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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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
12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

By Cool Material
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Good luck spotting Nike's best releases this week. They're all camo.

By Cool Material
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Leica SOFORT 2 Hybrid Instant Camera

Leica's iconic red dot is synonymous with photographic excellence, and the Leica SOFORT 2 is the latest testament to their commitment to quality and innovation. This hybrid instant camera beautifully marries classic design with modern technology, ensuring your pictures are nothing short of exceptional. Equipped with a 4.9 MP CMOS…

By John A. Paradiso
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Propstore Auction Will Feature Over 1,800 Movie Props and Memorabilia

Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of iconic film and TV memorabilia because Propstore's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in London is about to drop a cinematic bombshell. With over 1,800 rare items from legendary movies and TV shows hitting the auction block, this event is a cinephile's dream…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Case for Carrying a Knife Every Day From Someone Who Has Done It for 20 Years

Personal knives have been an essential everyday tool for millennia for people around the world. This tradition continues today, but in a world of technology overdose, it's not nearly as pervasive as it was a century ago. The good news is that you don't have to be a solider, a…

By Amos Kwon
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Leatherman ARC Multi-Tool

Introducing ARC, the game-changing multi-tool that's rewriting the rules of utility. What sets ARC apart? It's the pioneer of premium MagnaCut steel, turning the ordinary into extraordinary. Crafted from CPM MagnaCut steel, the knife blade is a masterclass in sharpness, corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening. Whether you're tackling…

By John A. Paradiso
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BPS Knives Has the Perfect Old School Knife for Every Occasion

When the father and son duo behind BPS Knives started their family-owned workshop the back in 2017, they probably never thought it would grow into the handmade knife powerhouse it is today. The focus is on old school, traditional style handmade knives that combine carbon and stainless steel material with…

By Pat McLaughlin
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