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Bowl Season Gear by Nike

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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)

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

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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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Nodus Retrospect III is an Ode to the Lesser-Known History of Dive Watches

Everything old is new again, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. Case in point, the Nodus Retrospect III watch. Made in the spirit of influential but lesser-known vintage dive watches from the 50s, the Retrospect III captures their retro quirkiness while giving them new life and more…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Sweater Is the First Venture Capital Fund We Can All Invest Into

We've all seen enough shows about Silicon Valley to know the broad strokes of venture capital, along with the fact it's reserved for the uber rich. Until now! Sweater is a wealth tech company founded on the mission to accelerate generational wealth creation for everyone through venture investing. By pooling…

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Dragonfly Hyperscooter

Electric scooters suck mostly because they're not fun, and they're strewn everywhere like they're disposable. The Dragonfly Hyperscooter bucks the trend by making one that'll get your pulse racing while providing a premium aesthetic. It's touted as the "world's first hyperscooter" that has four wheels instead of two, knobby tires…

By Amos Kwon
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Tracksmith Just Got a Little Prep in Their Step

Tracksmith, the running lover's cult favorite, has teamed up with prep giant J Crew on a capsule collection just in time to enjoy the fall foliage on your next jog. This collection has collegiate flair without any of the pretention, mixing old school Ivy League designs with a decidedly mature…

By Brett Braley
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The Creative Act: A Way of Being

While the world of self-help books might not offer the creative spark you need to improve your life, there are still some genuinely inspirational books written by impressive people that can offer insights into a life well-lived. One upcoming release that we have our eyes on is The Creative Act:…

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