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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
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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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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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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

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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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In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain

There are few figures in modern pop culture that have had such a profound impact on people like Anthony Bourdain. He transcended the "celebrity chef" figure and inspired fans to embrace authenticity in cooking, traveling, and conversation. Whether you have a profound interest in the hospitality scene or just rely…

By John A. Paradiso
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Beloved Retro Ski Apparel Brand Mother Karen’s is Back

Mother Karen's is one of those apparel brands that was seemingly lost to history. The small ski apparel brand earned a cult following in the 80s among skiers, surfers, skaters, and BMXers. The color-blocked powder jacket with the oversized Kangaroo pouch is instantly recognizable and carries it with all of…

By John A. Paradiso
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Misen Is Back with a New Line of Nonstick Essentials Pans

Misen might have started with one of our favorite new chef's knifes, but they've since expanded to a whole line of kitchen gear--including the Misen Cookware collection of durable pots and pans. Misen has now expanded with their latest Kickstarter--and an incredible amount of research, R&D and the like--into the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Flint and Tinder’s 10-Year Collection Has All the Fall Outerwear You Need

When it comes to quality outerwear, you won't find better than Flint and Tinder. Whether you opt for one of their Made in the USA pullovers, hoodies, crews or quarter-zips, these are some of the most comfortable and stylish pieces you'll ever put on. With beefy, extra soft fleece, cotton,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Flint and Tinder’s 365 Pant Is the Perfect Combination of Jean, Chino and Performance Pant

When it comes to the daily uniform, there are few things as important as pair of comfortable, stylish and well-fitting pants. That's where Flint and Tinder comes in with their bestselling 365 Pant. These year-round essentials have the cut of a jean, the feel of a chino and the stretch…

By Pat McLaughlin
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