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Mountain Light Boot by Danner

Ben Branch June 23, 2014
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

The Mountain Light Boot by Danner was first introduced in 1979, many consider it the finest modern hiking boot ever made so when Danner…

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REV’IT! Rodeo Boots

Ben Branch June 21, 2014
  • Boots
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

The new REV’IT! Rodeo Boots are another welcome addition to the growing collection of protective motorcycle gear that can be worn on or off…

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Sterling Silver Pocket Compass

Ben Branch June 20, 2014
  • Accessories
  • British
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Luxury

There’s a lot to be said for having a compass on you at all times, you never know when that world-ending ebola outbreak is…

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Lumberjack Shirt by Fjällräven

Ben Branch June 19, 2014
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Retro
  • Swedish

The Canada Shirt by Fjällräven is a classic take on the ubiquitous lumberjack shirt – with the famous red check design that’s been keeping…

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Persol 649

Ben Branch June 18, 2014
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Retro
  • Style

Persol was originally founded to produce military-grade eyewear for pilots, as you might imagine the Italian version of aviator sunglasses looks a little different…

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Barfly Jacket by Roland Sands Design

Ben Branch June 17, 2014
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Retro

The Roland Sands Design Barfly is a perorated leather jacket specifically designed for summer riding in places with a California-like climate. The benefit to using…

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AXE 2 Kevlar Shirt by Crave

Ben Branch June 14, 2014
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Safety

Kevlar-lined motorcycle jackets are commonplace nowadays, I have 3 and you probably do too. The ability of Kevlar to withstand almost supernatural levels of…

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Austin Mini Saloon Poster

Ben Branch June 13, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Gear
  • Home
  • Retro

The Austin Mini was a hugely influential automotive design, its use of front wheel drive removed the need for a driveshaft down the centre of…

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Taylor Stitch Townsend Jeans

Ben Branch June 10, 2014
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Japanese
  • Safety

A good pair of jeans can change your life, and in this day and age the humble denim trouser has overtaken the suit as…

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Waxed Canvas Rucksack by Rugged Material

Ben Branch June 5, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

Rugged Material is a new company based in Cedar City, Utah that was founded by motorcyclist and product designer Tyler Condie. Tyler’s goal has…

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Celestron Ambassador Refractor Telescope

Ben Branch June 2, 2014
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Retro

I’ve promised myself that one day, I’ll have the kind of house on a hill that requires a brass telescope in the corner. Sadly…

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Barbour International Short Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch June 1, 2014
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Retro
  • Style

The Barbour International Short Motorcycle Jacket is the new, lengthily named daily-wear jacket from the storied British gear manufacturer. Each one is made from…

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