Kurt Spurlock – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Mon, 13 May 2024 18:01:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Kurt Spurlock – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 How to clean a cooler that’s smelly, moldy, or stained to get ready for summer https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/how-to-clean-a-smelly-or-moldy-cooler/ Mon, 13 May 2024 18:00:51 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1076381 Are ther stains, fouls smells, and mold in your favorite cooler? With a few common household products and a little elbow grease, you can get yours looking good as new.

The post How to clean a cooler that’s smelly, moldy, or stained to get ready for summer appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1076381 The ultimate guide to choosing the perfect one-person tent for your next outing https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/guide-to-choosing-a-one-person-tent/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:43:37 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1194925 Ready to commit to the one-person tent life out in the backcountry but don't know where to start your search? Here's the lowdown on what makes a one-person tent great.

The post The ultimate guide to choosing the perfect one-person tent for your next outing appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1194925 How to change windshield wipers — a complete guide https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-change-windshield-wipers/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:30:17 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1190590 Here's a simple step-by-step guide on how to change windshield wipers on just about any vehicle on the road.

The post How to change windshield wipers — a complete guide appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1190590 Hiking for beginners: A guide to hitting the trail https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/hiking-for-beginners-guide/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:00:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1168758 Hiking opens up a world of exploration and trails, so start your journey the right way.

The post Hiking for beginners: A guide to hitting the trail appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1168758 Check engine, tire pressure, and more: The most common car warning lights explained https://www.themanual.com/auto/car-warning-light-symbols-and-indicators/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:47:45 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1190601 We break down all the most common car warning lights you'll see from behind the wheel.

The post Check engine, tire pressure, and more: The most common car warning lights explained appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1190601 Winter driving tips: How to put on tire chains and safely drive in the snow https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-put-on-snow-chains/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:00:38 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=115361 If you have to drive during the winter and you live where there is heavy snow fall, you may need to learn how to put on snow chains.

The post Winter driving tips: How to put on tire chains and safely drive in the snow appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 115361 These are the items you should always have in your vehicle in case of emergency https://www.themanual.com/auto/emergency-supplies-for-your-car/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:00:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1165366 Be prepared this winter with these emergency supplies for your car.

The post These are the items you should always have in your vehicle in case of emergency appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1165366 The 6 best mountain biking destinations in Georgia https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-mountain-biking-destinations/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:00:39 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1171197 Whether you live here and are new to the sport or just passing through, these are the six best mountain biking destinations in Georgia.

The post The 6 best mountain biking destinations in Georgia appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1171197 The best one-person tents for your camping home away from home https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-1-person-tents/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:00:11 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1208356 These are the best one-person tents to use on solo adventures outdoor. No need to pack more than necessary when out in the wild.

The post The best one-person tents for your camping home away from home appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1208356 Stock your on-the-go outdoor kitchen with the best camping cookware https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-camping-cooking-gear/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:26 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=73438 Whip up any kind of meal in the great outdoors with the best camping cookware for car camping, backcountry adventures, and beyond.

The post Stock your on-the-go outdoor kitchen with the best camping cookware appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 73438 Get your camping trip organized this summer with these campground booking sites https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-online-camping-booking-sites/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1201233 Spring is here, and prime camp season is upon us. Here are a few smart campsite booking alternatives to try.

The post Get your camping trip organized this summer with these campground booking sites appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1201233 How to winterize your motorcycle in a single afternoon https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-winterize-your-motorcycle/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:30:29 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1159009 Follow these 5 easy steps to winterize your motorcycle for the winter.

The post How to winterize your motorcycle in a single afternoon appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1159009 This is the essential winter motorcycle gear to keep you riding all year long https://www.themanual.com/auto/winter-motorcycle-gear/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:45 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1161064 There are two kinds of men in this world: Those who ride in the winter, and those who don't.

The post This is the essential winter motorcycle gear to keep you riding all year long appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1161064 Do BFGoodrich KO2 tires live up to the hype? https://www.themanual.com/auto/bfgoodrich-ko2-tire-review/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:00:53 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1185535 Planning to buy the BFGoodrich KO2? Here's a short, no-holds-barred review of the best-selling tire.

The post Do BFGoodrich KO2 tires live up to the hype? appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1185535 This is the amazing off-road travel spot no one even knows about https://www.themanual.com/travel/off-road-travel-guide-for-wisconsin/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:08 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1220559 Think Wisconsin is just a frozen land of cheese and Packers fans? Turns out it has some amazing off-road trails too.

The post This is the amazing off-road travel spot no one even knows about appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1220559 Help fight breast cancer with these limited edition Adidas shoes https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/adidas-and-five-ten-shoes-combat-breast-cancer/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:30:12 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1221610 Adidas shoes are joining the fight against breast cancer this year with a limited edition colorway of their most popular MTB shoe, the Five Ten Freerider Pro.

The post Help fight breast cancer with these limited edition Adidas shoes appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1221610 Cannondale’s Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike made for mountain bikers https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/cannondale-topstone-carbon-gravel-bike-review/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:30:28 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1217355 If you're a mountainbiker who's feeling gravel-curious, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike you're looking for.

The post Cannondale’s Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike made for mountain bikers appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1217355 Why the redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander AWD will have you rethinking the brand https://www.themanual.com/auto/2022-mitsubishi-outlander-review/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:00:53 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1216949 The new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander sports a surprising level of luxury and refinement, but can it compete in the crowded compact crossover market?

The post Why the redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander AWD will have you rethinking the brand appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1216949 Review: The Oru Lake Is the Most Accessible Folding Kayak Yet https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/oru-lake-folding-kayak-review/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:00:47 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1212308 The Oru Lake is the lightest, most compact, and most affordable Oru boat yet. Here's my take after spending a few sunny summer weekends aboard the Lake.

The post Review: The Oru Lake Is the Most Accessible Folding Kayak Yet appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1212308 Do All-Natural Bug Repellants Work? See How STEM Stacks Up https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/stem-all-natural-mosquito-repellant-review/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:30:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1207449 STEM is an all-natural mosquito repellant. Our review will tell you how it stood up to field tests and its effectiveness.

The post Do All-Natural Bug Repellants Work? See How STEM Stacks Up appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1207449 A Field Test of the Decathalon Quechua Camp Cookware https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/quechua-camp-cookset-review/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:00:44 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1207697 Here's what we thought of the Quechua Camp Cookset. Does it live up to its higher-priced competitors?

The post A Field Test of the Decathalon Quechua Camp Cookware appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1207697 The Lifestraw Peak Series Bottle Brings Versatility to the Backcountry https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/lifestraw-peak-series-review/ Mon, 30 May 2022 19:00:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1205242 The new Lifestraw Peak Series collapsible water bottle is a versatile piece of gear for just about any outdoorsman, traveler, or general hydration aficionado.

The post The Lifestraw Peak Series Bottle Brings Versatility to the Backcountry appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1205242 I Spent 30 Days Running With The Nathan Quickstart Hydration Pack https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/nathan-quickstart-hydration-pack-review/ Wed, 25 May 2022 19:00:42 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1204630 I spent a month running trails with the new Nathan Quickstart 2.0 6L hydration pack. Here's my take after putting this trail running pack to the test.

The post I Spent 30 Days Running With The Nathan Quickstart Hydration Pack appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1204630 This is What I Thought About the Camelbak Repack LR4 Hip Hydration Pack https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/camelbak-repack-lr4-review/ Mon, 23 May 2022 22:30:19 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1205173 The Camelbak Repack LR4 is a mountain biking hydration pack for your hips. Here's my take after putting some miles in with the Repack on my local trails.

The post This is What I Thought About the Camelbak Repack LR4 Hip Hydration Pack appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1205173 150 MPH Through the Open Desert: The Mint 400 is Back https://www.themanual.com/auto/mint-400-races/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:25 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1195633 Million-dollar trucks. 1,000 horsepower engines. Zero speed limits. The Mint 400 has never been wilder.

The post 150 MPH Through the Open Desert: The Mint 400 is Back appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1195633 Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P Review: Why I Love This Do-It-All Tent https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/nemo-dagger-osmo-2p-review/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:00:08 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1196457 After spending a month with the new Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P, I've gotta say I'm a fan. Here are my takeaways.

The post Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P Review: Why I Love This Do-It-All Tent appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1196457 I Spent a Month in the New Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Socks https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/swiftwick-flite-xt-trail-sock-review/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1193807 Here's the pound-for-pound highest-performing trail/hiking sock your money can buy in 2022 from Swiftkick.

The post I Spent a Month in the New Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Socks appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 1193807 8 Easy Camping Meals To Eat Anytime, Anywhere https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/easy-camping-meals/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:00:56 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=93250 Now, all you need to worry about is what liquor you'll bring in your flask.

The post 8 Easy Camping Meals To Eat Anytime, Anywhere appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 93250 The 6 Best Headlamps for All Sorts of Adventures in 2022 https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-headlamp/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:00:09 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=131543 Whatever your needs might be — running, climbing, working around the house — they should be covered here.

The post The 6 Best Headlamps for All Sorts of Adventures in 2022 appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 131543 The 12 Best Camping Chairs to Get You Off the Ground https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-camping-chairs/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:00:43 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=58328 Whether you're looking for luxury or simplicity for your next trip, you'll find the best camping chairs here.

The post The 12 Best Camping Chairs to Get You Off the Ground appeared first on The Manual.

]]> 58328