Chase McPeak
Former Former Digital Trends Contributor, The Manual
Author/Co-Author of 320 articles
Chase McPeak is the former Lifestyle Editor. Chase regularly appeared on Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast where he offered advice on style and grooming. He has also appeared on Oregon Public Radio's The Four Top. An avid hiker, outdoorsman, and traveler, Chase has been to 47 of the 50 United States and 11 countries and counting. Please reach out to The Manual editorial staff with any questions or comments about Chase’s work.
9 Stove Top Grills For Superb Indoor Grilling
Whether the weather is not permitting for some outdoor grilling, or you don't own a grill, these stove top grills will let you get your grilling fix indoors.
Get Ready for the Big Game with these Super Bowl Party Essentials
From the best TV to the best slow cooker, we've got all the game day game-changers to get you prepped for your Super Bowl party.
Check out these 7 bug killers to kick out unwanted insect guests
You shouldn't have to suffer through fly swatting and spider smashing, you should enjoy it. Here are the best bug killers to buy.
All the reasons to visit Dublin (that have nothing to do with St. Patrick’s Day)
There are a thousand reasons to visit Dublin, but here are the top 9 that have nothing to do with St. Patrick's day, shamrocks, or leprechauns.
YETI Just Released Its Newest Product and It’s a Camp Chair, Not a Cooler
Taking its first steps into the world of outdoor living, YETI, known for its fantastic coolers, has announced its latest: The Hondo Base Camp Chair.
Old Spice Unleashes Beard Care Line with NFL Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce
After years of telling men to smell better through hilarious television commercials, Old Spice has finally entered the facial hair grooming world with Beard Collection. The brand teamed up with the beard-sporting, NFL-playing brothers, Jason and Travis Kelce, to spread the good news.
The Best Back-to-School Backpacks for the Coming Year
We've rounded up the best back to school backpacks for 2018, so you don't have to sift through all the zippers, straps, and capacity that set apart so many packs today.
Ever Heard of a Cigar Box Guitar? This Book Teaches You How to Build One.
Cigar box guitars are DIY instruments that are low on cost but big on sound, says author and musician Shane Speal in his new book, 'Making Poor Man's Guitars: Cigar Box Guitars, the Frying Pan Banjo, and Other DIY Instruments.'
Al Capone’s Miami Mansion is For Sale and You Can Have It (For a Cool $15 Million)
Even though the Chicago-based gangster Al Capone wasn't a coke-smuggling, machine-gun wielding maniac (he had people for that), he had a million-mansion in Miami that would have been an appropriate place to flaunt those qualities. And now you can too — his old him is now for sale.
Never Suffer from Post-Workout Soreness Again with the Theragun G3Pro
Using advanced percussive therapy technology, Theragun's latest the Theragun G3PRO was designed to help alleviate sore muscles and promote faster recover in everyone from professional athletes to your grandma after her PT appointment. It does not disappoint.
Put a ‘Lil Whiskey in It: Bourbon Grooming Products for National Bourbon Day
To celebrate National Bourbon Day this year, you may also want to avail yourself of a bourbon-inspired, albeit alcohol-free grooming regimen.
Win a Luxurious Travel Cocktail Set In Honor of The Manual Spirit Awards
To celebrate The Manual's first-ever Spirit Awards for best American craft liquor and spirits, we teamed up with Legacy - A Picnic Time Brand to give two lucky winners each one of the brand's fantastic Hamilton Travel Cocktail Sets.
Danner Teases New Lightweight Hiking Shoe Inspired by the Pacific Crest Trail
It's not surprising that a brand known for both excellent hiking and casual boots would make the step out into the sneaker market with a new trail trainer debuting in spring 2019. The Trail 2650 is the latest transition piece from big-name, Pacific Northwest-based bootmaker Danner.
Mind Your Money with these Fantastic Wallets Under $200
Wallets are more than just cash carriers — they're symbols of your own personal style. Here are our picks for the best wallets under $200.
How to Ice Fish: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Ice fishing can be complicated, dangerous, and also extremely relaxing. We put together the best tips, tricks, and gear to help you catch the big one.
The Guy’s Guide to Back to School Essentials
With so much to pack for college, you're going to forget something. We put together this guide to the back to school essentials you won't want to be without
CeraVe is the Drugstore Skincare Cult Favorite You Need to Know
CeraVe has made passionate believers out of anyone who used to think you couldn't get quality skincare for cheap prices. Check out our review and some of the best products in the lineup.
It’s National Men’s Grooming Day: Celebrate With Some of Our Favorite Grooming Goods and Gear
While it might be a made-up holiday, National Men's Grooming Day does draw attention to an often maligned or entirely ignored subject: men's grooming. In honor of the holiday, The Manual spotlights a few good grooming brands and gear all guys should know.
Post-it Extreme Notes Make Regular Post-it Notes Look Like Loose Leaf Paper
The Post-it company have performed a miracle and somehow improved upon an invention that, up until this point, seemed to be eternally perfect in its simplistic utility. With Post-It Extreme Notes, your notes can stick to — and survive — so much more.
Touring Yellowstone National Park in the 2018 GMC Terrain
Driving the 2018 GMC Terrain during a snowstorm in Yellowstone National Park was the perfect test for this small SUV. Read on to see how it performed.
Omega Launches New Seamaster Olympic Games Collection Ahead of PyeongChang 2018
The "official timekeeper" of the Olympics for 86 years, Omega announced the release of the 2018 Seamaster Olympic Games collection in five sporty colors.
Nest Homeware’s American-Made Cast Iron Pans Are Functional Pieces of Art
Since 2013, Nest Homeware has been producing quality cast iron cookware that isn't just functional, but also beautiful. Sculpture-like in their design, the brand's full line of pots and pans feature nature-inspired handles that cook just as well on the stove as they look while off it.
Put Your Best Foot Forward with these 8 Sock Subscription Boxes
With so many sock subscription boxes out there, it can be hard to choose. We've narrowed down the top options for men — you'll have to pick from there.
On the Keto Diet? You Can Get These Keto Snacks Delivered to Your Door
Finding suitable snacks when on the keto diet is more difficult than it should be. With very specific carb, sugar, and fat requirements, it can be a pain (and nearly impossibly) to eat something pre-packaged.These keto snacks subscription boxes fix this dilemma and deliver the solution to your door.
How to Remove Rust Stains, A Guide
Whenever there's water, metal, and oxygen there's rust. Let The Manual educate you on how to remove rust stains from cloth, metal, and more.
DC’s Mason & Rook Hotel Has a Watch Butler to Help You Test Timepieces
Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel in Washington, DC, have teamed up with Shinola to bring their guests the Shinola Watch Butler Service Experience.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Holiday Episode
For the Holiday Episode, the BBB crew and Chef Brandon Parsons talk about holiday traditions, dinner and cocktail recipes, and Wild Turkey Gravy-Backs.
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018: The Best Gear of the Year
We spent three days scouring the best of the best of Outdoor Retailer, biggest and baddest outdoor gear and sports trade show in the US to bring you the our picks for gear of the year.
The Grovemade Minimalist Knife Was Just Made Mega by Going Titanium
Grovemade has improved its mininmalist knife by going full-on titanium. The monobody construction and 440C blade, along with its sleek design, make this knife the perfect addition to any man's everyday carry.
Dwyane Wade Teams Up With Away for a Suitcase Designed for Wine and Other Awesome Travel Stuff
Dwyane Wade and Away have created a frequent traveler's dream suite of suitcases and accessories, including a dopp kit, duffel pack, packing cubes, and a suitcase specifically designed for traveling with wine.
JaxJox KettlebellConnect is the One Kettlebell to Rule Them All
If you've been on the hunt for a way to streamline your at-home gym equipment, look to JaxJox's smart KettlebellConnect, which can do the work of six kettlebells in one.
Dr. Squatch’s All-New All-Natural Shampoo and Conditioner will Keep You Fresh
The guys who brought you pine tar and nautical sage soap have gone a step further and brought you this all-natural shampoo and conditioner for men.
Get the Skin and Hair of your Dreams with these Japanese Grooming Products
The Japanese are known for having flawless skin — including the men. Now you, too can have skin like them with the best Japanese grooming products for men.
Harry’s Post-Shave Mist Review: The Refreshment Your Face Needs
Harry's, the direct-to-consumer razor and men's grooming product purveyor, has released its latest product: Harry's Post-Shave Mist. Refreshing, cooling, and quick, this unique formulate has become our go-to aftershave soother. Here's our review.
Fancy-Up Your Tailgate with Recipes from Chef Josh Capon and National Tailgate Weekend
The second annual National Tailgate Weekend brings you two amazing tailgating recipes to feed and impress your friends and family.
Turn Your Kitchen into a High-End Steakhouse with this Countertop Grill
If you're tired of eating steaks with charred outsides and undercooked interiors, then the Beefer is the steakhouse-quality grill you need in your kitchen.
Bill Murray has a Golf-Centric Lifestyle and Apparel Brand that’s as Cool as He Is
Bill Murray & his brothers bring you William Murray Golf, a line of sports apparel created with the goal of bringing a little fun & irreverence to the sport
Giveaway: Your Very Own Pair of Customized 1000 Mile Boots from Wolverine
Here's your chance to win yourself a pair of one-of-a-kind customizable 1000 Mile Boot from Wolverine. Sign-up for your chance to win!
Discover the Best Glasses to Frame for Your Face with Warby Parker’s Find Your Fit Tech
If you're lucky enough to have snagged an iPhone X, Warby Parker's Find Your Fit tech will scan your face and give you customized eyewear options.
Vero Watches Put a Modern Spin on a Retro Style
Vero watches began in Portland, Oregon, in 2015 with the dream of building quality timepieces out of as many American made components as possible. Three years after founding, the Vero Watches is finally hitting its stride with the release of the 36 Hand Wound Rally and the 36 Hand Wound Sunset.
Timex is Bringing Watch-Making Back to the U.S. with Its American Documents Collection
Timex has unveiled its first watch collection made in the U.S.: American Documents. With Minnesota leather straps, Massachusetts-made glass, and New England-forged bronze, these watches are as American as apple pie (and maybe more so).
Stag Provisions Teams up with Faherty for a Workwear Inspired Collab
The new Stag X Faherty collection is a new Holiday outerwear collection inspired by vintage workwear that pairs solid construction with throwback style.