See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola 10,000 Mile Collection Has Some of the Most Rugged Travel Bags Out There

Best travel bag for men.

There are some brands that seemingly plant a flag in the ground and stake their claim to specializing in one category, and then continually improving in that category. That’s precisely what Detroit-based Shinola did in the world of the best men’s watches, of course.

They started off making classics like the Shinola Runwell before expanding slowly but surely into other categories, like the best sunglasses for men and even the astounding Shinola Hotel in Detroit. Suffice to say, I’m a major fan of the brand, and that goes for the latest from Detroit’s finest: A thoughtfully designed line of the best travel bags for men, made from incredibly tough, rugged fabric.

Best rugged travel bag for men.

The collection in question is the Shinola 10,000 Mile Collection, boasting highly durable Dyneema fabric for a surprisingly rugged touch from the famously refined brand. The hard-wearing offering includes a tote, a tech pouch and a travel duffel, each packed with more functionality than the last.

If you’re opting for something more outdoor-minded than, say, Shinola’s handsome Navigator Leather line, the Shinola 10,000 Mile Collection is your best bet. In fact, the 10,000 Mile Collection nods to the number of total miles of coastline along the Great Lakes, and these are certainly bags you could take on adventures through the great outdoors.

Best travel bags from Shinola.

That’s due to the Dyneema fabric, which is lightweight, abrasion-resistant and yet 15 times stronger than quality steel and 40 times stronger than Aramid fiber. On top of that, each piece in the Shinola 10,000 Mile Collection boasts helpful details like interior slide pockets and an exterior pocket in the 10,000 Mile Duffle.

Plus, aluminum hardware adds durability, while the trio of pieces in the Shinola 10,000 Mile Collection features a stylish black-and-orange color combination. And for good measure, the collection is a solid value (the duffle, for instance, is priced at $795).

When you’re in the market for one of the best rugged outdoor bags from a brand you can trust, opt for the Shinola 10,000 Mile Collection. Cheers, my friends.

The Tuesday Steal: These Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts Can Be Had for 20 Percent Off Right Now

Best summer shorts for men.

If you’re anything like me, you can’t get enough of the stylish menswear essentials being produced every season — and heck, every single day, week and month — from Taylor Stitch. That all comes to a head with the Taylor Stitch Summer Sale, which runs through July 5th (fair warning!), and you’re in luck if you want a pair of the best summer shorts at a low price.

Those shorts are the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts, on sale right now for 20 percent off — how’s that for a deal on a seasonal must-have? They’re made from soft 100 percent hemp, a sustainable fiber that helps regenerate soil as it grows, complete with both a soft yet durable feel.

And when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts, they’re also garment-washed and dyed for an even more laidback feel. Front slash pockets give them a clean look and a dressy feel, which just so happens to be offset nicely by the super-comfortable elastic drawstring waistband.

Better still is the fact that you can find them in 18 highly versatile, useful colors — and at their current sale price of about $70, the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts are both a standout deal and a superior summer style move. For good measure, the fabric itself is odor repellent and blocks out UV rays. What’s not to love about the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts? There’s plenty, and keep that sale deal in mind ASAP.

See Now, Buy Now: The Latest Huckberry x Coors Collection is Packed with Summer Classics

Huckberry x Coors 2023

In the wide world of menswear, it’s always fun to stumble upon menswear partnerships that feel like a meeting of the minds. For instance: Take the rugged, classic-meets-modern gear purveyors at Huckberry, home of your favorite waxed trucker jacket, the best men’s boots and much, much more.

The Huckberry team has a respect for vintage classics that stand the test of time, like throwback hats and T-shirts, too. And of course, the adventurous pursuits of the good folks at Huckberry often call for a cold beverage (like one of the best summer beers!) alongside. And that, my friends, is where the excellent Huckberry x Coors capsule collection comes into play.

It’s the second collaboration between the famed brewer and the modern retailer (one of the best online menswear brands, no doubt), and it’s here just in time for the Fourth of July and the rest of your summer imbibing pursuits.

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The Huckberry x Coors is inspired by throwback classics from Coors itself, covering everything from trucker hats to T-shirts to a seriously cool Huckberry x Coors guayabera shirt. There’s also a range of comfortable, hike-ready shorts, plus rugged trucker hats in the mix.

You really can put together a full #OOTD from head to toe with vintage-minded Huckberry x Coors gear, and it’s all offered up at agreeable prices, too. The next time you feel the call of a breezy trail or the beach, load up a cooler with cold Coors Banquet, then top it off with Huckberry x Coors menswear — it’s a match made in vintage menswear heaven.

The Sunday Sale: Take 20 Percent off the Best Summer Menswear at Taylor Stitch

Best summer menswear at Taylor Stitch.

If your Fourth of July long weekend has been anything like mine so far, there’s likely been a fair amount of scouring the market for the best menswear deals, right? That’s the only way to do it (helped along by a few cold beers and some time in the summer sun), but there are a few summer menswear sales that are even better than you could possibly dream up.

Take the good folks at Taylor Stitch, a brand I’ve certainly had my eye on over the past few days (and weeks, and months, and years).

Long a favorite of mine, I’ve found that they deliver a bit of everything under the sun, from the best men’s shirts to stylish new sunglasses, breezy shorts and even lightweight sweaters for breezy July nights. And your weekend just got even better. You can get 20 percent off select styles for summer (and beyond) at the famed San Francisco retailer as part of the Taylor Stitch Summer Sale.

Best summer shorts for men.

Within the Taylor Stitch Summer Sale, you’ll find well-constructed, polished short-sleeve shirts, lightweight shorts, cotton hemp polos and even durable, rugged outerwear. Those picks come in a range of washed-out, classic colors, with enough variety to suit every style preference and wardrobe.

The better news is, it feels like the long weekend is just getting started (the Fourth of July is still two days away!), so you should certainly do yourself a favor and stock up while the gettin’s good at the Taylor Stitch Summer Sale. When I say there’s something for everyone, well, I practically guarantee it. Cheers to Sunday, folks.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Midweight Popover Hoodie – The Best Men’s Hoodie for Summer

Best summer hoodie for men.

Today’s Style Pick of the Week is sort of the ultimate 2-for-1 deal: A chance to shop one of the best hoodies for men (you might say the perfect lightweight hoodie for summer), and a chance to save some money in the process. It’s the Fourth of July weekend after all, and there’s a plethora of the best menswear deals on the market.

Of course, that includes Todd Snyder, the famed NYC designer, and the Todd Snyder Fourth of July Sale. That sale offers an additional 20 percent off sale styles, for a grand total of 50 percent off the best men’s style essentials on the market.

And the even better part is, these are selections you can wear right now, including the Todd Snyder Sun-Faded Midweight Hoodie — part of the excellent Todd Snyder x Champion partnership. It’s the kind of expertly crafted hoodie that wears like you’ve had it for years, the sort you’d unearth from the closet at a summer beach house. Throw it on with faded blue jeans, lounge shorts or chino shorts any day of the week, even as you work from home.

Todd Snyder x Champion hoodie.

Beyond that, it’s just a finely made, stylish hoodie with super-soft fabric — it’ll work well around a summer bonfire or layered up beneath a durable trucker jacket come fall. And of course, it comes with that Todd Snyder guarantee of standout quality, to say the very least.

There are also multiple color options on sale, and that’s even more of a reason to shop now for one of the best menswear deals on the market. The rest of your summer awaits, and you’ve just found your new favorite hoodie to make it even better (and more stylish).

The Friday Read: The Best Fourth of July Weekend Sales & A Pure Michigan Vacation

Best Fourth of July menswear deals 2023

Folks, thanks so much for joining me as we roll into another weekend — another weekend in Pure Michigan for yours truly, and the start to an excellent Fourth of July holiday weekend, at that. I’ve got long-awaited plans with my family to head “Up North” for a lovely weekend on Lake Michigan, complete with bonfires and beach beers aplenty.

How about you? I’ll still be checking in from time to time here on the blog (especially with tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week!), and there’s a dash of additional business at hand before the holiday weekend can begin in earnest.

Best summer weekend travel bag.

That additional business? A quick look at the best Fourth of July sales, as curated by yours truly and featuring picks from brands like Satchel & Page (shown above). Now, I’ve done my best to keep this list relatively short, so as to give you time to shop the very best of the best.

Yes, it’s a wild and well-stocked world out there, but these are the best Fourth of July sales for my money’s worth. I’ll be back in action with a Sunday post, as well as entries on Monday and Tuesday — so be sure to swing back by! And grab me another cold one while you’re by the cooler, will ya?

Summer calls, and it calls frequently: Take the Huckberry x Coors Collection for a spin, along with a few more of my favorite menswear deals to shop now.

  • American Giant: Get free shipping on American-made menswear on orders of more than $100.
  • Bespoke Post: Get up to 40 percent off the best menswear, home goods, tech and EDC gear.
  • Bonobos: The well-stocked Bonobos Sale section has deals up to 50 percent of your favorite menswear and chinos.
  • Devil-Dog Dungarees: Get up to 20 percent off your first purchase from the historic denim brand.
  • Eddie Bauer: Get 50 percent off the best men’s outdoor gear and more this weekend (and beyond).
  • Everlane: Take up to 60 percent off swim and summer essentials for men.
  • Filson: Take 30 percent off select goods from the rugged heritage outfitter.
  • Herschel Supply Co.: Take 30 percent off classics from the Herschel Supply Co. Archive and save on the best travel gear.
  • Howler Bros.: Get free shipping on orders over $99 from the Austin-based brand.
  • Huckberry: Save all weekend long on the best men’s gear and menswear, including the new Huckberry x Coors Collection.
  • HELM Boots: Get free U.S. shipping and returns from the rugged, Austin-based bootmaker.
  • Mack Weldon: Get up to 35 percent off sale items at a rare online sale for the DTC retailer.
  • Mott and Bow: Get savings of 30 percent or more on the best men’s jeans, sweatshirts, T-shirts and more.
  • Outerknown: Get 20% off your first order at the sustainable menswear brand founded by surfer Kelly Slater.
  • PAIGE: Get up to 40 percent off stylish men’s denim and more at its Semi-Annual Sale.
  • Peter Millar: Save on refined, sporty menswear, with deals starting at 25 percent off.
  • RAEN: Save as much as 60 percent on stylish men’s sunglasses.
  • Satchel & Page: Shop the Satchel & Page Warehouse Sale for the best travel bags and leather goods for men.
  • Shinola: Get free shipping on orders of more than $125 via the famed watchmaker and lifestyle brand.
  • Taylor Stitch: Take 20 percent off select menswear at the fan favorite retailer.
  • Tecovas: Look for deals of more than 40 percent off the best men’s shirts, boots and more at the Tecovas Last Call section.
  • Toad and Co.: Use the code POPSICLE to get an extra 50% off sale items from the organic menswear brand.
  • Todd Snyder: Use the code SUMMER20 to get up to 50 percent off sale styles and the best seasonal menswear.
  • Topo Designs: Get free shipping on orders of more than $150, plus savings on the brand’s Archive Sale collection.
  • Wolverine: Save on rugged work boots, apparel and the famed Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots at the Michigan retailer.

For now, that’s going to wrap up my overview of the best sales for the Fourth of July — how’s that for a great start to the weekend, right? I hope you find something to add to your wardrobe, your everyday carry or your footwear rotation, but beyond that, thanks as always for reading! Enjoy the holiday, enjoy time with family and friends, and a big cheers from me to you!

The Thursday Buy: Filson’s Rustic Short-Sleeve Camp Shirt is a Rugged Summer Staple

Best men's short-sleeve shirt for summer.

This time of summer, in my experience, is often a chance to unplug, to go off-trail, to get back home to Michigan (or your own hometown!), all the while wearing rugged menswear essentials. What you’re wearing on vacation or throughout your summer pursuits is critical, correct?

And it seems that, at least from my time wearing the brand, Filson delivers an ideal mix of rugged style and performance in expert fashion (as you know from reading the blog over the years, of course).

Be it more casual picks like one of the best pocket T-shirts from Filson, or else a classic weekend getaway bag, there’s hardly an outdoor, warm-weather excursion that can’t be made better by some gear from the iconic Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter.

Filson short-sleeve shirt for men.

And for pursuits both more laidback (like a backyard BBQ) or more involved (like a hike across the dunes to the beach), the Filson Rustic Short-Sleeve Camp Shirt should prove mighty handy, durable and stylish. It’s built with a classic camp shirt design, which features a boxy fit — with room to move or to layer over a T-shirt — and the defining feature of this retro short-sleeve shirt is the lay-flat, V-shaped collar (just like your dad or grandfather used to wear).

Best patterned short-sleeve shirt for men.

The Filson Rustic Short-Sleeve Camp Shirt is made from a midweight cotton, so it’s not quite a performance shirt for hiking, but it should still prove comfortable enough on cool nights or breezy days. It’s also got more than a few touches in terms of style.

It’s available in a sharp Deep Sea Indigo pattern or a colorful natural pattern, each of which would also pair up nicely with some of the best men’s shorts from Filson.

Last but not least, you know you can count on quality from Filson, and there’s even better news: The Filson Rustic Short-Sleeve Camp Shirt is currently 30 percent off for a limited time, with plenty of sizes available. Do yourself a favor and upgrade your casual summer style from a trusted brand right now, folks.

See Now, Buy Now: Get 2 Of Huckberry’s Best-Selling Polo Shirts for $175

Best polo shirt for men this summer.

If I’ve said it once before, I’ve said it many a time here on the blog: Scouring the market for the best menswear deals can pay off in a major way, be it shopping for one of the best short-sleeve shirts for men or finding a discount on the best men’s polo out there. The deal in question today comes courtesy of Huckberry, makers of some of the best summer menswear out there.

Specifically, it’s the chance to get the best-selling Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo for a bundle deal: 2 stylish men’s polos for $175, versus $98 per one polo itself. Why score this deal right now? Briefly, my friend, I’m glad you asked. This stylish merino polo uses highly durable, moisture-wicking, anti-microbial merino wool for long-lasting comfort, performance and great looks, all in one.

This polo shirt, based on my experience, wears more like a T-shirt than anything else, and it comes in a wide range of sizes and colors. Oh, and again, you can get 2 of ’em for $175. The time is now to shop the Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo as summer heat rolls into town, so I’m going to wrap this one up here: Make haste and shop Huckberry now, folks.

The Tuesday Steal: Billy Reid’s Short-Sleeve Tuscumbia Shirt Is On Sale for 30 Percent Off

Best short-sleeve shirt for men to wear this summer.

If it seems like I’ve been talking an awful lot about Billy Reid menswear in the past few days, that’s because, well, I have. It’s not for nothing, though: Right now, the Billy Reid Summer Event runs through this coming Thursday, so there’s quite literally never been a better time to score a few new favorite summer style essentials at standout deals (try 30 percent off, my friends).

Let’s dial it in a little bit more today, though, as one of the best men’s shirts for summer is up for grabs via that outstanding sale. That shirt would be the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Shirt, which is — as you might have guessed — a summer-friendly iteration of the brand’s best-selling Tuscumbia Shirt.

The key here is the use of yarn-dyed linen in a custom plaid colorway for a washed-out, pleasantly breezy summer feel, and the details only get better from there.

Best men's short-sleeve shirt.

The Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Shirt features a standard fit for an easygoing feel, while the collar forgoes a more casual buttondown design in favor of a straight collar. The impact is a breezy shirt that even looks polished enough to wear underneath your favorite summer blazer, sans ties.

Of course, you can also style the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Shirt on its own with stylish Billy Reid shorts for plenty of summer weekend shindigs, and it still looks crisp enough to wear with your favorite pair of chinos. However you choose to wear the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Shirt, it’s a guaranteed summer style winner, complete with a great price tag (until Thursday!) to match.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Trucker Jacket is an Affordable Summer Style Move

Best trucker jacket for men.

Summer might seem like an obvious time to take a more breezy approach to dressing, what with temperatures on the climb day in and day out. But there’s also an opportunity to layer up on cool nights with one of the best trucker jackets for men.

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It’s all the better if the trucker jacket in question comes from A) One of the best menswear brands on the market and B) Can be bought right now for a very nice discount indeed. I’m talking, of course, about the Billy Reid Tupelo Trucker Jacket, which is currently part of the Billy Reid Summer Event.

It’s part of select styles marked down by 30 percent right now, but take heed: The sale only runs until Thursday, and the Billy Reid Tupelo Trucker Jcket is assuredly a rugged men’s jacket worth scoring right now. In fact, today’s must-have trucker jacket retails for just $243, marked down from $348.

Best men's trucker jacket to buy now.

The key with this jacket is the summer-ready fabric, which just so happens to be breezy, pre-washed linen. It’s a nice change of pace from heavier denim jackets, the kind that might not work as well as a layering piece on a hot summer day. The details, as with other Billy Reid menswear essentials, are on point when it comes to the Billy Reid Tupelo Trucker Jacket.

Billy Reid trucker jacket for men.

Those details include antique brass tack buttons for a handsome touch of contrast against the navy linen, plus interior jacquard ribbon stripe detailing. The fit on the Billy Reid Tupelo Trucker Jacket should prove classic but nicely tailored, with enough room for layering it over everything from a rugged Billy Reid henley to a classic Billy Reid men’s shirt.

The next time you could use a breezy layer on a cool summer night, make sure it’s the Billy Reid Tupelo Trucker Jacket you’re wearing — and do yourself a favor by saving some cash on that purchase right now.