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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
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Stormproof Match Kit

On the surface, waterproof matches sound about as realistic as a knife made of light, but they actually exist. For less than a 6-pack, you get 25 stormproof matches and 3 striker sheets packed conveniently in a waterproof container. Each match will stay lit for up to 15 seconds even…

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American Flag Zippo Lighter

If you're going to carry a lighter, the only lighter you should be carrying is a Zippo. Even if you don't have to use it to thwart terrorists or find hidden treasure like the great American film heroes of yore, you never know when you might need to start a…

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Zippo Lighter – 1941 Replica Brushed Chrome

Every once in a while there’s a product that comes along that is so perfect in design and simplicity that attempting to improve it would be a colossal waste of time. The 1941 Zippo is one of those products. This brushed chrome replica is just as good as the original…

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Vintage Style Padlock

You probably don’t have a serious use for a big, vintage style Atlas padlock reproduction, but that doesn’t make it any less interesting. This decorative and functional replica of the once prevalent Atlas Padlock bears all the cool markings of the original. It will look just as good preventing access…

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Titanium Pry Tool

Having access to a wide array of tools when you're only carrying your keys isn't a pipe dream with one of these titanium pry tools. With a bottle opener, screwdriver, pry tip and strap cutter, this lightweight titanium pry tool is the perfect multitool for every guy that doesn't want…

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