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If you're into products that ride the line between rugged/refined and vintage/modern, then Killspencer is the bag brand for you. The Los Angeles company's Olive Drab Weekender bag, from their 2011 collection, really hits the nail on the head. Constructed from repurposed military truck tarp used in Desert Storm, this piece is ultra durable, super functional, and sustainable to boot. Made in USA....read more
If you're into packing a lunch for work (we're told you should be), then it's time to ditch dumb disposable bags and finally put away the comic book lunchbox. Artifact's reusable lunch bag, formally called No. 215, is the best we've seen yet. Handmade in Omaha, Nebraska from water-repellant waxed cotton, the tote has a Horween leather strap and hand hammered, solid copper......read more
Bring some warmth to your kitchen with this wooden Bar Bottle Opener. With a locally-sourced agath plywood base, the wallmounted unit features an American-made, cast-iron Starr X opener for easy beer cracking. The base is screen-printed by hand and urethane-sealed using water-based materials. A pre-drilled hole and included hardware makes installation simple. Hand made in San......read more
Created by Paul Cunningham, a longtime Major League Baseball photo editor, the Lemon Ball is a throwback baseball made from premium leather. Based on the original lemon peel style ball from the early 19th Century, the Lemon Ball is a beautiful tribute to an earlier era. Designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor play, the Lemon Ball is perfect for a game of stick ball, baseball, or street ball,......read more
You abandoned single-use plastic water bottles long ago (obviously), but you've probably never seen a reusable bottle like this. The US-made Hydros Bottle includes a filter to get rid of nasties in sketchy water. "The Hydros Bottle is a filtering water bottle that turns questionable water – from public water fountains, bathroom taps, and kitchen skins – into crisp, clean water. Our......read more
Grain Surfboards is an eco-centric surf company that makes shred sticks from renewable materials, specifically sustainably harvested cedar from local mills in Maine. Grain's Waka board is a retro-style Fish that's super-buoyant for its length (either 5'4" or 5'10"). The Waka kit comes with all the components you need to assemble the setup, including machine-cut keel and frames, top......read more
Coming from the same folks who brought you the Original Tree Swing, this classic sling shot is handcrafted from branches of the Buckthorn bush. The Buckthorn is a common European hedge plant found across the northern US, and is now considered an invasive species. The hardwood "Y" branches are ideal for sling shots, and harvesting Buckthorn wood has the added benefit of helping control the......read more
It's no secret that, as a whole, the U.S. manufacturing industry is in a bad state. And when it comes to garments, the scene is particularly grim. Since its peak just after World War II, apparel manufacturing in America has experienced a long, steady decline. In 1980, one in ten American manufacturing jobs were held in the clothing industry. By 2007, 95 percent of apparel bought in this country......read more
Founded in Eugene, Oregon in 1981, Will Leather Goods makes finely-crafted leather bags and accessories that combine modern handiwork with a heritage flavor. Among our Will faves is the US-made Oaxacan Duffle, the latest edition of which is the best yet. The bags are crafted in part from hand-woven, veggie-dyed wool rugs from the Oaxaca region in southern Mexico, trimmed with......read more
If you're looking for the ideal day bag for summer, we may have just found it for you. Cause-driven clothier Apolis and California's Heritage Leather joined forces to produce the Mason Courier Bag, a utilitarian satchel based on the classic Heritage 16" tool bag. Made from 13 oz. weatherproof natural cotton army duck fabric, the bag features muted earth tones and an adjustable shoulder strap for......read more
