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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.

12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Good luck spotting Nike's best releases this week. They're all camo.

What We’re Buying: Nomad Airpod Case, Mondaine Swiss Railways Watch, and More

Every week there are dozens of new and exciting pieces of gear. But are they actually worth buying? Trust the team at Cool Material to help you find the latest and greatest releases in a recurring column: What We’re Buying.

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The Stac Pac Convertible Adventure Pack Has Enough Space for All Your Essentials

When it comes to the everyday carry essentials, we're all willing to get bogged down in the details when it comes to what's considered necessary without factoring in the things people need to get work done on a regular basis. That's where the Stac Pac Convertible Adventure Pack comes in.…

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Adidas Reveals 3D-Printed Eyewear

The world of sportswear seems to have fully embraced 3D printing technology. From 3D-printed bikes to next-generation footwear, these production improvements allow sports brands to custom mold impressive new gear. Adidas, which recently released their 4D FWD sneakers, announced a stunning pair of 3D-printed sports sunglasses. This impressive line of…

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Victorinox Swiss Champ Limited Edition Damascus Pocket Knife

When it comes to pocket knives, there is perhaps no more iconic version than the classic Swiss Army Knife. Victorinox just dropped a new limited edition of the Swiss Champ featuring one of our favorite knife features, a Damascus Steel style blade wrapped in a black forged carbon scale finish…

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STEAL: Up to 55% Off Almost 2,000 Items During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Nordstrom and Nordy Rack never disappoint when it comes to the Sale sections, but things most certainly reach a fever pitch when it comes to the annual Anniversary Sales. Nordstrom just kicked off the annual event for all the rest of us that don't have their credit cards, and it's…

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