This Is Fall: American Outerwear

Here are a few reasons why I look forward to the cooler weather around here. Made for fall in the USA.

Pointer Brand is a staple.

I love 60/40 parkas. This Woolrich is for morning chores/dog walking.

Another 60/40. L.L. Bean really ought to bring back this classic.

Union made. First belonged to my grandfather who was a welder/farmer/fisherman/blacksmith/fiddler.

Filson waxed upland jacket (game bag attached to back.)

Shooting Sweater Shootout

This isn't really a shootout in the "test them side-by-side" sense because the only one I own is the Barbour and it's really more of a "sportman's sweater" if we're getting technical.  Finding a real shooting sweater these days is becoming rather difficult.  Filson seems to be discontinuing the Waterfowl Sweater although I have found a few online retailers who are still selling them.  I guess Filson's too busy making trucker jackets to make the clothes that they're famous for.  Maybe they'll get one going in a China factory like the rest of their line.  (End rant.)

I'm interested in the Brenire from Stafford's.  I only just found out about them through an Archival Clothing post on Twitter but they look good and they're knitted in Scotland.  Purdey is probably great and I love the contrast of the brown patches on green.  The Three Forks is fantastic looking but it's impossible to find except for the occasional ebay auction.  The Cabela's looks functional if not a little generic.  I hear nothing good about Boyt's quality as of late.

Anybody out there have a favorite they want to share? I'm all ears.

Work Together: Levi's x Filson

Tin cloth trucker jacket (via Cool Hunting)

The Weekly Wearable: Weather Advisory

80/20 Wool Union Suit by Stanfield's Ltd

British Wool Bobcap by J.Press

Vintage Chambray Utility Shirt by J.Crew

Norwegian Sweater by L.L. Bean

Trace Carrier Belt by Leather Man, Ltd

Dry Selvedge Jean by Nudie

Italian Vest by Crescent Down Works

Heavyweight Primaloft Sock by C.C. Filson

Bison Boots by L.L. Bean 

The 2009 Guy Gift Guide

It's that time of year again.  Time to start the guessing games, the mind-reading, the not-so-subtle questions that can only mean one thing: Christmas is coming and there's a GUY on your shopping list.  Not to fear, dear.  The GSC (that's me) has compiled a visual list to assist.  This guide is meant to inspire rather than require (some of this gear might not be available in the USA) so use this to get a feel for what's out there and then get creative and shop around.  The important thing is, START NOW!

Hunter's Tote by L.L. Bean

Flagstaff Shirt by Carhartt

 

Authentic White by Vans

Leather Head by LemonBall

Notebooks by Field Notes

 

Sherpa hoodie by J.Crew

 

Tool bag by Estex Manufacturing

Posters of the WPA from Hickoree's

 

1.1QT classic vacuum bottle by Stanley

 

1776 by David McCullough

Travel kit by Filson

 

Desk knife by W.R. Case

 

Tactical green all-weather memo book by Rite in the Rain

Hold Time (vinyl) by M. Ward

 

Cape Horn t-shirt by Rogues Gallery for J.Crew

 

Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe by Snow & Nealley

 

Double-Knee pants by L.L. Bean

 

Sahara III by Church's

 

Model One table radio by Tivoli Audio

 

Oil Finish Cover Cloth Foul Weather Coat by Filson

 

America The Beautiful woodcut print by Tugboat Printshop

Slim Custom-Fit Bangor Check by RL

The Winter of Our Discontent (first edition) by John Steinbeck from Antiqbook

Kasson Melton jacket by Penfield

 

Tabac after-shave by Portland General Store

 

D-Day by Stephen Ambrose

Dura-Tough Standing Log Carrier by L.L. Bean

Black Watch Plaid coated cotton tie by The-Hillside

 

No. 201 Padded Laptop Flight Bag by Billykirk

 

Selvedge Chambray Boxer by Kicking Mule Workshop

 

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 die cast model by Shelby Collectibles

 

Waxed Cotton Cap by Stormy Kromer

 

Renaissance O/U 20ga shotgun by Franchi