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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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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance
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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

You don’t need a rare hookup to gift a piece of bourbon history.

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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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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 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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Sony Project Q

Sony's PS5 is going after the Nintendo Switch by potentially offering up a handheld companion device known as the Project Q. The rumors were recently confirmed, and it looks like the Project Q will provide a large 8" 1080p/60fps resolution display with an integrated DualSense wireless controller. That's bigger than…

By Amos Kwon
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2024 BMW i5

As the venerable BMW 5 Series enters its 8th generation, the move involves electrification, to no one's surprise. It's called the i5, and it includes two models: the i5 eDrive40 and the sportier and more powerful i5 M60 xDrive. Styling is leaner and more rakish than the rather understated 7th-generation…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Bamford x Land Rover LR002 Puts the Pedal to the Metal

Introducing the Bamford Land Rover LR002 watch, a stunning timepiece that seamlessly blends the craftsmanship of luxury watchmaking with the iconic design elements of Land Rover. This limited-edition collaboration between Bamford and Land Rover captures the essence of adventure and ruggedness, featuring a sleek black case and dial adorned with…

By Brett Braley
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8 Cocktails To Try If You Like Margaritas

When it comes to summery, refreshing cocktails it’s pretty difficult to beat the appeal of a well-made Margarita. And no, not the frozen, overly sweet, heavily boozy version you find at chain restaurants. A great Margarita is simple, lightly tart, gently sweet, and features a great tequila for its base.…

By Christopher Osburn
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The Mountain 600 Leaf GTX is Danner’s First Recraftable Boot

The iconic 600 model by Danner has just got an upgrade that shows the brand remains at the forefront of not only loving the outdoors, but considering it as a component of their design and manufacturing processes. The new Mountain 600 Leaf GTX is the brand's first recraftable boot, meaning…

By Brett Braley
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