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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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Adidas Adicross II Golf Shoes

Golf and style don't always go hand in hand. We normally think of excessive amounts of plaid, ultra preppy polos and occasionally some jacked up socks. Not the case with these golf shoes from Adidas. The Adidas Adicross II's are stylish, lightweight, extremely durable and are designed for added traction…

By Mike Newman
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Rapha Backpack

There are plenty of companies that produce fine looking backpacks, but few of them do it with the attention to detail and singular focus that Rapha uses. Rapha designs products, like this water-resistant Cordura backpack, specifically with the cyclist in mind. What makes this $200+ backpack better than your old-school…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Incase EO Travel Collection Hardshell Roller

Incase on the iPhone. Incase on the iPad. Incase on the Macbook. Incase, well, in case. In case you're clumsy like we are and want some protection on your most precious devices. Or, maybe you just want a case that looks good. The argument is the same for the EO…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Anchor Pocket Knife

We don’t know what it is about anchors that we dig so much, all we know is they happen to be awesome. Even if you aren’t sailing the seven seas or you get a bit of the pukes on a Carnival cruise, we’re guessing you agree. You know what’s also…

By Mike Newman
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Snolo Sleds Stealth-X

On one end of the snow cruising fleet is the metal garbage can lid, and now, on the other, is the Stealth-X from Snolo Sleds. This is a grown man's sled. The carbon fiber snow ride lets you sit like you're driving an F1 race car and lean into turns…

By Mike Newman
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