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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
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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Accessories
Torch FLUX Backpack

If we had a dollar for every time we've been hit by a car while hitchhiking, well, we'd have zero dollars. That said, there are a ton of uses for a backpack with LED lighting. The FLUX Backpack from Torch is decked out with an LED fiber optic panel to…

By Mike Newman
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Tools
Schrade Tactical Pen

Don't believe what you've heard, pens are not mightier than swords. Sure words can hurt, but have you ever had an arm chopped off by a Bic? Swords freakin' hurt. The Schrade Tactical Pen might be an exception however. Made from CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum, the Schrade Tactical Pen…

By Mike Newman
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