September 201115
The Field Manual
September 20113
Zara Launches Online US Store & We’ve Got Our Style Picks
Categories: Spend, The Field Manual
Zara’s online store for US customers went live today, and we scoured the men’s line for our favorites.
August 201110
How to Escape from Zip Ties
Categories: The Field Manual
Whether you’re escaping a home invasion or simply making a break from some hostile jungle commandos, knowing how to free yourself from plasticuffs (also known as zip-ties, cable ties, or wrist ties) might just save your life one day.
August 20115
An In-depth Look at Student Loans and Financial Burden (Infographic)
Categories: The Field Manual
Throughout the past decade, undergraduate enrollment and college tuition have continued to increase at a considerable rate. In this scenario, a post-secondary education wouldn’t be affordable without student aid. Check out our look at student loans and financial burden.
August 20111
Drumroll Please: The Winner of the Hlaska Caliper V2 Briefcase is…
Categories: The Field Manual
With over 400 entries into our Hlaska Caliper V2 Briefcase giveaway we’ve got a very lucky winner. Kevin G. from Oklahoma chose the Caliper in brown to stylishly carry all his gear from home to work and everywhere in between. I’d like to thank Hlaska for sponsoring the giveaway, that was mighty awesome of them. [...]
August 20115
Proudly Introducing “The Dispatch”: The Newest Feature on Primer
Categories: The Field Manual
The Dispatch is a collection of the most recent content from some of our favorite sites for men, all in one place. Down time just got a lot more useful.
August 20110
100 Free Black & White Business Cards with Printable Coupon from Staples
Categories: The Field Manual
Every guy should have a business card, even if he’s unemployed or at a job that wouldn’t require one. We found a printable coupon to get 100 of them free at Staples.
July 201110
Don’t Talk to the Police Without an Attorney (video)
Categories: The Field Manual
The police do an incredibly hard job. Faced daily with the scum of the earth who want nothing more than to hurt others, cops are tasked with trying to stop these folks, and ascertain the truth once something already happens. This job is made even harder by the restrictions placed on them…
July 201115
Homemade Magic Bullet: Using a Mason Jar with Your Blender
Categories: Learn, The Field Manual
Want the convenience of making your protein shake right in the glass but don’t want to drop the funds on a store-bought solution? Try a mason jar.
July 20112
A Big Thank You to Primer’s Sponsors!
Categories: The Field Manual
Please help me thank these gracious businesses for supporting and believing in Primer. Their sponsorship allows us to keep our articles free for everyone, and to continue our mission of helping guys become the men they know they can be.
June 20114
The Recommendation: Aberlour 12 Year Old Scotch
Categories: The Field Manual
Tried scotch but couldn’t get it down? Check out this single malt, so smooth you can drink it without ice.
June 20113
Quick Motivation: You’ve Got to Be Willing to Take the Hits (Video)
Categories: The Field Manual
Sometimes it seems like just as we pick ourselves up, life is there to knock us back down. When we don’t get what we want in life, it’s easy to blame others, and take the responsibility completely out of our hands. But as Rocky says in this powerful speech from Rocky Balboa, “that ain’t [...]
June 201113
Our New Favorite Sunglasses Under $25: Fort Knocks by Knockaround
Categories: Learn, The Field Manual
If you’re anything like us, dropping $150+ on a pair of sunglasses isn’t only an assault on your budget, it’s impractical. Sunglasses need to be priced low enough so it isn’t a nest egg emergency when you lose them, sit on them, or crush them in your messenger bag.
June 20113
How to Pack a Suit Without a Garment Bag (video)
Categories: The Field Manual
$25 to check your suit bag? No, thanks. We’ve got an old school folding method that will save you wrinkles and cash.
June 201118
The Most Delicious Protein Shake I’ve Ever Made
Categories: Spend, The Field Manual, Train
We found a protein shake that not only tastes good, we look forward to drinking it. Intrigued? We thought you’d be.
May 20111
Need a Little Motivation? Watch This.
Categories: The Field Manual
Sometimes all it takes is a one minute video to give us the motivational jump start we need.
April 20117
A Simple (and Perfect) Margarita Recipe for Men
Categories: The Field Manual
I know what you’re thinking: Margaritas are girl’s drinks. And you are right, for the most part. What passes for a margarita in most bars is neon-green, over salted, heartburn-inducing garbage. But a margarita, when done right, can be not only a delicious, but classy (and even manly) drink.
April 20113
Style Q&A: What’s the Secret to Pulling Off the Casual Tie?
Categories: The Field Manual
If you’re anything like us, you love the look of a tie with a casual get up. It has been featured frequently in catalogs and magazines in the last few years, however if you’ve ever tried to wear a tie with jeans you know how hard it can be to pull off. Grant’s got some ideas for getting the casual look without a ton of energy.
April 201131
How to Wear a Tucked In Shirt Without Looking Like an Old Man
Categories: The Field Manual
You’ve probably heard colloquially that you should never tuck in your shirt unless you’re dressed up. You’ll look like a dork. An old man, they say. Well, there’s some truth to that. We show you how to do it right.
April 20112
Our Picks from the Lands’ End Canvas 50% Off Sale
Categories: Spend, The Field Manual
We make our picks from the Lands’ End Canvas 50% Off Spring Sale. This is a good chance to stock up on some basics at a great price.
March 20118
Leftover Pizza That Will Blow Your Mind
Categories: The Field Manual
We love a cold slice as much as the next guy, but next-day-pizza has never been as good as it should be. Until Now.
