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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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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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Pro-Ject Releases New X8 Turntable and Phono Boxes to Heighten Your Hi-Fi Experience

Pro-Ject is among our favorite brands when it comes to turntables and audio tech. They've been industry leaders for years and offer a variety of options for newbies and audiophiles alike. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon is one of the best entry-level/mid-tier record players you can buy. And their Signature Series…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The Craftsman Canvas Collection from Buck Mason

Versatility in a wardrobe is key to longevity. More and more, brands are accounting for the varied life their consumers lead and creating garments that make just as much sense in a pub as in one’s garage. Buck Mason’s new Craftsman Canvas collection toes this line beautifully. Made from the…

By Brett Braley
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Travel
The Echo White Desert Pods Are a Next Level Vacation Destination in Antartica

Natural beauty has drastically been reduced due to overpopulation, deforestation, and the bureaucratic red tape of corporate land ownership. Many the modern man will never get to be the explorer of yore. But now, White Desert’s Echo experience may be able to give us a taste of what our forefathers…

By Brett Braley
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Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse

Ergonomics has dominated the workplace for decades. We've been told that specialized chairs, keyboard pads, pens, and more can make for a more pleasant work environment. And with the rise of work-from-home, that conversation has now taken over our home life, too. Whether or not you buy into the ergonomics…

By John A. Paradiso
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Throw Some Lava in Your Java (And Other Drinks) With Ujjo

Everything's better with a little spice, and that goes doubly for coffee, tea and cocktails. While we wouldn't recommend putting other hot sauces in your coffee--which is how they got started in the first place--Ujjo is the exception. With subtle sweeteners, cozy spices and zero vinegar, Ujjo hot sauces elevate…

By Pat McLaughlin
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