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The Legendary Beer Pools of Starkenberger Castle
Every guy has fantasized about diving headfirst into a pool of beer, and thanks to the good folks at Starkenberger Castle in Austria, you can finally make that dream a reality. Deep in the bowels of the castle you’ll find seven 13-foot pools, each filled with somewhere around 42,000 pints of warm, yeasty, swim-ready lager. […] -
Change Your Jump Shot with the EVO ONE Basketball
The first thing to go is your jump shot. This is a common piece of knowledge for anyone who has ever played basketball. When you step back on the court for a pick up game, you can usually still handle the ball, pass, drive and make lay-ups, but shooting that open jumper can be tough. […] -
Westcomb Outdoor Jackets With Urban Intentions
Fall is here and winter is creeping around the corner. The time for winter commutes to the subway that feel like crossing the tundra are almost here. Thankfully, Westcomb, the outdoor brand synonymous with mountaineers, has just the thing to keep you comfortable and looking sharp. This Fall Westcomb debuted its Soho Jacket and Pemberton Parka. Both are […] -
What to Wear: Back to School
Yes it’s September and for those of you who are in college, that means you’re probably back to school. We know how tempting it is to just roll out of bed and throw on a hoodie, jeans and a pair of sneakers, but do you think that’s really going to impress that pretty sorority girl […] -
The Poler X Stumptown Camp Coffee Brew Kit
Ever go camping with a hankering for a strong, freshly brewed cup of coffee? The folks at Stumptown, the renowned coffee roasters with the location in Seattle, New York and Portland, and Poler, the outdoor gear people, have made it easy with the Stumptown x Poler Camp Coffee Brew Kit. All you have to do […] -
Sipping on Casa Dragones Tequila
You’re sitting alone at the bar. Let’s say you’ve just come back from an end of summer vacation. You’re fighting through those post-vacation blues, feeling resentful of the daily routine and want a drink to fortify your spirits. You want a drink to give you solace in a quiet moment at the bar. What if […] -
Feel Good Friday: Farm to Feet
This column is usually reserved for companies who work with charities making the world a better place. But this week we are taking a little exception. Farm to Feet is a new line of socks made entirely in the U.S.A. And we know how badly Americans and American farmers need work these days, therefore they […] -
Archer: Air Superiority
I’ve you’ve ever taken a stroll down the air freshener aisle at your local department store, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the shelves are dominated by an ominous phalanx of lace-curtian lady-scents sporting names like flowerbomb daydream, lovebubble fruit blossom, and other hilariously hyper-feminine titles. You might find one like Clean Linen if you comb through each […] -
The Audi Sport quattro concept is another lumpy plug-in hybrid supercar
Like it or not, the world of performance cars is headed towards hybridization. But that’s OK, right? Sure it is. You’ll save more fuel while also utilizing the torque-y nature of electric motors. Just because virtually every mass market hybrid that has gone sale in the last decade has been terrible to drive in one […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Obi Kaufmann
This is one interview that didn’t take too long on the clothing front. Obi Kaufmann is the real deal. As he joked with us, “ I have hashtag “Life on The Trail” man! This is it! It’s not a hobby!” When we asked about dress shoes he just replied, “Nope”. We love this guy. For […] -
Stanley & Sons — A New Generation of American Made
We here at The Manual, love true brand heritage, as does Chris Grodzki. Chris is the founder of Stanley & Sons Apron & Bag Supply Company. His grandfather (Stanley) had an apron and supply company two generations ago. Based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and dedicated to bags and aprons all made by hand, this new venture […] -
Schnayderman’s: Seriously Smart Shirts
We love the way Schnayderman’s envisage the shirt. In the eyes of the design team, the right shirt cannot only alter our attitude and ability, but can also change the world. After sounding them out, we couldn’t agree more. Established by a small circle of shirt lovers from Stockholm, Paris and New York in 2012, […] -
Best Cleaner for your Sneakers: Jason Markk
Founded in 2007, Jason Markk became an overnight hit among sneakerheads as the go-to cleaner for kicks. Now the LA-based company, whose products safely clean and treat even the most precious-made sneakers on the planet, is set to take the footwear industry by storm once again with its simple but brilliant disposable wipes, so you […] -
Wine Awesomeness Launches New Site. Dionysus Ecstatic.
The crew here at The Manual is like family. We fight, we have massive dinners (the endings of which we sometimes don’t remember), we poke fun at each other (a lot) and of course we help each other. Today our Wine Awesomeness crew is launching its’ brand new website full of new wines, videos and […] -
Face The Facts
Face the facts! You’re getting old! Ok, maybe that was harsh. And we have no idea how old you are, but whatever your age, it’s always good to start taking care of your face. Luckily for you, Lab Series has come out with two new great products that will help you out, whether you are currently fighting the […] -
It’s All About the Ride
If you look at some of the big players in recreational boards (skateboards, surf boards, snowboards, etc.) the vast majority are California based, but Doug Stevens and his business partner Leslie McCullough Casse are set to make their mark on the industry with their new East Coast business called AsheVillain. The company, just gearing up […]
