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Flipping through The Manual: The Great Wide Open, swank dopp kits, grilled cheese

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: Delve into “The Great Wide Open” with Gestalten

Trekking: Delve into The Great Wide Open with Gestalten
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The world of outdoor photography is wild and wonderful. Gestalten’s latest collection carries you through the dense forests of Canada to the arid regions of U.S., thanks to editor Jeffrey Bowman and a select handful of ace photographers.

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Tax season travel splurge: Vacationing at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Tax season travel splurge: Vacationing at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
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Gili Lankanfushi is consistently ranked as TripAdvisor’s #1 hotel in Maldives and it epitomizes the country’s idyllic ocean setting.

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Ride into spring with Acre Supply

Ride into spring with Acre Supply
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Spring has finally sprung – which means one thing. Nice weather. OK, two things – spring collections. And the one that we’re eyeing right now? Acre Supply.

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The quest for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich

The quest for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich
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This Sunday, April 12, the nation will solemnly observe National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. Learning how to make grilled cheese is a great way to honor this holiday.

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Stash your grooming stuff in style with these dopp kits

Stash your grooming stuff in style with these dopp kits
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Keep your toiletries organized with these sweet travel-friendly kits.

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Join the Cult: The five best cult wines in the world

Join the Cult: The five best cult wines in the world
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These pricey five wines from around the world will please your palate, if not your wallet.

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