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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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7 Flasks Built for Campsite Sipping

Camping is perfect for anyone who wants to get away from the stresses of work and just be one with nature for a few days. Nothing is more manly than building your own campfire and cooking dinner over it, preferably something you caught yourself (though that’s not a requirement.  No…

By Christopher Osburn
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The 15 Best Tactical Pens for Your EDC

Like its Kubotan cousin that was developed in the late 60s, the tactical pen is a self-defense weapon. Unlike the Kubotan though, the tactical pen does double duty as a self defense weapon and a traditional writing instrument, which is why one is perfect for your everyday carry. Cold Steel…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Jack Mason is Adding an Automatic Dive Watch to Their Catalog

Jack Mason is a well known name in the watch making business and have been since their start in 2013. In those four years, they never offered a dive watch, something their customers have been asking for almost since day 1. But now they're remedying that with the JM-D103. It's…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Freespirit Recreation Journey Basecamp Trailer

Bend, Oregon-based Freespirit Recreation was founded by the same guy responsible for one of the largest rooftop tent companies as a standalone alternative to the traditional rooftop tent. The Freespirit Recreation Journey Basecamp Trailer blends a lifetime of quality tent-building experience with an expedition-ready trailer that's both lightweight and capable…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack Keeps Your Gear Safe

Throwing on a backpack means giving up the ability to keep an eye on your possessions. The Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack offers stylish peace of mind. It sports a hidden zipper to the main compartment that’s completely concealed in the back of the bag along with two hidden side pockets and…

By Mike Newman
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