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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.

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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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OtterBox is Making a Cooler

OtterBox is the main reason we've been able to keep our phone screens pristine for as long as we have, so if they're bringing that level of durability to literally anything else, we're lining up for one. Their new Venture Cooler is exactly what you'd expect from them. It's been…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Laser-Sighted Tactical Slingshot

If you're looking for a weapon that's essentially a badass movie weapon you can wield in real life, look no further than the Assolar SS-12 laser sighted tactical slingshot. The high performance, extremely dangerous weapon is loaded with a set of dual-springs on each side connected to the bands that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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12 Survival Knives for Every Budget

When it comes to the tools you need in a survival situation there are few that are as important as a survival knife. Your standard everyday carry folding knife is great for smaller, daily tasks, but when it comes to chopping, batoning (splitting wood using a knife and the assistance…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ted Baker’s Piranha Bag Is the Work Bag That Sets You Apart

Bringing your own style to the office is a challenge. There are certain codes you have to abide by. That's why we're big fans of the Piranha Bag from Ted Baker. It's the work bag that doesn't look like every other work bag. The two-tone design pairs a rich red…

By Mike Newman
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Mark Is the Wallet for Minimalists

The bulky wallet is a dinosaur that should go the way of giant, brick-shaped cellphones. Problem is, you still need to carry certain necessities. That's why there's Mark. Mark is a minimal wallet that fits everything you need in a slim package that can slip easily into any pocket. Mark holds…

By Mike Newman
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