Recent content by JohnnyLoco

To this cowboy the 70s were a good time.

Those definitely are worth taking a look at. I've seen the previous model, the weekender jacket, and it seemed well-made and tough enough. Didn't seem that much lighter weight than some of the shelter cloth jackets but softer.

I've read from experienced leatherworkers that there are no real practical benefits of horsehide over steerhide, mainly in terms of strength and toughness. Horsehide, though, I believe is more water resistant, so I like it for holsters in that regard, but as far as boots and such, steerhide is...

I exchanged the waterfowl coat for the shelter packer for a few bucks more. Forget everything I just said. The waterfowl upland is a good coat, but the packer is just simply better for my uses.

I ended up grabbing the waterfowl upland coat because I was able to get it at a steal. At first I was a bit unconvinced with the seams in the arms and shoulders, but it does have extra lining inside in those areas (the "yoke"). I think it will hold up fine in foul weather, and if I'm hunting I'd...

Well I said I wasn't an expert, but when I was last in Nassau I had some Graycliffs that were amazing, at least I thought so.

I have had some and wasn't impressed. They were probably bad quality, and I'm no expert, but I would put the stuff from the DR or the Bahamas up against them. Still would like to try some more though.

As it has already been said, modern actors do have distinctive voices, we just can't as easily recognize it because we are in the same time period. Also, common accents in film change over time because people tend to mimic other people. For example, most female actors in 70s films have kind of...

I'm leaning toward the outfitter or packer based on what you said. I agree on the field jacket points, that is why I'll never get rid of mine. As far as hiking, I get hot with more than a thin sweater on even down into the low 20s.

I'm looking to replace my Carhartt, or at least a provide a suitable alternative, with one of Filson's shelter cloth offerings. I'm a huge fan of the tin cloth coats and jackets, but find that a lot of the time they are simply too much jacket for most activities other than hunting, camping, and...

The hipster trend is dying off, I believe.

I would agree with this statement as well. The main benefits of down and synthetic clothing is weight savings, which matter a whole lot when climbing. Warmth is another matter, though. Thick wool and fur is by far the superior material for warmth and breathability. Down can accomplish the same...

I have to agree. I believe in a blend of natural fibers and the modern stuff. The key thing you have to remember about high altitude clothing is the higher you get the less the breathing capabilities of boots, and outer garmets matter. Circulation slows down so much that preventing frostbite by...

I would say that it is a bit disingenuous to say that differences between Cosplay, reenacting, and vintage enthusiasm outweigh the fundamental similarities between all three movements. All of these trends represent different forms of nostalgia for past ways of life, historical events and...