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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in August 2026
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
Computers
Goods: Digital Artist

Part of the beauty of digital art is that you don’t need dozens of brushes, tubes of paint, or other messy supplies—just a gorgeous monitor, a drawing tablet, and some software. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to have some extra tools to make creating, storing, and sharing your artwork easier.…

By Cool Material Guest
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Drinks
Goods: Gear for Coffee Fiends

Where would we be without coffee? Well, we're not exactly sure, but we'd guess in a bed somewhere. In fact, we'd probably have been in a bed for the last few years. Coffee is our gasoline. If you also happen to rely on java to get you going, here's some…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Goods: Not Your Dad’s Wallet

The days of boring bi & tri-fold wallets are over. Money holsters are getting smaller, more innovative and generally more awesome than their forefathers. Ready to upgrade? Here are some solid picks to get you started. 1. Obtainium Wallet - $199 2. Flip n'Grip Wallet - $99 3. Slim Wallet…

By Mike Newman
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Goods: Cut the Cord

One day we’re going to look back and laugh at the fact that we were once tethered to our electronic devices. “Cords,” we’ll say. “I remember those! I had one on my rotary phoning device.” In fact, right now we’re transitioning out of the cord-era. If you’re looking to start…

By Mike Newman
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Goods: iPhone 5 Cases

The iPhone 5 is kinda like that TV show that no one admits to watching but still garners huge ratings. Despite the mocking adds, online jokes and other knocks, Apple still sold around 5 million units of the new iPhone in its first weekend. If you were one of the…

By Mike Newman
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