Essentials: Outdoorsman
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” — John Muir, “Father of the National Parks”
A life spent entirely indoors is, honestly, no real life at all. And if you’re feeling the urge to hit the trails, we have a curated selection of goods that will get you there and back. That way when the mountains are calling and you must go, you’ll go with full confidence in your gear.
Tom Beckbe Tensaw Jacket
A waxed canvas jacket should be your first pick for outdoor adventures, owing to its combination of weatherproofing, comfort, and mobility. Tom Beckbe’s Tensaw Jacket is among the best of the best in the category, with a bi-swing back and gusseted underarms that provide an excellent range of motion for all your camping and hiking needs.
Price: $495
GIVE’R 4 Season Gloves
Hardworking hands deserve gloves that work just as hard—and that’s exactly what the GIVE’R 4 Season Gloves offer. They’re made of thick and durable leather that’s been double reinforced, given a waterproof membrane, and waxed for added durability. That’s all combined with a Thinsulate lining for maximum comfort and warmth on even the coldest days.
Price: $139
Shinola Leather Wrapped Flask
There are few finer things in life than a dram of whisk(e)y after a long hike into the woods. And Shinola’s Leather Wrapped Flask may be the best possible way to carry your water of life along with you, whether to your next dinner party or on your next thru hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Price: $150
Huckberry x Danner Waxed Canvas Danner Light
A good pair of boots is worth its weight in gold when you’re on a long trail—and the Huckberry x Danner collaboration on a Waxed Canvas Danner Light boot is most definitely worth even more. They’re thoughtfully designed with waxed canvas, full grain leather, a Gore-Tex lining for weatherproof comfort, and Vibram outsoles for maximum shock absorption.
Price: $425
Barebones Woodsman Field Hatchet
And what sort of woodsman would you be, without a way to chop wood? The Barebones Woodsman Field Hatchet should be your go-to bladed tool for preparing wood, whether for your next log cabin home or a simple campfire.
Price: $70 $52
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