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Learning how to sharpen a knife is an essential skill. But sometimes it’s hard to tell if you're getting your knife as sharp as it can be.| The Art of Manliness
10 Ways to Use a Pocketknife| The Art of Manliness
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Gift guides for all occasions. Whether you're looking for a Christmas gift for yourself or the perfect gift for a special someone, we've got you covered.| The Art of Manliness
It’s indisputable that hydration is a top priority when you’re hiking or backpacking. More debatable is the best way to carry the water that makes that hydration possible. There are two main ways to carry water in the outdoors: in a bladder/reservoir or in a bottle — often a Nalgene bottle. Each of these water-carrying […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Gear Archives | The Art of Manliness
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in March 2008. When a man packs for a trip, he packs his main bag, and then he packs […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Gear Archives | The Art of Manliness
For several years, I attempted to become a front pocket wallet kind of guy. I had gotten tired of the discomfort of sitting on my old billfold, and thought a change was in order. Consequently, I tried out a couple different variations of front pocket wallets. In switching to a front pocket wallet, I did […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Gear Archives | The Art of Manliness
Running a “men’s lifestyle” website means that sometimes companies send you unsolicited products for potential review or promotion. Most of the stuff I get sent ends up on the prize table at the McKays’ annual Christmas party. But every now and then, I get sent a product that I end up using regularly. That happened […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Gear Archives | The Art of Manliness
From grade school through law school, I used a backpack to carry my books and notes. Post college, I mainly use a backpack for day hikes and traveling. Over the course of these three decades of backpack-carrying, I’ve tried a lot of different packs, and yet until recently, hadn’t found one I really loved for […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Gear Archives | The Art of Manliness
For decades, the deodorant/antiperspirant market was pretty stagnant. Brands introduced new scents or improved formulas that supposedly extended the odor-fighting life of the product. But a lot of folks have pretty much been using the same stick year in and year out. Lately, there’s been a bit of a disruption in this area of hygiene […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Gear Archives | The Art of Manliness
Learning how to sharpen a knife is an essential skill. But sometimes it’s hard to tell if you're getting your knife as sharp as it can be.| The Art of Manliness
Dads aren’t usually very picky about Father’s Day presents — if you get them something, anything — they’re typically simply tickled pink that someone remembered them at all. Those low expectations are going work to your advantage this year — because this year, you’re not only going to remember to get your Pops something for Father’s Day, […]| The Art of Manliness
From building fires and forts to crafting wooden whistles and baskets—you'll find more uses for a knife than you can shake a stick at.| The Art of Manliness
A fair amount of gear is involved in making a camping or backpacking trip a success, and choosing that gear can be a little intimidating as there are lots of options, and it’s expensive to boot. Here to offer some tips on selecting gear and getting the most out of it is Craig Caudill, an […]| The Art of Manliness
Over the years doing the AOM podcast, I’ve had the chance to talk to hundreds of writers, scholars, and experts from a wide variety of fields and walks of life. The goal of the podcast is to provide information to help men live a well-rounded and flourishing life. We explore how to live a life […]| The Art of Manliness
