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valley rock inn

Valley Rock Inn: An Hour from New York City but a World Apart

Valley Rock Inn is the No. 1 reason you should visit the village of Sloatsburg, New York. And Harriman State Park. And Rock House Bar. The list goes on.
Tom Petty notable deaths in 2017

A Few Good Men We Lost in 2017

This year we were rocked by celebrity deaths. We offer a humble tribute to a few fine gentlemen who left us in 2017 but deserve to be remembered far beyond.
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Giveaway: Columbia’s ‘Star Wars’ Luke Skywalker Echo Base Jacket

We have one Columbia Star Wars Luke Skywalker Echo Base Jacket and it could be yours. Enter to win your chance at owning a functional collector's item.
Pac Back Trio

Pac Back Trio: The Camping Air Mat that’s also a Chair (and a Pillow)

Many hikers carry an air mat for sleeping out in the wild, so why not carry an air mat that can also serve as a chair and a pillow? Enter the Pac Back Trio.
Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Four Seat Family

What It’s Like to Drive a Ferrari as a Four-Seat Family Car

Did you know Ferrari made a family-friendly, four-seat car (the GTC4Lusso T) with ample trunk space for luggage or groceries? And it only costs $300,000.
smith lowdown focus

The Lowdown on Smith Lowdown Focus Glasses and Brain-Training App

We tested the Smith Lowdown Focus glasses and app to see if we became a more relaxed, focused, clear-headed, and decisive human being.
colemand brand

A Brief and Shining History of the Coleman Brand

We're big admirers of the Coleman brand because we know first hand the outdoors products work. But how did Coleman become a household name?
james beard house experience sophisticated chophouse

How to Eat Your Fill During a Fancy Dinner at the James Beard House

If you're going to dine at the James Beard House, plan to come hungry and pace yourself. The courses seem endless and the wine flows freely.
Pocket Shot

Channel Your Childhood with Pocket Shot, a Unique, Adult Take on a Classic Weapon

This isn't your childhood sling shot. Pocket Shot, with its 5/16" steel ball shot and 350 feet per second firing speed, is a real weapon, not a toy.
father son camping trip

Boy Meets Woods: Our First Father-Son Camping Trip

Just after my son turned four, and two days before I turned 35, we went on our first father-son camping trip. Here's what you can learn from our experience.
Tsubo Kenson

Tsubo Kenson Sneakers Should Be Your New Go-To Casual Shoes

After wearing a pair of Tsubo Kenson Mid Sneakers around for a few dozen miles, we can tell you that they are perfect go-to casual shoes.
Vintage Tattoo Flash

Discover the Art and History of Ink in ‘Vintage Tattoo Flash: Volume II’

Seen on skin, tattoo flash is merely ink in the eyes of most viewers. Seen in the pages of 'Vintage Tattoo Flash: Volume II,' it is art.
ferrari history Iconic Event

See 70 Years of Ferrari History on Display in New York City this Weekend

If you're in New York City this Columbus Day weekend, don't miss seven decades of Ferrari history on display in honor of the brand's 70th anniversary.
east coast hikes

East Coast Hikes to Ruins, Ghost Towns, and Other Abandoned Splendor

The beauty of nature and the sometimes eerie, sometimes enchanting, and always intriguing vestiges of faded history can be found on these East Coast hikes.
Backbone Smart Posture Brace

Backbone Smart Posture Brace Helps You Sit Up Straighter

How do achieve better posture in your adult years? Simple! Slip on the Backbone Smart Posture Brace, a discrete system that vibrates when you slouch.
anti fog ski mask

Sven Can See is a Clever Anti-Fog Solution for Glasses and Goggles

One application of Sven Can See anti-fog spray will keep your glasses, goggles, or mask fog-free for eight hours or more.
tuesday cycles beach cruiser

Tuesday Cycles is Cruising Around with the Best Cruiser Bike

If you like a bike with classic style, then Tuesday Cycles is for you. This laid-brack brand makes some of the best cruiser bikes.
Grooming Lounge Products

Pamper Yourself in the Manliest Manner with Grooming Lounge

A typical guy reviews Grooming Lounge products for men's grooming and hygiene needs, including shaving creaming, shampoo, body wash, and more.
High Brew Coffee Van

High Brew Coffee Review: Flavor for the Road

The best thing about High Brew coffee is that every flavor tastes great. The other best thing is that it's easy to bring a can of cold brew coffee along.
Lost luggage, tracking devices

Lost and Found 2.0: GPS Tracking Devices for the Modern Man

Get the 4-1-1 on cutting edge tracking devices that will help you get your stuff back, or even help you avoid losing it in the first place.
Grand Prix Lime Rock

On the Track at the IMSA Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock, Connecticut

You can hear the whine of the engines from several miles away; as you approach Lime Rock Park, the power of the vehicles grows clear as the decibels rise.
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Toad & Co Debug Solaer Hoodie – Fashionable Clothing That Insects Hate

The Toad & Co DeBug Solaer Hoodie is designed to block UV rays, repel insects, and to keep you cool and comfortable. To top things off, it even looks good.
hamburgers

Why a Hot dog’s a Hot dog, a Burger a Burger, and Other Weird Food Names Explained

Today, we're here to talk about weird food names that, on the face of things, really make no sense from Pineapples to Marshmallows.
Ferrari 488 Spider

A Brief But Passionate Affair with the Ferrari 488 Spider

I'm not a car guy; I just never got the allure. Until I had the opportunity to spend four days with an electric blue Ferrari 488 Spider.
klymit sleeping pad

Klymit Sleeping Pads Review – Comfort In the Field

Klymit sleeping pads are lightweight, ergonomic, and durable. If you're headed into the backwoods and you value sleep, Klymit is a brand to consider.
SOG Sync Multitools 2

SOG Sync Multitools: Handy Hardware at the Ready

SOG Sync multitools can be used as belt buckles or clipped onto a strap of your backpack, so pliers, a blade, and other tools are always close at hand.
Pelican SC24 Elite Soft Cooler

Pelican SC24 Elite Soft Cooler – The Ultimate Camping and Canoeing Cooler

The Pelican SC24 Elite Soft cooler will keep ice frozen for up to 48 hours, even in the middle of a blazing hot summer day.
VIZIO SmartCast Crave Go Speaker

VIZIO SmartCast Crave Go Speaker: The Wireless Speaker with Sonic Power Aplenty

Even when playing really quite loudly, the Crave Go wireless speaker maintains sonic fidelity that audiophiles will appreciate. 
Patriotic Camping, 4th of july camping

Be a True Patriot and Do Some 4th of July Camping this Year

If you're looking for a unique new way to celebrate America's birthday, take advantage of the American wilderness and do some 4th of July Camping.
coast flashlights last lights youll ever need flashlight

Coast Flashlights: The Only Flashlights or Headlamps You’ll Ever Need

When you buy Coast flashlights or headlamps, take your time and choose wisely; there's a good chance you're going to own it for the rest of your life.
survival medical curated first aid kits on the move outdoor kit

Survival Medical: Cleverly Curated First Aid Kits for Any Situation

No one wants to need first aid, but all of us need access to an adequate kit at all times--that's where Survival Medical and their curated kits come in.
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Mountain Khakis Commuter Pant: Strut, Hike, Bike, or Lounge In Style

The Mountain Khaki Commuter Pant: They're good looking, comfortable, and decidedly urbane, yet also flexible and resilient.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack Helps You Ascend without Weighing You Down

The perfect summit pack is lightweight, expansive, and strong. We review the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit pack to see if it holds up.
ScentLok socks

ScentLok Socks: Defeating Odor Through Science

ScentLok makes socks that destroy odor molecules using science. They also happen to be comfortable and even rather stylish.
Armitron-Watches-Feature

Armitron Watch Reviews: Luxury, Function, and Frugality Unite!

Armitron watches look great and work like, well, clockwork, and are also some of the most affordable well-made chronometers on the market today.
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Compex Sport Elite Electric Muscle Stimulator: Shockingly Easy To Use

The Compex Sport Elite uses electrostimulation (estim) to aid with improved blood circulation, to increased muscle mass, and faster post-exercise recovery.
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Hat’s Off to Our Favorite Hiking Hats

From the fisherman to the hiker, any dedicated outdoorsman will tell you his hiking hats some of his most important gear. Here are three we love.
electric bike, Jetson Adventure Electric Bike

The Jetson Adventure Electric Bike: Pedal Power

Riding the Adventure is like, well, riding a bicycle; an electric bike with a 250-watt motor with power supplied by a 36-volt Lithium-ion battery.
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Desk Update: Easy Ways to Improve Your Workspace

If you're going to spend hours sitting at your desk every day, why not spend an hour or two trying to improve your workspace.
The Fly Fisher book

“The Fly Fisher” – Life Through the Lens of Fisherman

You'd be forgiven for thinking that The Fly Fisher is more a book of philosophy than a how-to guide to fly-fishing. And for that reason, you'll love it.
Northern Colombia trek, hiking in south america

15,568 Feet. 120 Kilometers. A Long Trek Into the Mountains of Northern Colombia

What was I doing hiking in South America-in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range near the coast of Colombia? I was there to write about it.
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A Man’s Thoughts Before a Journey into the Unknown

Sometimes you just have to take a journey into the unknown. Steven John shares his thoughts on traveling into the known before leaving for a mountain trek
Jason Cameron fireplace, fireplace cleaning

End of Season Fireplace Cleaning Tips from Jason Cameron

As winter comes to a close, Jason Cameron of the DIY network offers useful fireplace cleaning tips to ready yourself for next year's fire season.
TROUSDALE Estates book

Steven Price Wrote the Book on Los Angeles Luxury Living

Trousdale Estates is both the title of a gorgeous book by Steven Price and the name of a 410-acre development in a little place called Beverly Hills.
Primitive OutPost

Primitive Outpost Shaving Oil and Soap Review: Close, Smooth, Manly

I'm not a man who uses a lot of fancy personal hygiene products, but the shaving oil and shaving soap from Primitive Outpost are damned fine products.
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Hacks For Hanging Picture Frames and Other Wall Art

Hanging pictures and wall art is easy, once you learn a few of these quick and easy tips and tricks. Read up, then put some art up!
John Glenn

A Few Great Men We Lost In 2016

2016 was killer year (literally). This is our humble tribute to a few fine gentlemen who left us this year but deserve to be remembered far, far beyond.
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The Big Ass Light Bar = Much Brightness

The Big Ass Light Bar puts out 5,000 lumens. That's bright, FYI.
Dinner Party

How To Win At Dinner Partying

To make a dinner party more unique and enjoyable, you need not fundamentally re-think the whole premise, you only need to add a few clever twists.
winter vacations

Affordable Warm Weather Getaways

If you want to skip town & you want somewhere warm and where strong beverages are readily served, check out our top picks for the best winter vacations.