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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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Vortecon Is a Hypnotic Desk Toy

If you were to pop into Cool Material HQ, you'd find a bunch of desks with toys on top of them. Not little kid toys and action figures—though, there are a few of those—but attractive, professional time-wasters that help us when we need to concentrate and look good when not…

By Mike Newman
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The Siesta2 Tent Blocks Heat and Light

Outback Logic made waves a couple years ago with the Siesta4, the first heat- and light-blocking tent with built-in fans. The team is back with the Siesta2, a more compact and lightweight version of the original that's designed for two people. The Siesta2 weighs under 5 pounds and measures 6"…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Pillbox Short Bats

We remember going to ballgames when we were kids and getting a souvenir bat for being one of the first fans in the stadium. Those little bats did little on the diamond but made for fun display pieces. Pillbox is bringing back a little of that style with their collection…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Harber London’s Leather Bifold Wallet Is Built for Everyday Convenience

There used to be only two types of men's wallets: the kind that allowed you to carry all the paper and plastic you need, and the kind that actually fit in your pocket. The fine folks at Harber London have a third option: a currency, cards and coin option that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Radinn G2X Is an Electric Surfboard That Doesn’t Require Waves

Anyone who's surfed knows that the bulk of the time is spent waiting for the right waves. You catch one, paddle back, and float. And float. And float. The Radinn G2X is the surfboard that is going to change that. The "jetboard" is powered by a rechargeable battery that helps…

By Mike Newman
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