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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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What We're Buying
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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A curated selection of our favorite gear

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America’s Most Historic Golf Trip

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What We're Buying

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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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What We're Buying

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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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What We're Buying

The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

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Lifestyle

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

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CM’s Top 20 Products of 2013

Another year has come and gone. We played with lots of gadgets, sampled plenty of beer, and drove some mighty nice cars all in the name of "research." And while we stand by everything we've tossed up on Cool Material, there are always going to be certain items that go…

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Accessories
Tanner Goods Sunglass Case

As much as it might resemble an overcooked version of its Pillsbury crescent roll cousin (once removed), this leather Tanner Goods Case is not for eating. The filling in question, nice sunglasses, is provided by you. Tanner Goods brings 5.5oz Horween Rich Chromexcel leather in one of five colors (black,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Kung Fury – Trailer

Not so fast, Members of the Academy. Don't go handing out those awards just yet. You see, there's a newcomer on this block, and his name is Kung Fury. And, assuming this Kickstarter project is funded, you're going to need to add it to all your lists from Best Picture…

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Two Stroke Smoke Candle

We've seen plenty of candles that help your home smell a tad more masculine. There's been bacon candles, beer candles, and a handful of others, but we think this one takes the crown for pumping the most machismo into your home. The Two Stroke Smoke Candle is made with real…

By Mike Newman
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Printed City Sights Photo Pillows

Most of the pillows you come across at the store are not made with you in mind. Usually they have beads and tassels and look like they belong in your grandma's house. Since you'll probably need a throw pillow or two for your couch, consider these from In The Seam.…

By Mike Newman
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