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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance

G-SHOCK didn’t just evolve into refinement. It’s been quietly building toward it from the start.

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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 Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

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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

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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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‘The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail’

While we love a Manhattan, Old-Fashioned, Margarita, Painkiller, Boulevardier or Martini, it's hard to deny the simplicity, ubiquity and sheer beloved nature of the Negroni. As the story goes, "a century ago, the cocktail achieved perfection when, according to legend, Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender in Florence to stiffen…

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Citizen Promaster Aqualand Special Edition

Citizen's bombproof Promaster series of wristwatches can take on just about anything from diving to punishing field duties. The latest member of the lineup is the Aqualand Special Edition. The limited-edition dive watch is anything but subtle with its chunky 46mm diameter case, deeply notched bezel, and a bold colorway.…

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Anthony Bourdain Documentary Official Trailer

Anthony Bourdain might have had the single greatest influence on the restaurant industry in recent years. His brash, raw, honest style endeared thousands of restaurant owners, chefs, and eaters alike. And his death only further cemented his legacy as an icon in the food world. As a television host and…

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Yahtzee Cup Noodles Special Edition

If your college experience was anything like ours, your dining hall meal plan was frequently supplemented by the iconic Cup Noodles ramen experience. Not quite proper ramen, not quite soup but cheap as hell and easy to make in a pinch, it's a staple food we still occasionally go back…

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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021: Drink

Give dad the gift of high-class beverages this Father's Day. Whether his bar cart could use an upgrade or you just want to split an exciting new summer-ready wine, we've got you covered. Below are twelve of the best drink gifts to give dad for Father's Day 2021.

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