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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a Jordan Christmas miracle!

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a Jordan Christmas miracle!

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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
By Travis Haley
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
By Lola Méndez
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a Jordan Christmas miracle!

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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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Feeling the Burn

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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

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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Huckberry x The James Brand Redstone Pocket Knife

The James Brand has been one of our favorite modern pocket knife makers for quite some time now. And their recently released Redstone shot up to the top of our EDC list. The unique design and colorful stylings gave us a hit of vintage GORP-y vibes. Now, The James Brand…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Hit the Trails with the New Teva Zymic Sandals

In the great sandals debate, I am firmly on the side of Teva. I will cast aside any editorial objectivity to praise this brand that so seamlessly combines retro style decisions with excellent modern technology. Teva sandals are equally ideal for lounging in the backyard as they are for hitting…

By John A. Paradiso
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Misc
Ferrari 296 GTS

When you take one of the world's best-performing hypercars and make it a convertible, is it a compromise? Not when it's the new Ferrari 296 GTS (Gran Turismo Spider). It takes the sublime Ferrari 296 GTB and adds a power-folding hardtop that retracts in a mere 14 seconds and at…

By Amos Kwon
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Stay Warm On Your Next Camping trip with The Poncho from Poler

If you've ever wanted an outdoorsy upgrade for the snuggie, Poler has the answer. The Poncho is a thoughtfully constructed, well-insulated, versatile camping poncho. Made with a nylon ripstop exterior and Thermastuff synthetic insulation, The Poncho is durable and tear-resistant while staying soft and warm. With a hand warmer pocket…

By John A. Paradiso
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These Pants Combine Functional Hiking Pants and Comfortable Joggers

When it comes to pants built for everyday adventures, Proof never disappoints. But the Proof Trek Joggers are even more impressive than what we've come to expect from the brand. These hybrid joggers combine everything we want in both hiking pants and joggers. They're made with double-knit fabric coated with…

By Pat McLaughlin
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