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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Cool Material
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
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The Best Beer to Drink This Winter

Wintertime has officially arrived. The holiday season is upon us, gifts have been purchased, and all that's left to do is cozy up to a roaring fire with a quality drink in hand. While the warming elixirs of scotch, bourbon, or rye might be tempting, we enjoy quality winter beers…

By John A. Paradiso
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Holiday Cards You’ll Actually Want To Send

While there's certainly a time, place an intended recipient for the "Holly Jolly," "Merry Christmas," "Season's Tidings" and other Christmas-themed cards you'd easily find at your local big box shop or drugstore, there are just as many holiday cards available on the Internet that are far more interesting. And we…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Clothing
Why You Should Buy Wool Shirts Instead of Cotton

We grew up on cotton shirts. Cotton Ts, polos, oxfords, and dress shirts. My mom always said, "Look for 100% cotton, and you'll always be comfortable." She wasn't completely wrong, largely because the other options back then were polyester. And those were no bueno. Even cotton/poly blends seemed to lack…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens For Your Next Pizza Party

While we love a good charcuterie board or cheese plate, the best appetizer and/or aperitivo setups are not complete without a multitude of pizza options. Thanks to modern technology, you can crank out damn near-perfect Neapolitan pizzas just like the Italians in under a few minutes with the correct setup.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
The Best Winter Boots For Men

If you happen to be one of those guys who thinks they can get through winter's worst in nothing but semi-rugged sneakers, you're painfully wrong. Your feet will remind you of that fact when things get cold and dicey out there. The triumvirate of warmth, weather protection, and traction is…

By Amos Kwon
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