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The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

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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Leather Head Sports Footballs and Baseballs

Leather Head crafts baseballs and footballs that are far more attractive than the ones seen in MLB and NFL games. Each is made from rich leather and finished with fine details. The Lemon Ball is inspired by lemon peel style baseballs from the early 19th century and comes in either a…

By Mike Newman
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Tanner Goods Herb Collection

Portland-based Tanner Goods has been making awesome products from leather bracelets and coasters, to linen notebooks and brass pens for as long we can remember. Now, they're branching out to smoking accessories with the Tanner Goods Herb Collection. Designed and built to look, feel and perform better than the herb…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Kazakh Hunter Damascus Knife

In the mountains of Mongolia exist a people who hunt following an ancient practice. The Kazakh are known for hunting with eagles, training their birds and developing a special bond with them over 8 years. This Kazakh Hunter Damascus Knife from Apollo Box is crafted in honor of the Kazakh…

By Mike Newman
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The Hook

The James Brand crafts some of the most eye-catching pocket knives you’ll ever come across. Here they’ve applied that same appreciation for aesthetics to a simple everyday carry tool. The Hook is designed to hold your keys, pop your beers, take measurements, and hang effortlessly from your belt loop. Choose…

By Mike Newman
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10 Action Figures Your Inner Adult and Kid Can Agree On

We’ve talked a lot recently about accessories, gadgets, and tools you can keep on your desk, but we haven’t really said anything about action figures. Action figures are excellent desktop additions and can often do a lot more to personalize your workspace than any cell phone charger, pen holder, or…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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