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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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Web’s Best: Recipes with Tater Tots

We might not go to Napoleon Dynamite lengths and stash extra tots in our pocket, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love the little fried potato nuggets any less. Like most human beings, we normally eat them as a side or a snack, but there’s a whole other world of…

By Mike Newman
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8 New Apps You Should Know

Instead of wading through the massive amount of new app releases searching for a diamond in the rough, check out some of these. This is a collection of our favorite new apps for both iOS and Android for your downloading pleasure. Minibar Delivery - iTunes Themer - GooglePlay Sooshi -…

By Mike Newman
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The Knives Every Guy Needs In His Kitchen

If you’re using a junky set of kitchen knives, stop and throw them in the trash. Stocking your kitchen with quality knives will completely change the way you cook. This doesn’t mean you need to go out and buy a dozen new ones, just invest in a few quality staples…

By Mike Newman
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Current Obsession: Rock Band Logos

It was usually around 10 minutes into class when your teacher started waxing poetic on the Pythagorean theorem that you started sketching rock band logos in your notebook. Suddenly the bell would ring and you’d realize you listened to absolutely nothing during class and had a composition book full of…

By Mike Newman
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Everyday Carry: 1960s

The 1960s were a time of change, confusion, and upheaval. The style and accessories guys carried reflected this sense of revolt. Marked by war and loss, personal style seemed to fight back. Here’s some of that gear. Lennon Inspired Sunglasses - Link Joint - Link Leather Wallet - Link Rizla…

By Mike Newman
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