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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
Accessories
Velo’s Expandable Luggage is the Future of Travel

Let me paint a scene for you that we all know too well. You're about to go on a trip and grab your luggage out of the closet. It's for three days, so you want to pack light, but your carry-on has a broken wheel but you can't find the…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
RIMOWA Just Made Your Ocean’s Eleven Fantasy Come True

Whether you're a card-shark or not, you can't deny there is something sophisticated and cool about poker. Whether it's finding out your opponents' tells, going all in, or cashing out, there's a thrill to the game. RIMOWA must have realized this and built the ultimate poker player's gift in time…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
Rumpl x Carhartt Just Made Your Camping Essentials

If you haven't heard of Rumpl, you've most definitely seen their puffy camping blankets around. Now, they've partnered with workwear brand Carhartt to create a limited 8-piece capsule for your camping needs. The line consists of blankets, a poncho, a pillow, and a drink koozie, making for a great gift…

By Brett Braley
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Features
Worth the Hype: The Theragun Pro Is Like Having a Live-in Masseuse

Over the last two years, my body has really taken a beating. I milked stay at home orders during the pandemic and didn’t work out. On the flip side, I sat at my desk more working from home, which resulted in an aching lower back. Then, my yoga studio closed…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
The Palmer from The James Brand Is an Upgrade on Your Cheap Boxcutter

Earlier this week we gave a shout-out to the OG boxcutter as one of the best budget EDC pocket knife options. If you're looking for a more luxurious upgrade, The James Brand has you covered. Leave it to one of the finest pocket knife makers to release a truly high-end…

By John A. Paradiso
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