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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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iFingerLock High Security Padlock

Ha! Now if they want to steal those gold bars you keep locked up in that cabinet, they're going to have to chop off your finger first! . . . Wait, that doesn't sound so hot. But really, this little added protection provided by the iFingerLock will keep you safe…

By Mike Newman
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Tanner Goods Sunglass Case

As much as it might resemble an overcooked version of its Pillsbury crescent roll cousin (once removed), this leather Tanner Goods Case is not for eating. The filling in question, nice sunglasses, is provided by you. Tanner Goods brings 5.5oz Horween Rich Chromexcel leather in one of five colors (black,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Amazon Prime

Well, this is it. You put off your holiday shopping for too long and now you're scrambling to determine what you can get at the grocery store that would make a decent gift. Pack of bologna? One of those helium balloons? Before you go and royally screw this up, you've…

By Mike Newman
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Minimal Titanium Tools

Yes, these are multi-tools. No there are no hidden wrenches or protracting rulers tucked away that you can't see. They are simple, beautiful, and damn near indestructible everyday tools without all the bells and whistles you might expect. The Solid line from Portland-based, Industry, are stripped down to the most…

By Mike Newman
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Poquito Wood Wallet

Slim wallets are nothing new. Wood wallets aren't new either. "Band" wallets designed to hold cash aren't new either. And yet, when you combine all those featured like Madera did with the Poquito Wood Wallet it seems brand new. To be fair, Madera did engineer a little compartment to use…

By Cooper Fleishman
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