Essentials: 72 Hours
Going against the three’s-a-crowd school of thought, I believe that three is more often a magic number. There’s the three musketeers, the three biblical wise men, and of course, Larry, Curly, and Moe. After all, the third time’s a charm. The most important trio for everyday life though, is a set of 72 hours. That’s right. Three days.
Who doesn’t love a three-day weekend? Did you know that it takes a spacecraft about three days to get from the Earth to the moon? Today’s essentials are led by this natural assemblage. From 72-hour garments to a watch with a three-day power reserve, each piece of gear here uninterruptedly does its job for just enough time that you don’t feel like you’re constantly maintaining or reupping it.
Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo
You can thank science for the stylishly convenient Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo. It’s made with a formula of naturally moisture-absorbing and antibacterial wool that’s strategically fine, with a touch of nylon for durable stretch. The result is a stench-fighting performance material that can be worn for three whole days before needing to be cleaned. Plus, you can just throw it in the washing machine.
And whether or not your gym dumbbells are being regularly picked up, the distinct cut of the polo, which includes a slimmer chest fit, flatters a wide range of body types.
Price: $88
Relwen Flyweight Flex Shorts
Does your day’s schedule include lunch at a city cafe, followed by a quick gym session, then ending in a long trail hike? The Relwen Flyweight Flex Shorts are perfectly suited for all three of these activities and beyond, requiring no attire changes in between them.
Its reverse sateen fabric is lightweight and gives loads of mobility. With its gusseted lap, you can wear these shorts while rock climbing. They also have a cool, on-the-field aesthetic, keeping its gym capabilities completely inconspicuous. You can literally wear these with a nice polo or a workout shirt.
Price: $158
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton’s Khaki Navy Scuba Auto is as beautiful as it is impressively spec-forward. The contrast between the gem-like polish on the fade-resistant ceramic bezel and the exquisitely-textured gradient dial is both visually exquisite and practically legible—as are the dimensional applications. Hamilton really took the form-meets-function philosophy to heart here. This applies to the inner workings of the watch too.
The H-10 movement is reliable, attractively patterned with distinct snail and pearled arrangements, all while flaunting an 80-hour power reserve.
Price: $1,075
Hard Graft Layover Holdall
Whether you’re traveling for three days or a week, the Hard Graft Layover Holdall can accommodate better than a one-bedroom in Manhattan. The interior boasts versatile depth, made of wool that’s easy to clean, in case your flask drips, and is anti-static, in case your polyester performance pants rub around in there. It’s like a giant tote bag that went to charm school, coming out of it a dapper but still ruggedly handsome specimen with its supple Italian leather construction, fine detailing, and impeccable accents.
Price: $932
Stanley Classic Flask
Don’t you hate when you need to use a funnel to fill up your flask? When you don’t have one on hand, you either risk spilling precious bourbon, or you have to make one out of paper or something, which ends up seeping up some of said precious bourbon. The Stanley Classic Flask’s mouth is wide enough that this isn’t a problem. It’s also leak-proof, still as portable as any small-mouthed flask, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Price: $26
Axel Arigato Atlas Sneakers
The minimal, low-profile sneaker gets an exciting sectioned-off remix with the Axel Arigato Atlas. It’s still understated and effortlessly stylish enough to be worn with anything from jeans to suit trousers. However, the color accents, suede panel, and added stitchwork give it more of a graphic characteristic, graduating from the been-done sterility of every other low-profile leather out there.
It isn’t Hypebeast-level loud, but it has personality. Even more, this shoe is handcrafted in Portugal using 100% leather not only for its upper but its lining, while the sole uses 20% recycled rubber.
Price: $299+
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