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The right watch lasts a lifetime, but there’s always room for one more in your collection. Whether you prefer affordable watches, Japanese-made watches, German-made watches, field watches, or just watches that can withstand a rugged…
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Holiday Party Essentials: 10 Bottles (and Cocktails) Spirits Experts Suggest Bringing
Getting together for the holidays — whether it’s with friends, family, or both — is made all the better with the right drink. A few bottles of sparkling wine will surely be present, but sometimes…
5 Video Games That Play Better Now Than When They Were First Released
These days, it’s not uncommon for video game developers to continue working on a game after it’s been released. Sometimes that means developers are putting new coats of polish on a real turd of a…
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The Best E-Bikes, From Practical to High Design
Finding the right e-bike is a matter of balancing utility, power, and price (and yes, they can get as expensive as a car. From electric commuter bikes to e-bikes that are perfect for your first…
Tested: The Light Phone II Helps You Appreciate Life’s Simple Moments
Life moves pretty fast. Ferris Bueller was onto something when he said if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. With the modern day reality that smartphones are…
You Need To Be Wearing More Merino Wool. Here’s Where To Start
There’s nothing quite like merino wool. It’s the type of material that’s equally as good for staying temperature regulated during a day on the slopes as it is for wearing the entirety of a weekend…
This Cannabis Book Teaches You How To Make Dispensary Quality Edibles At Home
After Monica Lo was put on pain medication for a herniated disc, she decided to switch to edible cannabis for something that was easier on her system. Though with a strict landlord, discretion was key.…
5 Raincoats That Are Just as Stylish as They Are Functional
A proper rain jacket is one of the five core jacket styles that’s often missing from a man’s wardrobe. But I’m here to tell you that it can make all the difference. I’m not talking…
Looking for the Perfect Pocket Knife? Here’s Where To Start
There’s a certain type of guy out there who wonders why men should even carry a pocket knife these days. But all it takes is adding the right knife to your everyday carry for a…
6 Multi-tool Knives That are Just as Good as Swiss Army Knives
Any Everyday Carry (EDC) acolyte will tell you that a knife is an essential part of your day-to-day. Who knows when you’ll need to snip a loose thread, pull out a stubborn staple, or file…
The Best Jeans Under $100 That Aren’t Levi’s
Americans love denim. It’s a part of our sartorial DNA — and for good reason. Jeans have a way of dressing an outfit up or keeping it relaxed, depending on the cut you select. The…
The 10 Worst Cars Ever Made
There are certain cars that define cool. Each decade has a style, from the iconic coolest cars of the ’80s to the modern appeal of cars from the 2000s. Other cars, to put it gently,…
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While Kentucky usually gets the most attention, you can find great American whiskey in just about every state these days. One of the most interesting is Texas, both from a flavor perspective and from the…
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Every guy should carry a pocket knife. No, it doesn’t mean you’re trying to get cast as a baddie in the next John Wick movie, nor does it mean you plan on using it as…
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Guys who like whiskey are constantly being flooded with novelty shot glasses and whiskey stones. The first are usually a little too kitschy to get a fully authentic reception, and the second have dubious results…
6 Unique Bourbons To Gift That are Under $60
Finding the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life may seem like an easy task at first. After all, there are many great gifts for men who love to drink out there. There…
5 Artisan Menswear Brands Where You Can Buy Truly Unique Clothing
Everything in menswear seems to be accelerated these days. There’s always a new collaboration or capsule collection to cover, a sale here or a new trend there. Creative directors come, fashion shows go. This is,…
This $150 Bottled Old Fashioned Is the Easiest Cocktail Party Crowd Pleaser
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. The pandemic sped up a lot of trends in the drinks industry. One that…
The 5 Best Men’s Pajamas That’ll Have You Sleeping in Comfort and Style
More often than not, I’m going to sleep in a pair of boxer-briefs and maybe a ragged old t-shirt. But when the mood strikes while lounging, I’ll forgo the sweatpants look (even if they’re nice…