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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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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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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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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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The Bolt: Machined Bolt Action Pen

Yes, this is another Kickstarter project about a pen. Right now, it's only a project video, but eventually it will probably end up in the Approved: list. So, what makes The Bolt different? There's a sweet bolt action mechanism to release the ink. There's no cap to lose. The materials…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why

Right now, you're probably thinking to yourself "why the hell do I need a book on etiquette?" We thought the same thing. But this book is actually quite helpful in all kinds of awkward, and normal, social situations. It's written by Peter Post, a man that gets paid a bunch…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Jammy! A Funky-Fresh Boombox

We could use this space to talk about how having a funky-fresh wooden boombox would be great for parties, or the fact that we love Kickstarter projects, but we're not going to. Michael Davis-Yates addresses everything you need to know when he waxes poetic about the Jammy! and Lil' Jammer!…

By Cooper Fleishman
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“Killing Them Softly” Official Trailer

Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini and Ray Liotta appearing together in a movie immediately screams mob thriller. Killing Them Softly might be short on description right now, but if the trailer is any indication, this is going to be a movie you'll want to see in theaters. Oh yeah, and a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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To A Tee: Wicked Quick

Want your weekend wear to reflect your favorite Saturday and Sunday pastimes? Well good luck finding a nice looking t-shirt that represents falling asleep on the couch. With something by motor-centric brand Wicked Quick,  your look will embrace speed, rebellion, and even a few great heritage car brands. Available at various…

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