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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
Accessories
TUPLUS X2 Carry-On

Most carry-on luggage is just boring and impractical, and we really hate the part where you have to unzip the whole damn thing to show TSA that your slide rule is not a machete. The TUPLUS X2 is here to change all that. The most prominent feature on this artful…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
Black Ember Has Redefined the Modern Backpack

If you're like us, you demand everything from your backpack. Style, protection, durability and versatility all in one package. With their WPRT, Black Ember delivers. Starting with their proprietary Micro-Hex three layer performance textile, the pack is laser cut, heat-bonded and finished with YKK-Aquaguard zippers. The result is a pack…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Get $70+ of Quality Products and Smart Advice for Under $50 with Bespoke Post

Want to discover fresh new goods and gear regularly without ever having to set foot inside a store? It's time to get started with Bespoke Post. The subscription club for guys delivers a limited-run box of high-quality, unique goods and useful advice that will upgrade your life one month at…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tools
This Bayonet Also Has a Built-In Revolver in the Handle

All things considered, and often attached to the end of a perfectly functional rifle, the bayonet is a stabby weapon of last resort. Unless, of course, the bayonet you're packing is one of the G.R.A.D. variety because this particular bayonet is also a revolver. Yes, you read that correctly. In…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
LED Lantern & Bluetooth Speaker

In another episode of how to make camping more appealing to non-campers, MoMA just introduced an old-school looking lantern infused with a wireless speaker. The decidedly vintage-styled portable lamp looks like you might actually need kerosene to keep it running, but the light is a long-lasting LED bulb that's dimmable…

By Amos Kwon
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