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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

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 Rum Bucket List: 15 Rums You Have to Drink at Least Once

Forget everything you thought you learned in college when it comes to rum because Bacardi (151 or otherwise) is not the barometer you should be using for this incredible spirit. The fermenting and distilling of sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice to create a delicious distillate liquor has been happening for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Akashi-Kama Noragi Jacket

Menswear has often looked to Japan for quality craftsmanship and style inspiration. Whether you're interested in formalwear or streetsyle, Japan continues to leave an influence on western fashion sensibilities. By drawing on the fashion history of Japan and crafting their products in the US, Akashi-Kama successfully bridges that gap. Akashi-Kama…

By John A. Paradiso
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Cadillac Project GTP Race Car

Here's evidence that Cadillac cares about racing. The GTP race car is the result of a collaboration between Cadillac Racing and Italian race car maker Dallara. The new Project GTP hybrid race car is destined for the most grueling endurance races on earth: the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the…

By Amos Kwon
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Wills Cable Knit Wool Sweater

If Punxhatawny Phil has his way, we're in for a few more weeks of winter. That means you'll need to stock up on some cold weather essentials. Few brands make better men's sweaters than Wills. The sweater brand excels in finding premium materials for its goods. Linen, cashmere, merino, you…

By John A. Paradiso
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Want to Smoke the Best Cigars Out There? Look No Further Than the Hand-Rolled Options From La Aurora

When it comes to cigars, your smoking options are nearly endless.  Stop worrying about torpedo versus robusto, wrapper leaf, filler tobacco, and everything else because La Aurora has you covered. The original Dominican Cigar company, La Aurora has been hand-rolling high-quality cigars 1903. They have you covered with sampler packs…

By Pat McLaughlin
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