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
The 10 Best Straw Hats for Men At Every Price Point
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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
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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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
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
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
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
Is Filson’s $1000 Leather Briefcase Worth It?
Filson’s Rugged Twill briefcase is maybe the most iconic cotton briefcase there is, named by The New York Times as the "best tough briefcase" and called
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
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
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
Kodiak Leather Bags Review: Pilot Bag vs Satchel
Today I’m taking a look at two buffalo leather bags from Kodiak Leather, a family run business that as started in 2014 by Jared Morse, who was frustrated
What To Look For When Purchasing a Leather Backpack
The idea of purchasing a new leather backpack should be exciting and joyful; but no matter how you look at it; it can also be a daunting task. Where do you even
The Best Boot Socks You Can Buy (CHUP vs Smartwool vs Darn Tough)
In the community of heritage wear, workwear, rugged wear, whichever name you would like to call it, socks appear almost as critical a garment as the boots they
11-Year-Old Saddleback: The Ultimate Leather Bag Review
Probably the most talked about men's leather bag on Earth, this is the legendary, and slightly controversial, Large Classic Leather Briefcase from
What Exactly Is Heritage Fashion?
Ubi Sunt qui ante nos fuerunt - Where are those who were before us? The romance of the word ‘heritage’ is as powerful as it is precarious. A brand’s history is
Canvas Vs Twill – Is One More Durable?
While writing my piece about the best waxed canvas backpacks, I was reminded that there are a ton of ways to weave cotton and that the average guy's
Why Hamilton Makes the Best Field Watch on Earth
The category of ‘military inspired’ watches is about as broad and muddy as the trenches and battlefields in which the original issued watches were used. From
Tanner Goods’ Koru Is My Favorite Backpack for Long Trips
I literally just returned from two weeks at the beach (in exotic Delaware) and I brought one bag with me: Tanner Goods' Koru Rucksack. Every time I've fled New
Jack Ryan’s Backpack: Why I Love the Filson Journeyman (Review)
If you’ve watched any of my videos, then you already know that I am a very basic white dude. As such, I watched the Amazon Prime series Jack Ryan and pretty
12 Alternative to the Filson Journeyman Backpack
The Filson Journeyman is still my favorite everyday carry backpack. As a guy who will casually write 2,000 words about a pair of jeans, I didn’t make
How to Pick the Best Leather for Your Watch Strap
It’s a curious thing, the impact that a strap or bracelet has on the aesthetics of a watch. A blingy yellow gold bracelet when worn on a Rolex Day-Date may
