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Decked Out: Camping in Style

Going off grid for a weekend and venturing into the wilderness means living a little more sustainably--it does not mean you get a free pass on looking like a civilized human being. Start with a quality pair of jeans and a trucker jacket from Levi’s, add a few creature comforts…

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The Rolling Stones 50

There will always be something inherently cool about going behind the scenes and back in time with a band that has history. That's even more true when the band in question is The Rolling Stones, a band with more history (and number 1 everythings) than just about any other band...…

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Skull Pendant Light

If you aren't down with the whole industrial style desk lamp thing that has been popping up courtesy of places like Luke Lamps Co. and Menlo Park Lamps, but you still want to add a hint of manliness to your lighting, there's this Skull Pendant Light. Available from Raw Dezign, the Skull…

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Prop Power Extension Cord

Until we get Go Go Gadget Legs, we're going to be stuck with doing some home improvement work atop a ladder. Perched up on one presents a slew of problems and annoyances. Besides keeping your balance and attempting to carry a screwdriver between your teeth, you're going to have to…

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Libertine Libertine Camo Chinos

Camo is a look you want to incorporate into your wardrobe sparingly. Too much and you either look like you're in the military or you're crazier than Gary Busey and you may be carrying a weapon. It's why we dig these chinos from Libertine Libertine. Instead of going all out…

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