Trekking: Ditch Neoprene With the Yulex Wetsuit
Neoprene is great at regulating body temp when surfing, but it's not the most sustainable to produce. Thankfully, Patagonia is looking to change that.
Threadmason lets you find the right fit with a simple click
No size fits all — especially when it comes to t-shirts. With 24 tailored sizes, Threadmason is reinventing the way men shop online.
Stay high and dry within Wale’s luxurious Red Kite Tree Tent
While you could meander the cobblestone streets of Vatican City or the Louvre, the Red Kite Tree Tents offers a suspended stay.
Citrus, meet sour: 10 Barrel Brewery’s Swill radler
The Berliner Weiss has been around for more than 500 years, but 10 Barrel Brewery's Swill infuses it with grapefruit and soda for something more.
Pack it in and out with the collapsible Oru Kayak
While most kayaks require car mounts and heavy lifting, the Oru Kayak requires little more than 32-inches of space.
Street Savvy: The Manual’s top five cruising longboards
The art of longboarding might not have changed much since the mid-1950s, but the decks on which we ride continues to evolve. Here are our favorites.
Born to be wild: A brief guide to the best camping spots in the U.S.
Yellowstone and Yosemite may garner all the notoriety, but camping in the U.S. should encompass more than just iconic locations.
Tread lighter and run faster with Skora’s minimalist shoes
Despite skepticism, minimalist running is certainly afoot. The Skora Fit offers lightweight protection mirroring your foot's natural shape.
Take to the Asheville skies with Navitat Canopy Adventures
Surprisingly, Costa Rica isn't the only place to peruse the canopy. Navitat Canopy Adventures offers world-class zip lining in North Carolina's backyard.
Patagonia’s Simple Fly Fishing Kit Takes You to the river
Japanese fly fishing may not seem like the easiest sport to master on a tight budget, but thankfully, Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard thinks otherwise.
(Re)open for business: A Q & A with Portland’s Winn Perry & Co.
Portland's Winn Perry & Co. is back. The Manual sat down with co-owner Jordan Sayler to discuss his store's new location, philosophy, and future.
Marine Layer’s Fog Jacket repels the elements (and looks great)
Comfort, protection, and style are everything when it comes to a good jacket. Marin Layer's Fog Jacket offers all three, with a modest price to match.
Feit’s handmade Mid Hiker: A one-man operation from start to finish
Australian-based Feit is a company concerned with quality as much as the environment. It's Mid Hiker—handmade by a sole master craftsman—attests to that.
Visually trek the Silk Road with “Land Rover Experience Tour”
Trekking 10,000 miles across eleven countries in any vehicle is no small feat. The stunning images adorning "Land Rover Experience Tour" can attest to that.
Kickstart your heart (and bicycle) with the Copenhagen Wheel
Superpedestrian's Copenhagen Wheel, though still unreleased and coupled with a $799 price tag, will make urban cycling easier than ever before.
From Deschutes to Ecliptic: Talking hops with brewmaster John Harris
Between Deschutes and Full Sail breweries, John Harris is staple in the Northwest beer scene. See what the Portland icon has to say in a quick interview.
Out of the studio and into the woods: today’s top camping guitars
No one should be required to tow a full-bodied six-string through the woods. Therefore, the Manual has your top picks for the best camping guitars around.