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WhistlePig’s The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame Is a Deliciously Unconventional Rye Whiskey

Another winning release in the exclusive Boss Hog lineup.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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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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Luke Edward Hall’s Chateau Orlando Mixes Whimsy and British Good Taste

Luke Edward Hall is the most modern equivalent of Cecil Beaton that we have. He’s a veritable aesthete who has worked in various mediums, from wall murals to sketchbooks, from fabrics to entire hotels. His clothing venture, Chateau Orlando, is a gateway into the visual lexicography of Hall’s inspiration. From…

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Bulova “Parking Meter” Chronograph

We didn't see this watch coming, mostly because we'd never heard of it. Bulova reached into its archives to recreate the "Parking Meter" Chronograph, so named due to the distinct framing of its two subdials. The bullhead-style quartz timepiece also has top-mounted chrono pushers and a crown at the 6…

By Amos Kwon
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The Observer Collection’s Papa Wallet

You may know Robert Spangle as the voice (and eye) behind his account Thousand Yard Style, but his other venture, The Observer Collection, is just as interesting to me. Creating EDC gear and bags for long-haul usage, Spangle has built a tight collection of goods that are as functional as…

By Brett Braley
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Dandy Del Mar Waffle Knit Sets

Dandy Del Mar has quickly become one of our favorite summertime apparel brands. Their clothing oozes a sense of luxurious breeziness that we love. Their latest release takes the comfort to a whole new level. The Cannes Waffle Knit Sets, featuring a polo and drawstring shorts, are the perfect addition…

By John A. Paradiso
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Batch Is Back With Our New Favorite Summer Button Down

There are plenty of reasons to dress up during the summer. If you want to look good while staying cool, you need to mix up your shirts. Enter the Batch Band Collar shirts collection. Whether you're dressing up for a date, a wedding or a function, these shirts will do…

By Pat McLaughlin
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