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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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Pen Type-B

Pen Type-A by Brooklyn design firm cw&t was one of the first pens we ever backed on Kickstarter, and it remains one of our favorites to this day. It took them four years of designing, testing and prototypes, but cw&t is finally back with a sequel to the pen that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Multi-Tool That Fits in Your Wallet

We carry a knife everyday. It wouldn't be part of the standard EDC if it wasn't useful, functional and usable on a daily basis... but that doesn't mean it has to take up valuable space in your pocket or on your keys. With Wildcard from Zootility Tools, you can fit…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Bison Cash Fold

Let’s be honest, a money clip is awkward to use, painful in when placed in your pocket, and makes you look snobby. For a better way to carry a few bucks, consider the Cash Fold. Each is designed to hold a good amount of cash (up to 30 bills) while…

By Mike Newman
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Electric Mashman Carbon Fiber Snow Helmet

15 years ago, Electric started making active lifestyle products that offered “style that performs.” In the past they’ve produced everything you would need for a day in the surf or on the slopes, but this new Mashman snow helmet completely revolutionizes the entire product category. The styling of the helmet…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Underwater Jetpack

S.C.P. Marine Innovation is a UK-based company that has spent the past three years designing, prototyping and testing an underwater jet pack. Yes, you read that correctly. The x2 Underwater Jet Pack uses a backpack with an integrated control system and batteries, along with two wrist-mounted, high-power Hydra thrusters that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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