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Alex Crane’s Kite Jacket Just Got Updated for Fall
Alex Crane’s Kite Jacket has been a favorite of the brand’s customers since its inception. With a classic chore coat silhouette, but with the unmistakable mark of price-perfect luxury and sustainable materials, it’s a jacket…
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The 5 Jacket Styles Every Guy Should Own
Jackets are my favorite clothing item to wear. I love that I can throw on a large old Barbour and head out the door, or I can throw on a more tailored leather Members Only…
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Road to Nowhere Santos Jacket
I often find myself in a bit of a predicament when packing: how do I make the most impact with my wardrobe while still shoving everything into a carry-on? It ain’t easy, folks. With that…
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Stay Warm On Your Next Camping trip with The Poncho from Poler
If you’ve ever wanted an outdoorsy upgrade for the snuggie, Poler has the answer. The Poncho is a thoughtfully constructed, well-insulated, versatile camping poncho. Made with a nylon ripstop exterior and Thermastuff synthetic insulation, The…
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Vollebak Off Grid Jacket
What continues to interest me about Vollebak is their dedication to a message: We need to adjust to the changing world – and quickly. The Off Grid Jacket is a culmination of this message in…
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The 15 Best Bomber Jackets for Men in 2022
When it comes to jackets that epitomize cool, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more effortless, functional, and easy-wearing option than the bomber jacket. With a veritable who’s who of men’s style icons from Brando…
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Ottway Rarebird Sherpa Jacket
Channel your inner retro western vibes with the Rarebird Sherpa Jacket from Ottway. This stunningly cool bomber jacket comes from Australian brand Ottway, which is named for the large swathe of untamed land along Australia’s…
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10 Denim Jackets for Every Budget
Denim jackets are most readily associated with poorly produced PSAs from the ’90s. Though we have to admit, recently, there’s been a push to reclaim the classic jean jacket from the depths of unfashionability. Plenty…
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Vollebak Reimagines Outerwear With Their ‘Indestructible Jacket’
Utility jackets have been a mainstay in menswear for over a century. Beginning with the denim jackets of the late 1800s and WWI-era leather bombers, they’ve been a timeless menswear piece that few designers have…
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Wellen’s Latest Pullover Combines Jacket and Fleece Blanket
As much as we love weekends in the wilderness filled with adventures, hikes and time spent around the fire, there are some drawbacks. The biggest drawback being the person nominated for coffee and breakfast duty…
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Vollebak Full Metal Jacket
Vollebak has made a history and brand initiative of tempting the fates while still making what can only be considered “the most durable jackets on the market.” This was true with the Volleback Indestructible Jacket,…
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Vollebak Indestructible Jacket
If you’ve been reading Cool Material for any amount of time, you know we’re big fans of everything that comes out from experimental adventure brand Vollebak. More mad clothing scientists than designers, the guys behind…
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This Flint and Tinder Ridge Shell Jacket Is a Steal at This Price
From the very beginning, Flint and Tinder has impressed with their quality clothing that’s simple yet elegant with a focus on hard-wearing, American style staples that are designed to do exactly what they were meant…
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Taylor Stitch Powder Jacket
The new Taylor Stitch Powder Jacket might just be the one you turn to the most thanks to its ability to provide so much with so little. This pullover shell is made from waterproof lightweight…