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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

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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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Opinel Limited Edition Artist Series No. 08 Escapade Folding Knives

When it comes to iconic pocket knives, few brands have the pedigree that Opinel built over the past century. The Opinel No. 8 Knife is one of our favorite Opinel pocket knife numbers because of its balance, size, and overall usability. The brand is following up on their limited 130th…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Misc
Icoma Tatamel Suitcase Electric Moped Concept

This tiny transformer of an electric moped is so ingenious, even James Bond might stoop to ride it. Japanese company Icoma made a functioning electric moped that looks like a suitcase/PC tower that unfolds for zippy transportation. When folded down, the Tatamel measures a mere 27.5″ x 26.7″ x 10″,…

By Amos Kwon
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Food
The FIREUP Dutch Oven

Dutch ovens have, by and large, looked the same for decades. But, the FIREUP Dutch Oven, available to back on Kickstarter right now, is a stunning upgrade on the essential piece of cookware. The aesthetically pleasing fins that line the sides of the FIREUP dutch oven serve a functional purpose…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
Spinnaker Boettger on Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Strap

The Boettger is not a brand new model for Spinnaker, and it smartly borrows from the very niche and rare Sinn 809 with its unique markers adhered to the underside of the sapphire glass. But this time around, the Boettger gets a brilliant new integrated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber strap. Not…

By Amos Kwon
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Accessories
WESN MT Multi-Tool

Most of the time, you don't need everything and the kitchen sink in your multi-tool, unless you're in a trade. For most humans, a few handy items that are easy to tote will suffice. The WESN MT is about as simple and straightforward as it gets. It's made out of…

By Amos Kwon
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