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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.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Aria Gin Episode

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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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Audi and Airbnb Bring You Death Valley House, an Auto-Inspired Luxury Travel Fantasy

Audi and Airbnb have teamed up to bring you the luxury travel fantasy of a lifetime complete with an Audi R8 and a deluxe, ultra-mod, desert home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Off-Roading Never Felt So Smooth: Testing the New Polaris RZR XP Turbo Dynamix in the Nevada Desert

The new suspension in the Polaris RZR XP1000 makes it impossible for you to bottom-out this bad-ass dune buggy. (We tried).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From Sled Legs to Shower Beer Holders, These are the Best Deals of the Week

Winter is over and that means stores are dumping their overstocked items for pennies on the dollar. Take advantage of one of capitalism's greatest flaws (overproduction in combination with lack of demand) and turn it to your advantage with the best deals of the week.
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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.
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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.

The Best Beard Oils, Your Facial Hair’s New Best Friend

Is your beard dry, itchy, and scraggly? Slap some beard oil on that untamed beast! Your whiskers will welcome it. Here are the 12 best beard oils to keep your beard well-groomed and looking its best.

Best Wireless Charging Pads: No Strings Attached

Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world where there were no wires at all? All those ugly cords hanging behind TVs and skirting baseboards mar your home's aesthetic, but that's a cord-cutting battle you can easily win thanks to these best wireless charging pads.
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The Best School Backpacks

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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aesop x Rimowa Köln Travel Kit Is the Dream Dopp Kit

For the Aesop x Rimowa Köln Travel Kit, the designers and engineers at Rimowa created a custom-built aluminum case in their signature style, with a wooden inlay for added wow-factor and additional protection for the slew of Aesop's quality grooming goods within.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.