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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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This Mini EDC Pen is Just 2″ Long

You never have a pen when you need one. That’s a fact. But it’s not because you’re forgetful; it’s because pens are funny-shaped objects that jut from pockets, jab legs, and turn you into a drafter when tucked behind your ear. This is why we fully endorse slapping the Mini Brass…

By Mike Newman
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Topo Designs Mountain Pack

Your standard backpack isn't durable enough for the outdoors, and your average camping pack is a bit too utilitarian for everyday use. With that in mind, Topo Designs created the Mountain Pack. Durable and lightweight enough to take hiking or climbing, yet attractive enough to use as an everyday backpack.…

By Mike Newman
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The Bottle Opener Smaller Than a Quarter

PiCO is the smallest bottle opener we've ever seen. It's smaller than a quarter, a bottle cap, a binder clip, a lighter, a piece of paper folded fifty times and just about anything else we can think of that you can use to open a beer. Made by Pangea Designs,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Personal Flamethrower

Don't you hate having to mosey on up to a stack of wood to light your bonfire? With the XM42, the world's first commercially available handheld flamethrower, you can start the blaze from across the yard. Designed to be both awesome and affordable (the brushed steel starts at $699), the XM42 can…

By Mike Newman
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GOODS: Spring Vests

Spring might mean it’s finally time to think about putting your winter coat in storage, but that doesn’t mean it’s all swim trunks and tees yet. You’re still going to need some sort of protection for the colder days, but there are alternatives to the standard jacket… like these vests. Each will give you freedom of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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