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Paddle Your Way to Masonboro Island
Ever wondered how explorers felt looking out a coastline completely free of signs of human life? You can still have that experience when you venture to Masonboro Island on the North Carolina coast, not far from Wilmington. It’s the largest undisturbed barrier island on the southern part of the N.C. coast. Grab a kayak, canoe, […] -
Cottage Opens in Miami
If you head to Miami to escape the winter blues this season, make sure to check out Cottage Miami. Located in the up-and-coming Sunset Harbour neighborhood, it’s one of the few stores dedicated just to men (and not the Versace wearing kind!). Opened by a former lawyer, Ariel Burman who noticed a major gap in the […] -
Urban Electric Celebrates 10 Years
In this age of mass manufacturing overseas and the recent building collapses in Bangladesh, killing thousands of workers who slave away for Gap and Walmart, it’s thoroughly refreshing to hear about an American based company who takes care of their employees. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Urban Electric is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. […] -
The Kilbeggan Tailgater’s Toddy
It’s hard to believe, but autumn is staring us right in the face. And it seems like just yesterday that we at The Manual were telling you the right thing to throw on your grill for Labor Day. Now, the nights and mornings are getting cooler, the first sweaters of the season are being pulled […] -
Stowaway Sailboat: the B Yachts B30
Big boats be damned – if you’re looking for a jaw-dropping sailboat you can tuck away in your garage during the off-season, look no further than the B30 by B-Yachts. This boat is all about minimalism, in every sense of the word. For starters, it’s been shrunk down to just over 30 feet – a […] -
HEKK: The No-Nonsense Hookah
Hookahs are the bomb. Smoking the Middle Eastern pipes is a fun group activity, and they provide a pleasant taste. They’re just a pain in the ass to carry around. That’s the problem that Indrek Kuusk ran into when he came for the idea for HEKK Hookah. “I had dragged my big Egyptian-style hookah to […] -
Ball & Buck Pop Up in Boston
It’s not Christmas yet, but gifting is coming early this season! Ball and Buck, THE brand for sporting gentlemen (we are big fans), announces the second annual American Field. The pop-up market, which features only brands made in the USA, will take place on September 28th and 29th in Boston, Massachusetts. Mark Bollman, the President […] -
Outdoor Voices’ Sprinting Style
Since the advent of Y-3, traditional active wear companies have been trying to marry sport and fashion. New York-based Outdoor Voices might just be the most seamless integration of the two disciplines yet. Founded by Tyler Haney and Matt McIntyre, graduates from Parsons’ business school program, Outdoor Voices launched about a year ago with a […] -
Introducing Alex Mill
Alex Drexler has taken the motto, ‘Like Father, Like Son’ to the next level. Alex is the son of Mickey Drexler, the CEO of J. Crew, and has launched his own collection of cozy basics for the modern man and his son called Alex Mill. It’s rolling out for fall 2013 – right now. The […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Brian Orter
We bet that most of you guys never notice the lighting design when walking into a hotel or restaurant. It’s not something we really think about unless a place is too bright or too dark. But there is so much more to lighting than that, and that is what Brian Orter and his company, Brian […] -
Kletterwerks – A True Heritage Brand from Montana
If you Google the definition of the word authentic, some of what you’d find is: made or done in the traditional or original way; worthy of trust, reliance, or belief. You might also see a picture of a Kletterwerks bag. Based in Bozeman, Montana, Kletterwerks (In German, Kletter means climbing and werk means plant, so […] -
Epicoa’s Portable Wonder Grill
This Fall say goodbye to the days of the kettle grill at the football game. Tailgating just got easier, and healthier, with the new portable Epicoa Rotisserie Grill. This suitcase size grill can go anywhere from the football game to the family BBQ. It all packs into its own briefcase style shell. Each shell is […] -
Less Cash, More Cashmere
The temperatures have already started to drop which means we’re about to all experience some major withdrawal from the scorching summer months. Bummertown. But at least the cooler weather has its upside – cashmere. Cashmere is a great investment. You can wear it under a jacket on those frigid days, and leave it on in the […] -
Are These the Greatest iPad Covers in the World? Probably
If your apartment was on fire and you only had time to grab one or two of your belongings we’re pretty certain your iPad would be right up there with your cellphone and your pet cat. If you’re like us, you carry your trusty tablet everywhere you go, from your daily commute to the bathroom […] -
Hilfiger x Esquivel Fall Shoe Preview
We see plenty of collaborations between sneaker companies and up and coming designers and artists, but it’s rare to see a corporate brand (owned by PVH Corp. NYSE:PVH!) such as Tommy Hilfiger mess with a young buck. But Tommy knows what’s up and has tapped footwear newbie and California native George Esquivel to create a […] -
Getting a Competitive Edge With Rolfing
“I can take someone who is healthy and make them healthier,” says Nathan Boniske, a Certified Advanced Rolfer in North Carolina. Many athletes who want to boost their performance seek his rolfing expertise. He’s worked on triathletes, world-class mountain bikers, and Olympic cyclists. Participants often come to him before competing in events like Leadville. Boniske […]
