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Flipping through The Manual: Cutting boards, proper ribs, a lie-flat hammock

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Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life this weekend! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from unspoken suit rules you need to know, to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming and culture. Here are a few of our favorite stories to appear on The Manual lately.

Trekking: Get high with the Amok Draumr 2.0 hammock

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Camping hammocks are a totally feasible alternative to tents, so long as you have a few trees nearby. The Amok Draumr 2.0 is one the best, too, touting bug netting and a versatile design that allows you to recline or lie completely flat.

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May the sauce be with you: Cooking ribs by instinct

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The power to cook ribs is a mysterious force that permeates the universe. Though some part of you already knows how to cook ribs, you might consider checking out this guide.

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Micro Guide: Key West

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There’s so much more to see in the incredible island paradise of Key West than most visitors ever consider.

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On Your Feet: The Converse Jack Purcell is as classic as they come

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The Jack Purcell has been inspiring sneakers for 1935, and the 2015 remaster brings in new comfort and support without messing with a classic.

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Levi’s brings classic back with the Spring 2015 Made in the USA Collection

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Levi’s has always been known for cool, classic, American style. Its Spring 2015 Made in the USA Collection again exemplifies Levi’s commitment to quality.

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Sawdust Wood Co., board but not boring

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We love handmade, high quality gifts – and quirky gifts made from locally sourced materials only seal the deal for us here at The Manual.

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