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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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Faradeus Self-Charging Flashlight

Battery-operated devices that need to serve you in an emergency are dangerous. If those batteries are shot when the time comes to use the device, you might as well be holding a brick. That's why we're fans of Faradeus, a flashlight that charges when you shake it. No batteries. No…

By Mike Newman
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One of Ken Onion’s Most Popular CRKT Knives Is on Sale for 36% Off

CRKT—aka Columbia River Knife and Tool—is one of the most renowned EDC tool makers out there. They make pocket knives for guys who don't carry one. They make tactical pens to protect you on the go. They even make a cleaver pocket knife capable of slicing, dicing and chopping. While…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tentsile Universe Floating Shelter

Tentsile makes clever outdoor gear with personality. They take vibrant colors and splash them across unique tents that double as treehouses. Their latest "tent" is their wildest yet. The Tentsile Universe 3-in-1 Outdoor Shelter is unlike any tent you've ever camped with. Sure you can plop it at a campsite…

By Mike Newman
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PyroVault Lighter Armor

We're big fans of the iconic Zippo lighter. How could you not be, right? It's a quintessentially American product that's accompanied soldiers in combat and popped up routinely in pop culture over the years. That said, the Zippo isn't perfect. That's where the PyroVault Lighter Armor comes in. Designed to…

By Mike Newman
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HEAdesigns EQ V2 Ti

HEAdesign has quickly become one our favorite knife makers thanks to their unique, somewhat quirky designs. If you missed out on the Wingman but still want an HEAdesign blade of your own, now's the time to act. Freshly added to the shop is the new EQ V2 Ti. The new…

By Mike Newman
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