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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
By Lanny Fuller
Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History
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Menswear Staples You Didn’t Know Had Golf History

The Harrington jacket is only the beginning.

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
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The Cold Steel War Hammer Is Inspired By 13th Century Knights

When warriors relied on close range weapons, they needed ones that could deliver a devastating blow while being agile enough not to slow down their attacks. That's the inspiration behind this Cold Steel War Hammer. Weighing just over 2 1/2 lbs, the badass tool is designed to be flung around…

By Mike Newman
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Goods: Brass Jewelry

Brass is often an overlooked metal, being not as shiny as gold and not as widely utilized as sterling silver. It’s technically an alloy made between copper and zinc, but that doesn’t really matter. What does matter is that it can give even the most mundane everyday items new life.…

By Cooper Nolan
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Octovo Leather Goods and Travel Accessories

In an age where trends pop up and fade away like a game of Whac-A-Mole, it's those timeless pieces that never go out of style. Octovo's new Fall/Winter collection of wallets and travel goods are just the items we're talking about. All designed in San Francisco using custom-made Italian vegetable…

By Mike Newman
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The Bullitt Helmet Is An Iconic Remake of Bell’s Original

Bell makes iconic motorcycle helmets. Actually, Bell's been making iconic motorcycle helmets for fifty years. The Bell Star helmet is consistently one of the highest rated on the market for its form and function. The Bell Bullitt Helmet is not that helmet--but it's based on it. The Bullitt is available…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Goods: Preppy Watches

You need a watch. No, really. Enough with the mindset that your iPhone suffices for a timepiece - it does not. In fact, when someone asks you the time (or moreover, when you need to know what time it is) and you reach for your phone, you are further supporting…

By Cooper Nolan
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