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Are These the Most Underrated Watches of the Year?

Citizen’s newest luxury collections set a new bar for everyday excellence.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)
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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

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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

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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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Virginia Distillery Co. Courage & Conviction Double Cask Reserve

Introducing the Virginia Distillery Co. Double Cask Reserve Single Malt Whiskey – a liquid symphony that will leave your taste buds singing. Crafted in the heart of Virginia, this whiskey is a testament to the artistry of American distillation. Aged for a minimum of five years, it's a marriage of…

By John A. Paradiso
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Maximize Storage, Save Space, and Elevate Gatherings with the Transformer Table 4.0 Collection

Elevate gatherings, conquer limitations, and redefine your home with the Transformer Table 4.0 Collection. The collection boasts a 6-in-1 extendable dining table, that seamlessly seats up to 12, and a multi-functional coffee table adds flair with a lift-top workstation and hidden storage. Featuring 6 wood finishes: Scandinavian Oak, American Walnut,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Thursday 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 Amazing Race’ For Everyday People: Taking a Tour With Competitours

“Tonight we will be sleeping in…” Ari Charlestein, owner and “Evil Genius” for the competition-based tour company Competitours, begins to tell a group full of people who are all hanging from the edges of their seats. “Actually, no, let’s make this a challenge,” he says. “Every team needs to WhatsApp…

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Herding Sheep in the Netherlands- Photo courtesy of Competitours
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Roark x Black Sabbath “Run Amok” Capsule Collection

Iconic outdoor brand Roark has teamed up with heavy metal wizards Black Sabbath for a badass trail running collection inspired by the band's rock & roll history. The collection boasts a range that channel the adventurous spirit of both Roark and Black Sabbath with gear made for everyday wear and…

By John A. Paradiso
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