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London Doesn’t Have to Be Lavish to Travel Well

Your smart, stylish, and affordable guide to visiting the UK capital.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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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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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

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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

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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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Leica L1 and L2 Watches

Is it a logical leap to go from making some of the world's best cameras to wristwatches? Perhaps not, but some of it makes sense when you look at Leica's first horological venture. Mechanical intricacy, minimalist styling, and plenty of black. The L1 and L2 (GMT) were announced back in…

By Amos Kwon
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Mack Weldon Performance Atlas Collection

Mack Weldon has made a name for itself by designing men's basics made with anti-microbial materials. And by advertising on nearly every podcast you listen to. The brand has released its latest performance line of clothing: the Atlas Collection. The Atlas includes Half-Zip Sweater, Full-Zip Sweater, and Jogger available in…

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50 Under $50: Fifty Gifts She Wants This Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air with Valentine's Day right around the corner. You want to find the right gift for your lady that feels personal, impressive, and romantic - all of which can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. We put together our 50 favorite Valentine's Day Gifts…

By Sarah Mastriano
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Want to Learn and Speak a New Language Like a Native? Babbel Can Help.

Whether you're prepping for an adventure, learning for a new job posting or brushing up on the basics, foreign languages are some of the hardest things to learn...unless you have Babbel. Babbel provides students like you with all the tools you need to learn a new language in just 3…

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Selfmade Graham Bell II Sunglasses

While it might feel tempting, we'd suggest you never skimp on a pair of sunglasses. Sure those plastic $20 gas station shades will get you through a road trip. But, if you want quality and style, you'll need to spend a little bit. Thankfully Selfmade crafts excellent, durable, handsome sunglasses…

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