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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

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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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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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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
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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Polaroid Right Angle Spy Lens

Don't you hate it when you're trying to discreetly take a picture of some bombshell in a bikini only to have her turn and see you pointing a camera right at her? All of a sudden you're the creepy one, right?? This lens from Polaroid will keep your dignity intact…

By Mike Newman
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Cloned Photos

Artist David Eger openly admits that "Although the concept of recreating historical images is not original, I believe I have put a new twist on the idea." We wholeheartedly agree. Rather than simply taking a historical image, opening it in Photoshop and putting his own twist on it, Eger takes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Custom Bike Build

There's an enjoyment you get from something you build yourself that you won't get from a fully packaged product. When a buddy of ours decided to build his own bike, we figured we'd document the process. Check out the video and peruse what he used below: VISP 59cm Aluminum Frame…

By Mike Newman
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Monster Inspiration Headphones

These days, there are a few things that every pair of headphones has to have: comfort, style, in-line remote and volume control, quality sound and, sometimes, a big celebrity name emblazoned on them. The same company that brought the world Beats by Dre has eschewed the celebrity name for these…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Into Focus Mug

Photography is like surfing, there's a lot of waiting between the action. While trying to ride some waves, at least your down time is occupied by strenuous paddling, while awaiting the perfect shot, you're just plain sitting there. That kind of fortitude requires assistance, and we usually turn to a cup…

By Mike Newman
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