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America’s Best Baseball Stadium Eats
Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack. Wait a minute, is that still what people eat at baseball stadiums? We can’t remember the last time we saw peanuts, and now that Cracker Jack comes in a bag instead of a box, we’re […] -
The Bison Paddle Strop Razor Case
Every man needs a good razor case, so the folks at Bison came up with the idea for the Paddle Strop Razor Case. Beautifully crafted with cocobolo hardwood and calfskin leather, the case is both functional and well-designed. The Manual talked to Bison’s Sebastian Sandersius, who talked about the origin of the Paddle Strop Razor […] -
Feel Good Friday – PUBLICPAK
Backpacks are no longer relegated to kindergarteners and college brah’s. With the Filson tote explosion finally calming down, men are realizing how much function a backpack has as well as how much better it feels since it distributes weight evenly. So now you aren’t walking like you need a V-8 after a day of carrying […] -
Born to be wild: A brief guide to the best camping spots in the U.S.
Yellowstone and Yosemite may garner all the notoriety, but camping in the U.S. should encompass more than just iconic locations. -
Functional Meets Fashionable: Tabor by Compound
Tabor by Compound is made with an emphasis on fashion and high quality materials in Portland's very own Mount Tabor neighborhood. -
A Piece of Paris at Brooklyn’s French Louie
French Louie is one of the newest restaurants to open on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn—one of the borough’s biggest thoroughfares. The stretch of road that extends from the shadow of the Barclay’s Center to the waterfront has become an increasingly boutique and popular part of New York City. And French Louie’s “capital F” French cuisine […] -
The Manual’s Guide to Tech
Recently we have been posting tips from people in the know on various industries. Today we let tech have it’s turn with Drew Prindle. Our thoughts on the subject: It’s a fact, men love things. They love cars, gadgets, cufflinks, fishing poles and bike helmets. So we have a category on The Manual dedicated especially […] -
The Manual Wind: Summer Rubber B
With warmer temperatures continuing to swell, so comes the annual wardrobe change. We revel in the ability to transform our lives for the casual and sporty dog days of summer. Activity plays a larger role in defining style and functionality and the timepiece must follow suit. With its mainstream introduction into the high end watch […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Oliver Sharpe
We met Oliver Sharpe when we were covering Aspen Fashion Week years ago (yes, they have fashion in Aspen…) and after way too many bourbons, we became close friends. He is an Emmy Award-winning television producer and host specializing in live interviews, event coverage and branded content. This gent is also a published author and […] -
Tenkara Rod Co. | A Simpler Way To Fish
If you really want to, you can easily drop thousands of dollars on fishing equipment without breaking a sweat. If you spring for all the top-of-the-line gear –high-tension graphite rods, anodized aluminum reels, invisible flourocarbon lines, and a different lure for every day of the year– it’s fairly easy to sink an entire paycheck into […] -
Tread lighter and run faster with Skora’s minimalist shoes
Despite skepticism, minimalist running is certainly afoot. The Skora Fit offers lightweight protection mirroring your foot's natural shape. -
Unis New York: Mix and Match Dressing for Minimalists
Classic, easy, local. These are the three words that UNIS New York uses to describe itself. The menswear brand are awesome at producing simple, laid-back pieces that evoke that unbeatable loved, worn-in vibe while still managing to be directional, because of the simplicity. You won’t find a single print in the current collection, these are […] -
Meet Up Mondays: Bespoken
Updating your wardrobe this spring, you’ll want to find a brand that not only makes you look good and feel good but one that you can trust is well-made. Based in New York City, Bespoken delivers on all fronts—and then some. Its London-born designers Liam and Sam Fayed, for example, grew up working at their father’s […] -
Talking Mezcal with Tacombi
Happy Cinco de Mayo Manual readers! If you’re anything like us, you’re indulging in your favorite tacos and a few margaritas on this festive Monday. If you’re exactly like us, you’re ditching tequila for its smokier cousin mezcal. Distilled from the fermented juice of the core, or piña, of the agave plant, mezcal gets its […] -
Off the Beaten Path: Hana, Maui
True—Maui is no longer Hawaii’s secret little paradise. False—There are no more hidden wonderlands to experience in Maui. In fact, along Maui’s roads less traveled it’s still possible to experience the fabled small town charm that drew people here in the first place. But to find the long lost languid side of Maui, it’s a […] -
New Music Monday: Wye Oak
Image used with permission by copyright holder “The band, featuring Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack, has built its reputation on massive walls of guitar noise. But on Wye Oak’s new record, Shriek, the band trades its guitars in for synths.” – NPR “Billed as the group’s most personal album yet … Shriek boasts intensely layered sounds, as well […]
