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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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Last Chance: Cool Material x Huckberry Curated Sale

It's time to start using those vacation days to head out on a few outdoor adventures. Luckily, we've partnered with our friends over at Huckberry to bring you some great deals on a bunch of gear you could use on those trips. Whether you need a few pieces of clothing…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Topo Designs Travel Series

To this day we still haven't found the perfect collection of bags for traveling. One company might make a great weekender, but for whatever reason it doesn't work as a carry on. The bag you bought to use as your "personal item" is too big to fit under the seat.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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FriXion Erasable Pens

Erasable pens aren't new. Good erasable pens are. Most of the ones you can find at your local drug store are junk and leave clear evidence of your writing after you've "erased" the ink. These Pilot FriXion Erasale Pens finally get the idea right. The thermo-sensitive ink in the different…

By Mike Newman
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Le Retro Knife

Based on a classic design from the 50’s, Le Retro Knife is throwback to the multifunctional knives guys used to always carry around. Complete with two blades, a saw, a bottle opener, a punch hole, a corkscrew, and a piercing tool, Le Retro Knife will keep you prepared for any…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Bodum FYRKAT Mini Charcoal Grill

Even if you've made a serious investment in a state of the art grill for your deck, you'd be wise to get something a bit more portable for pop-up excursions. If you're going this route, might as well spend your money on something as sharp as it is functional. The…

By Mike Newman
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