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Flipping through The Manual: A packable whitewater raft, suit buying made simple

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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: The Alpackalypse is a raft you can carry to whitewater

Trekking: The Alpackalypse is a raft you can carry to whitewater
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It’s not everyday you come across an inflatable raft capable that can tackle Class V rapids and pack down into a 17 x 11-inch cylinder. Thankfully, the Alpackalypse can, while providing the welcome spaciousness and maneuverability of a hard-shell kayak.

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6 tips to simplify the suit-buying process

6 tips to simplify the suit-buying process
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Owning a nice suit is a must for any man. Tony Spear of Este’s Men’s Clothing has a few simple tips on how to buy a suit without feeling taken advantage of.

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How to make the perfect Manhattan

How to make the perfect Manhattan
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Mr. Tim Cooper, one of the partners and Beverage Director at New York’s Sweetwater Social, has put together a step-by-step process that goes into making a classic Manhattan.

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The Manual’s top ten best shaving creams

The Manual’s top ten best shaving creams
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Are you tired of using the same ol’ shaving cream? We suggest you take a look at this list of the best shaving creams out there.

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Solving the Triple F Dilemma with Trim menswear

Solving the Triple F Dilemma with Trim menswear
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The Kickstarter success Trim menswear not only makes a functional line of dress shirts, but ones which tout an incredible fit and are extremely fashionable.

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Pro tips on how to serve & enjoy Champagne

Pro tips on how to serve & enjoy Champagne
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We had dinner with Moët & Chandon winemaker Elise Losfelt where she shared her pro tips on how to serve and enjoy champagne.

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