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All the Best Online Memorial Day Sales to Shop in 2019

From furniture to footwear to clothes - there's a sale in almost every category this weekend. If you're looking to save a buck on everything from skincare to shoes, check out all the best memorial day sales to shop for 2019.
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Mack Weldon Wants You to Recycle Your Old Underwear

Mack Weldon, in partnership with Community Recycling want to help you upcycle your old underwear. It's good for the earth and good for the economy.
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Grovemade’s Japanese-Inspired Minimalist Knife is the Monobody Friction-Folder You Need

Grovemade, known for their wood speakers and handsome desk organizers, had made a second foray into the knife world with The Minimalist Knife.
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Giveaway: Original Penguin Pajama Pants and Print Underwear

Every man loves a pair of printed pajama pants and underwear. You may not want to admit it, but it's a fact. Five lucky winners will receive a fun pair of pants and underwear from Original Penguin. The cost? A a few seconds worth of typing and clicking.
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Levi’s Made & Crafted Collection is Spicier Compared to Your Regular 501s

Levi's Made & Crafted collection has taken all the heritage, quality, and commitment to traditional denim and elevated it. Here are a few of our favorites and sale items in the current lineup, including some collaboration pieces with Josh Peskowitz.
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Lems Trailhead Hiking Shoe Is Just as at Home on the Trail as It Is at the Taproom

The Lems Trailhead shoe features a mountain to town outsole with a low-profile rubber tread that has no problem maintaining traction on the trail, while also remaining durable enough when pounding the pavement in the city.
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Giveaway: 52 Pairs of Columbia Underwear for the New Year

You read that right. We're giving away 52 pairs of Columbia Diamond Mesh Boxer briefs so you can start 2018 out right. Enter now for your chance to win!
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Relive the ’90s with the Translucent G-Shock Skeleton Series

Take your timepiece way back to the 1990s, when neon colors, wide legs, and clear technology were all the rage. The G-Shock Skeleton Series is just the thing you want on your wrist for some non-vintage throwback style.
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You Do You with Wolverine Customizable Boots

Wolverine Boots have been around for over a century, but for the first time, they are offering a platform to customize their classic 1000 Mile Boot.
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Faherty and Huckberry Team Up for a Clothing Collection That Helps the Oceans

The founders of both Huckberry and Faherty are old friends who recently decided to collaborate on a limited edition apparel collection: The Faherty x Huckberry Sequoia Sunset Collection.
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Thank Dwyane Wade for Away’s Sleek New Aluminum Luggage

Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat's point and shooting guard takes the offense when it comes to his luggage. Partnering up with beloved suitcase and luggage brand, Away, Wade has created without a doubt the best looking iteration of the hard-sided, clam-shell suitcase the company has created to date.
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The Last Stop: Road Tripping with Photographer Ryann Ford

The Manual interviewed photographer Ryann Ford about her book The Last Stop, road trips, and what it takes to capture the American landscape on film.
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Movember Brands that Give Back

If you’re looking to support men’s health this Movember while getting a head start on your holiday shopping, we advise you to check out these great brands.
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The Kings of Kickstarter: Peak Design Bags and Accessories

Peak Design makes “gear for creative, adventurous people.” From everyday carry to camera, Peak Design Bags are made to be stylish, durable, and easy to use.
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The Best Smart Health Tech of 2016

Smart health technology is growing rapidly. From thermometers to full body fitness trackers, we selected our top picks for the best smart health of 2016.
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Steambox Will Make You Want to Take a Long, Long Bath

Bespoke Post, one of our favorite subscription box services has the perfect compliment to a cold winter: The Steambox. Use it in the bath and enjoy.
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Men’s Activewear Review: Stylish Apparel that Won’t Break the Bank

Men's Activewear: Upgrade your apparel with these stylish pieces that won’t be a weight on your wallet. From compression shorts to hoodies, it's all here.
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Brooklinen is Proof You Don’t Need a 900 Thread Count to Make Amazing Sheets

"Low thread count?" you may be shouting in disbelief, "that's not luxury!" But with Brooklinen sheets sets, it totally is.
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Cigar Club Wants to Send Over Your New Favorite Cigar

If you like the occasional cigar, but not the hassle of researching and choosing varieties, Cigar Club is the subscription box you've been searching for.
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How to Get Rid of a Cold, According to an Actual Doctor

Every year, cold and flu season hits like a hurricane. For advice on how to get rid of a cold quickly, we turned to Dr. Kate Moran, emergency medicine physician for USACS Colorado West, for some doctor's orders.
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The Heir Waterpipe is the Most Beautiful (and Best) Bong You’ll Ever Hit

No longer are cheap ceramic bowls and plastic, six-foot bongs the only options for those who likes to sit back at the end of the day and take a load off by taking a bong rip or two. Enter the design-forward and totally functional Heir waterpipe.
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Never Lose a Tool Again with Grypmat

Grypmat is a non-magnetic, non-slip, chemical resistant rubber tool mat that keeps your hardware and tools in place, no matter where you place it.
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This Brand Makes Some of the Most Expensive Cigars in the World (and They’re Not Cuban)

Established in 1887, Gurkha Cigars has been producing some of the highest quality (and most expensive) cigars on the market. "While you may still find a great regard for Cubans, it is not unlikely to find those that invest in cigars completely convert to only Gurkha's," says Danny Carroll.
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Treat Yourself to a Glass of Bourbon and a Pappy Van Winkle Barrel-Fermented Cigar

What's better than having a glass of one of the rarest bourbons you can buy? Having a glass of it with a cigar that's been barrel-fermented, bringing out all the spicy, peppery notes of both the drink and the smoke.
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Travel Smarter and Lighter with the Current Classic Backpack

For a quick weekend trip, you don't often want to pack a roller. Current Bag Company's Classic Backpack is just the ticket to traveling smarter and lighter.
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Stunt the Stunning Levi’s X Air Jordan IV Sneakers Starting June 30

In January 2018, Levi's teamed up with Air Jordan for the fantastic Levis' X Air Jordan 4 sneaker and a reversible trucker jacket. Now they're at it again and shooting for a June 30, 2018 release of the latest collaboration between the two venerable American brands: Levi's X Air Jordan IV sneakers.
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Need a New Ride? Check out Autotrader’s 2017 Must Test Drive Winners for some Auto-Inspiration

In need of a new ride? Want to try something new & unexpected? Autotrader can help with that with their 2017 Must Test Drive Vehicles. Why not try them all?
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Giveaway: A Sophisticated $500 Briefcase to Make Your Coworkers Jealous

Every man needs a sophisticated leather briefcase or work bag for those days when being organized and put-together can mean the difference between nailing a presentation and flubbing it. Enter now for your chance to win this Pad & Quill leather briefcase, a $500 value.
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This Small Electric Toothbrush Cleans Just as Well as Its Competitors

Quip electric toothbrush cleans your teeth as effectively as the full-size, giant, name-brand models out there, only this bad boy takes up less space and is smarter. Read on to find out more about this great new brand.
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Shopping in the Dark: Night Markets

Night Markets allow you to shop, eat, & drink well after more traditional stores have closed. Hailing from East Asia, they're now popping up all over the US
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A Review of the Floyd Sofa, a Minimalist’s Perfect Perch

The Manual received a sample of the Floyd Couch and we tested it by putting it together and binging Netflix for nearly two weeks. The results are in. To buy or not to buy? Read on to find out.
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Calling All Game of Thrones Fans: This Print is the Ultimate GoT Artwork for Your Walls

Now you can stop trying to remember what the Tyrell sigil is or what Rickon's direwolf's name was and instead simply look above your couch for the answer with PopChart's The World of Ice and Fire informative print.
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The DSPTCH X Descente Collection is Packable Clothing Done Right

Luxury Japanese performance brand Descente has teamed up with San Francisco design studio DSPTCH for a practical, versatile collection of packable clothing.
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LumiPod is the Pre-Fab Circular Bedroom Suite You Can Put Almost Anywhere

The LumiPod is a spacious, but compact bedroom suite perfect for dispersed hotels, estate follies, or modern backyard guests accommodations, but really, the uses are as varied as your imaginings.
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Tag Heuer’s Aquaracer Nightdiver Watch Is Laid-Back Luxury at Its Finest

While many high-end timepiece brands offer watches in the $5,000-plus range, it's rare to find one for half the cost, let alone one that offers everything the higher-priced watches feature. That's where Tag Heuer's Aquaracer Nightdiver watch comes in.
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Leave Winter for Warmth and Wellness at Hawaii’s Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

Hawaii Island's premier health and wellness resort is the perfect place to forget winter and worship the warmth. With everything from a state of the art gym, to an adults-only pool, to a stunning crescent beach, the Westin Hapuna Beach features everything Hawaii has to offer.
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Heading to Hawaii? Make Reservations at Manta Restaurant to Eat Big Island Beef

For beef lovers out there, eating a big, rare slab of Kobe or Wagyu almost certainly take the top two spots on their bucket lists. But, after having a Big Island Beef steak from Manta Restaurant on Hawaii Island, we'd like to offer this particular style of beef as the final head of the holy beef trinity.

Ditch the Store-Bought Box of V-Day Chocolates and Go for Alma Chocolate

Rather than disappoint your significant other with a weak Whitman's sampler, go for one of the many offerings from Portland, Oregon's Alma Chocolate this Valentine's Day.
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The Palms Casino’s Newest High-Roller Suites Have a Bowling Alley and Whiskey Room

The Palms Casino's newly renovated high-roller suites, The Hardwood and the Kingpin feature a half size basketball court and a two-lane bowling alley, respectively. And the luxury doesn't stop there.
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JFK’s Hawaiian Shirt Sold at Auction for How Much Exactly?

One of President John F. Kennedy's Hawaiian shirts went on the auction block at LiveAuctioneers, with the expectation that the highest bids would be somewhere in the $20,000 range. Here's how much it actually sold for.
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Giveaway: Black Genuine Leather Military Duffle Bag from WP Standard

Inspired by the duck canvas military duffle bags provided to U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War, WP Standard's modern iteration of the bag is built from genuine full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather in a rich, glossy black. Enter our giveaway for your chance to win this beautiful bag.
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Heading to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day? Book the Irish Heritage Package at the Conrad Dublin

If you're planning a trip to Ireland, do yourself a favor and book a stay at the Conrad Dublin, the best hotel in Emerald Isle's ancient capital. Here's why.
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The Best Men’s Grooming Gear of the Year is Coming. Are You Ready?

It's tough these days for men to find great grooming products that both work for them and their skin and don't cost a fortune. That's where The Manual Grooming Awards 2019 come in. From best shampoo to best body lotion, we will cover 18 of the top men's grooming products of the year.
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Behind the Scenes: Finding the Best Men’s Grooming Gear of the Year

On this week's episode of The Manual podcast, associate editor of lifestyle Chase McPeak breaks down everything that went into The Manual Grooming Awards 2019.
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Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is Great for Guys with Problem Skin

If you're a guy who battles blemishes, redness, acne, and oiliness on the regular, it might be time to ditch your standard moisturizer and look toward Kiehl's latest blemish-busting product: Kiehl's Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate.
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Slash Bed is the Environmentally Friendly, Easy-to-Set-Up Bed of Your Dreams

Simple, elegant, refined -- the Slash bed is a paradigm of streamlined minimalist furniture with the added benefit of being made from sustainably harvested wood from FSC- and LVLK-certified producers in Indonesia.
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The Power of Percussion: Theragun Adds 2 New Devices to Its Manifest of Muscle Massagers

Theragun has just released two new additions to its muscle massager family: The Theragun G3 and the Theragun liv. Both offer more portability than the original, with a few additional features that make them the lightest and quietest Theraguns to date.
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Outdoor Adventure and an Aerial Park Are Just 2 of the Reasons the New Salishan Resort is Our Favorite PNW Lodge

With the Oregon Coast at its back, a pristine golf, local brewery tours, a summer concert series, a bayside spa, and an aerial park, the newly renovated Salishan Resort offers picturesque views and classic Pacific Northwest adventure for singles, couples, and families alike.
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The Best-Dressed Players from the 2021 NFL Draft (So Far)

Most ahtletes today are pretty damn good dressers. Case in point: Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and James Harden. And the 2021 NFL Draft is no exception when it comes to finely outfitted athletes. Check out all the best looks here.
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Our Top Gear and Apparel Picks from Public Rec’s Leisurewear Lineup

Public Rec combines the soft, comfortable, performance fabrics of athleisure wear with the classic shape and styling of regular clothing. From polos to go-to tees, Public Rec has a piece to elevate anyone's style.