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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Dry Wax Cruiser Jacket Updates a Classic for Warmer Weather

There’s a fine line to walk when it comes to keeping your favorite gear close at hand, battling the elements and properly meeting the moment — staying cool in the summer heat comes to mind, but how’s a guy to do that out in the field when summer rains and all manner of pitfalls await? Your favorite heritage-minded brands can offer up a few suggestions, specifically through old-school styles they’ve updated to wear in more than one season. And Filson comes to mind right away, I’d wager.

The brand’s trucker jackets and Cruiser Jackets are legendary for their extreme warmth and toughness, but what if I told you the outfitter lightened things up ever so slightly in terms of design, crafting the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket for warmer temperatures?

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Sounds too good to be true, does it not? And yet, that’s just what the famed Pacific Northwest company has done, and this handsome, rugged jacket is here just in time for coastal getaways, early morning forest hikes and lakeside bonfire lounging once the sun goes down.

Again, it might sound too good to be true, but you can be sure Filson has very nearly cracked the case as far as the best jackets for men are concerned.

Filson bills this hard-wearing piece as an update to its Cruiser lineup, specifically a “midweight jacket for mixed weather,” which sounds just about right if you’re in a place where temperatures can swing rapidly throughout the day.

The key with the craftsmanship behind the durable Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket is the use of washable British Millerain waxed cotton, which already boasts exceptional wind and weather-ready capabilities and yet arrives this time in a multi-season 7oz. weight.

That weight is not unlike the flexible nature of another favorite trucker jacket of mine, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, but that particular piece is made from Martexin sailcloth and lined in blanket flannel.

At least in my experience, that means the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket offers up some equally rugged yet helpful points of distinction, especially if you want to wear this jacket casually over a lightweight tee and light wash jeans across unexpectedly breezy summer days. Throw in a dependable Filson ballcap for men, and your next laidback but work-ready #OOTD is all set.

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Complete with snap front buttons and snap closure pockets, this jacket is also unlined for ease of mobility, with a cut that hits above the hip and leans slightly more classic rather than tailored. Available in goes-with-anything colors like Bourbon and summer-friendly Quail Tan, you can be sure everything from the hardware to the fabrication is up to snuff, thanks to Filson.

As the iconic outfitter notes, “the Dry Wax Short Cruiser leverages our century of experience in manufacturing quality waxed-cotton jackets.” And on that note, I’d say it’s high time you added the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket to your lightweight outerwear rotation this season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Newest Billy Reid Bond Peacoat Comes in Canvas and Linen for Warmer Weather, and It’s As Good As It Gets

Billy Reid Bond Peacoat review.

For as valuable as it can be to stock your wardrobe with utter menswear classics, there’s a time and a place for reinvented silhouettes that still nod to high-quality staples from days gone by. And in this case, days gone by is merely a matter of past seasons, than years past. Alabama-based menswear designer Billy Reid knows how to harness this nature, touching on heritage styles while taking on a fresh outlook for the modern man.

Case in point: There’s the fan-favorite, ultra-sturdy nature of the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat in a thick wool build, and then there’s the new-and-improved Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat, which takes a modern style icon and gives it a fresh coat of paint for a new, much less cold yet no less breezy, season. It’s a refined outerwear alternative in a season when more casual coats (like the trusty anorak or lightweight zip puffer jacket for the rain) tend to be a staple, but consider your menswear rotation all the better for it.

You see? A reinvented spin on a must-have, with new fabrication for a new season. And with that, we’re off and running on another fine spring Thursday – outfit yourself accordingly with classics from modern American menswear master Billy Reid, ehh?

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The Billy Reid Bond Peacoat is a personal favorite of my own style rotation, as past Billy Reid Bond Peacoat reviews on this very site have noted. And in the case of its new warm-weather brethren, the same hallmarks remain that helped the style become the peacoat worn by James Bond, not to mention a personal favorite of 007 himself, none other than Daniel Craig.

The handsome and ever-so-slightly rugged Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat, which hails from the mind of Mr. Billy Reid himself, lightens things up considerably, the brand notes.

In fact, “it’s the first Bond to be 100% lined in a custom yarn-dyed stripe cotton liner for a luxurious look and feel,” while the overall fabric is built from a richly crafted 100 percent linen fabrication in a deep shade of Navy, just like Daniel Craig’s favorite version of the Bond Peacoat. The same peak lapels and genuine horn buttons remain, along with welt pockets and flap handwarmer pockets (although you very well might not need them).

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For occasions when a balance needs to be struck between comfort on breezy spring nights and refined style, the Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat delivers — especially when worn atop a Billy Reid Oxford shirt or a much-loved, well-worn Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt.

With a custom brass snap to hold valuables via its inner chest pocket, the award-winning Billy Reid has considered every detail carefully and in expert fashion when it comes to your new favorite lightweight spring jacket — there’s simply no beating the Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat, at least in my experience.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Get Out There This Season with the Triple Aught Design Stasis Jacket

As we re-emerge from a frigid winter, perhaps you’re as eager as I am to hit the road and hit the trail again with some of the best gear for men in your pack and over your shoulders. Not every brand is built to go far afield (or across town) with rugged, durable performance in mind, but the few that are, well, they’re worth your time, as we’ve discovered in our Friday Find series spotlighting underrated brands with a knack for reliable functionality and style.

Of course, Triple Aught Design, with its California roots and tactical inspiration, fits the bill quite nicely indeed, as you well know if you keep up with this style blog. And as with any great spring adventure, dependability in your outerwear rotation should prove top of mind — let’s get started with one of the best spring jackets, shall we?

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The Triple Aught Design Stasis Jacket adds plenty to your spring gear rotation, pairing both Polartec Alpha insulation on the interior with fabrication led by a water-resistant 30 denier nylon shell. The insulation throughout is lighter in the sleeves to aid in mobility and comfort without causing you to overheat during expeditions in the field, Triple Aught Design says, while a high-coverage collar features a chin guard for added protection from the elements.

Front chest pockets also pair with a left internal chest pocket for crucial everyday carry storage, while the Triple Aught Design Stasis Jacket, as the company says, “blurs the line between everyday insulation and technical mid layer,” complete with two stylish and sleek color options. In fact, for maximum versatility, the company recommends pairing it with everything from a simple lightweight tee or used as a mid-layer beneath an overshirt.

If rugged appeal and performance is the name of the game, which it certainly is this season, then I think you’ve found the ideal jacket for lightweight utility and sleek style in spades. Make no mistake, the Triple Aught Design Stasis Jacket has you sorted out in fine form this spring.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Relwen Sailcloth Tanker Jacket is the Lightweight, Durable Layer You Need to Step into Spring

Well, there you have it, my friends: Just as quickly as we were talking about the best winter menswear and gear for snowstorms aplenty, it seems the switch has flipped (at least in my neck of the woods) towards the best spring menswear and essentials aplenty. It’s funny how that works out, isn’t it? Yes indeed, just as you rely on rugged winter boots, cozy parkas and burly shirt jackets in the colder months, your spring style rotation demands just as much seasonally inclined thought (and a touch of preparation, of course).

Shift things towards lightweight yet rugged, tough gear, especially on the outerwear front — weather-resistant performance, travel-ready style and versatility, and a dash of heritage-inspired good looks ought to do you well indeed, yes?

So, let’s start that preparation with lightweight style and performance in mind, shall we? The good folks at Huckberry are on the case as per tradition — as you well know if you read this Brooklyn style blog — and as new arrivals from the dependable Americana retailer hit the digital shelves of everyone’s favorite menswear and gear store, it’s worth keeping an eye on precisely what you can get your hands on.

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And that brings us to today’s featured pick, a newfound favorite from Ohio-based Relwen that’s been given a fresh coat of paint, so to speak, for spring. A longtime favorite of the good folks at Huckberry, Relwen takes its ciues from old-school style staples, particularly those with military roots.

Best lightweight spring jackets for men.

It’s a great starting point for utterly classic, dependable menswear with go-anywhere good looks and plenty of utility, and the Relwen Sailcloth Tanker Jacket (available in four crisp, timeless colors and an eye-catching camo pattern), fits the bill nicely indeed when it comes to merging form and function.

From its field jacket-inspired design to highly useful details like a stand-up collar and a front placket with both snap and zipper closure options, the handsome Relwen Sailcloth Tanker Jacket uses lightweight fabrication for both easy wearability and easy packability (when you’re not wearing it on the road, that is).

The durable Relwen Sailcloth Tanker Jacket gets its rugged appeal from a blend of lightweight cotton and nylon with a water-resistant finish, while Huckberry notes sleeves of the Relwen Sailcloth Tanker Jacket are ergonomically designed for greater ease of movement.

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Meanwhile, flap chest pockets and zippered hip pockets provide ever-helpful everyday carry storage space, while Huckberry also rightly notes that the tapered waist expands its “layerable versatility.” How’s that for a go-anywhere, do-anything seasonal jacket? As ever, it would seem that Huckberry has you covered as far as the best spring menswear is concerned.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Iron and Resin Revival Jacket – The Coolest Lightweight Summer Jacket

Best summer jacket for men.

There comes a time in every guy’s life — especially in the summer months — when he’s got to gear up to hit the road with only the essentials in tow, and that’s where one of the best lightweight jackets for summer enters the equation. In fact, it’s coming at you courtesy of a brand that knows all too well how to outfit guys for the road in rugged situations aplenty: That’d be Iron and Resin, and of course, they’re stocked and sold right now by the great folks at Huckberry. I’ve lately sung the praises of Huckberry for selling summer gear like some of the best sunglasses for men, and you should certainly add the durable, very well-made Iron and Resin Revival Jacket to the list.

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It’s part of the latest and greatest crop of Huckberry New Arrivals, the sort of gear that’ll have you ready for the open road in no time. What makes the Iron and Resin Revival Jacket worthy of your hard-earned cash and time this season? Reader, I’m glad you asked. It’s modeled after classic 1950s service station jackets, giving it a sense of old-school cool that you can’t find everywhere these days.

Best lightweight summer jacket for men.

The Iron and Resin Revival Jacket is also made with the kind of durable-yet-lightweight fabric you need on breezy summer days and nights, especially times when a T-shirt simply won’t cut it. Button flap chest pockets make it similar to your favorite trucker jacket, while the cool aloha-print lining on the Iron and Resin Revival Jacket is a nice throwback touch, too. It’s unique, durable and timeless jacket made to be worn on all your summer adventures — act accordingly and add one of the best men’s lightweight jackets to your wardrobe ASAP.