The Manual Grooming Awards 2026: The Absolute Best Grooming Products for Men
Grooming isn’t just about looking good anymore. It’s about feeling your best. And in 2026, the men’s grooming world is evolving faster than ever. You’ve heard all the buzzwords: Science-backed formulas, sustainable packaging, smarter tools, cleaner ingredients. Everyone’s chasing “next-level” — but which brands are winning?
Travel
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The Art of Doing Nothing in Kyoto
A stay at the new Imperial Hotel, Kyoto proves that Japan’s most majestic city should be savored slowly. -
Canyon de Chelly: A Beautiful Place With a Powerful and Tragic History
One of America's most spectacular canyons offers much more than scenery. It's a place where ancient history, Navajo culture, and the American West's troubled past come together. -
I tried FlipSide’s luggage: its clever compartments changed the way I organize my trips
Can FlipSide luggage solve your travel organization woes? I tested the full line-up -
Aye aye, SIR: Checking in to Copenhagen’s most nautical hotel
I spend a good portion of the year in Copenhagen, and I have walked past Admiral Hotel Copenhagen approximately one million times.
Grooming
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A natural marvel helped Coco de Mer become one of the rarest fragrances on the planet
The addition to your fragrance collection no one else in your circle will have -
No-Shave November vs. Movember: There’s a difference between these 2 causes
Looking for an excuse to go a bit feral and contribute to meaningful causes? Read our rundown on No-Shave November vs. Movember. -
Live on the Cutting Edge with expert shave advice
One of the first lessons you learn as a man is how to shave. Here is a refresher from an expert -
How The Beard Club Helped Me Grow a Beard
It wasn’t so much that I couldn’t grow a beard, it was more that whatever facial hair I did grow felt like a Velcroed-on Brillo pad:
Culture
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Put that in your pipe and smoke it: A beginner’s guide to the gentleman’s pipe
Learning how to smoke a pipe is a classy way to enjoy tobacco, but it only looks sophisticated if you actually know what you're doing. Here's how. -
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Jack Bauer changed the landscape of television 25 years ago this month: We look back on ’24’
A retrospective look at how this groundbreaking show paved the way for Netflix and Prime -
The Manual Library: 10 action franchises to pass the cold weekends
As the weather turns colder and keeps you inside, here are 10 book series you can read to get you to the summer
Fashion & Style
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The 5 watches to help celebrate with your former soldier: Happy Veterans Day
Built with the soldier in mind, these watches are made to survive the harshest environments and tick along with you. -
Wrangler and imogene + willie close out their collab with four deadstock fabrics
When you’re down to the last of a fabric nobody can make anymore, you’d better make it count. That’s exactly what Wrangler and Nashville denim brand imogene + willie have done for Capsule No. 3, the third and final drop of their made-in-the-USA collaboration. The capsule brings back a handful of silhouettes from earlier in […] -
The Filson x Freeman raincoat is back, now lined with Mackinaw wool
Filson x Freeman’s new Seattle-made raincoat swaps in 24-ounce Mackinaw wool for winter. -
The 7 best Canada Goose jackets for men this winter
We'll take a look at all the best Canada Goose jackets for men and evaluate what's best for which scenario.
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Health & fitness
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I put the INNODIGYM OMNI X1 Pro to the test for 30 days: Can it replace the gym?
I tested the INNODIGYM OMNI X1 Pro for 30 days to see if this smart home gym can replace the gym. Here's my honest review of its features, digital resistance, and AI workouts. -
Upgrade your workouts and recovery with my space-saving smart home gym & spa setup
A small space doesn't mean you don't have room for a smart home gym. Here are some of the most cutting edge, compact technologies for commute-free wellness. -
Fitness 101: The perfect bench press with fitness expert James McMillian
Expert advice to get the most out of your bench press -
Fall back into your routine: Expert helps us reset after losing an hour of daylight
The end of daylight savings time can impact your mental health, Dr. Bonnie Mitchell gives you tips to reset your routine
Food & Drink
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Tequila vs. vodka: Exploring the key differences between two popular spirits
It’s time to find out what really sets tequila apart from vodka. -
The liquor gift guide for the man who has spirit in your life
These are the best liquors for the man in your life who loves a good spirit -
Cazcanes’ new 108-proof extra añejo is about as strong as tequila legally gets
There’s high-proof tequila, and then there’s tequila that’s up against the legal limit. If you’re a fan of the latter, you’ll be thrilled with the new Extra Añejo No. 10 Tributo Edition from Los Angeles-based Cazcanes, a 108-proof, or 54% ABV, extra añejo celebrating 10 years since the brand’s first batch was distilled. That’s just […] -
Distillery of Modern Art is releasing its first bottle-in-bond bourbon
Located in Chamblee, a suburb of Atlanta, Distillery of Modern Art (DoMA) was founded in 2022 by Seth Watson. It’s known for its unique approach to distilling, with the building housing the distillery, an art gallery, a 3,000-square-foot event space, and a cocktail lounge. Known for its portfolio of high-quality spirits, the brand recently announced […]
Auto
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Ford broadcasts their inaugural Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic on USA Network
Six teams race Mustang Dark Horses with music by Zac Brown Band and others. -
Cadillac celebrates 125 years with the Escalade-V
The Escalade is an enduring symbol of success and status. Cadillac is celebrating with their best one yet -
Porsche wants to teach you how actually to drive their cars
PTX expands with two new courses teaching drivers all new skills -
The next evolution of the sports car: Porsche redesigns an icon
As part of its “Sportwagenschmiede 35” strategic realignment, Porsche is presenting a forward-looking vision model as a first glimpse of the brand's evolved design identity.
