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The Best Products of the Week: Porsche x La Marzocco Espresso Machine, Tushy’s New Bidet, and More
Gear
The Best Products of the Week: Porsche x La Marzocco Espresso Machine, Tushy’s New Bidet, and More
By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
The Best Products of the Week: WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI, Sonos Arc Ultra, and More

Including a modern rendition of the Nintendo 64.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: Huckberry x Danner Boots, 40-Year-Old Suntory Whiskey, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Huckberry x Danner Boots, 40-Year-Old Suntory Whiskey, and More

Including beer-washed jeans from Wrangler.

By John A. Paradiso
The Best Products of the Week: Limited-Edition Leatherman Knife, Sony Wireless Speaker, and More
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The Best Products of the Week: Limited-Edition Leatherman Knife, Sony Wireless Speaker, and More

Including a colorful, affordable EDC knife from The James Brand.

By John A. Paradiso
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Rocket Boom Bubble Gun

Summertime's not over yet, so we encourage you to make the most of the warm weather and have a little fun. Here's one wild piece of gear to help: the Rocket Boom Bubble Gun. Combine a Nerf gun with a bubble blower and you've got this surprisingly impressive novelty. Perfect…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Canada’s MEC Gives New Life to Old Favorites With Classics Collection

For many who grew up in Canada, the name MEC may ring bells of outdoorsy gear with a fashionable lean. Now, the brand is reinventing many of its most popular and classic apparel with a 21st Century update. By taking the best items from its five decades in business and…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
You Could Own NBA History with Jordan’s 1998 Jersey

Was there a better time to be a basketball fan than the mid-to-late '90s? This was the reign of Michael Jordan, a GOAT before the term GOAT was even invented. Think of the 1998 NBA Finals. This was Jordan's last season with the Bulls and his sixth championship. He won…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
The HEIMPLANET Kirra Tent Makes You Feel Like You’re Camping in Space

HEIMPLANET crafts some of the most visually compelling camping tents on the market. Their signature inflatable system makes pitching a tent a breeze and is structurally sound. Their newest model, the Kirra, is a lightweight two-person with plenty of space and ventilation thanks to its unique geodesic dome structure. Clocking…

By John A. Paradiso
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Features
8 Pricey Pocket Knives Worth the Investment

Pocket knives have a long history dating back to about 500 BCE. And while immediate utility is the first and foremost benefit to carrying one with you, there are some quality knives out there that are meant to last a lifetime and beyond. These are investment pocket knives, and every…

By Nickolaus Hines
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