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The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe

A pool house in Austin inspired me to spend way too much time looking into this.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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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

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Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle Are Going on a Joint Stand-Up Tour

Even though we'd describe Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle as comedy juggernauts, it still feels like an understatement given what the two have accomplished over the course of their careers. After more than enough time away from the spotlight, the two are returning to their roots for a joint stand-up…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
This Surfboard Bag Is Made from Vintage Military Tent Canvas

Need a way to safely and stylishly transport your surfboard to and from the beach on the side of a motorcycle or the top of a vintage SUV? Look no further than the Military Board Bag from Taiwanese bag company No Excuse Co. Crafted from vintage 22oz military tent canvas…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Honda Monkey Is Coming Back for 2018

In the early 60's, Honda developed a 49cc mini-bike as part of a children's ride at an amusement park in Tokyo. That bike would ultimately prove so popular that a road going version was developed and launched internationally. That bike was the original Honda Monkey. After decades of popularity, the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Official Trailer

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the 2018 movies we're most excited about for all the same reasons as everyone else. Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in a rock biopic about one of the most beloved bands of all time, Queen. We're just going to let the trailer take it away…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bike EXIF Is Coming to Your Coffee Table with CRAFTRAD Magazine

Bike EXIF has long been on our list of websites every guy should know because they've spent almost a decade bringing motorcycles and the culture that surrounds them to screens across the world. Now, they're tackling print with the help of the German-language magazine CRAFTRAD. Co-published by CRAFTRAD and Bike…

By Cooper Fleishman
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