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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
Everyman’s Hideout Commuter Pack Can Be Carried 5 Ways

We've seen a lot of great commuter bags over the years, but most of them require you to pick between messenger, backpack and briefcase styles. With Everyman's Hideout 5 Way Commuter Pack, you can have them all. Designed to easily switch between backpack, messenger, sling bag, clutch and briefcase configurations,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Lofree Digit Calculator

A little over a year ago, Lofree burst onto the scene with a quirky, colorful, vintage-inspired mechanical keyboard. We loved it. Now, the brand is back with another retro-looking device, the Digit Calculator. Built with similar round, playful buttons, the Digit Calculator begs to be used. And like the keyboard,…

By Mike Newman
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Ti EDC Wrench

Big Idea Design has seen a lot of success on Kickstarter, releasing a slew of clever everyday carry items for funding over the years. The latest from the brand is our favorite yet. The Ti EDC Wrench is a full wrench set in a pint-sized package. Built from solid grade 5…

By Mike Newman
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Features
6 Good-Looking Nalgene Water Bottles for Big Time Hydration

The Nalgene wide-mouth water bottle is a popular drinking vessel among adventurers because it's lightweight, holds 32 ounces of water, and has a cap you can't lose. All that adds up to the perfect sidekick for hydration during a long day on the trail. Recently, however, the humble Nalgene has…

By Mike Newman
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Lyd Is a Water Bottle With 360-Degree Access

Driving and trying to find the opening in your water bottle so you can take a sip is challenging. We're not sure how many others do this, but we use our tongue to feel around for the slot. It's ridiculous. Lyd is a clever water bottle that senses when your…

By Mike Newman
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