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In Defense of Carrying Too Much

The one bag style that finally made carrying my entire life feel… intentional.

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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty
The Best New Gear From Nike This Week
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week
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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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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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Looks Like a Teddy, Wears Like a Grizzly
By Lanny Fuller
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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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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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Looks Like a Teddy, Wears Like a Grizzly

Nike ACG "Canwell Glacier" Jacket, reviewed.

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Feeling the Burn

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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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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

The Best New Gear From Nike This Week
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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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Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Black Canvas Sneakers

There's no denying that whether it's basketball high tops, casual low tops, or even golf shoes, the Swoosh makes some of the most timeless, iconic and legendary sneakers on the market. All that being said, most of the recent Nike releases have included some pretty crazy colorways that are more…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
This Building Has a Tri-Level Bookcase Mural on the Side

We've seen more than our fair share of impressive pieces of street art displayed prominently on the sides of buildings. Dutch artists Jan Is De Man and Deef Feed took things to the next level with a new multi-level trompe l’oeil mural on the side of an apartment building in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tech
Anker Just Updated Their Popular Charger / Battery Combo

There's a reason Anker charging and battery accessories end up on almost every "must bring" travel list out there--their products are well-built, effective, affordable and easy to carry. The Anker PowerCore Fusion has long been one of our personal favorites because it combines a backup battery with a wall charger…

By Cooper Fleishman
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‘Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll’ Museum Exhibition

Life just wouldn't be as great if music wasn't a thing. It doesn't matter if you're a fan of classical, trip hop, punk, smooth jazz or rock & roll, the instruments that artists use to bring their visions to life are just as iconic as the artists and the creations.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Halfbike 3

We love when innovation creeps its way into gear that’s essentially remained unchanged forever. Case in point, the new Halfbike 3, which looks like a truly entertaining blend of bike, scooter, and tricycle wrapped in a recreational and fitness-oriented human-powered vehicle of the best kind. The handmade Halfbike 3 is…

By Amos Kwon
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