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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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Breckenridge Brewery x Topo Designs Urban Outdoor Pack

Part of any good camping trip or outdoor excursion is the time spent downing a few beers with old Mother Nature. If you're looking for the ideal backpack to have you prepared for such a part of your journey, Breckenridge Brewery and Topo Designs have you covered. The two joined…

By Mike Newman
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U.S. Alteration Tote

Military gear was all originally created with a specific purpose. We cannot, for the life of us, come up with any good reason why the military would create a tote bag, but damn if this tote from U.S. Alteration doesn't feel like something you'd find in the local Army Navy…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Chimp Primal Bell

You've probably got about a month before that layer of winter beer fat you used as insulation needs to be taken care of. If you're ready to amp up your workout, check out these awesome kettle bells. While not exactly at the cheap end of the spectrum, the Chimp Primal…

By Mike Newman
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Stat Every Day Carry Multi Tools

Our everyday carry list is starting to grow a bit too large for our pockets. That said, there are certain things we can't pare down. We're not ditching our cell or wallet, and now we're not ditching one of these multi tools from Stat either. Available in a few different…

By Mike Newman
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Ralph Lauren Nylon Utility Backpack

Ralph Lauren has officially made the best looking backpack/rucksack we've seen in quite some time. The flap top closure has a drawstring closure in a contrasting color. The giant inside that the flap top closes is lined with a contrasting orange nylon twill. The rich, chocolaty leather straps and trim…

By Cooper Fleishman
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