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The Last Thing Most Home Bars Get Wrong: Ice
Lifestyle
The Last Thing Most Home Bars Get Wrong: Ice
By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

This coastal Jalisco town has long attracted artists, celebrities, and discerning travelers. Here's how to do it right.

By Cool Material
From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip
Lifestyle
From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip

After traveling across the country to coastal villages and buzzing cities, here’s my 6-day Scotland guide for every type of traveler.

By Hayley Domin
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Lifestyle
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
Food
The Upgraded BioLite FirePit+ is Finally Here

More than two decades ago, the founders behind BioLite brought a working prototype of a biomass cookstove that cuts fuel consumption in half and reduces toxic emissions by 90% to market--all while charging modern devices over USB. Since then, BioLite has grown into the tech marvel / alternative energy darling…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The Bit Bar Inline Is the Screwdriver That Tackles All Your Daily Tasks

We've been following the work of Chadwick Parker & Joe Huang--aka BigiDesign--since the very beginning. The brand has grown from just pens to an impressive catalog of EDC tools over the course of more than 30 different Kickstarter projects. Their latest--the Bit Bar Inline--checks all the boxes for what we've…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
This Bold, Delicious Whiskey Is Infused With Cold Brew Coffee

Forrie J Smith is a true cowboy. From his life in the rodeo, to his days as a stuntman in Hollywood, to his role as Lloyd Pierce on the Paramount hit TV show Yellowstone, Forrie is the embodiment of a character that has stood the test of time. You know that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Computers
This Is the World’s Smallest & Most Powerful Outdoor Projector

After more than a decade of reviewing products, we've come to realize that the adage big things come in small packages isn't always true. Filmatic has proved us wrong with their ridiculously small and powerful outdoor projector. With a durable design and all-metal construction inspired by armored vehicles, ammo boxes,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Jim Beam Is Expanding Their Line of Ready To Drink Cocktails With Two New Bourbon Highballs

If we're being completely honest, we've never really been all that impressed with pre-bottled or canned cocktails because we always felt like we could make a better drink ourselves. While this still rings true, there's something to be said for the convenience of cracking open a fresh, cold, delicious can…

By Cooper Fleishman
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