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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.

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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
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Meet Garphyttan, the Newest Name in Outdoor Apparel

Swedish brand Garphyttan is just the latest company to catch our eyes in the outdoor apparel industry. Founded by survival expert and all-around outdoorsman Johan Skullman, Garphyttan boasts the technical know-how to compete with many of the other names in workwear. Whether you're a seasoned camper, a craftsperson braving the…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Pens for Every Budget

Ah, the pen. Said to be mightier than the sword, and yet most of us don’t give it a second thought in our daily lives. One always seems to be lying around except when needed and waitresses always seem to have an abundance of them in their aprons. I mean,…

By Brett Braley
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Outlery’s Full-Size Cutlery Set Packs Down Into a Hip Pack but Will Still Tackle All Your Meals

Despite the fact that eating on the go is the safest option, most of the plastic take-out utensils for those meals and drinks can only be described as terrible. Unless you're talking about the Outlery Cutlery set you see here. This portable, packable, and reusable set of travel cutlery includes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gerber Gear’s Stake Out 11-in-1 Multi-Tool

With warmer weather fast approaching, many of us are itching to spend some much-needed R&R outdoors. Save yourself the space (and trouble) by grabbing one of Gerber Gear’s Stake Out Multi-Tool. Say, “Auf Wiedersehen,” to your Swiss Army Knife and upgrade it to fit your camping needs. It has all…

By Brett Braley
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The Marksmith Black Ti EDC Marker

The EDC market is packed to the brim with a plethora of tools, trinkets, and gear made to help you accomplish all of your quotidian tasks. One thing we don't see enough? Permanent markers. Sure they're not particularly sexy or premium, but permanent markers can be extremely useful. Last year,…

By John A. Paradiso
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