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The Health Benefits of Going Outside Are Critical While Social Distancing

Medical experts agree. Going outside is important for your health.
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The Best Podcasts on Spotify to Add to Your Streaming Playlist

Since Spotify purchased Gimlet Media in 2019, all of our favorite streaming content is available in the same app.
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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.
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Spice Up Your Swing with Bill Murray’s New Golf Apparel Line

Bill Murray along with his five brothers launched golf apparel line William Murray Golf
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Each of These Used Rolex Watches Comes With the Previous Owner’s Story

Sure, every great vintage timepiece has its price, but what makes it magical is the journey that led it to your wrist.
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Why You Should Rock a Pair of Flannel-Lined Jeans

Once a readily available workwear standby, the lined denim pant is perfect for shoulder season.
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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?
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You Should Make the Switch to Waterless Grooming Products

Most grooming products consist of about 80% water. Here are just a few of the ways that waterless grooming products have an edge over conventional versions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Decant Wine in 7 Simple Steps

Simply pouring this wine out of the bottle can mean getting a mouthful of grit, which can sometimes even be bitter ... it can definitely kill the experience of enjoying a fine glass of red. Decanting allows you to filter the sediment out of the wine, leaving the appearance and taste clear and vibrant.
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10 Best Nature Books to Connect You to the Wilderness

In our urbanized lives, nature writing fills a much-needed void, letting us experience cathartic wonder, educating us on our human history, and inspiring us with a healthy respect, not to mention a sense of responsibility, for our natural environment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your Guide to the Best Men’s White Shirt and Pants Combinations

Feeling like your wardrobe needs a refresh? Maybe it doesn’t. Maybe what you really need is to go back to basics. For that, look no further than the white shirt. With, naturally, the pair of pants made to go along with it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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The Best Resorts in Hawaii for a Relaxing Getaway

What good is a Hawaii vacation if you have to spend weeks beforehand researching all the things you want to do there? Take the easy way and let one of the best resorts in Hawaii do the work for you.
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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.
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Saola Is Making Your New Favorite Leather Shoes. Except They’re Not Made From Leather

Move over, Allbirds. There’s a new sustainable shoe in town. Let’s be honest. As much as we love the warm, fuzzy factor of , the weather doesn’t always warrant that level of insulation. Also, scrubbing stains out of wool is no bueno. And it must be said that the glamour of sharing the same kicks […]
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Yak Wool Is All We Want to Wear This Winter

Beloved by Himalayan nomads for centuries, yak wool is enjoying a renaissance as a high-performance technical fabric for outdoor adventurers.
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Midwestern Heritage Brands Stormy Kromer and Merrell Partner for the Ultimate Cold Weather Collection

Two iconic Midwestern brands, Stormy Kromer and Merrell, have teamed up to create a collaboration capsule that blends style with functionality for even the coldest of Midwestern winters.
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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.
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The Best Campgrounds Near Major U.S. Cities

Want to get away for the weekend but don't want to go too far from the comforts of urban living? Check out some of the best campgrounds located outside major U.S. cities. With a host of different amenities, you'll barely be roughing it while still relaxing.
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Patagonia Goes 100% Sustainable with New Line Called Shell, Yeah!

As the fashion world makes its slow but steady shift toward sustainability, industry leader Patagonia is marking a milestone of its own: The end of a 26-year journey toward making one of their most popular products 100% sustainable.

14 Scandinavian Clothing Brands You Need to Know

These great Scandinavian clothing brands feature the clean, minimalist aesthetic that makes Nordic style so hot right now, along with incredible durability, premium and often sustainable materials, and uncompromising functional design.
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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.
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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.
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9 Socially Conscious Sweaters for Cozying Up in Comfort This 2022

Stay cozy this 2022 with these sweaters from socially conscious fashion brands, all guaranteed to make you feel good inside as you do on the outside.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Allbirds and Just Water Collaborate on Sneakers to Save the Amazon Rainforest

Every purchase of these new kicks supports Earth Alliance’s Amazon Forest Fund. And we’re not just talking a little off the top. Allbirds is sending 100% of the proceeds to rebuild the Brazilian rainforest decimated by recent wildfires.
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The Awake G7 Watch Makes Fishing Nets Fashionable and Sustainable

The Awake G7 watch represents a quantum leap in sustainable fashion technology and symbolizes France's exhortation for world leaders to join together in lessening their impact on the planet.
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A Guide to Bodywork: Massage, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and More

Have a nagging injury and regular ol' stretching isn't helping? It might be good to try something new. From simple massages to visceral manipulation to Reiki, here is a guide to bodywork.
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The Best Diaper Bags for Stylish Dads

Having a baby doesn't mean you lose all sense of style and fashion. These are the best diaper bags for dads when it comes to style, functionality, and price.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Looking Back at 70 Years of Nalgene, the Most Iconic Water Bottle

Here’s to you, Nalgene, and to another 70-plus years of fueling adventure, endurance, and environmental stewardship.
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Why Every Man Should Care About Slow Fashion

Instead of purchasing more pieces, producers of slow fashion focus on creating timeless pieces, while consumers focus on taking care of what they already own.