GORUCK introduced a new pack today – the M22. Essentially, it’s inspired by the old M1945 packs carried in WWII and they are rad. Just a simple cavity bag with a selection of exterior pockets… and built like everything GORUCK releases.
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…
MetMo makes all kinds of cool shit, but none more cool than this simple pen. One was gifted to me and it’s just so damned tactile that it is hard to put down.
I’ve always been a carabiner guy, never a lanyard… But to be fair, I’ve never really given a lanyard a go to see why so many people favor them. A good starting point might be this offering from Leatherology. It’s reasonably priced and super clean and simple.
Punkt Gen 2 is finally out… It’s a dumb phone that makes you smarter. Trust me… If you haven’t given a “dumb” phone a test drive for a week or so, you have no idea how much it actually increases your quality of life. Seriously Try it.
If you are a bag guy, the best Cyber Monday deals today might be found with AER. I’m partial to their pouches, but their bags are pretty damned good too. Today only… 20% off with the discount code of “TWENTY”.
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:
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.
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.
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…
