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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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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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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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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

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

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

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A Ruler Suited For Any Color Surface

Unless you're doing work in a shop, you probably haven't needed to buy a ruler in quite some time. And while you might not really be in the market, we can safely say that this is the ruler you should buy if you need one. Since the markings fade from…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
This Tiny Drone is Strong Enough To Carry a GoPro

Drones are quickly falling into two categories. Either they don't have the ability to tote around a camera and are really just toys you will play with for a bit and then leave in your attic, or they can support a GoPro or small camera and thus can be used…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
60% of the Time, Sex Panther Porter Gets You Drunk Every Time

Whammy! Look what's back. SanTan's seasonal release, Sex Panther Double Chocolate Porter, returns for these cold months to warm you from the inside. The 6.9% porter is loaded with huge chocolate flavor along with some hints of truffle, molasses, and, unfortunately, no bits of real panther. Perfect for pairing with…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
The Most Violent Sport on Earth

Out of the way, Rugby. Step aside, Olympic Wrestling. Take a seat, MMA. We present to you, Calcio Storico ("Historic Football"), the most violent sporting event on earth. Every June, teams gather in Italy to take part and pay homage to the ancient game which is a mix of sport…

By Mike Newman
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This Song Was Made Entirely From Bicycle Parts

Not since we were laying down skid marks have we really paid attention to the sounds coming from our bikes. Johnnyrandom listened closely and decided to turn his bike into a musical instrument. Check out this short video about the process and to hear a little from the Beethoven of…

By Mike Newman
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