gave men in the 50’s a truly unique style. It was a combination of rebellion and corporate sophistication. As a man living in the 1950’s, here are a few of the items that would have been in your everyday carry arsenal. 35mm Camera…

By Mike Newman
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