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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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Upcycled Bike Parts

We hate seeing things go to waste. Instead of letting an old single-speed rot in a landfill somewhere, why not deconstruct that thing and salvage some of it? We’re not saying you have to do it yourself, you could just open up your wallet (the one made from an old…

By Mike Newman
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The World’s Sharpest Axe

Have you ever tried to cut something with a dull knife? Depending on what you're cutting, it can feel like you're sawing a blade down on a spongy loaf of bread. Now, those same issues can arise with your ax, only the result won't just be a mangled dinner. When your ax…

By Mike Newman
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Paper-Made Letter Opener

What do you do with all your junk mail? Do you toss it in the trash and hope you never have your identity stolen, or do let it pile up on your coffee table until you get the motivation to actually shred all those pieces of crap? How about option…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Slim Wallet

Wallets say almost as much about the man as what's inside. That Centurion card sure is fancy, but if you're toting it around in a wallet that belongs in an episode of Seinfeld it's just not as cool. Ok, it's a Centurion card so that's a bit of a stretch,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Industrial Steel Desk Organizer

If you're anything like us, your desk is a cluttered mess of various writing implements and tools. We've already admitted we have an addiction to Kickstarter pens (3 days clean!), but there are also pencils, pliers, screwdrivers and even a wrench for the occasional furniture tightening. We tried putting them…

By Cooper Fleishman
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