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Bowl Season Gear by Nike

If you’re gearing up for the most wonderful, chaotic stretch of the college football calendar, start here.

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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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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
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
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Pack your bags...

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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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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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Why You Should Buy Wool Shirts Instead of Cotton

We grew up on cotton shirts. Cotton Ts, polos, oxfords, and dress shirts. My mom always said, "Look for 100% cotton, and you'll always be comfortable." She wasn't completely wrong, largely because the other options back then were polyester. And those were no bueno. Even cotton/poly blends seemed to lack…

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Infused Golf Decanter Set

We're in the thick of it now. Holiday gifting season is upon us. And we've tackled dozens of great gifts this holiday season. But, if you're looking to stand out with a unique gift, we've got you covered. The Golf Decanter Set from Infused is the perfect gift for the…

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Alchemy Peppers Hopp Sauce 3-Pack Sampler

Alchemy Peppers is a small, craft hot sauce brand inspired by the world of craft beer. By infusing their hot sauces with hops, these condiments take on exciting and delicious aromas and flavors. We were instantly struck by their distinct and playful branding. But the product is just as impressive.…

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The Gift Guide for Men Who Love Watches

It was once said that the only jewelry a man should wear is a wedding ring and a watch. While that's no longer true today, the gift of a good timepiece is always welcomed. It can easily set the tone for style or cement a look like no other accessory.…

By Amos Kwon
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Arc’teryx ReBIRD is the Latest Collection of Modern Re-Vamped Clothing Items

These days, all the great outdoor outfitters have opened their shops up to pre-worn and beat-up returns to be revamped and revitalized that are ultimately recreated and rebuilt as more storied and valuable versions of the originals. Patagonia did it with ReCrafted and Worn Wear, The North Face did it…

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