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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 Bar Blade

You'll find a flat metal bottle opener in the back pocket of bartenders all over the world—The Bar Blade is the upgraded version of that. By combining a laser cut metal bottle opener with hand-sewn Horween leather, The Bar Blade is equal parts modern technology and vintage craftsmanship. Whether you're…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Best Made Brass Stash Boxes

If you have problems keeping track of tiny supplies in your bag or desk, Best Made brass stash boxes are the perfect solution. Available in three sizes (Cap, Snuff, and Tinder), each box is designed to be as durable as every other part of your EDC thanks to the C260…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Can Cannon Shoots Beer Cans Over 100 Yards

The Can Cannon Soda Can Launcher is a 100% legal soda can launcher for your AR-15 / M16 rifle. The patent-pending device uses a proprietary gas ported barrel and standard mil spec blanks to launch unopened soda cans an average of 105 yards. It works with small cans, standard 12oz…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Work Bags You Can Buy Right Now

Whether you hop a subway to an office building, set up shop at your local coffee spot, or rack up airline miles traveling from meeting to meeting, you’re going to need a good bag to toss your paperwork and necessities in. Gone are the days when a man’s only option…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Affordable Watches You Can Buy Right Now

When it comes to men’s jewelry, there isn’t much that jives with a work environment. But where metal bracelets and diamond studs fail, watches succeed. Slapping a fresh timepiece on your wrist for the office is functional, stylish, and professional. We’ll skip the watches that cost more than your car…

By Mike Newman
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