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Flipping through The Manual: How to wash your 501’s, Outdoor gear guide, and more

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.

Levi’s teaches us the proper way to wash jeans (or not)

Levi’s teaches us the proper way to wash jeans (or not)
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Fresh water is scarce these days. We recommend you soak up Levi’s earth-friendly tips on how to wash jeans (or not).

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Take a seat: The Langhorne Stool

Take a seat: The Langhorne Stool
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Revisit is a brand that creates products that are inspired by stories and places.

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Trekking: The summer 2015 outdoor gear guide

Trekking: The summer 2015 outdoor gear guide
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Frankly, summer is a time best spent outdoors. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite pieces of gear, from sleeping bags and utility axes to headlamps and torso-forming backpacks, so you can spend less time mulling over the right equipment.

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Party like it’s 1933? Check out “the best cocktail shaker since prohibition”

Party like it’s 1933? Check out “the best cocktail shaker since prohibition”
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Get in on the ground floor of this Kickstarter campaign and up your cocktail game with this innovative yet old school tool.

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Micro guide: Lynchburg, Virginia

Micro guide: Lynchburg, Virginia
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Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the James River, Lynchburg is known as the hill city.

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If the shoe fits, hit the trail! With great trail running shoes, of course

If the shoe fits, hit the trail! With great trail running shoes, of course
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A great trail running shoe is sturdy, supportive, and ready for an all-terrain experience.

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The 5 best wireless chargers for Android and iPhone in 2024
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Wireless charging has made its way into most of the best phones and many other devices, such as charging cases for some of the best wireless earbuds. This makes a a wireless charger a nice accessory on the desk or bedside table. There are a lot of wireless chargers on the market, and like any piece of tech, it can be difficult to tell which may be the best for your needs. That’s why we’ve made some selections for the best wireless chargers for various use-cases. Read onward to find out which wireless chargers we think are the best, and for more information on which may best suit your needs.
The best wireless chargers in 2024

Buy the if you want the best wireless charger overall.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for Android.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for iPhone.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for multiple devices.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for cheap.

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The 4 best cable modems for Xfinity, Spectrum & more in 2024
The Arris SURFboard SB8200 sitting on a countertop in a home.

If you have home internet, you'll likely have been sent a towering internet box we call a cable modem. Seemingly innocuous, that modem can cost you big time over the years as you usually have to pay rental fee to your ISP provider for using it. It only makes sense to get a your own modem, with some essentially paying for themselves.

However, you may not be sure which one to get. In this guide, we look at the best cable modems for the three most popular cable internet service providers — Xfinity Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox — and give a solid recommendation for each. We also provide a solid budget recommendation that is just about equally good for all so long as you aren't using your ISP's top speed plan.

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The 15 best GoPro accessories in 2024
best GoPro accessories

If you own a GoPro, you are probably already obsessed with capturing thrilling action shots. But what if we told you there were a few different ways you could make those action shots even better? There are a wide variety of GoPro accessories out there that will let you create even more exciting content on your next adventure. If you don't already own a GoPro, check out some of the best GoPro deals happening right now. Then add some of the below accessories to your cart as well to heighten your GoPro experience.

FitStill Waterproof Case

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