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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
By Beau Hayhoe
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
12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

By Cool Material
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

Good luck spotting Nike's best releases this week. They're all camo.

By Cool Material
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The Stylish Hashy Bottle Belongs in Your EDC

We didn't know we were in the market for a stylish travel bottle until we saw Hashy. Inspired by the timeless design of vintage perfume bottles, Hashy combines a sleek form with all the features you want in a bottle. The double wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
The James Brand x HEIMPLANET Chapter Knife

We pay serious attention to our everyday carry gear, and that typically involves a great folding blade just about every day when we’re not headed to the airport. Some days require an inexpensive utilitarian knife, while other days call for something special. The James Brand has just collaborated with the…

By Amos Kwon
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Sandvik 3D Printed Titanium Smash-Proof Guitar

Though we wouldn't put it past The Who's Pete Townshend or Guns N' Roses Slash to give it a try, Sandvik has just created the world's first 3D printed guitar that's actually smash proof. One look at this layered titanium masterpiece, and you'd believe it, too. The Swedish tooling, materials,…

By Amos Kwon
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The World’s Smallest UV Flashlight Is Also Life-Proof

In a world where gadgets are judged based on how well they do their jobs despite being available in the smallest packages possible, the Hunt22 Ultra Compact UV Flashlight reigns supreme. At barely 1" in length and weighing about the same amount as a quarter, you wouldn't expect this torch…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
TUPLUS X2 Carry-On

Most carry-on luggage is just boring and impractical, and we really hate the part where you have to unzip the whole damn thing to show TSA that your slide rule is not a machete. The TUPLUS X2 is here to change all that. The most prominent feature on this artful…

By Amos Kwon
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