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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
By Cool Material
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
Features
Burger Week: Creating The Perfect Patty

The foundation of any good burger is the meat. We're going to get fancy with buns and toppings later this week, but the meat itself is always the most important part. If you screw up the meat you're going to end up with a less than fantastic burger (you're still…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Burger Week on Cool Material

Make sure you load up on bags of charcoal and stock the fridge, because next week is Burger Week on Cool Material. Starting Monday, we'll cover everything from crafting the perfect patty to where to go to find the country's best burgers. It's going to be a week of flame-seared…

By Mike Newman
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The Bison Airlighter Is The Only Fire Starter You Need

It's been a long time since we were Boy Scouts. If we're being completely honest, we also have little to no recollection about how to start a fire without a lighter. There are specific lighters designed to light fires, grills and even candles, but none of them is anywhere near…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Tom Green Beer Is Coming To The U.S.

Last year, Tom Green-yes, that Tom Green-worked with Beau's All Natural Brewing Company to release his own craft beer in his home country of Canada. Now, the 5% ABV milk stout, is coming to select U.S. markets for your consumption while waiting for your Undercutters Pizza to arrive. The beer,…

By Mike Newman
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Now You Can Cook Sous Vide With Your iPhone

If you're looking to cook the juiciest cut of meat you've ever had, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better way than sous vide. As a quick primer, you're basically cooking your food in a bag that's tossed in a water bath set to a consistent temperature. The Anova Precision…

By Mike Newman
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