A Man’s Guide to the Field Jacket
Several years ago, I picked up a field jacket inspired by field jackets from the 20th century. I needed…
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How to Make a Great Last Impression
Studies show that people remember the beginning of something, and the end of it, the best. The middle of it is…
Odds & Ends: March 6, 2026
Blood Touching Blood by Derrick Jeter. One of my favorite corners of American history to read about is the…
The Right Way to Trim Bushes and Shrubs
Left to their own devices, shrubs will usually grow okay on their own — but they won’t always grow how you want…
Podcast #1,107: The Power of a Purpose-Driven Life
in: Advice, Character, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • March 3, 2026 When it comes to building a…
The Fitness Test of America’s Most Elite Civilian Search and Rescue Team
Search and rescue (SAR) teams in U.S. national parks respond to lost hikers, injured climbers, stranded boaters,…
How to Dress Better: 4 Ways to Elevate Your Style
Your casual clothes are the ones you wear on your own time.It’s hard to put boundaries on what pieces of…
Odds & Ends: February 27, 2026
Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes. The founders of Huckberry gifted me this book over a decade ago, and it sat on my…
The Case for Weightlifting Shoes
If you’ve moved beyond machines in your strength training journey and are getting under a heavy barbell to do…
Podcast #1,106: Born to Carry — How to Build Strength, Stamina, and Sanity Through…
If you’re looking for a way to improve your fitness, boost your mental health, and reconnect with a deeply…
Bringing Back Correspondence Hour | The Art of Manliness
Many who are reading this are old enough to remember a time when they wrote long letters to loved ones.Many more…
Fun Sunday Activities | The Art of Manliness
Sundays can sometimes be a little lonely, gloomy, and boring; they drag on and spur melancholic rumination. This…
Odds & Ends: February 20, 2026
Aerobic Exercise Proves Just as Effective as Antidepressants in Large Review. We’ve talked about the mental…
5 Things Every Beginner Cross-Country Skier Should Know
When our family moved from Colorado (downhill ski country) to northern Minnesota last summer, we knew we’d have…
Podcast #1,105: How to Have the Conversations You’ve Been Avoiding
The awkward silence at work when everyone knows a project is going off the rails.The simmering resentment in a…
How to Use Negative Thinking to Achieve Positive Goals
If you’re like a lot of men, you’ve probably set some big goals for yourself this year. Lose twenty pounds.…
How to Sauna: All the FAQs
Saunas are awesome, and we’ve previously covered the many mental and physical benefits of spending time in one.…
Odds & Ends: February 13, 2025
Flint and Tinder Reverse Sateen Fatigue Shirt. Years ago, I picked up a vintage military-inspired field jacket…
How to Spatchcock a Chicken
Roasting a whole chicken has an undeserved reputation for being difficult — dry breasts and underdone thighs can…
6 Ways to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
You’re on vacation and staying at a rental house with your future in-laws.They head out to do some shopping in…