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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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Ledr Is Your Everyday Tool Roll

On any given day, our backpack can contain any or all of the following: pens, pencils, markers, styluses, headphones, charging cables, chapstick, wrench, usb sticks, lighter, keys, money, knife, and bottle opener. Obviously, digging through the bag or pack looking for any one individual item is kind of a pain,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Stanley Adventure Flask

For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Travelmate Is Your All In One Food Utensil

Sporks are great for what they do. The hobo knife is a step up, but it's also limited in its functionality. If you're a serious outdoorsman, or you just want a really cool all in one eating utensil, you need to check out the Travelmate from Buck Knives. The Travelmate…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
The LadderLimb Holds Your Buckets And Tools While You’re Working

You can act all cavalier while carrying a few paint buckets up a ladder, or you can just admit that, like most of us, you're a little scared of heights especially when you're a bit off balance. The LadderLimb is a simple solution to having to hoist your gear up…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
J.L. Lawson & Co. Has A Top For Your EDC

J.L. Lawson & Co. has been machining Heritage pieces (check out Anthony's Heritage piece here) the good old fashioned way for so long that it probably wasn't considered old fashioned when they started doing it. That was just the way you made things. If you're not familiar with their corkscrews,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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