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The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

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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Rhino Multitool

All the people that designed the tools you have stashed in your toolbox, probably cared very little for the aesthetic beauty of their products. They're tools. They serve a purpose and get covered in grease. Why would you doll them all up? The Rhino Multitool is a bit of a…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Crash Baggage

Spotting your bag on the luggage carousel is a freakin' pain. All of a sudden it seems like everyone decided to put a red ribbon on their suitcase to help them distinguish it, you included. For an easier option, there's Crash Baggage. Each piece comes pre-damaged like it's already been tossed around…

By Mike Newman
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Fix It Sticks

If your commute involves hopping on a bike and dodging cabbies, you know you'll need a few accessories for your ride. Perhaps none is more important than some sort of multitool or bike tool set (helmet would be a good bet too). Our new favorite solution to our bike fixing needs are…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Noah Lambert Uni-Fold Wallet

What we love about the Uni-Fold Wallet from Noah Lambert is that it gets all the details right. Simply made from a single piece of leather with just two seams, it is a great example of boiling something down to the basics, but getting those basics right. It's made of…

By Mike Newman
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KeyFlip

With the jangling of keys on your enormous keychain, you'd probably make the world's worst ninja. Chances are your coworkers can hear you approaching the building after you get out of your car. Besides the noise, the modern keychain is bulky, cumbersome, and in serious need of improvement. The KeyFlip…

By Mike Newman
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