2 Jan 2013
George Vlagos and his Oak Street Bootmakers have been a favorite of mine for quite some time. George has a passion for creating great American-made products and that is evident in his new Trench Boot ($426). Designed in Chicago but made in New York, the new Trench Boot is made of natural Horween Chromexcel leather that(…)
17 Dec 2012
Rugged and comfortable yet distinguished enough to be worn away from the campsite, Criquet’s Long Sleeve Players Shirt ($95) will soon become a staple in your shirt rotation. Building off the success of their original Players Shirt, Billy and Hobson are at it again working to make you best looking or at least best dressed(…)
5 Dec 2012
Triple Aught Design is no stranger to producing great gear. Whether it be a backpacking trek through the Pacific Northwest wilderness or walking to work, Triple Aught Design has you covered. Founded in 1997 by Patrick Ma, a US Army veteran that appreciates durable and reliable gear, Triple Aught Design produces an entire line of(…)
24 Nov 2012
Corporate America can be rough, however there is now a tie that can take the same type of abuse you take or preferably give in the office each day. From the makers of my favorite rucksack, GORUCK has created the first military-grade (yup) tie in history. Made from the same material as their rucks, The(…)
22 Oct 2012
Building on the initial success of the Leicester Wallet Case, Clemens is at it again with his latest Leicester refresh. Updated to meet the new specs of the iPhone 5, the updated Leicester Wallet Case ($72) is made of 100% merino wool felt and vegetable tanned leather. Doing more than just looking good and holding your(…)
16 Jul 2012
They say that clothes make the man, but who has time to keep up to date on all the current fashion tips/nuances out there when you simply want something that you can wear for a while that won’t go out of style faster than a Carly Rae Jepson video going viral on YouTube. Fortunately, the(…)
29 May 2012
With a passion for performance and true to their American roots, Devin O’Brien and Daniel Golden left the marketing and design fields to start New York based Search and State focusing on delivering high quality apparel for the cycling enthusiast. Currently offering a black riding jacket and jersey with plans to release more products throughout the year,(…)
26 Apr 2012
Just like a great pair of shoes, a great suit never goes out of style and with a little care can basically live forever. However, everything that goes with a suit; the tie, the shirt, handkerchief are all things that can lead you astray. The wrong pick could make you look like you’re going to(…)
3 Apr 2012
Purveyor of authentic and reliable clothing, Mountain Khakis is one of the best mountain-inspired lifestyle-apparel brands out there thanks to producing quality items like their Old Faithful Sweater ($120). Unlike the original Old Faithful, this sweater won’t leave you soaked in the middle of Yellowstone National Park. Functional and stylish enough for you on the trail or(…)
20 Mar 2012
It’s quite satisfying when you find a good four-season jacket that you know you are going to wear the crap out of and will get your money’s worth of wear from it while actually being one you wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear out in public. Regardless rain or shine, Patagonia’s Super Cell Jacket ($250) has you covered for all(…)
