Tag / everyday carry

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: VERO Watches Open Water 41 Watch – The Most Reliable Tool Watch in Your Everyday Carry

In the very same way that you put plenty of thought into the boots you lace up, the denim you wear, the henley you select and the hard-wearing waxed jacket that you rock during the brisk autumn and winter months, consider your everyday carry essentials just as vital. Of course, if you read this Brooklyn style blog, you know that all too well — in the best way possible.

And if durability and rugged appeal plus performance is the name of the game, then upstart watchmaker VERO Watches has just what you need to amp up your everyday carry, and then some. And in my experience testing out the handsome and reliable VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch as shown above, it’s a brand worth knowing, wearing and putting to the test.

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You see, testing out the durable-as-can-be VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch has been high on my to-do list for some time, especially as I crisscross the country and the globe in my many freelance writing pursuits.

The company calls themselves “champions of the modern American field watch,” a claim that’s hard to dispute given their partnerships with everyone from the U.S. Forest Service (yes, really!) to Realtree’s rugged outdoor camo.

It all makes for compelling performance, style and utility, as the decade-old Portland, Oregon company looks to change the way watches are made, starting with flagship standbys like the VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch.

Boasting matte bead blasted stainless steel fabrication and an impressive 656 feet of water resistance, this reliable watch can go just about anywhere you like — I myself have worn it to Charleston, South Carolina dive bars and on cross-country flights without missing a beat.

The VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch is crafted from tough 316L stainless steel, while its DLC coated 60-click unidirectional bezel is firm, sturdy and designed to perform from sunrise to sunset (and then some).

The movement is Swiss-made but US-assembled with the rest of the watch, but the coolest part about the highly wearable VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch might be its fiery orange dial — there’s simply no other watch in my collection like it, which makes it a highly appealing prospect given its functionality and its blend of form and fashion.

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SuperLuminova markings give the dial plenty of legibility, and it doesn’t hurt that your new favorite dive watch boasts a 4.98 out of 5-star-rating average across the VERO Watches site.

While this brand isn’t as massive (yet!) as other American watchmakers, it’s remarkable to see what they’ve done in just a decade when it comes to making some of the best American watches. Count on timepieces like this one to get the job done — I know I certainly will.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Huckberry Sunglasses Are the Best Pair You Can Buy Right Now for Under $50

Huckberry sunglasses review.

Have you hit the point of the season where you’re feeling in need of a refresh as far as your summer style essentials are concerned?

That could go for everything from the canvas sneakers on your feet to the durable duffel bag you pack on weekend getaways, but perhaps it also extends to the stylish sunglasses you opt for each and every day. Allow us to investigate further as we dive into the hard-working shades shown above from Huckberry, shall we?

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Finding the right balance between durability, effortlessly versatile style and rugged construction can be somewhat difficult: After all, the best men’s sunglasses have to pass muster at the beach, on the boardwalk and at the bar at that summer wedding. Finding the right pair isn’t all that easy, but that’s why we’re here today at this Brooklyn style blog.

At least, top-of-the-line pairs like the Huckberry Sunseekers can reliably stand up to all those pursuits, and then some. Yes, that’s right — your favorite online menswear retailer continues to deliver the goods when it comes to highly affordable style staples every man should own, a pair of the best sunglasses for men very much included.

In my experience with the Huckberry Sunseekers, they’re about as high-quality as it gets for the price tag, which squarely places them among an elusive crop of the best men’s sunglasses under $50. And with 85 nearly 5-star reviews, it seems my fellow fans of Huckberry — perhaps including yourself — simply can’t get enough of the classic style and dependable design of the Huckberry Sunseekers.

Made with 100 percent UVA/UVB resistant lenses set in a sturdy yet lightweight recycled polycarbonate frame, the versatile Huckberry Sunseekers come in a range of colors and patterns, including the crisp and classic Tortoise frame set shown above (complemented quite nicely by Forest lenses). Other editions of the sub-$50 Huckberry Sunseekers come in all-black, shades of olive and blue or else earthy tones practically made to be worn with a camp collar shirt and linen trousers.

However you choose to wear your new pair of Huckberry Sunseekers, be sure to reach for them early and often — the retro-inspired frame can be dressed down with a pocket tee and light wash jeans, or dressed up in a linen summer suit with relative ease. No matter the pair of highly affordable, highly fashionable Huckberry Sunseekers you select, you’re getting the famed retailer’s seal of approval — and some serious bang for your buck. Happy summer shopping, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Upgrade Your Everyday Carry with this Affordable Leather Wallet from Bespoke Post & Bellroy

Folks, it’s a big week around these parts (and likely, in your neck of the woods, too). Father’s Day 2025 is approaching, and if you’re still on the hunt for the perfect Father’s Day gift for pops or for the father figure in your life, allow Bespoke Post and Bellroy to swoop in at the last second and save the day.

Head over the Bespoke Post Sale section ASAP to score a deal that’s almost too good to be true: An upgrade to your everyday carry essentials via the Bespoke Post x Bellroy Hide and Seek Wallet, a collaborative effort that takes one of the best leather wallets for men and gives it the sort of distinction and style that only the good folks at Bespoke Post can provide.

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It’s somewhat rare to come across something as well-made, stylish and highly durable in the world of EDC essentials as the Bespoke Post x Bellroy Hide and Seek Wallet — or rather, it’s rare to find one of the best leather wallets for men still in stock (and marked down more than 20 percent, of course).

That makes the handsome and tech-savvy Bespoke Post x Bellroy Hide and Seek Wallet a major find for both your own wardrobe and Dad’s array of everyday carry must-haves, especially if you’re looking to score one of the best Father’s Day gifts around.

Fashioned from environmentally certified leather that’s bolstered with RFID protection, the minimal yet stylish Bespoke Post x Bellroy Hide and Seek Wallet comes in an exclusive Burnt Sienna color, all the while boasting the ability to hold more than 12 cards — yes, 12 cards! How about that, folks?

Your new favorite leather wallet also clocks in at a steal of a price, just $69 for heritage-quality design made to last and last. There’s even a hidden coin and large bills pouch, all the better to ensure Dad has instant access to absolutely everything he needs on the go.

With durable design, exceptional style and the ability to upgrade every EDC kit, the Bespoke Post x Bellroy Hide and Seek Wallet could be the last-minute Father’s Day gift you need now — or simply an excellent upgrade for your own daily haul. Either way, everyone’s a winner this summer.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save on a Trio of the Best Men’s Wallets from DISCOMMON Right Now

Best leather wallet for men.

It’s sometimes easy to overlook the simple details in your daily routine, from the wallet you use to the belt you wear and even the way you store your keys. But when you find products that break the mold and do the little things a much, much better way, you tend to notice right up front — such is the case with the everyday carry essentials on offer from the good folks at DISCOMMON.

DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0

DISCOMMON, as you might recall from reading past DISCOMMON reviews on this blog, hones in on what they call “future icons.” That means they use forward-thinking, futuristic and deeply thoughtful design processes to come up with better solutions across the board, from the best weekender bag to the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 (today’s featured pick, of course).

The DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is part of a bundle approach that accounts for the savings in today’s Tuesday Steal, lest we forget — you can pick up three versions of the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 in each of the brand’s crisp, versatile and stylish colorways. So, that’s a little something for everyone, including the everyday carry of someone you love, no less.

The stylish, sleek DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is packed with plenty of innovative features, and crafted with geothermed technology. That makes this handsome leather wallet a stitch-free style move that’s impossibly minimal and yet rich in craftsmanship. Not bad for a daily wallet, right?

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Top-grain Nappa leather and a micro-suede interior add to the laundry list of features that go above and beyond a typical wallet. And yes, the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is available for a nice discount in a trio of classically cool colors. When you need to rethink your everyday carry (or help someone else rethink their own), the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is your best bet.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save More Than 20 Percent On The Best Travel Bags for Spring from WP Standard

Best travel bags for men.

As your travel plans start to take shape for spring road trips and beyond, perhaps you’ve come to the realization — just in the nick of time! — that your road trip bag is due for an upgrade. And what better place to go than a spot known for making some of the best leather bags for men? That’d be the fine folks at WP Standard, with a penchant for ridiculously precise handmade quality, great looks and utility.

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The even better news? WP Standard bags are now more than 20 percent off with the code SPRING, and not a moment too soon as you gear up to hit the road again after a long winter.

That offering includes a selection of some of the best travel bags for men, especially pieces like the Leather Travel Tote seen above. Consider it an ideal companion to your standard rolling carry-on, or else use it as a weekender bag of sorts for overnight or quick trips.

Best leather weekender bag for men.

100 percent full-grain leather and handsome brass hardware separate WP Standard leather goods from the pack, as you well know if you’ve read the blog and my previous WP Standard review. An internal pocket and carry-on-approved size makes the WP Standard Leather Travel Tote — among other stylish, refined-yet-rugged WP Standard bags — perfectly well-suited for spring and summer travel.

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That holds true whether you toss this duffel in the back seat of your, catch a quick train ride or hop on a cross-country flight. And again, my friends: Bear in mind that some of the best leather bags for men are now more than 20 percent off with the code SPRING. The season has sprung, and your everyday carry essentials are going to return upgraded and better than ever.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola 10-Year Runwell Watch Celebrates a Worthy Milestone

Shinola 10-Year Runwell Watch

It can certainly be tough to improve upon a classic in the world of the best men’s watches, and it can certainly be tough to mark a milestone like a decade of making the finest watches right in Detroit, but the new Shinola 10-Year Runwell marks the occasion quite handily.

At least, that’s how I’ve felt in my experience wearing the famed American watch brand, and perhaps you feel the same way. Like other modern Shinola classics (including the personal favorite Shinola Canfield), the Shinola 10-Year Runwell is packed with the brand’s DNA and only improves upon a classic.

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The crisp dial features a commemorative printed 10-Year marking on the caseback, while the dressy-meets-casual, effortlessly versatile and rugged-yet-refined watch comes in a nicely sized 41mm dial or a beefier 47mm dial size. It’s limited to just 1,000 units, and accordingly, the watch is powered with the company’s first Detroit-built movement, the Argonite 1069.

It’s a stylish men’s watch worthy of celebration, it retails for the highly agreeable price of $550, and you can wear it about as often as you please with other menswear essentials. You really can’t ask for much more than that from a timeless watch.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase Is Perfect for Your Next Summer Getaway

Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase.

I don’t know about you, but I’m of the opinion that, within reason, every part of your #OOTD should clear a very high bar: Rugged quality, durability, utility and versatility. Those pillars hold true for all kinds of menswear essentials, from a better-quality merino T-shirt to comfortable joggers for WFH days — and of course, it holds true for the travel gear you bring on the road as you get back out into the world.

Over the years, I’ve found that this is where famed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter Filson comes into play. Be it one of the best summer shirts for men or everyday carry gear, I’ve found that Filson always hits those key metrics, and of course, Filson bags and luggage are no slouch, either. That’s why we’re here today, in fact.

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You’re probably well-acquainted with Filson if you read the blog, but if not, here’s a great place to start as you gear up to hit the road. In this case, I’m talking about the impossibly rugged, seriously cool Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase, which I took with me on a recent freelance trip to Portland, Oregon.

Filson Dryden Brief review.

I was certainly able to put this bag through its paces as one of my stylish carry-on bags, and believe me when I say it more than lived up to my (admittedly very high) expectations. This dependable travel briefcase is like a souped-up version of your standard laptop bag or messenger brief.

And yet, it’s made with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a brand that’s been making rough-and-tumble gear for more than a century.

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For starters, it’s crafted from abrasion-resistant, water-repellent 1,000-denier nylon — that makes it the good stuff. Yet, that material doesn’t weigh down the bag, even with my Dell laptop, a book, a notebook and essentials like stylish sunglasses in tow. That brings me to my next point: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase offers tons of storage space, with deep front zip pockets finished with handsome leather pull tabs.

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The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase is also finished with a tough yet comfortable, thick shoulder strap. The hardware is all vintage Filson in terms of design, and I expect it to get better with age. There’s also a back zipper pocket for quick access to other EDC essentials, and two interior slotted pockets.

In my estimation, the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase keeps on going and going in terms of rugged performance, and that should only hold true with age. The next time I hit the road, there’s no doubt I’m bringing the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase with me — you should certainly do the same!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This WP Standard Travel Bag Is Perfect for your Next Road Trip

Setting your sights on a summer (or early fall, or spring, or winter) travel destination isn’t just about where you’re ultimately going, of course. It’s about the menswear essentials you’re packing, and naturally, it’s about the stylish travel bag you use to haul said essentials.

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That’s where a brand like WP Standard, in my experience, can help out in a major way. WP Standard excels at everyday carry essentials like one of the best leather messenger bags, but the carefully crafted, small-batch brand also takes a worthwhile approach to EDC gear built for the long haul.

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By the “long haul,” I mean something as straightforward as a night or two away — or if you happen to be a particularly efficient packer, you might be able to haul everything you need for a four-day weekend in something like the pleasingly rugged WP Standard Leather Travel Tote. Beyond that, it’s just a darn-great, expertly crafted daily leather bag for your commute.

Made with rich full-grain leather practically guaranteed to get better with age, it’s a reliable option if you tend to pack light, or if you want a reliable travel bag to fill up before you hit the road in a flash. Let’s take a look inside, shall we?

Available in three distinct leather colors (a dark Chocolate, a sleek Desert Black and my personal favorite, a classic Tan), the WP Standard Leather Travel Tote should prove efficient and dependable for your daily haul or for overnight essentials. With a depth of 8 inches, a width of 22 inches and a height of 14 inches, it’s certainly smaller than a typical weekender bag, but should still be able to handle trips out of town.

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The WP Standard Leather Travel Tote also boasts brass hardware and a padded shoulder strap, while sturdy handles offer another carrying option for the busy modern man on the go (that’s you!). There’s an exterior pocket for quick access to needed documents or other EDC essentials from WP Standard, too.

And while this fashionable leather travel tote might seem like a splurge at $425, well, WP Standard is a brand worth splurging on (in my experience). Pack up for your next summer road trip with the proper bag for the occasion — this one, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Upgrade Your Everyday Carry with this Will Leather Goods Card Case

Best leather wallet for men.

I often say that, in my experience, the best #OOTD essentials or the best EDC essentials come down to the small details, the kind that actually make a big difference. That could be finding the best men’s sunglasses on sale, that could mean stepping into rugged rain boots from Huckberry, or that could mean upgrading your leather wallet to one of the best wallets for men. Once again, Huckberry can help you out (keep scrolling for more).

And to get more specific, that’s where Will Leather Goods can lend a helping hand, with a handsome and streamlined leather card case made to minimize your EDC in a stylish-yet-functional way.

You’ll find the Will Leather Goods Classic Card Case within the always-well-stocked Huckberry New Arrivals section, and it arrives not a moment too soon. It’s a crucial EDC upgrade as you look to shed spring’s layers and dress in more breezy fashion for summer.

Personally, I’ve found that having a slim wallet is useful for a number of reasons, including maintaining the clean lines of an outfit. And given the fact that this leather card case for men comes in either rich Tan or Black leather, it’s also a well-planned style move any day of the week.

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But wait, there’s more. You can slip this stylish leather card case into the pocket of a suit coat or blazer at a summer wedding without missing a beat. And beyond that, well, it’s priced affordably (under $70), it’s made to be used every day while developing a handsome patina, and it fits three credit cards.

For good measure, your new favorite leather card case features a mesh ID display window for easy access. Take it from me: It’s got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. That sounds to me like one of the best everyday carry wallets out there.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 25 Percent on the Best Men’s Watches & More at Shinola Through May 14th

Best men's watches from Shinola.

Every once in a little while, a menswear deal comes around that’s so astonishing, it makes you stop and take notice — be it from a heritage retailer like Filson or a brand that makes some of the best watches for men, those deals are often too good to pass up. That leads us nicely into today’s Tuesday Steal, which actually runs now for the next 12 days.

You’re going to want to sit down (or stand up and take notice!) with this one: As part of Shinola’s 10-year anniversary, you can take 25 percent off sitewide through May 14th. Yes indeed, the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event is a rather remarkable way to shop and save (and possibly spend some of that tax refund), especially if you’ve had your eye on, say, the Shinola Bronze Monster Automatic or any of the Detroit lifestyle brand’s selection of the best men’s watches — period.

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The ideal thing about the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event is the fact that it applies to more than just watches, and if you know anything about the Detroit craftspeople at Shinola, it’s that they do so much more than just watches these days. With only a few exceptions this time around (like Pet products and the Shinola x Crate & Barrel collaboration), everything online in terms of the best men’s accessories is yours for the taking, including a lineup of stylish leather bags and wallets for men.

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Whether you want the handsome Shinola Canfield Brief, or whether you’d like to get a new Shinola Runwell on your wrist, there’s one standout way to do so right now: Simply shop the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event and reap the rewards accordingly, my friends. Happy shopping!