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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 Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance
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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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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

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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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Blu Dot Port Dining Chair

While nautical interior design choices are typically relegated to kitschy beach rentals, the latest release from furniture brand Blu Dot is perfectly suited to the modern home. Meet the Port Dining Chair, a sailing-inspired seat with the cozy elements of Dutch design. Minneapolis-based Blu Dot offers a range of modern…

By John A. Paradiso
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Huckberry’s All-Weather Boot Collection Is Built for All Your Everyday Tasks

Most of the time, you don't want to mess with the classics. But Huckberry went ahead and made a new version of the duckboot and honestly, it's better than the classic. This duckboot hybrid combines the classic with an adventure sneaker that's infused with more versatility, performance and comfort. Full-grain…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Clothing
Ray-Ban Teamed up With Facebook for Their First Smart Glasses

Smart glasses are nothing new, but as with all things they do, Ray-Ban makes it far more stylish. The brand responsible for most of your favorite sunglasses teamed up with Facebook for their first smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Stories Smart Glasses. Each one of the options--and there are plenty of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Technics Is Going Back to Their Roots With the SB-C600 Compact Bookshelf Speaker System

Technics is a brand that requires no introduction because the Technics 1200 Turntable is, quite possibly, the best turntable ever made--especially from a DJing perspective. Despite the fact the brand is best known for their iconic turntables, they actually got their start with a small and revolutionary 2-way bookshelf speaker…

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72 Hours in Austin, Texas

The Lone Star State's capital city is home to some of the best food, drink, and music in the country. Don't believe us? Ask the incoming flock of new residents eager to embrace Austin, Texas' weirdness. Like Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, this foodie destination is a haven for artists,…

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