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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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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
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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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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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This Whiskey Listened to Metallica While It Aged

Introducing the headbanging elixir that will make your taste buds thrash with delight: Blackened Whiskey's 72 Seasons Batch. Blackened Whiskey started several years ago as a collaboration between Metallica and legendary distiller Dave Pickerell. This limited edition release is a symphony of flavors, crafted with the precision and intensity that…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Timex x Todd Snyder Liquor Store Watch

Introducing the Timex x Todd Snyder Liquor Store Watch, a collaboration that embodies timeless style and effortless cool. This wristwatch combines the craftsmanship of Timex with the design finesse of Todd Snyder, resulting in a perfect blend of modern aesthetics and expert watchmaking. The third edition of the Liquor Store…

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The 9 Best Motorcycle Gloves To Get Through Any Season

Motorcycling is a thrilling and enjoyable hobby, but it can also be one of the most dangerous when you factor in road conditions, weather, oblivious drivers, and rider error. Smart and safe motorcyclists invest in excellent gear to keep safe, including a great jacket and helmet. Next on the list…

By Amos Kwon
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Porsche Design Machined Aluminum Sunglasses

Porsche Design, which produces some of our favorite style accessories, pieces of tech, and EDC gear, celebrated its 50th anniversary last year with a pair of stunning sunglasses. Now, the design brand is back with the P' 8951 Sunglasses, a sleek and stylish eyewear companion for the discerning individual who…

By John A. Paradiso
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The James Brand OD Green + Orange Collection

The James Brand, one of our favorite EDC makers, has added to its impeccable lineup of pocket knives and tools with the OD Green & Orange Collection. This new collection builds on their OD Green + Black series and offers a fusion of rugged functionality and urban style. The OD…

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