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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.

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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
Fashion
The 16 Best Men’s Sling Bags You Can Buy

It's time to embrace the convenience and style of sling bags for men. Before you scoff, consider this: No other bag is as versatile, whether for the gym, the office, or the plane. The trick is finding the best sling bag that hits your mark for style without sacrificing functionality…

By Cool Material
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Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill

We've long been fans of Snow Peak, providers of excellent camping and backpacking gear. And they've recently launched a camp cooking game changer. Introducing the Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill: Where rugged functionality meets outdoor culinary mastery. Elevate your campfire cookouts with this latest addition to Snow Peak's arsenal…

By John A. Paradiso
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All Travelers Should Have a Passport Wallet. These Are 5 of the Best

Fumbling for your passport every time you need to present ID at the airport is at best awkward and at worst an easy way to break focus and start losing your belongings. It doesn’t have to be like that, though, as long as you’re willing to invest a few bucks…

By Cool Material
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STEAL: Save Big During Huckberry’s Annual Summer Sale

While we will always love a huge big box store annual closeout sale, there's something to be said for getting best-in-class merchandise--from brands you might have never heard of before--at a discount during said sales that might not be from big box retailers. That's where Huckberry comes in to save…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Byrna’s Mission 4 Rifle Launcher Is as Powerful as It Is Fun to Shoot

When it comes to home-defense, Byrna just took the entire game to the next level with their re-engineered Mission 4. Previously available only to law enforcement agencies, this powerful rifle alternative is the ultimate, high-capacity solution for both property defense and backyard fun. Speaking of fun to shoot and home-defense,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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