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If you ever find yourself in a sticky situation and you need to orient yourself, a traditional, analog watch outdoors can double as a compass. Using one as such is an old trick that’s even taught in the U.S. Army Ranger Handbook. In fact, some watches even feature a compass bezel that makes the process easier, though any analog watch with a 12-hour scale will work. It isn’t perfect, but it could still mean the difference between life and death. Here's how to do it.  

The Best Snow Boots of 2020Winter is coming and though we've been pent up inside our homes more this year than any other, your usual canvas sneakers just won't cut it when it hits the slick, icy pavement. You need to get yourself a proper pair of winter boots. However mild or intense your winters are, here's what to look for in a good pair of winter boots and which ones we recommend. Read the Story

In the beginning, there was one: the 501. In 1873, Levi Strauss and Co. received a patent for blue jeans reinforced with rivets and began producing stronger pants for working men. Over the past century, the brand’s jeans became a favorite of miners, laborers, rock stars and city-dwellers — a quintessential American garment that transcended all social classes. And since the advent of the 501, Levi’s has created dozens of fits for its growing clientele. Here's a guide to the ones you should know. Read the Story

The battery is dead. Long live the battery. If your quartz watch takes a licking but actually stopped kicking, never fear: you can easily change that battery yourself. All you need is a few tools and a new battery.Read the Story

We teamed up with our friends at Road & Track, Drive Coffee, R.M.Williams, ewool, and Randolph USA to outfit you for a holiday road trip, whether that means embarking on a cross-country adventure or staying close to home. Enter for your chance to win one of five prize bundles, each containing the essentials for a holiday road trip.Read the Story