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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
Accessories
The Makemoney Clip Gives The Standard Money Clip a New Look

You might not be making any extra money with The Makemoney clip, but you will be making some heads turn. The smart little money holster is small and unobtrusive but sharp enough to draw some attention. Cast out of either bronze or copper, each offers just enough flex so you…

By Mike Newman
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X Stream Survival Pod Is A Paracord Emergency Kit

Multi-tool. Knife. Scrap of duct tape. Paracord hank. These are all probably things you have in your bug out bag, but what about your glovebox, every day bag or tackle box? If you don't have your emergency kit around your person at all times it's kind of pointless because, well,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Using This Waxed Canvas Utility Roll is Better Than Carrying a Purse

Until the day comes when a man can carry a purse without everyone snickering, we’ll always be at a disadvantage when it comes to carrying things around with us. This Waxed Canvas Utility Roll is a rugged way to combat this problem. Made from durable Martexin waxed canvas and oiled…

By Mike Newman
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Everyday Carry: 1960s

The 1960s were a time of change, confusion, and upheaval. The style and accessories guys carried reflected this sense of revolt. Marked by war and loss, personal style seemed to fight back. Here’s some of that gear. Lennon Inspired Sunglasses - Link Joint - Link Leather Wallet - Link Rizla…

By Mike Newman
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Crescent CMTS4 Is The Only Cutter You Need

It might start with only a pair of pliers, but inevitably every man ends up picking up a set of sheers, snips and wire cutters. Even if you rent there are just some tasks not worth the trouble of bothering the landlord and waiting for the maintenance man. With the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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