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Essentials for a South African Winter Safari
Traveling too much of Africa is intimidating. Years of headlines, let alone the complications of getting there, are foreboding enough.
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MotoringKit: Fall Driving Essentials
When the temperatures drop from their sweaty heights and the warm hues of fall foliage emerge, the driving experience changes — it’s time for windows-down scenic cruising.
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ArchivePack Your Dopp Kit Like a Pro
The dopp kit or toiletry bag can be a point of confusion. No more.
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OutdoorsKit: Ultralight Backpacking
Obsessive weight-trimmers with less than 10 pounds strapped to their backs are considered “ultralight” hikers, a term as ubiquitous and unregulated in the hiking retail market as “organic” and “grass fed” are in the food industry.
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ArchiveKit: Freshman Year
Our college years have faded into the past, but that hasn’t stopped us from rethinking what we’d pack if we could do it all over again. Whether you’re matriculating this fall and looking for a leg up on your classmates, or a (clearly hip) parent prepping for one last spending hoorah before crossing your offspring off the books for good, consider your packing list officially started.
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ArchiveKit: Ferrari 400i
Just because the Ferrari 400i isn’t nearly as coveted as, say, a 512 Berlinetta Boxer, doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of respect. It’s just the right car for the businessman who wants to set himself apart from the typical German sports sedan.
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ArchiveKit: Goodwood Festival of Speed
When attending a British motoring event that’s held on the estate owned by someone named Lord March, you can’t just fly over the Atlantic with a day pack full of casual duds and a twin blade razor. We’ve put together a comprehensive kit that takes you from airport to hotel to track and back.
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HomeKit: A Better Night’s Sleep
You shouldn’t need a reason to get more sleep, but we’ll happily lay the facts out for you anyway. According to National Institute of Health sleep expert Dr.
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MotoringKit: Mercedes-Benz 280 SL “Pagoda”
You’re the guy who gets respect the subtle way. You don’t demand it; you’re not the showy type.
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ArchiveKit: Backyard Grilling
No man should need an excuse to grill. But long summer weekends do provide an excellent opportunity to show off your skills and (hopefully) have others hand-deliver beers to your door.
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MotoringKit: Mustang Fastback
If you’re fortunate enough to possess a Mustang Fastback — one of the grandaddies of the American muscle car — you know the respect and admiration it garners from car lovers to kids. It’s Americana on four wheels.
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MotorcyclesSartorial Safety: Office-Friendly Motorcycle Gear
The office dress code can be a challenge for a motorcycle enthusiast; riding the elevator in an unzipped kangaroo skin onesie doesn’t score too many points with the boss.
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WatchesKit: Free-Diving the Mediterranean
Whether you’re heading to the Mediterranean coast in real life or just your daydreams, this kit of casual clothes and accoutrements will keep you both cool and looking cool.
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MotoringKit: Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 is the affordable substitute for more rarified fare like the Austin Healey MkIII or the Jaguar XKE, and it’s no paltry replacement, with sophistication and masculine bravado to spare. Plus, its lighter price tag means you’ll have plenty of dough left over for a full kit of driving gear.
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MotoringKit: Chevy Corvair Corsa
The Corsa was a sophisticated and sporty coupe that looks even better today, with far more panache points than its ordinary Corsa brother. The Corsa was a gentleman’s car, for sure, but it was plenty sporty, too; the potent flat six engine, crisp sheet metal and luxurious interior meant that not just anyone would look right in the driver’s seat.
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MotoringKit: Austin-Healey MkIII
If you’re in the market for a vintage roadster that adds a new dimension of style and sophistication to your life, and you’re willing to throw reliability and modern amenities into the dumpster, then an Austin-Healey MkIII is an excellent choice.
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OutdoorsKit: A Photographer in Oregon’s Wilderness
Photographer Chris Burkard explains his kit for capturing nature in the Oregon wilderness.
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StyleKit: Track Weekend
Your normal couch-bound weekend attire won’t cut it during a weekend at the track; tarmac-amplified heat and humidity plus the occasional run-in with a troupe of Umbrella Girls nixes that plan.
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MotoringKit: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Any serious car collector will have home-grown American steel in his garage, and the 1972 Chevelle would be an excellent place to start. But don’t you dare take it for a drive without going whole hog — your gear needs to complement the Chevelle’s bad self without sacrificing a strong sense of red, white and blue style.