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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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ATOM: A Tool of Multipurpose

As far as affordable and portable multitools go, ATOM is easily one of our favorites. While some can get pricey and be bulky to carry around, ATOM (A Tool of Multipurpose) is neither. Pop one on your keychain and you'll instantly be carrying around all of the following: A bottle…

By Mike Newman
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Life is Precious Survival Kit

Nobody said you could't look good while fighting for your life in the wild, right? If you agree with that - as ludicrous as it may sound - this survival kit designed by Fort Standard would make for an aesthetically pleasing struggle. The kit (which, unfortunately, is not available to…

By Mike Newman
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DEFY Gear Kit

Unfortunately, a purse is not a socially acceptable thing for a guy to carry around. It's too bad because, well, we've got a lot of stuff. For all our assorted gear, DEFY has created the most masculine holster we've come across. Crafted from US military contractor sourced M35 canvas/vinyl truck…

By Mike Newman
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Tessel Jet Pack Backpack

While the Tessel Jet Pack Backpack has exactly zero rocket boosters, we still like where the guys who made it are coming from. The idea was to make a backpack that was both professional yet still youthful and fun. We think they're pretty much spot on with that (even though…

By Mike Newman
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Best Made Co. Front Loading Toolbox

Best Made Co has a habit of redesigning things we never thought needed redesigning. Like the toolbox almost every guy reading this has sitting around somewhere in his house, apartment, garage or parent's basement. The bright red paintjob on the metal box might have faded or given way to rust…

By Cooper Fleishman
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