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Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History
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Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History
By Cool Material
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
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.

By Cool Material
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Teryx Omniblade

There are multi-tools for quick jobs around the house or office, and then there’s the Omniblade that’s a bit too big and bad for a snap-top, nylon belt case. This Khal Drogo-worthy all-black 5-in-1 multi-tool measures almost two feet in length and boasts a machete, a hatchet, a hammer, a…

By Amos Kwon
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LastSwab Is the World’s First Reusable Cotton Swab

Every year, trillions of single-use plastic products are thrown away. Three Danish designers are tackling the issue with LastSwab, the world's first reusable cotton swab. The patent-pending LastSwab is made of a stiff, compact nylon core with soft medical silicone on each end and packaged in a colorful carrying case…

By Cooper Fleishman
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YETI LoadOut GoBox

We’ve kept gear bags in the trunks of our car, but the problem is keeping our crap from getting crushed or wet and easily and safely transporting all of it. Whether it’s electronics, biking gear, camping stuff, survival equipment, or whatever you need to be accessible, having great storage for…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
The Dango M007 Maverick Wallet Will Bring out Your Inner James Bond

The coolest thing about James Bond is the gadgets he gets from Q. Dango's M007 Limited Edition Maverick Wallet is the closest you'll come to your own Q. Designed to meld elegance and function with a tactical edge, this wallet revolutionizes the EDC. 6061 aerospace aluminum with a gold chem-etched…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bellroy Sling Bag

Whether you're talking wallets, phone cases, key carriers or the best work bags, Bellroy never disappoints when it comes to their carry essentials. Everything they create is thoughtfully designed, built to stand up to the rigors of everyday life and chock full of unique features you won't find in other…

By Cooper Fleishman
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