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The Charm of Canandaigua, New York

The perfect friend trip for 2026.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

Give drink lovers gifts like these. And they'll make you good drinks in return. Win, win.

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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

Pinkies out.

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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

Give drink lovers gifts like these. And they'll make you good drinks in return. Win, win.

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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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The Best Commuter Bikes You Can Buy Right Now

Even if most of the world returns to the traditional office, the way we commute will likely become more dependent on bicycles thanks to the newfound freedom many of us have rediscovered on two wheels. And urban areas have also become more bike-friendly to promote pedaled commuting. So, what should…

By Amos Kwon
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Entertainment
Arcade1Up Is Remaking ‘The Simpsons’ Arcade Game

The 2021 iteration of E3--aka the Electronic Entertainment Experience--is set to kick off this Saturday, June 12th. Arcade1Up decided to start the party early by revealing that they're re-releasing a new version of a beloved arcade classic from the past--The Simpsons Arcade Game. If you grew up in any way…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Laws Whiskey House Releases Limited Edition Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey

Award-winning distillery Laws Whiskey House has just announced its latest, terroir-driven release: a Limited Edition Centennial Straight Wheat. Made from 100% soft white centennial wheat grown in Colorado's San Luis Valley, this whiskey is gentle in its approach but distinctively flavorful. Laws aged this whiskey for over four years in…

By John A. Paradiso
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Tech
LEGO Electric Hummer

We're sure the LEGO powers that be have already got their eyeballs on the video of this fan-built Electric Hummer Pickup. Based on its attention to detail, mad suspension skills, and its spot-on Hummer look, it's only a matter of time before the LEGO community upvotes this sucker to 10,000…

By Amos Kwon
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Gear
The Ledlenser MH5 Rechargeable Headlamp Is the Best Entry-Level Headlamp

When it comes to adventuring gear, the humble headlamp is essential. Whether you’re pitching your tent late at night, going for a pre-sunrise hike, or just need to hit the bathroom, a quality headlamp is crucial for camping. And you won’t get much better than the Ledlenser MH5 rechargeable headlamp.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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