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The Best Products of the Week: Porsche x La Marzocco Espresso Machine, Tushy’s New Bidet, and More
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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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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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Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler

Igloo Coolers has introduced a brand new colorway for its excellent Trailmate Journey Cooler. This beefy cooler is like an all-terrain beer fridge. With THERMECOOL™ insulation, eco-friendly insulation that guarantees ice retention for four days, and ample room for over 100 12-oz cans, the Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler is perfect…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Salewa Mtn Trainer Lite GTX

Of the four times I’ve been hiking (all in Southern California, because it’s just kind of what you do), I obstinately wore tennis shoes. I was never one for the more utilitarian hiking boots. Bulky and uncomfortable, they seemed in direct opposition to the ease and familiarity of my favorite…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
ROAM 20-Quart Rugged Drink Tank

I love a bonfire and it’s nearly Bonfire Season™ here in Pennsylvania. But, there’s something that breaks the peacefulness of sitting around a fire, bullshitting with friends. It’s when you run out of cold drinks. Yes, the house is a mere 200 yards away, but who wants to get up…

By Brett Braley
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Böker Plus Zenshin

Pocket knife blades, styles, and companies are constantly taking inspiration from each other and the Böker Plus Zenshin is no different. Its appearance and blade shape harkens back to the classic Higonokami knives of Japan, but the Zenshin has a few key differences. The handle isn’t a single piece of…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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MetMo Driver

The MetMo Driver, which launched on Kickstarter recently, combines modern performance with classic engineering. This pocket-sized tool functions like a souped-up ratchet screwdriver and is in fact based on a driver from the 1950s. With its highly tactile feel, satisfying 'clicking' sounds, and impressive construction, the MetMo Driver is built…

By John A. Paradiso
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