We’re in Love with the Look of Gerber’s New Everyday Carry Knives
Gerber calls it a collection of everyday carry knives with an added emphasis on aesthetic. Take a closer look at the Quadrant, Jukebox, and Straighlace.
These Treehouses Will Restore Your Sense of Childlike Wonder
The Bert treehouses from Austria’s Studio Precht bring that childlike delight and wonder to life, but with grown-up design panache. Designed for eco-building startup Baumbau, the squat cylindrical shape and round, extruded windows call to mind children’s building toys.
You Can Rent Jimmy Chin’s Personal Camper Van
This van is the sometime home of legendary adventurer and storyteller Jimmy Chin, who co-directed Free Solo and appears in it frequently. This summer, however, it could be yours via Turo.
Professional Nomads Show Off How They Renovated an Airstream
Kyle and Olivia of mobile lifestyle brand Drivin' and Vibin' recently renovated an Airstream to become their new home. Here's how.
Why You Should Make Plans to Visit Greenland Now
Intrepid Travel, a European tour operator, reported a 237% spike in web traffic to its Greenland pages over the weekend following President Trump's tweet regarding the island's purchase.
How to Care for Your Houseplants in the Winter
Nearly all the changes that happen to houseplants during the winter are completely normal. Once you learn to read the signals your plant is sending during the winter, you’ll be set up to ensure that your beautiful green friends keep thriving. Here are winter care tips for the most common houseplants.
Fall in Love with Tentree’s New Fall Collection, Then Plant a Tree
We got a sneak peek at Tentree's just-debuted cold-weather collection, which features more sophisticated technical apparel than ever before. The brand also released a cool new app that helps conscientious consumers ensure that their shopping stays true to their values.
Why You Should Skip the Suave and Try Custom Hair Care Products
Dropping mass-produced hair products in favor of customized hair care solutions is much like the difference between wearing a suit off the rack and having one made to measure.
Zach Klein Is the Reason We’re All Obsessed with Cabin Porn
We talk with founder Zach Klein about what led to this book — Cabin Porn: Inside — as well as his thoughts on the impact of cabins and his Cabin Porn project 10 years on.
Airbnb Wants to Send You to Antarctica on Sabbatical
Ever wanted to go to Antarctica? Airbnb is giving five lucky volunteers a chance to go on a five-day sabbatical to study microplastics with top scientists. You don't need a science degree, just a passion for the environment and for doing hard work.
The New Gerber Explore Collection Offers Up Great Holiday (or Anytime) Gift Ideas
The new Gerber Explore collection offers up gear that you can take just about anywhere and not have to worry about it breaking or going dull when you need it the most. From utensils to hatchets, it's got a little something for everyone.
Tim Bluhm on Fear, Survival, and the Healing Power of Music
The songs Tim wrote over the months of rehabilitation have been collected into a brand-new album, Sorta Surviving. Released on March 29, Sorta Surviving was recorded at Johnny Cash’s infamous Cash Cabin (just outside of Nashville) and produced by Dave Schools of Widespread Panic.
Askov Finlayson Debuts the World’s First Climate-Positive Parka
The Winter Parka is packed with innovative features like a scuba hood, zipperless handwarmer pocket, recessed wind-blocking sleeve gaiters, and the cell/Wi-Fi signal-blocking Faraday pocket. But the real breakthrough is the revolutionary “featherless insulation technology.”
Meet the Brand Making Stylish and Tactical Gear for Those Who Need It
Named for the highest difficulty level in rock climbing, 5.11 Tactical was originally founded as an extension of athletic apparel brand Royal Robbins. Today, 5.11 has been making a name for itself as the clothier of choice for law enforcement and government agencies around the world.
You Should Be Outside on National Take a Hike Day
Look alive, outdoor lovers! November 17 (Sunday) is National Take a Hike Day. Save the sweatpants and Netflix for another weekend and take the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature this National Hiking Day.
Escape Elevates Tiny Homes to Works of Architectural Splendor
Escape tiny homes have been around since before tiny home living was a thing. Now, the company is designing tiny homes that are used as rental properties, offering unique experiences for whoever stays there.
6 Tips for Hosting Friendsgiving This Year
Here’s a handy cheat sheet for hosting a Friendsgiving party that guarantees good times, minimal stress, and all the warm fuzzies.
How to Support Your Friend After He’s Had a Baby
So, your best friend just had a baby. It’s an understatement to say his life has changed. But whether you’ve acknowledged it or not, yours has, too. As close you and your bro have always been, your relationship has suddenly been driven apart by a bald, 8-pound bundle of joy. And tears. And diapers.
Easy, Elegant, Elevated: Level Up Your Dinner Menu With Beans
As you leaf through cookbooks and recipe blogs for inspiration, we recommend for your consideration the humble bean.
How You Can Help the Australian Bushfire Relief Efforts
After months of hearing about the raging bushfires in Australia, your natural response is likely “How can I help?” The answer to that question is nearly as difficult to find as a solution for the climate change that caused the fires in the first place.
Fender Debuts the Limited-Edition Saleen Stratocaster 1 Guitar
The inaugural release from Fender’s annual Prestige Collection reimagines the Fender Stratocaster as a turbocharged sports car. The look is fearsome, the specs are top-of-the-line, and the sound is somewhere between a feral snarl and a shimmering glissando.
10 Women Leaders You Need to Know
This shortlist of notable female leaders, from history to the present day, are busting barriers, creating opportunities, and rousing us to action.
Patagonia’s Worn Wear Collection Is Saving the Planet
The brand collects busted — excuse us, well-loved — gear and repurposes it into new items.
Tips for Doing Your Taxes During Coronavirus
A seasoned tax professional addresses the most pressing issues about filing taxes during COVID-19, including the deadline extension.
How to Stay Physically and Mentally Well in Isolation
You need to realign your lifestyle. We consulted Dr. Dan Pardi on how to adapt these core health principles to current shelter-in-place conditions.
10 Easy Guitar Songs You Can Play to Brush Up on Your Skills
Here are our 10 easy guitar songs that are also classics tunes.
Improve Your Love Life (Even In Quarantine) With Advice from Relationship Coaches
Every relationship coach works differently, which means there’s usually an option for every personality and learning style.
Camping Is Poised for a Post-Quarantine Comeback: Here’s What to Know
Camping is poised to be more popular than ever. We spoke with Dan Yates of Pitchup to get some tips for navigating the changes.
Could Your EDC Use Some TLC? Try Out Gerber’s New Custom Knife Shop
Gerber launched a custom knife shop where you can personally build the EDC knife that best serves your needs and represents your identity.
Why Nico Marley Wants You to Use CBD to Naturally Boost Your Wellness
Bob Marley's grandson opens up about his journey with CBD, and his new wellness line.
The Cheapest-Ever Frank Lloyd Wright House Just Went Up for Sale
Okemos, Michigan is home to what has to be most affordable Frank Lloyd Wright home in existence. And it’s for sale, right now.
Why We Can’t Get Enough of This Hydrating Cooling Mist
Alder New York has come out swinging this summer with a newly launched product to cure your summertime skin care woes.
The New Urban Biking Boom, and How to Keep It Going
By the ‘90s, mainstream cycling had largely moved indoors, thanks to the advent of the stationary bike. At that point, urban biking became identified with the punk-infused counterculture.
A Beginner’s Guide to Boating, Your New Favorite Pastime
To encourage would-be boaters to take the plunge, we’ve compiled a list of the essential ways to prepare for this outdoor pastime. It’s all worth it when you take that first big breath of salt air, catch sight of dolphins playing in your wake, or hear loons calling over a twilit lake.
Tackling the Issue of Inclusivity and Diversity in the Outdoor Community
While nature itself doesn’t discriminate, organizations that maintain and market outdoor adventure are hardly exempt from the effects of racial inequity.
What is ‘Maskne?’: How To Prevent Breakouts and Acne From Wearing A Face Mask
Acne and breakouts caused by wearing face masks can be a pain. We reached out to a dermatologist on how to to keep your breakouts at bay.
You Can Now Rent Floyd’s Bestselling Furniture Collection. Here’s How
Feather, the furniture rental company designed around urban tumbleweed types like you, is adding Floyd furniture to its stable.
Cloos X Tom Brady Glasses Review: One of the Best Men’s Sunglasses Collection
We got an early look at the new Cloos x Tom Brady sunglasses collection, and are pleased to present our review below. Short version: We dig.
How to Care for Your Teeth in Your 30s
Oral hygiene is important, especially in your 30s. We talk to dentists about how to take care of your teeth, and the best toothpastes and mouthwashes for men.
Understanding the Volcano Tourism Industry in Hawaii
Although the 2018 eruption's environmental damage was significant, Hawaii's tourism industry bounced back much more rapidly than expected. Here's why.
What to Know About Makeup for Men, From First Blush to Current Trends
For those who identify as men, makeup can be an opportunity to break free from the confines of male stereotypes. With just a little swipe of lip balm or a pencil to the eyebrows, you can give the finger to what society says a man “ought” to be and redefine yourself as the man you truly are.
Unlock Your Creativity at the Rabbit Island Residency Program in Michigan
Try this fantasy on for size: journeying north to a place where the continental U.S. breaks off in a series of vast inland seas, pushing onward over a two-lane highway through dense forests of cedar and pine, then taking a boat three miles from the end of the world until you reach a 91-acre island.
Why We Finally Ditched Our Old Mattress for Floyd
Under testing, the Floyd Mattress performed like a dream. Sturdy without being stiff, soft without too much give, its sensory invitation to stay awhile is nearly impossible to resist.
The Men’s Guide to Taking Tinctures
Herbal remedies such as tinctures offer a beautifully balanced approach to kicking sickness. They give your body just enough of a boost to beat the illness on its own, not only improving your symptoms, but actually making you more disease-resistant than before.
How to Get Over a Fight
These psychiatrist-recommended techniques for getting over a fight will let you turn the lemons of human conflict into the lemonade of a happy relationship.
Travel Destinations to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
We can't resist a good reason to travel, especially when the novelty has worn off the new year. And what better reason could there be than self-improvement?
11 Buzzworthy Podcasts Being Adapted Into TV Shows
The rise in popularity of podcasts has shifted to the small screen. Here are the latest podcasts to be adapted into television shows, along with some rumored up-and-comers, including Lore, 2 Dope Queens, Homecoming, Pod Save America, Welcome to Night Vale, and more.
15 Brands that Give Back: Do Good With Your Holiday Gifting
Here's a curated shortlist of brands that give back and companies that offer some of The Manual’s favorite things, from outerwear to fine wine to travel opportunities, while providing a related service to the world.
6 Menswear Brands on Instagram That You Need to Know Now
Annoying as these sponsored posts can be, in recent months they’ve shown us a number of small clothing companies that are right up our alley. Here are six brands to watch out for.