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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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VertiPen Is a Pen You Can Wear Like a Bracelet

If you're looking for a pen that's more convenient to carry, without sacrificing full-size functionality, look no further than this new, wearable option called VertiPen. Inspired by nature, the pen splits into smaller, vertebrae style sections that allows it to be bent into a circular shape and closed with the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Phone-Brella Is a Hands-Free Umbrella

Trying to do anything while holding an umbrella to stay dry is downright impossible, but it doesn't have to be thanks to Korean company kt Design and the Phone-brella. The name is terrible, but the premise is sound. Replace the standard handle on an umbrella with a large, comfortable C…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Cool Material x Bradley Mountain Waxed Canvas Knife Roll

As any outdoorsman knows, there isn’t just one knife to rule them all. Certain tasks require a small Swiss Army knife with a pair of tiny scissors, some call for a robust folder, others demand a well-equipped multi-tool. For carrying your prized collection, we teamed up with Bradley Mountain to…

By Mike Newman
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8 Great Office Chair Alternatives to Herman Miller

The Herman Miller Aeron is easily one of the most well-known office chairs ever made. There's science and style to support the $700+ price tag new, but it's hard to justify that price when someone else isn't footing the bill. Instead of picking up a used Aeron, check out some…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Water Bottle That Doubles as a Bike Light

Biking at night can be terrifying, dangerous or downright painful depending on where you are and what you're riding. You can mitigate some of the risk with front and rear lights, reflectors or special clothing, but none of that really addresses visibility from the side. Elite, an Italian firm of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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