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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

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The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture
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We Found the Good Stuff

Our latest favorites for your closet, home, wrist, and everywhere else.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in July 2026.

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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop
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Lifestyle
The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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We Found the Good Stuff

Our latest favorites for your closet, home, wrist, and everywhere else.

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Watches
Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in July 2026.

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What We're Buying
7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop

For the beach, the lake, the trail, and wherever you like disappearing to on summer weekends.

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Lifestyle
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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America’s Most Historic Golf Trip

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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

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Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Wild Turkey’s New ‘Cheesy Gold Foil’ Release Is a Tribute To a Collector’s Classic

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Hyperglide Razors Lubricate Your Face As You Shave

Finally someone created a razor that isn't improved just by adding another blade or ten. The Hyperglide razor from King of Shaves features a self-lubricating cartridge that basically creates its own shaving gel when it comes in contact with water. What does that mean for your face? Well, the shave…

By Mike Newman
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Lifestyle
Heritage: Matthew Perlman

My father has always been one to impart wisdom to me in subtle ways he knows I will eventually pick up on. When I was 14, he gave me this trick lock that he picked up on a trip to India. I spent hours trying to figure it out -…

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Gear
Hex-o-Matic Pen & Pencil

Both the Hex-o-matic Pencil and the Hex-o-matic Pen are reminiscent of the kinds of writing instruments your dad would keep in his shirt pocket back in the day. Slick but substantial. The rounded grip texture on each allows you to write comfortably while the upper barrel provides sharp lines to…

By Mike Newman
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Audio
Muji’s Bluetooth Speaker Hides On Your Shelf

Every Bluetooth speaker that hits the market these days seems to follow the Jambox's design model to a T. So, it's nice when a new wireless music player does its own thing. The MJFSP-1 from the minimalist kings at Muji, is designed to slyly slide onto your shelf without much…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
The Latest J. Crew and New Balance Collaboration is Hot

As the entire country seems to be caught in a never-ending blizzard cycle, it's nice to think of the warm months ahead. While the latest collaboration between J.Crew and New Balance won't actually heat your feet, they will make you forget about the dusting of snow for a second. The…

By Mike Newman
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