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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
By Beau Hayhoe
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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

By Cool Material
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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag

The new Player VI Series gives every club its own space and rethinks the golf bag from top to bottom.

By Cool Material
These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans

Greyson's limited-edition collection brings old-school style and premium craftsmanship to 17 NFL teams.

By Lanny Fuller
Accessories
Lonewolf Goods Camera Straps

Being able to recognize what every photographer is shooting with based on the branding on their strap is boring. The few other options that do exist are constructed to withstand just about anything (a definite positive), but they also generally only come in matte black. Lonewolf Goods uses the same…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Machine Era Wallet

Machine Era is not a new brand round these parts. Their Key Square is the carabiner redefined. Their Bottle Opener is, well, just a really sick bottle opener. They've turned their love of machining just about anything to one of the other most important pieces of a guy's everyday carry,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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KeyonPod

The idea behind the KeyonPod isn't new. Your everyday carry aresnal may already include a similar key-holster. What we like about the KeyonPod is that it gets the modern key "ring" right. With a smart mechanical system, you won't have to grow out your fingernails just to pry your keys…

By Mike Newman
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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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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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