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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
By Beau Hayhoe
A Conversation with Saquon Barkley on His H. Moser Watch Collaboration A Conversation with Saquon Barkley on His H. Moser Watch Collaboration
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A Conversation with Saquon Barkley on His H. Moser Watch Collaboration

The Eagles superstar talks personal style, understated luxury, and why his nearly $100,000 timepiece is about more than telling time.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
Your Car Deserves Better Than a Gas Station Air Freshener Your Car Deserves Better Than a Gas Station Air Freshener
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Your Car Deserves Better Than a Gas Station Air Freshener

Olauto is bringing fine fragrance, clever design, and a little personality to the humble car air freshener.

By Cool Material
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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack

While many adventure backpacks offer adequate storage and water resistance, few if any can compete with the recently announced Project 8020 Waterproof Backpack from Expedition / Units. This fully submergeable backpack is built with a unique, sustainable construction that provides complete waterproofing. By using RPET (recycled polyester), Expedition / Units…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
STEAL: Up To 90% Off Clearance Items at Nordstrom Rack

When it comes to stylish purchases on a budget, you can't go wrong with Nordstrom Rack. While their deals are always good, they're not always what we would classify as steals... except for right now when they're offering up to 90% off thousands of items. Shoes, jackets, slippers, watches, wallets,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Stay Hydrated with Dometic GO Hydration Water Jug 11L

Few things ruin a perfectly good summer day than running out of water. Whether it’s for yourself to cool down, for your pup on a playdate, or for your overheated engine, having water on hand is vital - and often a bit cumbersome. Dometic GO’s 11L Water Jug fixes many…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
Velasca Monviso Urban Trail Sneakers

With spring in full swing it's time to ditch those burly hiking boots and swap in some trail sneakers. The low-profile, comfortable shoes are ideal for taking on the mountains or the city streets. And Velasca has released perhaps our new favorite pair of trail shoes. The Monviso Urban Trail…

By John A. Paradiso
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Turn Your Bonfire Into a Psychedelic Experience with Magical Flames Pouches

Sure they might be a little kitschy, but the Magical Flames Pouches are a surefire party trick for your next backyard bonfire. Simply get a fire roaring and toss in one of these Magical Flames Pouches unopened and watch the flames create a rainbow in a few seconds. The pouches…

By John A. Paradiso
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