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.
Tasting notes from the rarest beer in the world
Among the ten true Trappist breweries in the world, Saint Sixtus produced the historic and complex Westvleteren 12, one of the rarest beers in the World.
The Tread QM1 brings the time (and toolbox) to your wrist
A good watch tells you the time, but a great watch should do more. The Leatherman Tread QM1 is crafted with the mind of a multitool, allowing you to quickly check the time and crack open a bottle of beer directly from your wrist.
The 5 hottest peppers known to man
Super-hot chile peppers have intrigued and beguiled humanity for at least 6,000 years. Here we’ve assembled a list of the 5 hottest peppers in the world. Proceed with caution.
Fair trade footwear: Oliberte
Oliberte’s line of fair trade certified boots and shoes are the perfect sustainable addition to every guy’s wardrobe. With features like hand built styling, pure goat leather lining, and a commitment their African supply chain, why don’t you have a pair on your feet already?
The best denim jackets, shirts and jeans for spring
Denim is back. Not since the mid to late 2000s has fashion’s most utilitarian fabric had quite a shining moment like right now. How best to approach the season’s most important trend? Start with the color blue, for one.
Trekking: Strap in and step up with our favorite crampons
Trekking in the snow requires more than a pair of cargo shorts and synthetic-leather boots. The right crampons provide stability and traction in a variety or scenarios, allowing you to securely traverse glaciers and climb ice shelves easier than ever before. Here are our three current favorites.
