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New Music Monday: Dawn Landes & Piers Faccini
Desert Songs, the collaborative EP from Dawn Landes and Piers Faccini, has been a long-time coming. The two musicians first worked together on a track for Faccini’s record Songs I Love. Afterward, Landes and Faccini performed together near the latter’s home in southern France. Those two interactions convinced both artists that a collaboration would be fruitful, and […] -
Meet Up Monday: Alstad
This new brand of leather wallets and other accessories is all about super-clean design and practicality. -
Hi-Fi Corner: You won’t believe how much bass comes from this tiny box
If you're in the market for a new subwoofer or a pair of killing floorstanding speakers, then you need to familiarize yourself with this little-known company backed by legendary engineers. -
High on Hops: Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016
A festival tour and limited release beer series celebrating the spirit of collaboration. -
Go Titanium With Charge Bikes
Charge's titanium bikes lightweight and non corrosive. -
The Manual’s Guide To Getting Drunk During Blizzpocalypse 2016
The Blizzpocalypse may have you snowed in, but that doesn't mean you can't get drunk. Find out how to maximize your time inside with these recipes! -
Feel Good Friday: Cycle for Survival
We're big fans of Cycle for Survival — a nonprofit organization that raises funds for cancer research via indoor cycling events. -
TGIF Shopping: Sweden Meets Scotland With WeSC/Hanon Collaboration
“It really feels like working with family,” says WeSC CEO Joseph Janus. -
Aston Martin to Auction its ‘Spectre’-starring DB10 Sports Car for Charity
The U.K. automaker expects to fetch over £1 million for the ultra-rare model. -
Not Your Father’s Overcoat: How To Pick The Right Jacket For Every Occasion
Gone are the days when men would go out into the world swimming in fabric. Raglan sleeves, billowing bodices, rain jackets over suits, and dusters down to the ankles have lost favor with the fashion gods—and thank goodness for that. The age of the well-fitting, simple, clean line-dominated coat is upon us. Whether you’re looking […] -
Feeding the Fickle: Life as an L.A. Chef
When others are asleep, he’s awake. He’s incredibly handy with a knife and happily plays with fire. Adam Tulloch is a chef after all. Formerly Chef de Cuisine at Bacaro LA, Tulloch dishes to The Manual about the LA food scene and the go-to meal for cooking for that special someone. Chef Life Hollywood is […] -
Winter Hiking: Don’t Forget to Bring a…
When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, hiking can be a remarkably simple affair: get a pair of good boots (or even a pair of running shoes), make sure you have plenty of water, and… you’re basically set. For a day hike on a prepared trail, at any rate. Hiking in the […] -
Trekking: The Kronos is the world’s first wooden ice axe
Not every ice axe is made of metal. The Kronos uses a beech laminate and meets industry standard safety certification. -
Pendleton’s latest collection beautifully celebrates America’s national parks
Pendleton Woolen Mills teamed up with the National Parks Service to celebrate the history and beauty of ten of America's national parks. -
What Every American Traveler Needs to Know About REAL ID
With new enforcement of the decade-old REAL ID Act, some Americans may need a passport to fly domestically. Here's what you need to know to keep flying. -
The Manual Wind: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph
New year, new watches. SIHH Geneva has the watch world's attention, and so does the latest from Audemars Piguet: The Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph