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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off

Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off

We love the Australian classics as much as the next guy. But these 8 alternatives make a compelling case for expanding your boot rotation.

Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026 Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything

With panoramic lake views, exceptional Italian food, and a pool that's nearly impossible to leave, Cape of Senses turns relaxation into something of a competitive sport.

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico

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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Learn to Be a Rubber Band Engineer

We've all seen videos of office workers who built medieval weaponry only out of stuff they found at their desks and we've all been jealous of them. It always looks simple, but when we actually try and construct something, we're the only victims of the miniature siege weapons. But Rubber Band…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Third Thumb Prosthetic

Artificial human augmentation has to start somewhere, so the thumb must be as good a place as any. The Third Thumb comes from the mind of Dani Clode, who designed it to be one of the first prosthesics for non-amputees. Kind of how tons of video games feature ways to…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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RED Hydrogen One Smartphone

If you're a photography and videography buff, you're no doubt familiar with RED. The brand's cameras have been used to shoot films like The Martian and shows like The Night Manager. Now RED wants to do for smartphones what it did for cameras. The RED Hydrogen One is a soon-to-be-released smartphone from the…

By Mike Newman
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MummyPod Is a Sleeping Bag Built for Hammocks

If you haven't yet skipped pitching the tent by the fire in favor of counting sheep in a hammock you're missing out. Outdoor Vitals is currently running a Kickstarter project to raise funds for their innovative new sleeping bag and hammock system called MummyPod. MummyPod is a new sleeping bag setup that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Porsche 911 GT3 Exhaust Pipe Speaker

In addition to producing some of the most ridiculous cars on the planet, Porsche's Design group produces some of the coolest products associated with the brand. Joining the likes of the Lacie collaboration hard drive and the Eton radio in your collection of Porsche gadgets is the new Porsche Design…

By Cooper Fleishman
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