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Geoff Nudelman
Geoff Nudelman
Former Digital Trends Contributor

Geoff is a former contributor to The Manual. He's a native Oregonian who’s always up for a good challenge and a great hike. He covers everything from travel to fashion for The Manual while tacking the globe one soccer match at a time. His work regularly appears in top outlets including Travel Channel, Bloomberg Pursuits and Robb Report. You can follow his adventures @NVDEL.

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Sealander Is the Floating Camper You Didn’t Know You Needed

Sealander Is the Floating Camper You Didn’t Know You Needed

Sealander is a boating trailer that can be hitched to a small car and easily set into the water. We're big fans.
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Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils Stunning Tonda 1950 Annual Calendar Watch

Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils Stunning Tonda 1950 Annual Calendar Watch

Parmigiani Fleurier has finally introduced the next iteration in its Tonda series. Meet the Tonda 1950 Annual Calendar watch, a complicated timepiece with separate displays for a retrograde calendar and moon phases.
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These Oliver Cabell Kicks Will Put You on the Path to 2022

These Oliver Cabell Kicks Will Put You on the Path to 2022

Minneapolis-based Oliver Cabell has launched its first shoe line with two sneakers. Both are made rom high-end Italian leather and retail for under $200 thanks to a direct-to-consumer approach.
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Central Oregon: An Under-the-Radar Spring Vacation Hot Spot

Central Oregon: An Under-the-Radar Spring Vacation Hot Spot

From snowy hikes to tasty brewpubs, Central Oregon is one of the country's premier places to take advantage of the outdoors during the spring months.
LL Bean Small Batch

Check Out These Colorful New Boots in the L.L. Bean Small Batch Lineup

Check Out These Colorful New Boots in the L.L. Bean Small Batch Lineup

The L.L. Bean Small Batch collection has grown to include more colorways and a new moccasin style for winter and spring of 2018.
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This Spicy Banh Mi Recipe has the Kick You Need to Warm Up this Winter

This Spicy Banh Mi Recipe has the Kick You Need to Warm Up this Winter

Cheff Matt Kuerbis has cooked in kitchens all around the world. With his line of hot sauce, Hoss Soss, Kuerbis know how to make a spicy banh mi recipe.
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The 100 Year Hoodie Was Built to Survive a Trip to Mars

The 100 Year Hoodie Was Built to Survive a Trip to Mars

The Vollebak 100y Range is a growing lineup of jackets meant to within just about anything. The 100 Year Hoodie will supposedly last longer than you.
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Eleven James Gives You Access to Incredible Watches Without an Incredible Price Tag

Eleven James Gives You Access to Incredible Watches Without an Incredible Price Tag

Eleven James has hundreds of watches available through a monthly lending model. You simply pick a membership to fit your budget and the watches you like.
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Live Out There is a Brand that Supplies Affordable Expedition-Level Outerwear

Live Out There is a Brand that Supplies Affordable Expedition-Level Outerwear

Professional adventurer Jamie Clarke is the founder of Live Out There, a new collection of tough outerwear that comes at an easy price.
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iKamper EatOut is the All-in-One Solution for Your Camp Cookout

iKamper EatOut is the All-in-One Solution for Your Camp Cookout

iKamper is back with another cool invention: the iKamper EatOut. It's an all-in-one cooking box that's compact and ready for camping or tailgating.
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Danner and New Balance Team Up Again for Pioneering Pair of Kicks

Danner and New Balance Team Up Again for Pioneering Pair of Kicks

Danner and New Balance have collaborated on a second edition of their American Pioneer Project, which pays homage to the "Portland Penny" toss of 1845.
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Duluth Trading Co. Signs On as the US Olympic Luge Team’s Official Off-Sled Outfitter

Duluth Trading Co. Signs On as the US Olympic Luge Team’s Official Off-Sled Outfitter

Duluth Trading Co. is the new Off-Sled Outfitter of USA Luge. It's a five-year deal that adds warmth and utility to the team's downtime apparel.
CreekKooler Pup

CreekKooler Pup is a Great Jumpstart to Your Summer River Plans

CreekKooler Pup is a Great Jumpstart to Your Summer River Plans

The CreekKooler Pup is the newer, smaller version of the larger flagship model of the same name. It's available to support on Kickstarter now.
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Tesla’s New Portable Charger Offers Pocket-Sized Juice for Your Devices

Tesla’s New Portable Charger Offers Pocket-Sized Juice for Your Devices

The Tesla Powerbank is a portable charger that comes straight out of the brand's famed Design Studio. It has a standard capacity, but looks great.
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Brings Sensibility to Point-and-Shoots

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Brings Sensibility to Point-and-Shoots

We had the opportunity to review the Canon PowerShot G7 Mark II, one of the brand's newer, mid-level point-and-shoots, on a few recent trips.
Converse x Fragment Design Jack Purcell Modern Collection

Converse and Fragment Design Team Up on Brand-New Jack Purcell Release

Converse and Fragment Design Team Up on Brand-New Jack Purcell Release

Converse gave Hiroshi Fujiawara — the "Godfather of Streetwear" and his company Fragment Design full reign on a rehaul of the iconic Jack Purcell shoe.
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EZ ICE is the Easy Way to Set Up Your Own Backyard Ice Rink

EZ ICE is the Easy Way to Set Up Your Own Backyard Ice Rink

EZ Ice is backyard ice rink available in any number of configurations. It's ideal for frozen climates, long winters, and hockey enthusiasts.
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Tiger Adventure Vehicles Offer the Best of Off-Roading and Car Camping

Tiger Adventure Vehicles Offer the Best of Off-Roading and Car Camping

Tiger Adventure Vehicles is a South Carolina company building off-road rigs out of domestic trucks — complete with all the camping essentials.
Land Rover East Coast Defender Automotive

We Have Barbour and Orvis to Thank for This Epic Land Rover Restoration

We Have Barbour and Orvis to Thank for This Epic Land Rover Restoration

Barbour and Orvis have teamed up on a glorious Land Rover restoration that they're giving away after touring is done in Spring 2018.
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This Vintage OMEGA Speedmaster Watch Just Sold for More than $250,000

This Vintage OMEGA Speedmaster Watch Just Sold for More than $250,000

A vintage OMEGA Speedmaster watch sold at auction for a quarter of a million dollars. It was a first-generation, unpolished model with the original dial.
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Duke Cannon Added Buffalo Trace to Soap So You Can Have That ‘Bourbon-y’ Fresh Feeling

Duke Cannon Added Buffalo Trace to Soap So You Can Have That ‘Bourbon-y’ Fresh Feeling

Duke Cannon and Buffalo Trace have collaborated on a new bourbon soap that leaves you with a subtle oak scent "that smells as good as bourbon tastes."
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Best Football Bars in Manchester, England: Where to Drink Before, During, and After a Match

Best Football Bars in Manchester, England: Where to Drink Before, During, and After a Match

We weren't satisfied with just any old list of football bars in Manchester, so we went to the city ourselves to scope it out on match day.
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You Have to See the New Installations at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee

You Have to See the New Installations at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee

The Harley-Davidson Museum in Wisconsin is showcasing two retro bikes in an already significant collection of vintage motorcycles.
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Haunted House, Schmaunted House: Try a Haunted Cave Instead

Haunted House, Schmaunted House: Try a Haunted Cave Instead

Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri has a haunted cave experience worth checking out. It's a scary, 45-minute tour comes complete with ghosts — and a cocktail bar.
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Duer Introduces New Line of Shirts That Will Keep You Cool All Day Long

Duer Introduces New Line of Shirts That Will Keep You Cool All Day Long

Duer makes some of our favorite travel pants, and now the Vancouver-based brand is introducing a performance-ready a shirts.
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Size Matters, Which is Why MyOne Condoms Has Your Perfect Fit

Size Matters, Which is Why MyOne Condoms Has Your Perfect Fit

MyOne Condoms has created 60 individual sizes to bringing perfect comfort and fit to everyone. They're offering samples too.
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Why the Infiniti Q60 Coupe was a Surprisingly Perfect Pick for a Southern Road Trip

Why the Infiniti Q60 Coupe was a Surprisingly Perfect Pick for a Southern Road Trip

We took a 2017 Infiniti Q60 for a spin through the South to see what it could do. The new coupe from Nissan's luxury brand elicited a mixed response.
sneakers book

New Book Documents the Foundation and Transformation of Sneaker Culture

New Book Documents the Foundation and Transformation of Sneaker Culture

The 'Sneakers' book looks into the history, currency, and future of the sneaker world. It's a in-depth study of industry, fashion, and culture.
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Deadstock Showroom in Austin, Texas is Restoring the Next Wave of Classic Cars

Deadstock Showroom in Austin, Texas is Restoring the Next Wave of Classic Cars

Deadstock Showroom is an Austin, Texas-based company that purchases and restores 1980s and '90s collector cars at a reasonable price.
arcade tables

Forget the SNES and Go Real Retro with These Refurbished Arcade Tables

Forget the SNES and Go Real Retro with These Refurbished Arcade Tables

Surface Tension is a UK-based firm repurposing vintage games into arcade tables for the home. It's a pretty neat concept and they're available now.
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3 Wine Destinations You Need to Visit in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

3 Wine Destinations You Need to Visit in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

We went to Oregon's Willamette Valley to check out three of the newest wine destinations, including an innovative winery and a luxurious clubhouse.
Koio Beverly Hills Hotel shoe

Koio and Beverly Hills Hotel Team Up for Lush New Shoe Collection

Koio and Beverly Hills Hotel Team Up for Lush New Shoe Collection

Italian footwear upstart Koio launched a collaboration with the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel that features three shoes with the iconic banana leaf design.
shandy

Toast to the End of Summer at Shandytown in Portland, Oregon

Toast to the End of Summer at Shandytown in Portland, Oregon

Shandytown PDX in Portland, Oregon, is a mini festival celebrating one of the best summer drinks: the shandy. Enjoy food, cocktails, and more.
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These Prefab Studios are an Easy and Novel Way to Add Space to Your Home

These Prefab Studios are an Easy and Novel Way to Add Space to Your Home

Inoutside is an Australian company that builds customizable prefab rooms that come variety of sizes and are perfect for an easy backyard addition.
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The Manual’s Quick and Easy Guide to Buying a Watch

The Manual’s Quick and Easy Guide to Buying a Watch

Buying a watch doesn't have to be so complicated. We spoke with three experts to learn a few key tips to consider for your next purchase.
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Meerson Mutiny Chronograph is an Excellent Example of the British Bespoke Tradition

Meerson Mutiny Chronograph is an Excellent Example of the British Bespoke Tradition

The Meerson Mutiny Chronograph is a Swiss-made watch designed in the British bespoke tradition. The customizable timepiece is on sale now.
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Captive Spirits Distilling’s Big Gin is Aged in Peat Barrels for Four Months

Captive Spirits Distilling’s Big Gin is Aged in Peat Barrels for Four Months

Seattle's Captive Spirits Distilling has released a new peat-barreled version of their flagship product, Big Gin. It's lightly smoky and delicious.
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Grovemade Desk Shelf System is the Handsomest Way to Declutter Your Desk

Grovemade Desk Shelf System is the Handsomest Way to Declutter Your Desk

The new Grovemade Desk Shelf System is the handsome and stylish way to declutter your desk and streamline your workspace.
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The Best Things to Do in Toronto During a Long Weekend

The Best Things to Do in Toronto During a Long Weekend

These are the best things to do in Toronto, Canada's "Concrete Jungle." Be ready to eat and eat well during your long weekend in Toronto.
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Quiet Punch is the Perfect Tool for At-Home Boxing (and Working Through Some Rage)

Quiet Punch is the Perfect Tool for At-Home Boxing (and Working Through Some Rage)

The Quiet Punch is a lightweight punching bag that easily attaches to a door frame. It's a great workout option for those with limited space.
3Moods Transformable Couch

Save Some Space with the 3Moods Transformable Couch

Save Some Space with the 3Moods Transformable Couch

The 3Moods transformable couch is a piece of furniture with three different uses. It's perfect for a small city studio to save on space.
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Beer Pong Golf Will be Your New Tailgating Obsession

Beer Pong Golf Will be Your New Tailgating Obsession

Beer Pong Golf is a novel twist on cornhole, created by someone who isn't even old enough to drink. It's set on Kickstarter now.
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There’s No Canada like French Canada: A Traveler’s Guide to Montreal                    

There’s No Canada like French Canada: A Traveler’s Guide to Montreal                    

Montreal is a unique blend of Francophone culture in modern North American. Check out our traveler's guide to Montreal to make sure your stay is parfait.
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Last-Minute Labor Day Travel Ideas

Last-Minute Labor Day Travel Ideas

We've scoured the listings and put together five last-minute ideas for Labor Day travel . From music to food, there's something for everyone.
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The Mackenrow Table is the Ideal Dining Room/Ping Pong Table Hybrid

The Mackenrow Table is the Ideal Dining Room/Ping Pong Table Hybrid

Framework competitor Jory Brigham builds beautiful wooden furniture in California. The Mackenrow table is among his best.
Ridgemont Outback II

New Ridgemont Outback II Style is Your New “Trail-to-Bar” Hiking Boot

New Ridgemont Outback II Style is Your New “Trail-to-Bar” Hiking Boot

Ridgemont has launched a handsome new colorway of their Ridgemont Outback II boot. It's on sale on their website now and we recommend grabbing a pair.
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The Watches of ‘Dunkirk” Are an Epic Second Story to the Film

The Watches of ‘Dunkirk” Are an Epic Second Story to the Film

The British military was successful because of their ingenuity - and their timepieces. They helped with a variety of duties on the battlefield of Dunkirk.
2017 Subaru Impreza

All Grown Up: A Look at the New Subaru Impreza

All Grown Up: A Look at the New Subaru Impreza

Writer Geoff Nudelman has had a grand time with his 2014 Subaru Impreza until it ended up in the shop recently. He reviewed a 2017 model in its place.
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Exploring Canada’s West Coast: The Best of Vancouver Travel

Exploring Canada’s West Coast: The Best of Vancouver Travel

Vancouver, BC is as popular as ever right now. Discover the best hotels, food, shopping and more in this guide to Vancouver travel.
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The High-Low: The Differences Between Luxury and Department Store Chelsea Boots

The High-Low: The Differences Between Luxury and Department Store Chelsea Boots

Chelsea Boots are iconic shoes, but with so many options, how do you find the best one for you? The first in our monthly series.