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Bowl Season Gear by Nike

If you’re gearing up for the most wonderful, chaotic stretch of the college football calendar, start here.

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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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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

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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 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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Hiking Gear Every Guy Should Have Before Heading Out

Day hikes and casual weekend excursions along established trails in prepared campsite rarely end up with someone 127 Hours-ing themselves out of a gulch. It’s when you get more adventurous, the first few steps from beginner to intermediate, that you’ll find yourself new situations you might not be prepared for.…

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The Yeti Rambler Ice Bucket Is the Perfect Addition to Your Summer BBQ

Looking for the ultimate beverage companion for your outdoor gatherings? Yeti has long made some of our favorite coolers, perfect for backyard BBQs and parties. And their latest offering is a no-brainer addition to the Yeti lineup: the Rambler Beverage Bucket. Sleek, slight, and impressively-designed, this this ice bucket promised…

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Atari Is Back With a Brand-New Game

Introducing the retro gaming revival we've all been waiting for--Atari is back with a blast from the past! Get ready to immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the '80s as the legendary gaming company unleashes a brand new cartridge for the iconic Atari 2600 console. Mr. Run and Jump is…

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The Disciplined, Fast Lane Life of a Race Car Driver Turned Winemaker

If you were to ask me to rattle off my dream jobs in five seconds, I would probably list: rock star, National Geographic explorer, and whatever exactly Magic Mike’s professional title is. With a few more moments to consider, I would add elite racecar driver and winemaker, professions I admire…

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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz

The much-anticipated return of the Volkswagen Microbus takes the form of the all-electric ID. Buzz. It design is a great blend of modern and vintage cues, but the powertrain is all 21st century. The base model is rear-wheel drive with 282 horsepower from the 91 kWh battery, and a two-motor…

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