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The Snow Peak Pendleton Wool Blanket Is Camp Comfort Done Right

Made from extremely soft and luxurious, 100-percent pure virgin wool, the Snow Peak Pendleton Wool Blanket is crafted using old-world techniques right here in the United States.
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The Monocabin is the Pre-Built Tiny Cabin You Can Actually Afford

Canadian design and construction company Drop Structures, which focuses on "small, lifestyle-specific luxury spaces," wants you to be able to afford a tiny cabin. And by the looks of the team's latest creation, the Monocabin, they've achieved their goal.
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With Adventure Canada You Can Cruise the Wreck of the HMS Erebus in the Arctic Ocean

Adventure Canada launches a new cruise to the arctic ocean to see the wreck of the HMS Erebus, the flagship of the the ill-fated 1848 Franklin Expedition.
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Keep Bees, Save the Planet, Make Mead

We talked with Portland's Bee Thinking's co-owners Matt Reed and Jill McKenna Reed about bee keeping, making mead, and saving the planet one hive at a time.
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Giveaway: Ice Balls and a Whiskey Wedge

Corkcicle is giving away its best ice-making products, the Whiskey Wedge & the Invisiball. Chill your favorite spirit without watering it down.
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Made in America: Weiss Watch Company

Enter American watchmaker, Weiss Watch Company, who is working to become the preeminent precision watchmaker in America
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Old World Craftsmanship Meets New World Aesthetic in KOIO Leather Sneakers

KOIO's new line of hand-crafted calfskin sneakers combine old-world craftsmanship with new-world styling--the end result, a versatile shoe for any occasion.
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Giveaway: North Street Bags Offers Up Daypack and Travel Pouch from Latest Collab

North Street Bags is giving away a daypack and travel pouch from their latest collaboration with Kiriko Made. Read more for how to enter.
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Giveaway: The Perfect Pair of Yoga Shorts by OHMME

We've partnered up with athleticwear brand OHMME to bring you an exciting giveaway. 46 lucky winners will each receive a pair of fantastic yoga shorts.
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Cliffside and Close to the Slopes, This Quebec Mansion is a Winter Wonder

This Quebec mansion is a winter wonder with stunning views of the St. Lawrence river, proximity to skiing, and clean, modern architecture.
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You Can Own Riverrun Castle From ‘Game of Thrones’ (Well, Part of It Anyway)

Known in the real world as Gosford Castle, the estate that served as the outside of Riverrun castle in Game of Thrones is on the market for an astonishingly low price of just $640,000. The catch? That price is only for part of the castle, but it still includes 15 bedrooms.
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The Manual Teams up with United by Blue for Wool Socks Gift Pack

The Manual & United by Blue teamed up for a merino wool socks gift pack that is not only good for the outdoors, but will help you get out and enjoy it.
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Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor with Smithsonian Channel’s “The Lost Tapes”

Smithsonian Channel's "The Lost Tapes" commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack with never-before seen archival footage and sound.
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Put a Spring in Your Step this Season with Our Favorites from GH Bass

The venerable footwear company has outdone itself this season with a line of spring-ready footwear including sneakers & loafers. Here's the best of GH Bass.
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Clarins Comes through Again with Summer Skin Savers

Clarins, the French skincare brand, released a new Hydra Essentiel cooling gel and moisturizer that is the perfect antidote for overly-sunned summer skin.
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Celebrate the Newly Designated Bears Ears and Gold Butte National Monuments with Patagonia

Celebrate President Obama's designation of Bears Ears and Gold Butte National Monuments with outdoor outfitter, Patagonia.
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Celebrate the Golden Age of Motoring with the Autodromo Monoposto Chronograph

To Celebrate its 5th anniversary, Autodromo has re-released its limited edition Monoposto Chronograph, created to recall the golden age of motor racing.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Southeast Alaska Episode

For this week’s episode The Manual Podcast, we chat about visiting America's largest and arguably most beautiful state: Alaska. However, since Alaska is so huge, we actually limit our coverage specifically to Southeast Alaska.
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Peak Design’s Travel Line Is the Kind of Compartmentalized Luggage Bag We love

Peak Design's new travel collection is no different from their previous, successful photography bags and accessory crowdfunding projects. It's good looking, extremely functional, and has more pockets in it than you'll know what to do with.
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BioLite Releases Fifth-Year-Anniversary Birthday Bundle for the Off-Grid Camper

In honor of the company's fifth anniversary, Biolite has released its Birthday Bundle, including a CampStove 2, CoffeePress, and more.
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Whiskey Ridge House Could Be Your Luxurious Personal ‘Walden’ (For a Price)

Lovers of the Old West, battere may have just found the holy grail of real estate: 705 Whiskey Ridge House. And it's for sale. The property is dubbed "Walden" in reference to the home's gorgeous natural surroundings, similar to those that Henry David Thoreau escaped to.
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Cruise the Crystal-Clear Indian Ocean Aboard Norma, an Azimut Flybridge 66 Yacht

At the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, guests have the opportunity to charter the first Azimut Flybridge 66 Yacht to be commissioned by a resort.
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Golden Guys: We Tried Out a $600 Gold Mud Mask in Honor of International Mud Day

We tried out this quirky $600 Gold and Dead Sea Mud Mask from Arianna Skincare for International Mud Day. We were not disappointed.
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The Classic Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 Suits Up to Match Your Tuxedo

The classic Chuck Taylor All Star '70 sneaker has been upgraded with an upper made of suiting twill for their latest collab: Converse X Fragment.
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Patagonia Takes Another Step Toward Sustainable Textiles with New Clean Color Collection

Using naturally sourced ingredients, including dried beetles and silkworm poop, Patagonia has created the Clean Colors Collection--made from all-natural dye
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GIVEAWAY: Corkcicle’s New Cigar Glass is Manly Multi-Tasking at Its Best

If you're the kind of guy who doesn't want to put down his stogie while drinking his bourbon on the rocks, then you're going to love Corkcicle Cigar Glass.
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Giveaway: Finex Cast-Iron, American-Made Grill Pan and Sauce Pot

The Manual is giving away two fantastic pieces of cast iron cookware from Finex. Enter for your chance to win a 15" lean grill pan and a 1-quart sauce pot.
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Would You Light a Candle That Smells Like Chinese Takeout?

Cool Material, the popular online retailer of all things cool, is offering a candle scented like your favorite Chinese takeout. Lght it up and pretend you're a New Yorker living above a Chinese buffet or simply set it out on your coffee table and admire the origami, paper carton design.
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You Can Own an Entire Ghost Town for Less than $1 Million

If you've ever wanted to own your own ghost town and you've got a spare million lying around, now's your chance. The abandoned town of Cerro Gordo near Lone Pine, California, hit the market in Une 2018 for a mere $925,000.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: Starting a Brewery, Naming Beers, and Hunting

This week's podcast focuses on all things beer. We chat with the co-founders of Portland, Oregon's Migration Brewing, but we also discuss hunting.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Cuba Episode

The Manual heads 90 miles south of Key West to the home of rum, sugarcane, communism, and cigars. Yes, today's episode focuses on all things Cuba.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Las Vegas Episode

There's more to Las Vegas than just gambling--there's also a vibrant food and drink scene with amazing mixologists and chefs bringing a new spin to old-school night life. The Beards, Booze, and Bacon roundtable discuss their favorite places to stay, drink, and play in Sin City.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Mother’s Day Episode

This week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast focuses on Mother' Day. The guys talk best gift options, brunch ideas, and cocktail recipes to wow Mom. So sit back, relax, and salute the best of us: our mothers.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Men’s Summer Style Episode

From conspiracy theories about wrinkle-free shirts to a dire warning about mesh-lined swim trunks, this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast tackles the sunny topic of men's summer style. The guys discuss custom shirts, seasonal suiting, and more.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Moroccan Episode

For this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, the round-table discusses the North African home of Casablanca, Marrakesh, and Tangier. We're talking, of course, about Morocco.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Old Forester, Louisville, and Kentucky Derby Episode

This episode of The Manual podcast is all about Kentucky bourbon, Kentucky cities, and Kentucky horses. We chat with Master Taster for Old Forester, Jackie Zykan, and talk whiskey, Louisville, and the Kentucky Derby.
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The New Design Trends of 2019 and How They Fit in Your Home

For the latest episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon, The Manual podcast, we are joined by our very own design and architecture writer (and actual interior designer), Kelsey Machado, who gives us tips and tricks to declutter our home and what to look out for design-wise in 2019.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Hawaii Episode

On this week's episode of The Manual podcast, we discuss the great things to do, places to stay, where to eat, and what to drink on Hawaii Island. Our stories involve recommendations, Sailor Jerry, and a machete.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Barbecue Episode

This week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon delves into the tumultuous world of American Barbecue. We talk different styles and best BBQ booze pairings
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Chef Angie Mar Q & A Episode

For this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, the round table (made up of Editor-in-Chief Cator Sparks; Content Producer Jake Rossman; and host Greg Nibler) pick the brain of meat-loving, Beatrice Inn-running, old friend of The Manual, cChef Angie Mar.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland Episode

The Beards, Booze, and Bacon round-table discuss all things Ireland. From the best cocktails for St. Patrick's Day to the best places to eat, drink, and sleep in Dublin, the guys spare no details of their experiences with the Emerald Isle.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Fantasy Formula One Episode

Now, if you want to go fast in fantasy sports, too, you can, thanks to Grid Rival and its fantasy Formula One league. We sat down with founder Ross Fruin to find out more.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Mongolian Cashmere Episode

On this week's episode of The Manual podcast, we sit down with founder of Naadam cashmere clothing, Matt Scanlan, to hear how a trip to Mongolia turned into a failed non-profit that eventually became the direct-to-consumer cashmere brand that Naadam is today.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Legendary Guide to Everything Episode

For this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, the round-table discuss The Manual's latest project: The Legendary Guide to Everything, a series of articles dedicated to all things awesome.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Dune Buggies and Drones Episode

This episode of BBB features a segment all about alcoholic ice cream, a story about riding dune buggies through the desert, and a spot all about drones.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Cuffing Season and Gift Guide Episode

The round-table at Beards, Booze, and Bacon talk the worst gifts they've gotten, good ideas for great gifts, & learn about the mysteries of cuffing season.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Indian Food Episode

For this week's episode, the guys talk all things Indian food with xhef Jessi Sing of Babu Ji in New York City and the newly opened Bibi Ji in Santa Barbara.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast Explores Our ‘Journey to Japan’ Series

On this episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, our round table discusses all things Japan, from whisky to convenience stores.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Aria Gin Episode

For this week's episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, the round-table takes the show out of the studio and into the Aria Gin distillery in Portland, Oregon, to learn all about that juniper-flavored spirit.
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Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Grooming Awards 2018 Episode

For this episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon, the group discusses The Manual's recently released Grooming Awards 2018, including the process of picking the winners, the best from each category, and the one product every man should own.