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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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InstruMMents 01 Measures Anything Using Lasers

InstruMMents 01 is a combination writing implement and measuring tool billed as "the world's first dimensioning instrument." Carved in aluminum and steel, the 01 houses a pen, pencil or stylus along with a mag roller that you can use to measure just about anything. You can measure couches and stairs…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hubble Is the Warby Parker of Contact Lenses

Plenty of brands have opted for the direct to consumer model to significantly reduce the overhead costs that ultimately get passed on to you. In addition to razors, mattresses, jeans and glasses, you can now get your daily contacts for a significant discount thanks to the new startup Hubble. After…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Peg and Awl Waxed Canvas Tote

A tote is the perfect do-everything bag. Use one for work necessities, packaged groceries, winter gear you need to take off when you get inside, and lots more. Since a tote is so useful, why not invest in one that will last? This Waxed Canvas Tote from Peg and Awl…

By Mike Newman
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Mini Q EDC Knife and Key Holder

The Mini Q is equal parts everyday carry key holder and knife, which makes it a great addition to anybody's collection. In addition to the ability to hold your house and office keys, the Mini Q also contains a 2.35" bottle opener blade capable of small cutting tasks and cracking…

By Mike Newman
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8 Decks of Good-Looking Playing Cards for Your Next Poker Night

There’s something about a solid deck of classic playing cards that gets us stoked. The sound of cards being packed against the table, the feeling of a freshly shuffled round, the anticipation of the flop—it’s all so goddamn invigorating. Even the best board games can't hold a candle to the…

By Maxwell Barna
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