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The Most Refreshing Hop Waters, Ranked

The Most Refreshing Hop Waters, Ranked

Crack. Sip. Ahhhhhh.

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Bowl Season Gear by Nike
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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

New year essentials.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
By Travis Haley
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
By Lola Méndez
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

New year essentials.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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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

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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The 8 Best Cities For Beer Lovers To Visit This Summer

Summer is the perfect time for a classic American road trip. And while some may center their trips on the myriad amusement parks, beach towns, or roadside monuments that dot the United States, for beer lovers, a road trip is the perfect opportunity to try beers from breweries they'd never…

By Christopher Osburn
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Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept

The recently revealed Mercedes-Benz Vision One Eleven Concept is a glimpse into the future of automotive design and innovation. The Vision One Eleven Concept showcases a sleek, aerodynamic exterior that exudes pure sophistication. Its bold lines and futuristic silhouette make a powerful statement, while the stunning LED lighting system adds…

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The US Space Force Has an Official Watch – And It’s Actually Pretty Cool

You probably haven't heard about the US Space Force, the space service branch of the Armed Forces, since it was established. And it quickly became the butt of many jokes. But, the division's official timepiece is no laughing matter. Introducing the US Space Force Micromilspec Watch, which merged sleek design…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Vaultskin’s Stylish MAYFAIR Leather Zip Wallet Has Room for All Your Essentials

While all our everyday carry setups are slightly different, we all still need to carry a wallet. The Vaultskin MAYFAIR is, quite simply, far superior to other wallets because this slim and versatile zipper wallet is made with high-quality Italian leather, YKK zippers and RFID-blocking technology. It features an exterior…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Improve Your Gin & Tonic By Making It a Spanish Gin & Tonic

If you’re a fan of fresh, citrus-filled cocktails during the summer months (or any time of year), there’s a decent chance you enjoy your fair share of gin and tonics. This simple drink of gin, tonic, and (usually) a squeeze of lime or a lime wedge is the epitome of…

By Christopher Osburn
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