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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 Chimney Box Is A Fire Pit That Keeps Smoke Out Of Your Face

If you're in the market for a fire pit, you have more than a few options (some of the best are right here). If you want another to add to your list that we happen to be pretty geeked about, check out The Chimney Box. The smart tepee design not…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Leatherman Hail + Style PS Is The Best TSA Compliant Multitool

Until we have actually taken one of these new stainless steel Leatherman Hail + Style PS through a TSA security checkpoint ourselves--or one of you has and you report back--we're dubious about them being travel-friendly, but we're willing to give them a shot anyway because of their feature set. The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Goods: Beach Gear

If your holiday plans include skipping town to get some sun, there are a few essentials you should pack before you hit the beach. We rounded up some of our favorite ocean side gear so you can hit the surf in style. Praying Drunk by Kyle Minor - $12 Kiehls…

By Mike Newman
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Features
Mini Pocket Knives For Your Everyday Carry

Just like the best camera is the one you have with you, the best pocket knife is the one you don't mind carrying around. While bigger knives will handle more tasks, they're of little use buried in your bag when you're in a pinch. These mini knives can slip on a…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
GEAR Seat Covers

That little compartment on the door of your car is not cutting it when it comes to storing random goods. Seriously, toss one crumpled magazine in there and it's full and all of a sudden you're using your cup holder to store pens. The GEAR Seat Cover is a far…

By Mike Newman
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