The Art of Manliness’ Ultimate Guide to Summer

Summer is here and so are the changes in expectations, moods, and travel plans. You (and your children -- there are only 18 summers together!) We've compiled a list of summer-related resources that we've created over the years to help you make the most out of this season. They'll hopefully inspire you to host a backyard barbecue, go on a hike, relax in a hammock or read a book at the beach.

What to wear

As the weather gets warmer, you'll want to rotate a different set of clothes. You can dress more stylishly during the summer months than you do in the cooler, layer-friendly winter months. But, it's not necessary to stick to just t-shirts or shorts. These articles will show you how to dress more stylishly in the summer, while still keeping cool. They also offer tips on how to wear a t-shirt.

These style guides are for specific pieces of clothing:

Summer Smart Casual: Three Getup Ideas For The Office, Date Nights, And WeddingsThe GuayaberaThe Camp Collar ShirtThe ShirtThe Polo ShirtThe ShirtKhakisThe Seersucker suitBoat shoesMohinders(My #1 recommendation for Summer Shoes!) My favorite summer sunglasses

Check out these overview articles too:

Easy Ways to Upgrade your Casual Summer StyleSummer style: How to dress for an outdoor social event

What to do

Warm weather and school holidays, such as the Fourth of July, open new opportunities for relaxation, travel and mischief. Consult the list below for some ideas to fill your summer with fun and adventure.

18 Things Every Man Should Do This Summer23 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids DoThe Ultimate Guide to Fireworks10 Awesome 4th of July Traditions How to Make a PVC BlowgunHow to Make a PVC Archery BowHow to Make a Marshmallow ShooterHow to Make a Potato CannonHow to Build a Man-Sized Slip-'n-SlideBackpacking BasicsThe Complete Guide to Hiking (And Enjoying It)Podcast #711: How to Plan the Ultimate Road Trip39 Things to Do Before Leaving on Vacation: A Handy Dandy ChecklistThe Complete Guide to Flying With Babies and Toddlers (While Avoiding a Defcon 1 Meltdown)5 Ways to Streamline Your Next Camping TripPodcast #895: The Essential Guide to Visiting and Camping in the National ParksThe Great American Road Trip: Thoughts on Driving Across the Country

What to cook

You're more likely to cook outside in the summer than to turn on the oven. You can become a backyard master chef by consulting these articles, videos, and podcasts before you fire up the grill.

How to make your own BBQ sauceHow To Make Your Own Spice RubsHow To Make Your Own BBQ SeasoningsThe Science of GrillingPodcast 612: Grillmaster Secrets For Flame-Cooked PerfectnessPodcast 720: The Secrets of Making The Perfect BurgerThe 3-Zone fireHow to light a charcoal grillHow to Grill Perfect BreastsHow the Grill the Perfect SteakHow the Grill the Perfect BurgerHow the Grill the Perfect SteakHow You Can Make Your Own SauceHow you can Make Your Own Spice RubsHow the Perfect Burger?How the perfect burger?How the Perfect Burger?How...

Check out these great tips to make your next BBQ a success:

How to hold a burger the right way (according to science) The Best Order for Stacking Your Burger ToppingsThe best way to ice drinks in a cooler

What to Read

Summer is a great time to read, but you might be wondering which book to bring with you. Any of the recommendations on our many book lists could fit the bill, but as people are often looking for something lighter (with action, excitement, and a compelling-but-not-too-complicated plot) or travel/adventure-related for their vacation reads, the lists below may be particularly apropos:

The 5 best James Bond booksThe 5 best Hardboiled detective novelsThe 5 Must-read travel books by authors famous for their fiction21 Western novels every man should read

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