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Wild Edibles – Safely Foraging For Food

A little bit of knowledge about a few wild edibles can go a long way toward keeping you safe when you make the decision to finally go a' foraging.
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Choosing A Great Summit Pack

The summit pack is one of the most important pieces of gear you bring along on a serious hike or climb.
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Adult Camp – Pack Your Bags. Go Glamping. Now.

You too can go to Firelight Camps in Ithaca and enjoy an amazing glamping experience.
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Forget Debate Drinking Games – Get Your Political Sweat On

Sweat out almost as many toxins as you take in listening to the last 2016 Presidential debate by playing The Manual's Presidential debate workout game.
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Modobag: The Scooter Luggage You Can Ride

Soon enough, we all might be throwing our roll-aboard luggage into the dumpster in favor of the Modobag: the world's first scooter luggage.
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Nautilus’ “Find What Fits” Event Tired Me Out

Instead of connecting wires to flexible rods, the new Bowflex Home Gym has you punch in some commands on a screen and follow a real-time exercise regimen.
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Autumn East Coast Hikes

From Shenandoah to New Hampshire, the best way to enjoy fall is to hit the trail on one of these beautiful east coast hikes.
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Amazing Ways To Get Your Coffee Fix

If you love a good dose of coffee each day, and like being a little unique, then you'll love these amazing new ways to make coffee and drink it, too.
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Touring Fall Foliage Without Being Touristy

Ah, autumn, those magical months of cool days, crisp evenings, and bright and brilliant fall foliage gracing the bows of countless New England trees.
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The Coolest Canoes Currently Afloat

We scoured the internet to come up with a collection of the best canoes that run the gamut from fanciful to practical to downright odd. Meaning awesome.
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Everyday Stuff Proudly Made In America

If you like the idea of Made in America, then you'll probably be surprised to find that many everyday items are made right here in the USA.
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Made In America: La Casa Grande Cigars

Yes, you can get a great cigar rolled in The Bronx with La Casa Grande Cigars from La Casa Grande Tobacco Company.
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Chef Lee Hendrickson: A Charlottesville Taste Maker

Meet 30-yeard-old Executive Chef Lee Hendrickson of Charlottesville's celebrated Red Pump Kitchen.
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Keeping It Cool At Camp: Tips For Safe Hot Camping

Summer is the high season for outdoor adventuring. Take some tips from The Manual and keep cool while hot camping.
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Look, In The Yard! It’s A Grill, It’s A Firepit, It’s a Table!

Grill, Firepit, Table: A three in one social dining experience with the Jag Grill.
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Summertime Toys For Grown Men

Who said grown men can't have awesome toys?
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Not a baby shower… a dadchelor party

Throw the dad to-be a Dadchelor Party
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Three Great Summertime Hikes

When the mercury rises, it's time to hit the shady trails. These three great summertime hikes come with a little something to keep you cool.
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Skateboard 2.0 – The Skating Board For The Modern Man

Skateboarding: from fringe sport to globally respected pastime
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Reflections On Fatherhood

To be a man whose children can count on him.
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Five Fantastic Books You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of

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Beautiful Beards of the Civil War

It was an era of glorious beards.
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The Five Most Influential American Men Who Never Held High Office

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Spring Onto the Trail: 5 East Coast Hikes to try this season

Today we're talking about 5 great east coast hikes
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Alone on the road for 94 hours: a solo drive from L.A. to N.Y.

Coast to coast across the United States of America
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How To Open A Wine Bottle – No Corkscrew Required

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Update Your Patio/Porch/Deck for about $100

Spring is here, gentlemen, and it's time for some cleaning and sprucing of that outdoor space you'll soon be able to enjoy more often.
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Mr. President Goes To War – 5 Badass Commanders In Chief

Being a veteran used to be an almost essential part of a prospective president's CV.
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5 Terrifying Weapons That Are 100% Legal

Anyone from an NRA devotee to a peace-loving pacifist can agree it's crazy the weapons we're talking about today are legal right here in the United States.
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Buy Knives. Cut Steak. Alleviate Homelessness.

Part of enjoying a great steak is slicing into that ribeye/fillet/flat iron with a great steak knife.
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LA to NYC: Across The US In 4 Days Flat

The cross-country road trip is one of the most hallowed undertakings of American life. Here are three routes that will get you from LA to NYC in four days.
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He Died As He Lived – Men Who Died Doing What They Loved

Some men die as they lived, shuffling off that mortal coil while drinking deeply from the cup of life. But they still end up dead, often before their time.
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There’s An App For That? Bats••t Crazy But Real Apps

What has enabled smartphones to supplant so many other types of technology? Why, the app, of course.
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What Is El Niño, Anyway?

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Chef André Lima de Luca: A Master of Meat. And Fire.

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Man School 101: Gourmet Breakfast in 15 Minutes Flat

Making a majestic morning meal need not be be a difficult, involved ordeal. This meal, which I'll call Fancy Bacon Egg Cup Things, takes about 15 minutes.
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Winter Hiking: Don’t Forget to Bring a…

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DIY PLUMBING: KOBALT TOOLS, YOU, AND A LITTLE LUCK…

When it comes to plumbing problems, most people have a common response: they take a step back, nod slowly, and then let out a string of shouted expletives.
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How The World Does New Year’s Eve

Indeed New Year's Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year no matter where in earth you go.
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Well, This Is Snow Fun: Wintertime Amusement Around LA

A Los Angeles winter means the chance to enjoy some outdoor fun that's only available for one season a year.
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Kobalt Tools & You: Sprucing Up Your Pad Before The Family Arrives

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Camping Gifts for Gear Heads

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A Gift from the Hearth

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Fitness Crazes That Are Genuinely Crazy

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Autumn In the Angeles – Perfect LA Hikes For Fall

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Bo Keister: A Self-Made Act(or)

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Hover board? No. Cool Anyway? Yes.

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Reflections On Rainier: My Hardest Climb (Yet…)

If you want to hear the musing and rambling of this old mountain man, then read on, and I'll tell a tale or two. Tales of a mountain called Rainier...
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Mike Mayhall: Stuntman/Story Teller

The route Mike Mayhall followed into his cinematic career hardly fits the standard description, despite the fact that Mike is both an actor and a director.
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Manly Meditation