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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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Travel
The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway
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Travel
Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture
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Featured Stories

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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
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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.

Steals

The best deals and offers on the web

Editors' Picks

A curated selection of our favorite gear

Must-Reads

Our team’s top picks

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Travel
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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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Sports
Sports

The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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What We're Buying
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
Lifestyle

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

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Drinks
The World’s First Roast-Grind-Brew Coffee Machine

You're about to have the freshest cup of coffee you've ever. Actually, you're going to have super fresh coffee for a long time if you buy the Roast-Grind-Brew Coffee Machine from Bonaverde. With the world's first Roast-Grind-Brew Coffee Machine, you can take raw green coffee beans and turn them into…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Apollo Technical Pen and Drafting Scale

Do we need another pen from Kickstarter? Probably not. Did we back the Apollo Technical Pen and Tri-Scale anyway? Of course. Why? We have a problem with gorgeous writing instruments. The Apollo has a lot in common with the first Kickstarter pen because of the pen/ruler combo, refills and materials,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Clothing
Wear This: John Varvatos

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men’s fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. John Varvatos Raw Edge Sweater Peacoat - $298 BH Anchor Ring - $35+ John Varvatos Brushed Long Sleeve Striped Sweater - $228 Billykirk No. 150 Claw Buckle Belt -…

By Cool Material Guest
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Videos
Re Made Co American Master Plunger

The incredible rise in popularity of American made, crafted by hand goods may have been seen by your wallet. And while we still appreciate artisanal craftsmanship, we also can laugh at this spoof from "Re Made Company." Clearly poking a little fun at Best Made, the guys showcase their latest product…

By Mike Newman
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Home
This Candle Will Make Your House Smell Like Kentucky Fried Chicken

Unless you want to smear your walls with KFC grease, this candle is the best way to bring the scent of fried chicken home with you (assuming that is something you want). Available in a very limited run (only 25 will be for sale), the candles will be available tomorrow…

By Mike Newman
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