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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
Gear
These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
By Lanny Fuller
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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

By Cool Material
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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Gear
VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag

The new Player VI Series gives every club its own space and rethinks the golf bag from top to bottom.

By Cool Material
Gear
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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Gear
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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Entertainment
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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Features
6 Great Tents for Camping

The camping season is almost over, but that doesn't mean it's too late to squeeze in one more weekend in the wilderness or start planning for next year. Whether you're trekking through the backcountry, exploring a national park or car camping, you're going to need a tent. There are a number…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The FlashTorch Mini Flashlight Is Powerful Enough to Light a Fire

Wicked Lasers, makers of some of the world’s brightest flashlights, are back with a new, smaller model that’s so powerful it’s almost scary. The FlashTorch Mini is machined from military-grade anodized aluminum and equipped with a heat-resistant lens and reflector, which means you’ll be channeling the intense light into a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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