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Men's Fashion
Shark Tank Style: The Winning Clothes You’ll Actually Want to Wear
The Manual - John Jones
Watching ABC’s Shark Tank can be both edifying (“I need that!”) and frustrating (“She stole my idea!”). Every episode presents some of the strangest …
Food
How to Fend Off Hiker Hunger When You’re on the Trail
The Manual - Mike Richard
Most day hikers consider a few Clif Bars, a Snickers, and some beef jerky a proper “trail lunch.” However, if you’re gearing up for an extended …
Food
Tecate Releases Limited-Edition Retro Dad-Cans
The Manual - Jahla Seppanen
Our millennial thirst for throwbacks is being quenched by Tecate, the Baja, Mexico-born cerveza, as they have brought back a limited-edition retro …
Men's Fashion
The Best Light Jackets and Windbreakers to Wear When Summer Temps Drop
The Manual - John Jones
As much as we’d love to abandon our wardrobes for tank tops, swimsuits, and flip-flops for the post-Memorial Day frenzy, having a nice lightweight …
Essential Tools Every Man Needs for his Home (and the Things to Store Them In)
The Manual - Chelsea Batten
A good set of tools is a totem of responsible manhood. It speaks to skill, expertise, preparedness, and practicality. Whether you’re a dedicated …
Food
Lucky Lager Comes Back to Bay Area as Pabst’s Latest American Classic
The Manual - Pat Evans
Pabst Brewing Co., the brewers of many historical regional beer brands (you know, including one of the best cheap beers ever), has brought to life …
Roomba
Bachelor Pad Tech: 11 Products you Need for a Smart Home
The Manual - Cody Gohl
Moving into your first bachelor pad or looking to upgrade the one in which you currently live? Then you’ve landed on the right page, because we’re …
Coffee Drinks
Step Back in Time and Learn How to Make Authentic Turkish Coffee
The Manual - Jahla Seppanen
Turkish coffee is a concentrated, rich, and somewhat bitter drink made of unfiltered coffee. It’s also one of the oldest methods of preparing coffee, …
Travel
Weird and Wonderful: 10 Most Bizarre Roadside Attractions in the U.S.
The Manual - Clay Abney
Summer is here! It’s time to load the car, set the GPS, and get ready for a great American road trip. We’re not suggesting that you go trade in your …
Travel
The Best Road Trip Songs: Hit Play Then Hit the Gas
The Manual - Riddles
Ah, the open road! It beckons us to cast aside responsibility, embrace the unknown, jump in the car, and just … go. This playlist has been sizzling on …
Hiking
The Most Jaw-Dropping Natural Swimming Holes in the United States
The Manual - Mike Richard
It’s easy to assume that travelers need to trek to Thailand or some undiscovered South American waterfall to find the perfect natural swimming hole. …
Travel
The View of an American Road Trip from the Back of a Motorcycle
The Manual - Nicholas Shrier
When I was in architecture school I bought a small 250cc Honda Rebel a) because it was a cheap way to get around town and b) because it allowed me to …
Travel
The Ultimate New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary
The Manual - Jahla Seppanen
“I think New Mexico was the greatest experience from the outside world that I have ever had,” says Author D.H. Lawrence. Indeed, there is no arguing …
RVs
The Ultimate Guide to a Road Trip Across Newfoundland
The Manual
One of Canada’s most remote provinces is also one of the most spectacular places to visit within the massive country. Newfoundland and Labrador form …
Travel
The Best Time to Visit the 5 Most Popular U.S. National Parks
The Manual - Mike Richard
For almost every reason, the best time to visit most U.S. National Parks is in summer. The wildlife is most abundant, the weather is beautiful even …
Knives
How to Sharpen a Knife with a Water Stone (Video)
The Manual - Sam Slaughter
At some point in every knife you will ever own’s life, it’s going to need a sharpening. Even if you bought one of those As-Seen-On-TV-Cuts-A-Soup-Can …
Knives
How to Sharpen a Knife with a Water Stone (Video)
The Manual - Sam Slaughter
At some point in every knife’s life, it’s going to need a sharpening. Even if you bought one of those As-Seen-On-TV-Cuts-A-Soup-Can knives (which, …
CBD
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Is Behind Defy, a CBD-Infused Sports Drink
The Manual - Steven John
If you had any lingering notion that CBD — shorthand for cannabidiol, a phytocannabinoid extracted from the hemp plant — would get you high, let one …
Taco Bell
A Taco Bell Hotel? Yes, the Fast Food Chain is Opening a Resort. No, This is Not a Joke
The Manual - Chase McPeak
Fast food chain and all-around excellent social media player, Taco Bell, is joining the hotel game — if only for a little while. No, this isn’t a …
Men's Fashion
Here’s What to Wear on Memorial Day Weekend
The Manual - Beau Hayhoe
If you’ve been checking your calendar at all, perhaps you’ve been met with something of a shock: Memorial Day weekend is coming up. If that’s where …
Men's Fashion
TACS Watches: Lifestyle-Inspired Design Where Form Meets Function
The Manual - Bryan Holt
It can be hard to make a decision when you’re searching for the perfect watch. Sometimes you want something that’s easy to read and sleek-looking, …
Bob Marley
House of Marley Serves Up Sustainable Speakers and Awesome Audio
The Manual - Bryan Holt
House of Marley’s goal of bringing to life Bob Marley’s vision of universal love, music, and respect for nature has been accomplished through House …
Food
Storied Past and Future Fun: How One Bar Owner is Getting into the Antique Game
The Manual - Mark Stock
Anybody who’s been in an old-time-y watering hole has probably come across a Brunswick bar. Yes, that Brunswick. The company, known now almost …
Food
How to Shuck Oysters the Right Way (Video)
The Manual - Sam Slaughter
Here at The Manual, we cast a pretty wide net on what oceanic treats we love (read: all of them, all of the time), but oysters hold a special place …
Food
George Dickel Releases 13-Year-Old Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky
The Manual - Pat Evans
A new bottled in bond Tennessee whisky is hitting the market this week. George Dickel Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky is a fiery new spirit from …
Food
George Dickel Releases 13-Year-Old Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky
The Manual - Pat Evans
A new bottled in bond Tennessee whiskey is hitting the market this week. George Dickel Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky (the company uses the …
Men's Fashion
Step Out in Style with the Best Men’s Shorts Arranged by Inseam Length
The Manual - Beau Hayhoe
While we’re all for a great pair of dark denim or a reliable pair of chinos, there’s something to be said for wearing stylish shorts when summer …
Food
The Best Cheap Beer Money Can Buy
The Manual - Sam Slaughter
If the World Cup has taught us anything (other than what an offsides is in soccer), it’s that cheap beer unites people. Just about every time a goal …
Food
How Jay Boberg Went From Managing Bands to Managing Barrels
The Manual - Mark Stock
You may not know the name Jay Boberg, but you certainly know his work. He’s the co-founder of IRS Records, a label that ran from 1979 to 1996 and …
Pacific Northwest
Tumble Creek Cabin is a Net-Zero Vacation Home Nestled in the Cascade Mountains
The Manual - Kelsey Machado
As summer slowly creeps closer, we are seeking out amazing weekend escapes that are immersed in nature. While a simple cabin in the woods is enough …