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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Triple Aught Design MA-1 Flight Jacket – A Modern Update to a True Icon

Take a spin through the proverbial menswear dictionary, and you’ll find all sorts of all-time classics with functional roots made modern, especially iconic styles first trusted by the military. There’s a perfect blend of form and function in these pieces, including in one of the best bomber jackets for men, as shown above by the open road and adventure gear purveyors at Triple Aught Design.

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The Triple Aught Design MA-1 Flight Jacket takes its cues from the legendary style first produced for the military by Alpha Industries. And in my experience, similar to brands like Aether Apparel, the company now retrofits that famed silhouette with its own updates to technical fabric, sleek design improvements and all. The results are impressive, eye-catching and ultra-modern, as are the best spring menswear essentials for your rotation.

And as we’ve talked about here on the blog in other Triple Aught Design reviews, the company seemingly cuts no corners — with the Triple Aught Design MA-1 Flight Jacket, that means a DWR-coated nylon exterior for weather protection and added toughness, for starters. It’s even lined in nylon twill, but it’s the PrimaLoft insulation (which should prove sleek, rather than bulky), and nylon-blend ribbed cuffs that provide a secure fit and classic bomber jacket style.

It’s the sort of piece that manages to cut a sleek, modern look while nodding to heritage styles — not unlike other military outerwear selections, like the field jacket or the CPO jacket. Of course, that versatility and high-performing design means the Triple Aught Design MA-1 Flight Jacket is pricier than average (it retails for $350 at full price), but right now, this durable, tough-as-heck bomber jacket can be yours for 30 percent off.

Best of all is the fact that the handsome, sturdy Triple Aught Design MA-1 Flight Jacket is cut and sewn in the U.S. of A, then finished off with hardware including YKK zippers. Helpfully, your new favorite bomber jacket — always a casually cool style move when paired with a crisp T-shirt and blue jeans — comes in a duo of neutral colors fit to be mixed and matched, including a timeless olive and sharp black.

With technical features aplenty (including a grosgrain front zipper guard and interior zip pockets for your everyday carry), the Triple Aught Design MA-1 Flight Jacket covers all the bases in modern-yet-classic fashion, and then some — add it to your spring outerwear rotation ASAP, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30% On this Hard-Working Trucker Jacket from Triple Aught Design

Best trucker jackets for men.

It’s not every single day that you come across a jacket that truly blows you away, one that makes you take notice and marvel at its specs, its hard-wearing build and its overall exceptional design. High praise, no?

And in my line of work writing this Brooklyn style blog, it’s a high bar to clear, but Triple Aught Design and the Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket meet the moment, and then some.

As far as the best trucker jackets are concerned, this one deserves its time in the sun (and in your wardrobe), and the even better news? The Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket is on sale right now, and it just might prove a worthy competitor to other trucker jackets in your rotation — seriously, folks. It’s got the modern specs, the durable design and the classically cool good looks to be worn in four seasons — let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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Like Huckberry and other brands striving to make the best men’s trucker jacket (and more), the good folks at San Francisco-based Triple Aught Design believe in adventure, the great outdoors and the versatile, modern-yet-classic gear to go from point A to point B and beyond, from out in the field to back home bellied up to the bar.

Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket review.

Triple Aught Design uses modern, innovative fabrications (like the British Millerain Sahara canvas found on this jacket), while also nodding to the past (note the Type II-knife pleats on the front of this handsome trucker jacket). It’s eye-catching, hard-working gear that I can certainly appreciate, and I hope you’ll feel the same way.

And what better way to get started with a brand’s wares than by scoring a handsome, rugged trucker jacket at a 30 percent discount, right? The Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket is also treated with a Staywax finish for weather-ready durability, and it boasts cotton twill lined pockets and cotton corduroy lined cuffs — not to mention snap hip and chest pockets for ease of access.

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It also comes in three dusty, earthy colors for versatility and style points in spades, and the fit should hit nicely at the hip while layering over T-shirts, henleys, flannel shirts and more — as one of the best trucker jackets for men should, of course. There’s not a jacket on the market quite like the Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket, and you should jump at this chance to save 30 percent on a new favorite trucker jacket for your next rugged #OOTD, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Talisman Jacket from Triple Aught Design Is Ready for Spring Rain

Remarkable durability and standout construction, all done with a blend of classic and sleek style in mind.

There are times where a lightweight, more packable rain jacket isn’t quite going to cut it — be it an off-trail adventure or a daylong outing (maybe with some shopping and a brewery trip thrown in), you need the right gear for the job. And well, my friends … the right gear for the job just so happens to be the Triple Aught Design Talisman Jacket, a positively beastly coat and the latest See Now, Buy Now entry on ye olde Style Guide. For when times get tough and rainy, the Talisman Jacket should prove an able-bodied companion to reach for at a moment’s notice. Dramatics aside, Triple Aught Design focuses on streamlined styles packed with functionality — case in point being the Talisman Jacket. The woven and waxed cotton canvas shell can certainly stand up to similar jackets in the category, creating an outer layer that’s breathable yet waterproof. And as luck would have it, the Triple Aught Design Talisman Jacket is made in the good ole U.S.A — who can say no to that extra attention to detail, right?

 

Heck, even the hood is durable to a fault — it’s made of Ventile, perfect for putting up when the rain really starts coming down. Snapdown pockets give you crucial space for your everyday carry, and a fit that’s slightly more relaxed offers the chance to layer the Talisman Jacket up as you please. As for me, I’d keep it simple: A classic grey crewneck sweater, slim dark jeans and tough leather boots. Oh, and a rugged casual watch. Aside from that, this jacket just looks classic as heck, yet small touches like slanted stitching on the snap pockets lends the Triple Aught Design Talisman Jacket a bit more of a modern flair. As one might say, it’s just the full package. No questions asked.

Can you dig the Triple Aught Design Talisman Jacket? How would you wear it this spring?