Summer Preview 2013

Paddle Proper: 5 Great Kayaks

There’s no easier way to cool down on a hot summer day than an adventure at the local lake or river, and no better way to enjoy said body of water than a kayak. A good one will help you ditch the crowds and find the perfect hidden spot for some summer fun –- all while traveling the water less paddled.

By Austin Parker
Resealing Your Deck: A GP How-To Guide
Spring doesn’t really exist anymore. The belief that a season actual…
By Matt Neundorf
Grill Master: Tips for BBQ Bliss
Grabbing the tongs, stoking the coals and biting into a lightly char…
By Brandon Chuang
30 Minutes With: Alex Walker
Alex Walker grew up in a National Geographic photo spread. Instead o…
By Jeremy Berger
Kit: Music Festival
Ah, the music festival. Concert after concert under the hot sun, hug…
By Jon Gaffney
May 3, 2013
Suds Up: Perfect Summer Craft Beers
A true hot-weather brew is not necessarily easy to find. We won’t knock macrobrews — their simple refreshment is enhanced all the same …
By Chris Wright
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May 3, 2013
Reel Wheels: 15 Iconic Movie Cars
Weeding through Hollywood’s entire crop of iconic movie cars in the hopes of arriving at an agreed upon best of list is like trying to …
By Matt Neundorf
May 1, 2013
Kit: Cuba
Packing for three weeks of travel could easily balloon into roller bags, laptop cases and fanny packs. If you’re staying in luxury hote…
By Guest Writer
May 1, 2013
Tested: Trekking Across Cuba with the GORUCK GR2

On my first night with the GORUCK GR2 ($395) we slept together in a bus station — and we’ve been going steady since.

By Guest Writer
May 1, 2013
Dispatches From Cuba: Photos and Stories From a 20-Day Journey
It started with an email from my buddy. Condor, Meet you in the lobby of the Islazul Gran Hotel De Camaguey @8am on March 18th, 2013. I…
By Jeremy Berger
Apr 30, 2013
Five Alive: 5 Best iPhone 5 Battery Cases
Doubling battery life is a no-brainer. Options run the gamut for solutions to Apple’s latest quick-to-die wonder — and we really mean r…
By Jonathan Gallegos
Apr 29, 2013
Clear for Takeoff: 5 Aviators for the Summer
Finally the brightness of summer is on its way. Now, for the harsh reality: you’ve had plenty of time during the last five months of gr…
By Jon Gaffney
Apr 26, 2013
Rum: Your Official Summer Drink
Most honest Americans of drinking age know bourbon as the national spirit. But there’s another drink for us to enjoy in the warm weathe…
By Jeremy Berger
Apr 26, 2013
Topless Summer: Ten Must-Drive Convertibles
Summer isn’t nearly as enjoyable without top-down driving. As much as we’re fans of hardtop automotive design and the way a sweeping ro…
By Amos Kwon
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Apr 24, 2013
Sunscreen 101: Everything You Need to Know
After months of Vitamin D deprivation, our seasonally affected psyches aren’t the only thing longing for a little summer loving. But be…
By Matt Neundorf
Apr 23, 2013
10 Great Summer Reads

Imagine with us: You’ve just left work on a sultry Friday, and damn do you feel good. Why?

By Chris Wright
Apr 22, 2013
30 Minutes With: Lee Abbamonte
There are globe trotters, and then there’s Lee Abbamonte. Though he doesn’t consider himself a “competitive traveler” per se, he is the…
By Ben Bowers
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Apr 22, 2013
Five All-American Summer Adventures
We love winter and all it brings: fires, warm sweaters, skiing and flasks of Scotch. But come June, we’re ready to bust out and underta…
By Jason Heaton