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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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15 Podcasts Every Guy Should Know

Maybe you have a long commute or are just tired of hearing the same Imagine Dragons song every time you turn on the radio, whatever the case, subscribing to a few podcasts could entertain and enlighten you. Problem is, with just about every person in possession of a microphone and a…

By Mike Newman
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11 Concept Bikes We Wish Would Get Made

Sure you could get an interesting frame or some crazy tires, but there's really only so much you can change up to make your bike truly unique. While these bicycles aren't on the streets, they do push the design conversation forward. Air-Purifier Bike You're already helping the environment by choosing…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
16 Brands You Should Know From The New York City Men’s Shows

Go to all the NYC men's style trade shows and your head will be left spinning by the amount of chambray button-downs and selvedge denim you encounter as you wind through the aisles. While so much feels repetitive, we did make our way through all the shows to find a…

By Mike Newman
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Hands-On: Barocook Flameless Cooking System

Certain conditions make building a fire a challenge when you're out camping or exploring. When you're stuck in your tent with rain beating down around you, you don't always want to turn to a granola bar for a meal. Barocook is the flameless cooking system looking to give you a…

By Mike Newman
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18 New York Movies Every Guy Should See

Drive around New York City for a day, and you're bound to see at least one film being made. They're not all blockbusters, but the city serves as a vibrant backdrop for a great number of productions. And while it's easy to use the slew of skyscrapers and gaggle of…

By Mike Newman
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