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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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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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Wear This: Gearhead

As easy as it is to take your ride to the shop around the corner to have it fixed, there's something to be said for the DIY mentality when it comes to fixing something mechanical. We're not saying you should start scouring Craigslist trying to find bikes to restore. But…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Inside: Prisma Guitars – The Shop Turning Skateboards Into Electric Guitars

In the bedroom of Nick Pourfard's San Francisco home is a collection of furniture he built himself. Pourfard is a self-taught woodworker who seems to have a knack for crafting wooden wonders. Instead of turning his professional attention to dressers and bed frames, however, Pourfard decided to craft something a bit…

By Mike Newman
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8 Great Office Chair Alternatives to Herman Miller

The Herman Miller Aeron is easily one of the most well-known office chairs ever made. There's science and style to support the $700+ price tag new, but it's hard to justify that price when someone else isn't footing the bill. Instead of picking up a used Aeron, check out some…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch [Closed]

After having spent a month with the Apple Watch, we can safely say we really like it. And with the release of watchOS 2, it's clear Apple is just getting started with its wrist organizer/game machine/connectivity device and, oh yeah, watch. If you've wanted to slap one on your wrist…

By Mike Newman
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Our 8 Favorite Versions of the Iconic New Balance 574

With sneaker collaborations and exclusive colorways seemingly released daily, it’s becoming increasingly hard to keep up to date. We turn our heads to the masters of the limited release, New Balance, to take a closer look at one of their most frequently reworked models: the 574. From all their way-out-there…

By Matthew Pike
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