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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

The latest from Brixton is built for adventure.

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The Golf Round That Built a Bourbon Empire
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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
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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now
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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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What We're Buying
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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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

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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
An All-Electric School Bus Is Coming in 2019

As we push forward with electric cars, it's become apparent that cars are merely one of the first steps in electric-powered transportation. As Tesla gets ready to unveil its truck in a few days, we get word from Thomas Built Buses that there's another important electric vehicle on the horizon:…

By Mike Newman
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Advanture Built Chris Burkard an Incredible Van

If you're an avid Cool Material reader, Chris Burkard is probably a name you're familiar with. The adventure photographer has been mentioned numerous times around these parts, as he's amassed a loyal following of some 2 million fans on Instagram. For all the traveling Burkard does, he needs a ride up to…

By Mike Newman
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Phones
Steven Soderbergh Released an App That Will Let You Watch Movies in a Whole New Way

With advances in technology, the way we consume entertainment will continue change. Trying to usher in the next change is Steven Soderbergh, who, with the help of HBO, has released MOSAIC, an app that presents a film in an entirely new way. The movie presented, which stars Sharon Stone, Garrett…

By Mike Newman
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These Towels Dry Faster Than You Do

Ah, the waffle weave. Looks cool, feels great, reminds us of toasted Eggos. You’ve seen them before--probably in a fancy store or hotel--but Parachute’s brand new Waffle Towels are different. They’re spun using innovative Aerocotton Technology, which basically means they’ll be dry by the time your significant other finally gets…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The Ember Ceramic Mug Keeps Your Coffee at the Perfect Temperature

Earlier this year, Ember released a travel mug designed to keep your beverage exactly how you like it. Prefer 133° to 132°? That's a little weird but the mug can make that happen. Now Ember is back with a version for your desk. The Ember Ceramic Mug works with an…

By Mike Newman
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