When you live on an island, shorts are important. You gotta be able to get wet at a moments notice, but you also gotta be able to go out to lunch without looking like an idiot… all in the same pair of shorts.

I’m new to this… But, the best hybrid shorts I’ve found come from O’Neill. They dry fast, they look like normal shorts, and they are durable as hell. In fact, I remodeled a house wearing a single pair and they are still rocking.

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I’m not super into boutique fashion brands, but these pants are something else. They are built from shipyard canvas and made like a brick shit house. I don’t care what you do to them, they just don’t wear out… Cheapish in the long run.

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The London Sock Company just launched a line of socks honoring the GREATEST OF ALL TIME. If you aren’t familiar with LSC, they are essentially the British version of Darn Tough. Made with serious quality using serious materials. Expensive in the short, cheap in the long…

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My belt of choice the past couple of years has been a an Arcade Atlas. Essentially, it’s an elastic belt that is super light and crazy comfortable – all while holding your pants up. Recently, they’ve released a new version called the Atlas A2 and I can’t wait to try it.

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I spend a stupid amount of time thinking about warmth when it’s cold outside. I detest the cold… And one of my favorite ways to stay warm is the Rib-Pile material that Relwen uses on a number of different items. It’s sort of like your typical waffle under layer, but it’s thicker and more substantial. Also, it has some stretch to it… but, more importantly, it has a good memory and never stretches past the point of no return.

Highly recommended.

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When working in the shop, I don’t like to wear a coat as my arms feel too restricted and puffy and in the way and… It’s bullshit. So, I prefer a vest. Only thing is, most vests are made for hiking or some other light duty application and end up getting torn up way too quickly.

Solution? This Workhorse vest from Taylor Stitch. I’ve had mine for two years now and it still looks new. Pretty damned warm too…

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When “winter” hits Austin, I skip the jackets and coats and go directly for my sweatshirts. I’m just a sweat guy… always have been. And, as a result, I know a thing or two about sweatshirts. These are my three favorites:

1. American Giant Classic Full Zip. These aren’t quite as good as they were five years ago, but they are still the best in the world. Nothing else comes close. They are very warm… and they last FOREVER… even in my shop environment. Even at $138, they are an absolute bargain.
2. The Todd Snyder X Champion Hoodie. These aren’t as durable as the AG hoodies and they certainly aren’t made as well. BUT, what they don’t have in durability they make for in absolute softness. These are the most comfortable sweatshirts I’ve found. Interestingly, these are also priced at $138.
3. The Champion Reverse Weave Hoodie. They aren’t as durable as the AG or as soft as the Todd Snyder Collaboration, but they are only $65… and they aren’t bad. I’d say they are the best value on the list… but I regularly wear an American Giant hoodie that is seven years old, so…