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The James Brand Midland Minimal Titanium Key Hook

Whether you're talking about pocket knives, chef's knives, rulers or other EDC capsule pieces, there are few brands doing it as well at The James Brand. Case in point, The Midland EDC key hook you see here. Originally introduced a handful of years ago, The Midland has been upgraded to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Pin-Up Houses DIY Gaia Container House

Tiny houses can cost upwards of a couple of hundred thousand dollars, which seems like overkill for undersized. The folks at Pin-Up Houses have something else in mind. Build your own with some affordable full instructions and plans. Their Gaia Container house is actually a smart home that's self-sustaining with…

By Amos Kwon
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Clothing
Brooks Brothers Just Launched an Online Vintage Shop

In terms of vintage clothing from the United States, there's Brooks Brothers and everyone else. Founded more than two centuries ago, the oldest clothing retailer in the US is a one-stop shop for all things plaid, madras and prep, which is why finding their pieces at vintage shops and sales…

By Cooper Fleishman
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2021 BMW R18

BMW's new cruiser is here, and it should make you forget about their forgettable R1220C from a couple of decades ago. This time, it has all the right nostaglic BMW looks paired with the brand's biggest boxer moto engine ever made, to the tune of 1,802 ccs. Not only is…

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adidas Terrex Free Hiker Parley Hiking Shoes

While we will always love the three stripes for their contributions to the world of sneakers as a whole, adidas has done a lot more than just change the shoes we wear on the court and off. The adidas Terrex line of outdoor focused shoes has seen the brand creating…

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