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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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People I Want To Punch In The Face Notebook

As much as we'd all probably like to on some days, you can't just run around punching people in the face. It's bad form. It won't make you any friends. Most importantly, it's likely going to end up getting you arrested, and no one wants to spend time in the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex Expedition Scout Watch

Even iconic pieces can be improved upon. The Timex Expedition Scout Watch is an updated version of Timex’s legendary Field Watch, and with twelve and twenty-four hour time settings, an Indiglo night-light feature, and a genuine leather strap, we think the tinkering paid off. The contrast stitching adds character to…

By Mike Newman
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The Underwater Power Drill Built for Special Ops

There are a lot of tough jobs that you need a heavy duty drill for, but it’s highly unlikely your jobs are anywhere near as demanding as the jobs special operations or the special forces have. The Nemo Special Ops Drill was specifically designed for those professionals that need to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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DPTR Clamshell Wallet

Today’s on-the-go lifestyle demands you consider how essential your everyday carry gear is. Your wallet? Very essential. Your big, bulky wallet? Not at all. With DPTR’s Clamshell Wallet, you can ditch the thick trifold for something simpler and more attention-grabbing. Crafted from a single piece of Horween leather, each Clamshell…

By Mike Newman
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The Salt Gun Changes Home Defense

The home defense discussion, particularly when it comes to guns, is very heated. Your family needs protection, but you don't want to worry about lethal force when it comes to protecting your loved ones. With Salt you don't have to. Specifically designed around the belief that "a gun does not…

By Cooper Fleishman
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