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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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Goods: The Ultimate Burger Gear

If you’re really serious about making burgers, you can spend your money on more than just good meat. There’s a world of gear out there to equip yourself with if you have the cash. Here’s some of the ultimate gear perfect for those without a budget and an insatiable appetite.…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Inside: Pop Up Flea

Few pop-up shops are as perfectly curated as Pop Up Flea. The focus is on craftsmanship, good people, and great gear, and since 2009, the short-term store has showcased vendors we just happen to love. The latest incarnation of the weekend-long shop featured a mix of well-known stores and new…

By Mike Newman
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The Bison Airlighter Is The Only Fire Starter You Need

It's been a long time since we were Boy Scouts. If we're being completely honest, we also have little to no recollection about how to start a fire without a lighter. There are specific lighters designed to light fires, grills and even candles, but none of them is anywhere near…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Sawyer Box is Your New Personal Valet Station

Instead of tossing your keys haphazardly on your nightstand when you get home, why not get organized in style? This wooden Sawyer Box includes mounted key hooks hidden inside so it can become your personal valet station. Completely made in the USA, each is perfect for storing your array of…

By Mike Newman
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rOtring 800+ Pencil Stylus Hybrid Is A Grail Writing Tool

In case you haven't heard of rOtring (we doubt that very much), they've been producing ridiculously desirable writing implements out of Germany since the 1920s. They've gone through a number of changes and iterations in the last century, but their attention to detail and quality product has never dwindled. The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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