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8 Best Outdoor Sunglasses of 2018
When you’re sweating hard, moving fast, and battling the bright sun, you need a pair of the best outdoor sunglasses. We’ve rounded up some of the …
OutdoorsReebok’s Newest Sneaker Is ‘Made From Things That Grow’
We already have shoes made out of trash from Adidas, so why not footwear made out of corn from Reebok?<p>This week, the global footwear and apparel firm …
ShoesThe Best Back-to-School Backpacks for the Coming Year
As ubiquitous as it is useful, the classic school backpack can be seen hanging from the shoulders of second-graders and college sophomores alike.<p>But …
Backpacking4 Ridiculously Over-the-Top Villas You Can Rent on Airbnb
It seems just a few short years ago that Airbnb was a scrappy little startup for budget travelers. While plenty of couch-surfing deals can still be …
Swimming PoolsA Lesson in Form and Function with the Timex X Todd Snyder Beekman Watch
While combing through famed timepiece brand Timex’s design archives, Todd Snyder (the designer himself, not the brand) came upon a late-1960s racing …
WatchesThese Bud Light Vending Machines Will Only Activate When the Browns Break Their 1-31 Losing Streak
Bud Light is offering a glimmer of hope to Cleveland Browns fans that this season will be better than the last — and the one before that — by …
Football (U.S.)The Future of Air Travel Is Full of Cute, Dog-Sized Robots
The technology of modern air travel is evolving at a lightning clip. Boom is promising mainstream supersonic travel capable of transporting …
Supersonic TravelWould You Drink Whiskey Flavored by Beavers?
Dam, Steven Grasse is at it again.<p>Grasse, who is the mind behind brands such as Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry, has made a career of making both …
BeaversIt’s National Men’s Grooming Day: Celebrate With Some of Our Favorite Grooming Goods and Gear
Another week, another made-up holiday. But, like National Rum Day and National Bourbon Day, National Men’s Grooming day is a fake holiday we can get …
The Ducati 959 Panigale Won’t Make You a Pro, But It Will Make You a Better Rider
When your day job puts you behind the wheel of 700-horsepower supercars and your hobbies include flinging a race car around various tracks (while …
MotorcyclesThis Summerhouse Brings the Simplicity of Danish Design to Washington State
There’s a reason we have such a love affair with Scandinavian design here in the United States. It’s sleek and simple, open yet cozy. The …
Interior DesignThe Shorrock Brothers’ Lane-Eight AD1 Trainers are the Newest Kicks on the Block
Lane-Eight is a versatile new line of trainers founded by brothers and footwear industry veterans Josh and James Shorrock, hailing from adidas and …
ShoesHow to Make Your Own Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing has become the ubiquitous dipping sauce for everything from fried pickles and buffalo wings to, well, just take a look on the internet …
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Hawaii Episode
Previous Next<p>1 of 14<p><i>What new bourbon are we pumped about? Which hiking trail are we exploring? Why is the next supercar so cool? The Manual is</i> …
BeardsTepui’s Latest Rooftop Tents and Gear Are Raising the Bar on Outdoor Adventuring
There’s something magical about camping — leaving the modern buzz behind and surrounding yourself with the serenity of nature. As calming and …
CampingBehind-the-Scenes at Van Dam Custom Boats’ Workshop and Design Studio
The essence of Van Dam Custom Boats is right there in the name: custom. This company creates wooden powerboats and sailboats of the highest quality …
BoatsNeuro Coffee Says It Will Make You Smarter After Just One Cup
Coffee keeps you awake thanks to caffeine, but can it help your brain in other ways? One brand says its coffee will.<p>Neuro Coffee, which was developed …
Ferris Bueller’s Famous Ferrari Heads to Auction (Chicka-Chickaaa)
Bum-dum, chicka-chickaa! I’m so very sorry for implanting that earworm of a melody into your head for the rest of the day, but I had to, it was …
Ferris Bueller12 Must-Have Cocktails for National Rum Day
Did you know that the first distillations of rum in the Caribbean date back to the 1600s, though there were other beverages made from sugar cane that …
RecipesMilan Red is a Hypercar Boasting 1,325 Horsepower and a Heart-Rate Visualizer
You’ve heard of hypercar — high-performing luxury sports cars made in limited-quantities and designed like a piece of fine art. (Some can supposedly …
Heart RatesThis New Clothing App Will Spice Up Your Wardrobe Without Wasting Your Time
Nothing boosts your confidence like hitting the streets knowing you look fresh as hell. But not everyone has time to hit up a personal stylist or …
ClothingPost-Workout Eyeball Recovery is a Thing and Under Armour is Leading the Way
If you’ve ever gone trail running, hiking, golfed all day, or taken a brutal CrossFit class, you’ll know all types of exercise involve intense eye …
WorkoutsWant to Loan Us $38,000 for The Balvenie’s New 50-Year-Old Scotch?
The Balvenie has released its latest 50-year-old Scotch whisky and it’s safe to say we’re drooling over here. Why wouldn’t we? The Balvenie was part …
Faceted ClassificationChanneling Hemingway’s Last Road Trip Through the New Buick Regal Avenir
Times do indeed change, but here are two things that never do: the siren call of the American road trip and a thoughtfully designed vehicle to take …
BuickHow to Cook Bacon the Right Way: 3 Methods for Perfect Strips
Is there a better time to be a bacon lover than right now? Not only do you have access to subscription boxes that send bacon <i>to your door</i>, but there …
Recipes4 Best Camping Hammocks for Backpackers, Hikers, and Outdoor Lovers
We believe every season is hammock season. But, as August winds to a close, it’s hard not to think about the crisp, cool feeling of fall.<p>What better …
CampingThe Gambler 500 Is the Badass Off-Road Rally You’ve Never Heard Of
If I told you there was a secret off-road rally race where participants gas up the cheapest, most impractical, piece-of-junk cars and set off on a …
GamblingGet Ready for Fall With These Classic Oxford Shirts for Men
The Oxford shirt is a secret (or perhaps not-so-secret) style weapon that’s going to carry you from late summer into early fall — and beyond — with …
Men's FashionDriving Ford’s New 2019 Mustang Bullitt and Living the McQueen Dream
There’s no lingering smell of his favorite Viceroy cigarettes. No soft, 50-year-worn leather seats. No stray fibers that sloughed off the famous …
Sports CarsThese 19.2-Ounce Beer Cans Are the New Tall Boys
Tall boys were once reserved for big-name beers, but like pretty much everything else, craft beer has entered the game.<p>For the past year, breweries …
Craft Beer