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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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Spin This Bottle Opener to Decide Who Picks Up the Tab

You know who waiters and waitresses hate? Groups of people who give them 8 different credit cards and a set of rules to split a tab. Stop being a person in that group. Simply give the You Pay Bottle Opener a spin, and one unlucky soul will get stuck with…

By Mike Newman
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Burnie Is An All Wood Self-Burning Grill

Burnie is an all natural, chemical free grill made with 100% alder wood (the body and the charcoals) that's designed to completely burn itself out. There's no clean up except for the wrapper. It doesn't require any lighter fluid thanks to the removable wick. There are two different sizes with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Striker Folding Knife Was Designed by a Skateboard Legend

If you were ever into skateboarding, you know the name Geoff Rowley. The legendary pro skateboarder has a signature line of Vans, numerous awards, and his own skateboard brand under his belt, but now he's turning his attention to another passion: outdoor gear. His company's latest item is this stunning folding…

By Mike Newman
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Topo x Woolrich Duffel

Topo Designs knows how to craft a slick-looking bag with a modern outdoorsy vibe. Woolrich knows dependability and quality when it comes to gear for the elements. And when two great companies combine their powers, you get something as sharp and well-made as this new duffle. The exterior combines some…

By Mike Newman
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The Adventure Log Will Help You Remember a Lifetime of Adventures

We weren’t meant to spend our lives behind a desk. We were born to explore, experience and share stories along the way. Whether that means backpacking through the wilderness or cafe-hopping through Paris, it’s that spirit of adventure that’s inspired our latest project. The Adventure Log is a collaboration between…

By Mike Newman
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