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The Bucket List of Remote Places to Kayak

Here's your guide to the coolest places to kayak.

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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Spend a Winter Night In
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Dry January Isn’t New. The Drinks Are, Though.
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Bowl Season Gear by Nike

If you’re gearing up for the most wonderful, chaotic stretch of the college football calendar, start here.

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There’s Nothing Cool About Being Cold

Signature Innovation Group hid a flannel in this corduroy jacket.

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When a Dress Shoe Trend Turns Out to Be a Classic
By Beau Hayhoe
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The Winter Olympics, But Make It Wearable
By Cool Material
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Bowl Season Gear by Nike

If you’re gearing up for the most wonderful, chaotic stretch of the college football calendar, start here.

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Features
There’s Nothing Cool About Being Cold

Signature Innovation Group hid a flannel in this corduroy jacket.

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When a Dress Shoe Trend Turns Out to Be a Classic

The monk strap’s journey from blog-era favorite to modern classic

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The Winter Olympics, But Make It Wearable

Nike’s cold-weather era is peaking, don’t miss out.

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Feeling the Burn

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Sports
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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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Watches
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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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Transportation
Lark Machine Co. Streamliner Electric Motorcycle

Looking less like a motorcycle and more like a homemade miniature locomotive, the Lark Streamliner was handbuilt for one purpose: to set the land speed record for an electric motorcycle. Built by former BMX champ Shea Nyquistare, the Streamliner uses the majority of its parts from salvaged or recycled vehicles…

By Amos Kwon
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Clothing
Wearable Air Conditioner

Sony has been making their mark on the world of consumer electronics ever since the Walkman and Discman were objects of desire for kids growing up in the suburbs. Their latest project has nothing to do with music, televisions or sound devices and instead focuses on something near and dear…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
Nike Joyride Run Flyknit

Nike isn’t resting on its Air laurels. Responding to their loyal runner base desperately in need of improved cushioning, the Swoosh brand has emerged with their latest effort to reduce the shock of impact. The result is Joyride technology that looks a lot like a miniaturized and encased ball pit.…

By Amos Kwon
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Entertainment
The Frame Clock Tells Time with Rotating Frames

We've always been fascinated by the way people interact with time on a regular basis, which is probably why we've spent years collecting and reporting on the cool clocks we've found all over the Internet. We've seen single-handers that rotate to display the time zone. Vintage gymnasium and field house…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Misc
Batman Motorcycle Helmet

If you want to channel The Dark Knight on your motorcycle, this is the perfect way to do it. Etsy seller Mistralnesia is known for making various permutations of a Predator moto helmet (dreds and all), but this is probably the most unique offering in the seller's store. Matte black…

By Amos Kwon
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