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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
Gear
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
Fashion
Hit the Trails with the New Teva Zymic Sandals

In the great sandals debate, I am firmly on the side of Teva. I will cast aside any editorial objectivity to praise this brand that so seamlessly combines retro style decisions with excellent modern technology. Teva sandals are equally ideal for lounging in the backyard as they are for hitting…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Stay Warm On Your Next Camping trip with The Poncho from Poler

If you've ever wanted an outdoorsy upgrade for the snuggie, Poler has the answer. The Poncho is a thoughtfully constructed, well-insulated, versatile camping poncho. Made with a nylon ripstop exterior and Thermastuff synthetic insulation, The Poncho is durable and tear-resistant while staying soft and warm. With a hand warmer pocket…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
You Can Own Jack Nicholson’s Ax from The Shining

Even if you haven’t seen The Shining, you’ve seen this ax. It’s the one Jack Nicholson puts through the bathroom door when he’s terrorizing Shelley Duvall and just before he delivers his thoroughly terrifying greeting. The ax is housed in its own shadow box, accompanied by a few stills from…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Entertainment
The Weeknd’s “Out of Time” Single Is Available on Vinyl as a Saw Blade

At first, we thought this saw blade was like that section of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautiful” as you drive on it, where it would play The Weeknd’s new single “Out of Time” as you pulled it through 2x4s or something. Then we saw that the blade is…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Features
The 9 Best Weed Grinders You Can Buy Right Now

Thanks to the rise in cannabis legalization, pot has been in the public conscious for years. Along with the growing popularity of marijuana, weed accessories have become essential modern gear. Aesthetically pleasing and artfully designed bongs, rolling trays, and pipes are part of the modern smoker's arsenal. And the humble…

By John A. Paradiso
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