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The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

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.

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Food
Tappening Water Bottles

Send a crystal clear message to the bottled water industry and be a part of what's Tappening. Bottled water may have a reputation for being clean and healthy, but tap water has more federal requirements and drinking it is better for the environment. Check out Tappening.com and see why you…

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Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Who needs a personal trainer when you've got a great watch? Wait, what? No really, the Polar FT80 Heart Rate Monitor Watch helps you plan out a fitness routine that works for you and provides training targets and constant feedback. This thing is actually smarter than that overgrown pile of…

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Cool Gifts for Men

Holiday shopping is in full force this weekend and we've added dozens of new cool products to the Guy Gift Guide. Skip the malls and stores this year and find cool material for the dudes on your list. There's something for everyone and every price point.

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Accessories
Brownie Gingham One Shoulder Bag

Attractive, tall, slender and deceptively deeper than you thought... the one who got away? Yeah that's her to a T, but it's also the Brownie Gingham One Shoulder Bag. Holds everything you need with a large main compartment, various smaller pouches and with one strap over the shoulder, it's a…

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Olympus Outback Binoculars

With a foldable compact design, the Olympus Outback Binoculars fit in your pocket and are great for the spontaneous adventurer or the discreet voyeur. Ideal for any weather or condition and great for travel, this binocular provides a clear, sharp image.

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