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Flipping through The Manual: Mondo hammocks, grill accessories, negronis done right

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: Hang ’em high with the Trillium Hammock

Trekking: Hang 'em high with the Trillium Hammock
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Nothing says “breathtaking” quite like waking up to a 360-degree view of the surrounding woods. Tentsile’s durable Trillium Hammock offers that, along with room for three of your closest buds and their accompanying gear.

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Essential guide to grilling accessories

Essential guide to grilling accessories
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The right grilling accessories can help to take any guy’s summer to the next level. Here are a handful that you simply can’t afford to live without.

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The best beard tips for the beach

The best beard tips for the beach
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The beach can be a precarious place for a beard with all of that sand and sea. We spoke to Beardbrand’s Eric Bandholz to learn more about how to keep your beard looking fresh on the beach and after.

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Negroni Week is coming

Negroni Week is coming
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June 1-June 7 marks Negroni Week 2015. The Manual hits you with some specialty recipes (and some history) to help you navigate your Negroni Week.

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The Manual Wind: The GrillTimer barbecue watch by Little Griddle

The Manual Wind: The GrillTimer barbecue watch by Little Griddle
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Watches plus grilling equals Fathers Day with The GrillTimer watch by Little Griddles. Check out this simply yet genius watch for every grill master.

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American Grilling 101: How to grill the ultimate burger

American Grilling 101: How to grill the ultimate burger
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Think you know how to grill a burger? OK. But do you know how to grill the ultimate burger? Chef Kevin Schantz of RingSide Grill has a few tasty suggestions.

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