Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Bacon Episode
This episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast focuses on the last component of our name: Bacon, including cooking it and making bacon bourbon
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Thanksgiving Episode
This week's episode is all about Thanksgiving. From how to deep fry a turkey to what type of cocktails to make, we've got some tips for your Turkey Day.
Giveaway: Orox American Made Leather Satchel, Perfect for Work or the Weekend
The Manual has partnered up with Portland, Oregon's Orox Leather Company to giveaway one of their stunning leather satchels for free--a $380 value!
One of Portland’s Best Restaurants, Raven and Rose, Is Inside an Historic “Horse Palace”
Taking a page from the book of classic British Pubs, Raven and Rose's dinner menu gives prominence to game-based dishes, including venison and rabbit.
Wolf & Shepherd Dress Shoes Offer Up Class AND Comfort
Wolf & Shepherd shoes guarantee you'll be able to work for hours in their comfortable and classy line of performance dress shoes.
Festival Beer: Old Town Brewing’s Kentucky Refresh-Mint
Andrew Lamonte of Old Town Brewing in Portland, Oregon, brings a unique and refreshing twist to Festival Beers with his 2016 Kentucky Refresh-Mint beer.
Save Time (and your Fingers) with Kii Ring
Key rings are hard to use, requiring force and prying. Kii Ring, with backing from Kickstarter, was designed with ease of access and use in mind.
Datebox is the Valentine’s Day Gift that Keeps on Giving
If you're relationship has gotten a little stale or boring, then maybe Datebox is just the monthly dose of excitement you've been looking for.
This Mount St Helens Candle Mimics the Historical Eruption as it Melts
This Mount St Helens Candle is a topographical copy of the Mountain before eruption. When lit, the wax melts, mimicking the original eruption.
Ready to Rio? 2016 Olympic Sports to Watch
We ranked our top 10 2016 Olympic sports to watch so you can prioritize your viewing pleasure.
Adidas Originals X Oyster Holdings’ 2 New Pairs of Kicks Are Streamlined Throwbacks
Adidas Originals has teamed up with Los-Angeles-based lifestyle brand Oyster Holdings for a pair of sneakers with throwback styling dedicated to European terrace culture and heritage: the all-white BW Army and the surprisingly colorful Twinstrike.
Giveaway: A Customized Benchmade 818 Mini Loco Premium Tactical Knife
We're giving away a Benchmade 818 Mini Loco Premium Tactical knife and customized laser engraving to one lucky winner. Retail value: $225.
Pop-Up Magazine is a Must-See Live Multi-Media Storytelling Event
Pop-Up Magazine is an on-stage, story-telling event with a live-orchestra, images, video, and more. It's a truly unique, must-see cultural experience.
How to Edit Photos for Social Media
Internationally known photographer Hudson Henry teams up with Timberland to teach you how to edit photos for social media. Now go get your 'gram on.
This Tiny Cabin is Made from ‘Trash’ and Hides a Very Mobile Secret
Built as a prototype in the UK, this tiny cabin from Studio Invisible is built from some unexpected (and underused materials). The best part? Read on to see.
Top 10 Cigars of 2018 According to ‘Cigar Aficionado’
'Cigar Aficionado,' the final word in cigars, has released its list of the best cigars of 2018. Ring in the new year with the best stogies from the last.
You Go to the Gym for Your Body, Why Not for Your … Face?
We’re all about the Face Gym, which is not a series of tiny weights, but a roll-on facial treatment intended to be used during your daily or weekly workouts.
Nanopresso is the Go-Anywhere Personal Espresso Machine You Need Now
Sometimes you just need a shot of espresso. Whether you're on an epic road trip miles from the nearest Starbucks or trekking the backcountry miles from anything, the Nanopresso personal, portable espresso machine is the answer to your espresso addict prayers.
Do Your Ass a Favor and Get a Tushy Bidet Attachment. Seriously.
Don't let the fear of a bidet stop you from getting the cleanest ass possible. With heat waves, upset stomachs, and spicy food, it's a lot easier to keep yourself clean and fresh when you use water to wipe instead of paper. Here's our review of the Tushy bidet attachment
Zipstitch is the Suture-Less Bandage Every Outdoorsman Needs
What do you do when you're 10 miles into a 20-mile backpacking trek through the backcountry when you trip over a root, fall, hit your knee on a rock, and wind up with an inch-long gash that bleeds profusely and is too big to close with a regular bandage or gauze wound-wrap? You pull out a ZipStitch.
Win $500 Worth of the Best Men’s Grooming Products of 2019
Picture this: All the best men's grooming products wrapped into one $500 package. One lucky winner will receive The Manual's favorites for best aftershave, shaving cream, face wash, moisturizer, shampoo, razors, and more. Enter today for your chance to win the only grooming box you'll ever need.
You’ll Definitely Want This Scottish Castle with a Pub, Treehouse, 32 Bedrooms, and 6 Cottages (Photos)
Ackergill Tower is a true Scottish castle that boasts 32 bedrooms, 31 bathrooms, 30 acres of land, a pub, and much, much more. Our photo gallery will let you explore this stunning estate.
Casa de Campo Resort and Villas is the Perfect Place for a Guys’ Getaway
Everyone from the likes of Jay-Z to Michael Jordan to former President Bill Clinton, Drake, and honorary dude Rihanna have stayed at (and no doubt loved) Casa de Campo Resort and Villas.
How to Wrap a Present in 2 Easy Methods (Video)
It's the holiday season and that means you have to wrap some — or maybe a sleighful — of presents. In case you've forgotten (or never learned how), we've put together a fun video to teach you the basics of how to wrap a present.
OB/VS Founder Kelly Dachtler on Climate-Adaptable Footwear and Changing the Shoe Game
OB/VS is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in creating the world's most versatile footwear. We sat down with the founder, Kelly Dachtler, to understand more about climate-adaptable footwear, including what exactly it is, what it does, and how the idea came about.
Best Cyber Monday Deals On Men’s Clothes You Can Buy Online
Save yourself some frustration time by kicking back, cracking open a cold one, and getting all your holiday shopping done from the comfort of your home. These are the best Cyber Week deals on menswear and clothing, from suits to basics.
Best Black Friday Deals on Top-Quality Grooming Products for Men
Despite its somber-sounding name, Black Friday is a day full of deals, discounts, and unbelievable steals on everything, but it's the grooming goods that are really the stars of the seasonal shopping season. Don't sleep on the best deals on men's grooming products. Get out there and get shopping.
Best Black Friday Deals On Men’s Clothes You Can Buy Online
Save yourself some gas, frustration, and, more importantly, time by kicking back, cracking open a cold one, and getting all your Black Friday shopping done from the comfort of your home. These are the best Black Friday deals on menswear and clothing, from suits to basics.
Get a Beard as Shiny as Santa’s with This 2018 Beard Oil Advent Calendar
Keep your beard as shiny and healthy as Santa's for the 24 days leading up to Christmas with this great Beard Oil Advent Calendar. Featuring 24 different beard oils from UK-based The Bearded Man Company, there's an oil for everyone this Christmas calendar.
Hugh Hefner’s Iconic Silk Smoking Jacket Is Up for Auction
You can get your hands on Hugh Hefner's silk smoking jacket — that is, as long as you've got the dough to pay for it. The 'Playboy' personal collection is on the bidding block now through November 30, 2018, via Julen's Auctions.
Hate Hostels? Hilton’s New Hotel Concept Wants to Change That
The problem with hostels is that they're often too public. Hilton Hotel's latest brand, Motto, aims to ease the pain of cheap travel by offering a hostel-like hotel that will exceed all budget travelers' expectations.
Get Your Feet Winter-Ready with the New Danner Weatherized Collection
Danner's new Weatherized Collection features two of the brand's leading styles, the Raptor 650 (based on the Explorer 650) and the Mountain 600, which have been one-upped with better insulation, winter-ready outsoles, and mountain town style.
Clarks and Pendleton Woolen Mills Teamed Up for the Perfect Patterned Boot
There's a new pair of boots on the block from English footwear-maker Clarks and American-woolens maker, Pendleton Woolen Mills, and they have just the right amount of color and spice to stand-out (and brighten up) any gray-skied fall day.
The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok Offers Five-Star Luxury for a Three-Star Price
The newly opened Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, the brand's first Southeast Asian property, is a luxurious, design-savvy hotel in the heart of Thailand's capital that offers all the amenities and assets of a five-star hotel for what is literally a three-star price.
The British Virgin Islands Are Back: Where to Stay and What to Do in this Caribbean Paradise
One year after Hurricane Irma set its devastating sights on the small Caribbean island nation, the British Virgin Islands are back and ready for business. Here are the best places to stay and things to do in this tropical island escape.
Opinel Nomad Kit Offers the World’s First Fold-Out Vegetable Peeler
Opinel, the venerable French knife manufacturer, has just released its latest innovation in the everyday carry world as part of the brand's recent Nomad Kit: a fold-out vegetable peeler. Yes, gentleman, this may, in fact, be a world first.
This Is the $75 Cashmere Sweater You Need In Your Closet Now
To the average Joe like you and me who want top-quality cashmere for prices that aren't equivalent to the out-of-pocket cost of a minor surgery, buying cashmere just wasn't worth the expense. Until now. With Naadam's Essential Cashmere Sweater, you get ethical clothing at a super low price.
P. Tendercool Furniture is Made of Wood Sourced from Traditional Southeast Asian Homes
Specializing in bespoke creations, Thailand's P. Tendercool is a made-to-order furniture company that you won't see in any old department store. Most of the wood is sourced from Southeast Asia — not from the forests, but from traditional Southeast Asian homes.
This Sweater Will Make You Think Twice About Hating Turtlenecks
If you're part of the population that hates turtlenecks, have you considered that the problem isn't the turtleneck itself, but the fabric it's made from? Canadian knitwear brand Twenty Montreal's fleece turtleneck is proof that better materials make better sweaters.
Boulder Denim 2.0 Are the Stretchiest, Most Comfortable Jeans You Can Buy
The original Boulder Denim had a lot of great features, like extreme stretch and water resiliency, but there is always room for improvement when it comes to a product as ubiquitous as the blue jean. Now, Boulder Denim has released their Denim 2.0 in both active and slim fit styles.
Jackson Hole’s Latest Luxury Hotel Does Ski Lodge Style Right
Situated in the Teton Village of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the recently completed, $100,000,000 Caldera House luxury ski lodge and members-only alpine club looks every bit as expensive as it was. Get your first look here.
United By Blue and Danner Boots Team Up for Brilliant Bison Boots
A rare and exciting collaboration between United By Blue and Danner Boots has resulted in the unique and sustainable UBB x Danner Light Bison Boots.
Topo Designs and Chacos Team Up for Colorful Mega Z Cloud Sandal
For the Topo Designs X Chaco collaboration, both brands' love of graphic elements and bright colors resulted in a sandal (and accompanying bag and accessory line) that is an homage to the Memphis Group of postmodern art and design, as well as a practical leap into the hype-fashion world.
A Lesson in Form and Function with the Timex X Todd Snyder Beekman Watch
Inspired by a retro chrono from the Timex archives, the Timex X Todd Snyder Beekman Watch is a modernized version of an old-school, racing tachymeter timepiece. Able to calculate the speed of passing object, this watch can tell you the time and how fast those racing cars are going.
The PF Flyers X Ball and Buck Center Lo Sneaks are the Perfect Shoes for Summer’s End
PF Flyers teamed up with Ball and Buck for their latest summer sneaker collaboration: The PF Flyers X Ball and Buck Center Lo. Wear them anywhere from the office to the beach to the end of summer barbecue and we guarantee you'll get looks--in a good way.
The Bothy Project Inspires a Hiking Hut Pre-Fab and Artists’ Retreat
Traditionally found in remote areas of Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales, a bothy is often a primitive, stone and wood hut used for hikers and hill walkers to shelter in overnight. The Bothy Project seeks to create a modern system of off-grid, tiny cabins used primarily as artist residency spaces.