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London Doesn’t Have to Be Lavish to Travel Well

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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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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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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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Olfactory NYC Personalized the Fragrance Industry

Everyone wants a signature scent - something to be remembered by when you walk in (and out of) a room. Now, Olfactory NYC has made it even easier with their custom fragrance program. Utilizing their expertise, they have made the selection process easily. Either by mail with their Explorer Box…

By Brett Braley
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It’s Time To Give Santa Maria Style Barbecue the Respect It Deserves

Texans, understandably proud of their storied barbecue tradition, are wont to throw down the following boast: Sure, North Carolina, Memphis, or Kansas City might have fine barbecue, but Texas barbecue is the best when it comes to beef. Yet while Lone Star pitmasters reign supreme when it comes to brisket…

By Johnny Motley
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Two of Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytonas Head to Auction

The magic combination of Hollywood legend/race car driver/philanthropist and a Swiss luxury watch brand has led to the most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction. Well, two more of Newman's Rolex Daytonas are going to hit the auction block this summer. The pair consist of a one-off “Zenith” Daytona (ref.…

By Amos Kwon
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The Hoto Pressure Washing Gun Is the Most Stylish Way to Clean All Your Rides

While we're all for the rub-a-dub method when it comes to getting most things clean, there are some flea market / estate / auction pieces that we've acquired over the years that have such deeply-embedded dirt, debris and old paint that the only solution is a proper power-washing. That's where…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gerber Around Camp Kit

There's a good reason why Gerber is one of the most beloved knife and EDC makers around. And their latest release is perfect evidence. The Around Camp Kit is an essentials set packed with everything you'll need for your next great adventure. The kit includes the Tri-Tip mini cleaver, the…

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