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Are These the Most Underrated Watches of the Year?

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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 Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

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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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Pelican Micro Case

Accessory brand Pelican has launched new collection of Micro Cases perfect for keeping your small possessions safe and secure. The ingenious design features IP67-rated protection and clear polycarbonate casing so you can see exactly what you're storing. The Micro Case is safe and waterproof up to 1 meter for up…

By John A. Paradiso
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Lovehoney’s Orctan Checks All the Right Self Pleasure Boxes

Lovehoney--the world’s biggest online sex toy store--has over two decades of experience when it comes to providing the latest and greatest toys that will satisfy everyone's taste. Enter the Orctan, a silent but mighty device that delivers the ultimate realistic oral sex feeling. The Orctan utilizes a high-tech hinge construction…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The 5 Best Smartwatch Alternatives to an Apple Watch

While Apple seems to have a monopoly on smartwatches, I understand that they’re not everyone’s thing. Some people are Android people. Others don’t need all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch. Others still simply can’t justify the price tag. There are several things to consider when looking for…

By Brett Braley
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How I Became a Better Homebrewer After Working at a Brewery

Up until these past few months, the vast majority of my beer knowledge, experience, and philosophy came from my years as a homebrewer. It’s a hobby I deeply enjoy. It brings my friends together, gives me something both creative and practical to pursue, and ensures that my life has value…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Banksy’s Limited “Agile of War” Screenprints Are for Sale

Iconic and infamous artist Banksy is dropping 50 new unique screen prints of his work titled "FRAGILE", "AGILE" or "LEGACY OF WAR" depending on the source. The important bit--outside the fact that it's a legit Banksy with proper provenance you can hang at home for less than $10k--is that each…

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