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!
This Year’s Need-to-Know Men’s Brands for the Everyman
For the last 2 weeks, The Manual staffers have been in New York City attending the trade shows and Fashion Week. Here are the best men's brands we saw.
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.
Motiv Ring Tracks Your Fitness with Subtle Style
Why waste your time and style on a bulky, wearable fitness tracker? Opt instead for the Motiv Ring, a smart fitness tracker that fits on your finger!
Commute in Comfort with Woolmark and Taylor Stitch’s New Merino Wool CIVIC Collection
This month, Taylor Stitch in partnership with The Woolmark Company launched a Merino-wool based collection created for the urban commuter.
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.
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.
Upgrade your Apres Ski with this Shot Ski from Looptworks
Looptworks' Shot Ski is made, like all Looptworks products, from old, recycled skis, and allows you and three friends to hit the whiskey in unison.
Sled Legs: Silly or Sledding Game Changer?
Sled Legs are literally sleds for your legs. Strap them onto your shins & set off for the local hill. Are these just silly or a standout innovation? You decide.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cardamon is the Indestructible, Minimalist Wallet You’ve Been Waiting For
While not yet available for backing on Kickstarter, the Cardamon is so sleek, useful, and minimalist wallet, we had to let you know about it in advance.
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.
Patagonia Recycles the Old with New re\\\collection
Outdoor clothing company Patagonia takes their eco-consciousness a step further with a nearly 100% recycled down jackets & pants in the new Re\collection
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.
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.
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.
Clear Creek Distillery Does Pear Brandy and More
Portland's Clear Creek Distillery has been in the brandy business for 30 years. We visited their production and tasting rooms for a behind the scenes look.
Win Winter with the Tromso Jacket by Aether Apparel
Aether Apparel's Tromso Jacket, named after the largest, northernmost city in the world, is as at home in the city as it is above the arctic circle.
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
Back Forty Woods Ping Pong Paddles for Shinola
Lifestyle brand Shinola has entered the luxury sports accessories market with their new Ping Pong Paddles built in collaboration with Back Forty Woods.
Make Your Dinner Instagram Famous with these Food Photography Tips
If you want your holiday food photography on point this season, heed these tips and tricks to great food photography to make your food Instagram famous.
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.
Snoqualmie Ice Cream Introduces Seasonal Flavors just in Time for Fall
Washington-based Snoqualmie Ice Cream has made three new seasonal flavors: Pumpkin Custard, Peppermint Stick Gelato, & Sun Liquor Fancy Egg Nog Custard.
Converse Launches Chuck Taylor All Star Weatherproof Boots
The Chuck Taylor All Star II boots from Converse feature classic style and are fabricated with a waterproof leather, making these shoes fully weatherproof.
Craft Coffee Anywhere with Libra Coffee’s Pourtables
Libra Coffee's new line of 'instant' coffee, Pourtables, is a coffee pack featuring a built-in filter, allowing you to drip brew a cup of coffee anywhere.
Made in Detroit: Shinola Leather Goods
Jennifer Guarino, Shinola's Vice President of Leather Goods, tells us why Shinola chose to have as many of their goods as possible made in Detroit.
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.
Take a Dip into the Past at Camp Wandawega
Camp Wandawega, a vintage lakeside resort located near Elkhorn, Wisconsin, is the perfect backdrop for all your late summer getaway fantasies.
Gridiron Grilling: The Best Tailgating Grill
We urge you to take your bad boy barbecue out of your home and onto the field because Kenyon City Grill is our pick for the best tailgating grill of 2016.
Flash in the Pan: Cast Iron Seared Tuna
Chef Doug Adams and Finex Cast Iron Cookware Co. bring you this healthy dinner idea: Seared Tuna with Romano beans and Padron Peppers.
Beard Paw: The New Beard Care Product You Didn’t Know You Needed
Behold bearded brethren, Beard Paw is the beard care product that will save your whiskers from anything that might foul your facial hair.
Guise Etiquette: Organic Skincare
Guise Etiquette has created a line of three organic skincare products guaranteed to free your skin from all those other nasty, non-natural grooming lines.
Recipe: Cast Iron Breakfast Hash
We teamed up with Chef Doug Adams to make this breakfast hash, perfect for home kitchen or campsite. Pro-tip: this is also one hell of a good hangover cure.
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.
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.
Be a Cannabis Conoisseur with Serra Dispensary
Serra recreational dispensary has hit the scene and is here to take your smoking style from slacker stoner to cannabis lifestyle connoisseur.
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.
Men’s Hairstylist Daniel Alfonso Talks His Favorite Hair Products
We profiled one of the hottest men’s salons in Los Angeles, Daniel Alfonso Men’s Salon and its owner and hairstylist, Daniel Alfonso.
Talking Beef with RoastMaster General Jeff Ross
We talked beef, prison, politics, and roasting tips with Comedy Central's celebrity RoastMaster and insult-comic extraordinaire, Jeff Ross.