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Our accessory reviews start with extensive research, utilizing our expertise in menswear, men's style, materials, and manufacturing processes. Our goal is to help men find the best, most durable menswear on the market. Learn more about how Stridewise writes helpful reviews.

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Filson Dryden Backpack Review | Why Is It Cheaper?

Some of their clothes are overpriced, but I really like Filson bags. I’m utterly obsessed with their Journeyman backpack, I use their giant duffle as my primary

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Akubra Bushman Review: For the Australian Cowboy

I’ve been wearing hats for quite a few years now.  Some of my inspirations for hat styles have come from movies.  An early example for me and countless others,

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Akubra Campdraft Review – The Best Australian Hat?

When most people think of cowboy hats, they think of the iconic American company, Stetson, but a company who may not be as well known here in the US — but is

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Stetson Stratoliner Review | The Most Iconic American Fedora

Now that you have committed to wearing a hat, I am not going to mention that you are in good company, from Bogart to Depp, hats have been a symbol of rakish

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Filson’s Tin Cloth Packer Hat Review

Filson’s Tin Cloth is a 14-15oz duck canvas hat that is pumped full of oils and liquified paraffin wax. The result is an abrasion and water-resistant fabric

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My Father-In-Law’s Bag, Reincarnated | Linden Leather Company’s Leather Messenger Bag Review

My father-in-law was a no nonsense bloke born in London just after WWII. He worked his entire career for one of the last British tanneries, traveling the world

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The Boot Lovers’ Guide to Over the Calf Dress Socks

Over the calf dress socks are the sock of the gentleman. And a classy alternative to ankle socks. But don't just keep them for special occasions. Quality

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Stetson Open Road Hat Review | The Western Hat Anyone Can Pull Off

If you’re interested in clothes, and chances are that you are, then at some point you’ve asked yourself that eternal question: Can I pull off a hat? You feel

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7 Best Waxed Canvas Backpacks in 2025 | Best Value, Coolest, Most Technical, Coolest, and More!

When I discovered waxed canvas backpacks, I knew there was no turning back. Finally, I found a durable, timeless, and classically stylish bag. Did I mention

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Filson’s Rugged Twill Rucksack Review: It’s Just Okay

I love Filson bags. I own a lot of them. The Journeyman backpack I’ve used for years. Their enormous duffle I take every time I travel. Their thousand dollar

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6 Best Leather Bags for Men In 2025 | Messenger, Satchel, Duffle, Camera Bag

Ready to discover the best leather bags for men in 2025? You've come to the right place. Whether you're seeking the best leather men's satchel or a quality

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Better Than Filson? Bradley Mountain’s 20-OZ Canvas Backpack Review

I’m a little embarrassed at how badly I wanted this bag. I was salivating over it for months (maybe a year) before finally pulling the trigger because... it

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The 10 Best Straw Hats for Men At Every Price Point

I think most guys want to have a brimmed hat but worry they'll look like a dork. I get it; hats are hard to pull off, but we’re not talking about wool fedoras

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Vaer’s D7 Arctic Swiss Diver Watch: Knockoff or Knockout?

Let’s be honest. Calling a timepiece an ‘homage watch’ is a very polite way of calling it a knockoff. While imitation may be considered the sincerest form of

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Filson’s Large Rugged Twill Duffle, The Bag I Never Thought I’d Love

I was never planning on reviewing this bag, I just needed something to help me regularly carry a dozen boots across town at once. But I quickly fell in love

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Cravar’s C.O. 15 – An Elegant Briefcase with a Forgettable Name

Leather goods are funny things – they can either be the absolute peak of luxury or be so cheap and generic that they feel virtually worthless. There are

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Filson’s Dryden Backpack vs Journeyman: What’s the Better Bag?

Do you think Filson backpacks are too expensive, too old world-y, too old-fashioned, or don't have enough compartments or functionality? Well, maybe you should

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Pack Animal’s Rally Pack Review: Old School Materials Meet Modern Design

With easily the coolest name for a backpack company I’ve ever heard, Pack Animal's mission is to combine the best of pricy-but-not-always-functional heritage

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The Minimalist’s Leather Bag – WP Standard Messenger Review

WP Standard is a very cool leather goods company you might know better as Whipping Post, which they used to do business under. Back in those days they also sold

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A Belt Snob Reviews Anson | Invincibelt, Cordovan, and Saddle Tan Comparison

I’ve collected my fair share of boots over the years and developed an eye for the finest Goodyear-welted masterpieces available. A hobby (OK, obsession) that

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Is Filson’s $1000 Leather Briefcase Worth It?

Filson’s Rugged Twill briefcase is maybe the most iconic cotton briefcase there is. My current mission is to find the best leather briefcases for men, so it was

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Why You Need Satchel and Page’s Mailbag (Review)

Satchel & Page is a direct to consumer brand that focuses on really, really good leather. It's not that design isn't a priority for them, rather the

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Carl Friedrik’s Briefcase Review: Prada Quality for Under $700?

Formerly called Oppermann, Carl Friedrik was founded in 2012 and aims to disrupt the industry of luxury men's bags by going direct to consumer: no middlemen, no

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The Best Value Leather Bag? Cravar’s Game Changing, Very Indonesian F.C. 15

Having a really cool bag to carry your stuff in can make all the difference between a good day and a bad day.   I have more than a few cool leather bags, but

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