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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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Hands-On: 5.11 TMT PLx Tactical Flashlight

There are tiers to your everyday carry. There are the necessities: Wallet, keys, phone. There are the items that, while not necessary, sure come in handy often: Notebook, pocket knife, pen. And then there are those that are useful depending on your job or daily activities. A pocket flashlight could…

By Mike Newman
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Gift Guide: Outdoors

Gift Guide: Outdoors Only the boldest of explorers go out this time of year, but if you have someone on your list already craving a return to Mother Nature’s embrace, you can help them gear up for their next adventure before the weather turns. Here are a few of our…

By Mike Newman
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DIY: Monogrammed Tie Clips

Doing It Yourself isn’t always the easiest or cheapest option, but odds are you won’t find anything more satisfying than finishing a DIY project with your own two hands. Each week, we’re going to showcase one cool DIY project tutorial from around the web. We don't have to wear ties…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Wear This: Military Inspired

The benefits of military inspired garments go far beyond the clean lines and sturdy craftsmanship. For one, pieces used by military branches are designed with a utilitarian mindset; that mixed with a creative approach yields impressive results. From Montgomery’s original duffle coat to the cargo pocket, all these pieces have…

By Cooper Nolan
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8 New Apps You Should Know

Instead of wading through the massive amount of new app releases searching for a few diamonds in the rough, just check out these ones we've selected for you. This is a collection of our favorite new apps for both iOS and Android for your downloading pleasure. Watchville - iOS Super…

By Mike Newman
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