What's your 'grab-and-go' jacket...?

handymike · Aug 10, 2020

This is the one I always grab-

If you look closely, it’s from Mossimo/ Target. Got it on sale for $15 and gave it a dye job. I love all the pockets and the button-up front.
If it’s drizzly out, I tend to grab this:

I found it in a second-hand shop in SF. The waxed cotton keeps me dry.

ton312 · Aug 10, 2020

When the shit hits the fan. I’m a Levi’s Sherpa trucker man.

Hh121 · Aug 10, 2020

Interesting most of jacket are not leather jacket.

dudewuttheheck · Aug 10, 2020

When it's cold, my go to jacket is actually the same as my favorite jacket. My Freewheelers Sunset is my softest and most comfortable jacket so it's my go to when it's cold enough to wear it.

When it's a bit warmer it's a toss up between my LVC Triple Pleat and my Ooe Yofukuten moleskin cossack.

ton312 · Aug 10, 2020

Hh121 said:
Interesting most of jacket are not leather jacket.

I use leather for occasions mainly. Blue moon date night, maybe Target run. But leather for me is way more of an occasion. Denim Sherpa is dad life reality.

Marc mndt · Aug 10, 2020

Hh121 said:
Interesting most of jacket are not leather jacket.

I also had one of my black mc jackets which I wear a lot in mind, but for me a grab and go jacket is a jacket that can be worn with any of my shoes: brown or black boots, dress shoes or even sneakers.
In that sense a black or brown leather jacket is less versatile than a mixed color wool jacket for instance.

handymike · Aug 10, 2020

ton312 said:
I use leather for occasions mainly. Blue moon date night, maybe Target run. But leather for me is way more of an occasion

I agree with this. When I put on one of my leathers, it feels like I’m making some kind of statement or playing dress-up a bit. Sometimes that’s a great thing to do, but most of the time I want to be more “under the radar.” I keep buying leather jackets hoping for that perfect “beat around” vibe, I might have it with the Kehoe once it’s adjusted... It is the perfect grab-n-go weight. My Highwayman is too heavy, and my Goodwear still feels too fancy for everyday activities.

Downunder G Man · Aug 10, 2020

Carlos840 said:
I would like to see the Coral sea, please and thank you.

I will be right onto it ASAP this COVID crapola is out of our lives..mind it's a bit "warm" up there for leather most of the year !

Hh121 · Aug 11, 2020

It all makes sense, I am probably only few people who wear LW 4OZ plus to do laundry.....

roadking04 · Aug 11, 2020

Hh121 said:
It all makes sense, I am probably only few people who wear LW 4OZ plus to do laundry.....

Rock on!!

dudewuttheheck · Aug 11, 2020

Interesting. I'm comfortable using leather jackets as daily drivers, but I can definitely understand how they could be considered special occasion pieces or "dress up" for others.

JMax · Aug 11, 2020

Hh121 said:
It all makes sense, I am probably only few people who wear LW 4OZ plus to do laundry.....

He’s back, yesss.

jonbuilder · Aug 11, 2020

For the last 15 years, it has been my Buco J-100. I sold it this year decided it was large on me I lost weight and was looking for a change.

After two failed attempts, I replace the Buco with a Himel Kensington in black, of course, shinki oil-tanned horsehide. I anticipate the Kensington will become my go-to jacket, I will not know for sure until this coming fall.

The recent smaller Star Glove that came in this week my give the Kensington a run for the money

KENSINGTON
KENSINGTON

jonbuilder · Aug 11, 2020

The SG referred to above. The style police were in the donut shop

Colin G · Aug 11, 2020

Colimbo pathfinder.

navetsea · Aug 11, 2020

This is literally grab and go, cargo pants and tshirt is my house clothes, just grabbed boots, wallet, and jacket. Much happier with its color now since the last oiling and sun baking a lot easier to grab and pair it with anything.

navetsea · Aug 11, 2020

Hh121 said:
It all makes sense, I am probably only few people who wear LW 4OZ plus to do laundry.....

On a mountain bike?

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Superfluous · Aug 11, 2020

For me, the quintessential grab-and-go is a hoodie.

I agree with others that leather has a presence and aura that I personally reserve for something more than a trip to Home Depot or Costco. It doesn't have to be a special event, but something beyond a grab-and-go outing.

Downunder G Man · Aug 11, 2020

Jonbuilder: The SG referred to above. The style police were in the donut shop

Yikes the TRIFECTA !

Untucked T , SHORTS and FLIP FLOPS !

Did yer think yer had sailed from San Fran to Hawaii ??

torfjord · Aug 11, 2020

I don’t have a grab-and-go. I have several favourite jackets (both cloth and leather) that I keep in the rotation and I’m trying to sell those that is not in the list of favourites.

I’ll wear leather to the grocery store or anywhere. I bought all those jackets because I love wearing them. To me leather feels casual. They don’t make me feel like I’m dressing up or in a costume.

The only item that I never wear on daily errands are my tweed suit. I know it’s tweed and all but it still feels too formal for an errand run. I’ve only worn it for work and once on a winter time wedding.

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