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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
The Best Work Bags You Can Buy Right Now

You have a lot of options when it comes to hauling your gear to and from the office. The traditional hardshell briefcase of years gone by has given way to a myriad of unique options. Only you can choose the right one for your needs and your style preferences, but…

By Mike Newman
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This rOtring 800 Retractable Mechanical Pencil Is a Steal at $25

We’re huge fans of everything that rOtring makes, but pencils are always first things we think of when we hear its name. That’s why we were excited to find that one of the best mechanical pencils out there, the rOtring 800, was on sale for a startling $25, or 51% off…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Gear for the Office

For many, the office is a second home. Why would you spend so much time making your house a place you want to be but neglect your workspace? This fall, outfit your office with gear that makes you happy and more productive. We’ve compiled some of our favorite office items…

By Mike Newman
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NanoPen Is the World’s Smallest EDC Pen Tool

San Francisco-based Slughaus has been on a mission to completely revolutionize everyday carry for as long as we can remember. There was BULLET, the world's smallest led flashlight. BULLET 02, the new world's smallest LED flashlight. There was also Wolverine, the first self-healing utility bag. The line of fantastic, indispensable…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Tactical Marker 2.0 Upgrades Your Standard Sharpie

Despite the fact that there are plenty of companies making dozens of different permanent markers, the name Sharpie has become synonymous with the low tech writing instrument much like Scotch tape and Kleenex tissue. In addition to writing on just about everything and lasting damn near forever, it's one of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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