The 12 Most Popular Stories of 2017

A look back at our most popular stories in 2017.

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365 days is a lot of time to seek out stories on adventure, gear, and everything in between. Here’s a look back at our most popular stories, by visitors, in 2017.

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The 18 Best Bourbon Whiskeys You Can Buy in 2020

Everything you ever wanted to know about America’s favorite brown spirit, including, of course, the best bottles you can actually buy.

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The Best Running Shoes of 2017

From road to trail to gym.

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The 11 Best Down Jackets of Winter 2018

These top picks for lightweight, innovative down jackets will keep you warm from when the leaves fly until the snow melts next spring.

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The 10 Best Commuter Bikes for Every Kind of Road and Rider

No matter how precarious the path to your office is, our favorite bikes — from pedal-assist and gravel to folding and fixie — can get you there in style.

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The 23 Best Backpacks to Carry Everywhere, Every Day

Great backpacks for every budget and lifestyle.

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The 50 Best Boots for Men

This guide to the best boots for men covers ten categories, including work boots, Chelseas, chukkas and more.

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The Best Handmade Steel Bike Makers

Looking for a new custom bike? Consider getting on a custom steel frame from one of these bike-smiths.

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The 25 Best Craft Breweries in America

Craft beer has never been more political, exciting or delicious – these are the breweries responsible.

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How to Reduce Stress Like a Navy SEAL

An insanely simple, five-minute trick.

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15 Incredible Dive Watches Under $1,000

There’s a myriad of great divers you can buy for a few hundred bucks.

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These Are the Best Watches You Can Buy Under $500

You don’t have to drop a ton of money in order to get a great watch that, with a little TLC, could potentially last a lifetime.

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The Seven Types of Dress Shoes Every Man Should Own

From oxfords to monk straps, these are the dress shoes that are worth breaking in.

The Best Products of 2017

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A look back at the year in gear. From superlative whiskey to sustianable denim, these were the best products released in 2017. Explore the Series