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6 Breakfast Cocktails Every Gentleman Should Know How to Make

On the off chance you need a little help tomorrow morning.

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Bowl Season Gear by Nike
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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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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
By Lola Méndez
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a Jordan Christmas miracle!

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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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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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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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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The Cool Material Guide to Denim

Denim is a timeless fabric. Whether you're talking jeans, jackets, or workshirts, denim is an essential part of a man's wardrobe. But, do you know the history of denim? Originally, jeans, or "dungarees," were designed for coal miners. Their sturdy, protective construction meant they could last the wear and tear…

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VanLab Camper Van Conversion DIY Kit

If you don't have the funds to buy a fully-appointed camper van, fear not. New Zealand-based VanLab's kit will allow you to build out your own vehicle at a fraction of the cost. Everything is brilliantly flat-packed and assembles like IKEA furniture (although probably less complex). All you need is…

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Nest Brush Self-Dispensing Toothbrush

The next generation of dental hygiene is here. High-quality form and function combine with the brilliantly designed Nest Brush from Nest Care, Inc. This minimalist, compact toothbrush is currently available to back on Kickstarter and offers a variety of upgrades to your standard plastic toothbrush and toothpaste. Winner of the…

By John A. Paradiso
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Elon Musk Announces Tesla Bot, an AI-Powered Humanoid Robot

At the end of Tesla Day 2021, Elon Musk surprised the audience with the announcement of Tesla Bot, an AI-powered humanoid robot capable of performing basic tasks. Tesla Bot, according to Musk, would stand 5'8", weigh 125 pounds, have “human-level hands.” It would also be able to hold up to…

By John A. Paradiso
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This Starter Bundle Is the Best Way to Get Started With a CBD Routine

Not all CBD is created equal.  8LABS products are clean, pure, powerful, and thoroughly tested to make sure you get the most safe and effective form of relief. Their hemp is organically cultivated, harvested and processed with no pesticides. This 8LABS Starter Bundle has everything you need to find your…

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