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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
Entertainment
Out of Print eBook Jacket

Out of Print is not a new business. The t-shirt and accessories brand has decided to branch out into the world of Kindle and iPad covers by using Kickstarter. This project, using the oldest book binder in the country and an MIT engineer, aims to make your digital device a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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MasterLock dialSpeed 1500EDBX Padlock

Hitting the gym is one of the few reasons you're still going to need a padlock this late in life, but if you ever find yourself spending time there you understand how important it is to have one. $25 might seem like a lot to spend on a lock at…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Goods: The Perfect Trunk

There are certain things every man should have in his car. A pair of shades, a bunch of quarters and a beautiful copilot to name just a few. That being said, some of those necessities can easily be kept in your car’s trunk (we’d strongly advise against the third). If…

By Mike Newman
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iStash

There are a lot of ways to enjoy live sporting events, concerts and festivals. Some most of the best supplemental forms of entertainment are strongly frowned upon or downright illegal. Someone always manage to smuggle something good past security, but then you're forced to either a) become friends with them,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Corter Leather Bottle Hook

We've loved all the leather goods from Corter Leather for quite some time. In fact, if they had a physical storefront, we'd have the exact opposite reaction of a cow upon seeing it - sheer joy. Their latest offering  (or we should say "his latest offering" since Corter Leather is…

By Mike Newman
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