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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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Titanium Outdoor Toolkit

You've probably got a laundry list of things to pack for your next outdoor adventure. In an effort to keep your bag from exploding, we present these Titanium Outdoor Tools. The Flint Lighter, Swing Blade Tool, and Folding Spork each take up less room than many similar pieces and they're…

By Mike Newman
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Moleskine Evernote Journals Are Easily Digitized

As much as we love Evernote (really, we use it for everything), we wouldn't be able to survive without pocket notebooks. Yes, Evernote has fantastic web, mobile and application options for just about any device under the sun, but we really like writing things in pocket notebooks because of their…

By Cooper Fleishman
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iGrill2 Smart Thermometer Bluetooth Connects To iPhone

Monitoring your meat temperature is the difference between a perfectly grilled piece of meat and something that looks and tastes about right. You don't need a meat thermometer to make a delicious piece of meat on the grill or in the oven, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't own one…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Goods: The Ultimate Burger Gear

If you’re really serious about making burgers, you can spend your money on more than just good meat. There’s a world of gear out there to equip yourself with if you have the cash. Here’s some of the ultimate gear perfect for those without a budget and an insatiable appetite.…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Inside: Pop Up Flea

Few pop-up shops are as perfectly curated as Pop Up Flea. The focus is on craftsmanship, good people, and great gear, and since 2009, the short-term store has showcased vendors we just happen to love. The latest incarnation of the weekend-long shop featured a mix of well-known stores and new…

By Mike Newman
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