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WhistlePig’s The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame Is a Deliciously Unconventional Rye Whiskey

Another winning release in the exclusive Boss Hog lineup.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

You don’t need a rare hookup to gift a piece of bourbon history.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
By Travis Haley
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Outdoors
The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
By Lola Méndez
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Sports
The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Pack your bags...

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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

You don’t need a rare hookup to gift a piece of bourbon history.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

Check out our CM product review of the hottest product in wellness right now: the Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot. Spoiler alert -- it’s a gamechanger!

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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

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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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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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Laphroaig 36-Year Peated Single Malt Whisky

Laphroaig, the legendary distillery known for its bold peated Scotch, has unveiled its most prestigious offering yet, the 36-year-old single malt, as part of the brand-new The Wall Collection. Aptly named "Peat," this exquisite whisky showcases the art of aging and flavor refinement. After maturing for over three decades in…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Timex x Todd Snyder Solar-Powered Blackout Expedition North Watch

Introducing the Blackout Expedition North, the result of a remarkable fusion between Todd Snyder's contemporary design sensibilities and Timex's legendary watchmaking heritage. This solar-powered stunner effortlessly balances rugged functionality with refined style. Dressed entirely in monochrome black, it's equally at home on a challenging outdoor expedition or a spontaneous dinner…

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Tuesday Link Roundup

The web is a vast place best explored with a little guidance. Every day we curate a small collection of links worthy of your time, meaning you can skip the wandering and get right to the good stuff.

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The Case for Carrying a Knife Every Day From Someone Who Has Done It for 20 Years

Personal knives have been an essential everyday tool for millennia for people around the world. This tradition continues today, but in a world of technology overdose, it's not nearly as pervasive as it was a century ago. The good news is that you don't have to be a solider, a…

By Amos Kwon
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London’s Secret World War II Tunnels Will Be Open to Public

Beneath the bustling streets of London lies a hidden gem with a rich history – the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels. Built as a wartime shelter during WWII, these mile-long tunnels have seen it all. From housing MI6's covert Special Operations Executive to serving as the communication lifeline between the White House…

By John A. Paradiso
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