Men's Journal

Men's Journal magazine is a cutting-edge men's lifestyle magazine full of well-rounded articles focused on topics smart and active men care about. It's designed for guys who won't settle for the mediocre and are driven to accomplish great things.

Letter From the Editor

Men's Journal

Field Notes

Jump Shot • DISPATCHES FROM A WI LD WORLD

New Fall Favorites • There’s no better time for a quick escape, and whether you’re looking for an undiscovered spot on the rise or want to explore an old standby in a new light, we’ve got you covered.

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO FOREVER • Okay, so you know a few things. You know you love her, and you want to spend your life with her. You know that your love is real, and honest, and true. You know the importance of a vow. And you know you want to put a diamond ring on her finger.

The Deadly Myth of the Bush Pilot • Alaska has always had a soft spot for bold aviators willing to fly in any condition. But is the shadow cast by an outdated archetype causing an increase in fatal crashes?

Bonding in the Backcountry • A new generation of men-only retreats has emerged to help guys get in touch with their feelings. Are they helpful or hogwash?

The New It Taco • Take your game to a higher level by swapping steak or shrimp for lamb barbacoa, simmered low and slow.

BAKING SODA TOOTHPASTE: THE CLEAN YOUR MOUTH HAS BEEN WAITING FOR • Put the natural power of Baking Soda in ARM & HAMMER™ Toothpastes to work for you

How Sweet It Isn’t • Most cocktails use simple syrups to balance the booze and add flavor, but innovative bartenders are finding ways to amp up a drink’s complexity without the added sugar.

It’s a Kia. Really • With a big new crossover hit, a brand known for hiding in the middle starts leading the pack.

The Nalgene Bottle • The company behind the iconic backpacking staple turns 70 this year. Here’s a look back at its strange trip to stardom.

Jameela Jamil • The star of NBC’s The Good Place talks political activism, how men can be better feminists, and her personal version of heaven.

Honky-Tonk Heroes • The acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns returns with a new film about the churchgoers, outsiders, and outlaws who shaped country music.

Black Francis • The frontman of the Pixies—whose new album, Beneath the Eyrie, drops this month—discusses a Kafka collection, a French fishing village, and his other recent obsessions.

LAUGHING STOCK • An Israeli writer is making short stories fun again.

WORTH EVERY PENNY • With a pop star wife, hot side hustles, and one of the biggest paychecks in the NFL, the Seattle QB wants more than Super Bowl glory. He wants to conquer the world.

15 BOLD, BRILLIANT & TOTALLY BANKABLE NFL PREDICTIONS 2019

STYLE + DESIGN

FALL FASHION PREVIEW STARRING YAHYA ABDUL-MATEEN II • AS AN ACTOR, THE STAR OF HBO’S WATCHMEN IS CAUGHT BETWEEN UP-AND-COMING AND HERE-AND-NOW. AS FOR HIS STYLE—THAT, YOU’LL SEE, IS TIMELESS.

DIRTY WORK • A DECADE AGO, A POWER PLANT SPEWED TOXIC COAL SLUDGE OVER 300 ACRES IN RURAL TENNESSEE. NOW, SCORES OF PEOPLE ARE DEAD AND HUNDREDS ARE ILL—AND ONE ATTORNEY IS ON A QUEST TO MAKE THE NATION’S LARGEST PUBLIC UTILITY PAY.

SIGHTINGS • Must-have products, promotions and services to fuel an active lifestyle

Can CBD Live Up to the Hype? • It’s pushed as a cure-all and is everywhere these days, but does CBD justify the attention? And what, exactly, is it? Here’s all you need to know.

Kettlebell Ski Swings • Amp up the glute activation and shoulder stabilization—and even test grip strength—just by doubling the bells.

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