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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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The Ridge Wallet Is an Everyday Carry Essential

Want to skip Costanza-sized billfolds and traditional leather wallet options in favor of something with more durability and RFID-protection? Check out The Ridge Wallet. Made with carbon fiber, titanium or aluminum, and available in a number of different colorways and styles, The Ridge Wallet is a slim, front pocket wallet…

By Cooper Fleishman
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HemiSERE Lapel Knife

Agents of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the WWII intelligence agency that was a precursor to the CIA, had quite a few tools and weapons in their kits, including the lapel knife that was designed to be carried under the collar of the shirt for emergency situations. The HemiSERE…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Public Rec Built a Backpack for the Working Professional

Public Rec—the same company that made a pair of sweatpants suitable for the workplace—has released a backpack that's designed and built with the working professional in mind. The Pro Pack by Public Rec is a backpack made from the ground up to store everything you need access to on a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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KEEGO Is the World’s First Squeezable Metal Water Bottle

People have turned to metal water bottles to avoid potential health risks associated with cheap plastic versions. Those are great for sitting on your desk, but they aren't ideal for sport. KEEGO is the metal water bottle perfect for biking, running, and other athletic endeavors, as KEEGO is the world's…

By Mike Newman
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The Hyperwhistle Is the World’s Loudest Whistle

Billed as “the world’s loudest whistle,” the Original HyperWhistle is designed and built to make your presence known in any situation. With a tested output of up to 143dB and a sound that can travel 2 miles in perfect conditions, this thing is 8 times more powerful than your average…

By Cooper Fleishman
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