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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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Terroir Pocket Knife

Forget slick color coated handles on your pocket knives, and get a bit manlier with the Terroir Pocket Knife. With a thick rosewood handle, the Terroir Pocket Knife is basically the knife any outdoorsman would want to cuddle with at night. The knife, which was originally designed in France and…

By Mike Newman
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Prometheus Quick-Release Flashlight

Using a tiny flashlight attached to your keys comes with the annoyance of jangling your keys around anytime you try to shed light on something. The Prometheus Beta-QR Flashlight is a simple solution. The quick-release flashlight is a seriously powerful LED light that you can easily detach from your key…

By Mike Newman
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Metal Shop Key Shackle and Mini Pop Bottle Opener

We look for quality in all we buy down to the simplest products we add to our lives. While you could go out and buy a cheap key chain or bottle opener, we prefer something with a bit more thought and skill behind it. That's why we're excited to offer…

By Mike Newman
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GIR Bacon Spatula

It's not everyday that a spatula changes your life. Okay, the GIR Spatula didn't really change our lives, but it is without a doubt the best spatula we've ever used. Now you can pick up the silicone utensil in a lovely bacon motif for cooking up your Sunday breakfast. Each…

By Mike Newman
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SMACO’s S700 MAX Backpack Quickly Converts Into Professional Diving Gear

While we've always been interested in the world of undersea exploration, we'll also quickly admit that the entire ordeal seemed a little daunting. That's where the SMACO S700MAX backpack comes in. The "ultimate diving companion" features a unique double tank with regulator for extended underwater exploration, a distinct buoyancy control…

By Pat McLaughlin
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