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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
Fashion
The 10 Best Men’s Sunglasses

When it comes to a good pair of sunglasses, it doesn't matter what season it is because protecting your vision and looking mysteriously cool are year-round endeavors. Whether you're driving in the glare of the summer sun, skiing on the blinding slopes, or simply taking a walk on a bright…

By Amos Kwon
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10 Denim Jackets for Every Budget

Denim jackets are most readily associated with poorly produced PSAs from the '90s. Though we have to admit, recently, there's been a push to reclaim the classic jean jacket from the depths of unfashionability. Plenty of designers and companies are putting out denim jackets that would fit in at a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Where to Buy The Best Linen Pants for Men for Any Budget

Whether we like it or not, we can't change the fact that the warmer months with their incredibly high temps and absurd humidity percentages are here to stay. While that means most of us are going to be wearing shorts for the summer, there are still plenty of occasions that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Camper Vans To Get Away This Summer

If the pandemic has done anything positive, it has given many people the incentive to take time off to explore the great outdoors without having to stay in a germ-infested hotel or a questionable Airbnb. The solution? Hit the road in the best camper van for a true overlanding experience…

By Amos Kwon
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Are Butterfly Knives Illegal?

Serious pocket knife and EDC enthusiasts know that traveling with knives can prove difficult. It's no surprise that knives are dangerous. And, as such, many countries and individual states here in the U.S. have different laws regarding what constitutes a pocket knife versus a weapon (usually blade length) and whether…

By John A. Paradiso
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