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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
Gear
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
Gear
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
Gear
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
Gear
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
Features
Mini Pocket Knives For Your Everyday Carry

Just like the best camera is the one you have with you, the best pocket knife is the one you don't mind carrying around. While bigger knives will handle more tasks, they're of little use buried in your bag when you're in a pinch. These mini knives can slip on a…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
GEAR Seat Covers

That little compartment on the door of your car is not cutting it when it comes to storing random goods. Seriously, toss one crumpled magazine in there and it's full and all of a sudden you're using your cup holder to store pens. The GEAR Seat Cover is a far…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Quick Release Carabiners Made From Titanium

The first, most important, thing you need to know about the new line of carabiners from Handgrey is that they're individually cut from Grade 5 Titanium. This is all done with EDM (Electric Discharge Machining, not that other EDM) wire cutting technology that is, quite frankly, way above our heads.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tools
The Phone Cable That’s Also A Carabiner

We could spend an entire week talking about the plethora of mobile charging options on the market for your iPhones, iPads, Androids, Windows Phones and everything else you might carry around that charges with a Micro USB or Lightning cable. Eventually, even the biggest battery is going to require getting…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
This Mini Bottle Opener is Made of Hand Forged Iron and Copper

Each of these handmade bottle openers are forged from a single piece of ¼” stock round iron, reinforced with welding at the at the touch point for increased strength. The weld is creatively hidden within the copper wire wrap around the handle, giving off an earthy tone that will age…

By Jeff Drumheller
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