Episode 168 covers a big slice of the core TGN mindshare with a look at everything from the latest field watch from Victorinox to Leica cameras and a fascinating chat with the founder of a high-performance, avant-garde, and seriously cool clothing brand called
I'll be honest; this was a lot more interesting that I'd expected. And it has me thinking.. maybe I only need a couple of pieces of 100-year gear and I can ditch most of my wardrobe. They do seem more designed for the tall, thin, outdoorsman rather than the short, stocky, kettlebell swinger. Ah well.
Great episode as always. I love this stuff. It's great to see people enter such a densely populated industry with a fresh take and really interesting products. That nomad hoodie looks amazing.
I really enjoyed the discussion about your new MacBook Air, Jason. I also view mine as a necessary piece of gear rather than anything to get too excited about. I felt the same when I got my most recent Air in 2016, too: oh, just another computer. No excitement like that which I experienced in 2008 when I got my first Mac. I lament the days of yore when even the Air had ports! That's why I purchased the model I did as I knew that the Air was moving away from being as useful as I wanted it to be. Okay, enough about computers!
I also enjoyed the chat with one of the founders of Vollebak. I've always discounted the brand as a brand designed for dumb brutes who are too stupid to not succumb to the paid adverts on Uncrate. Harsh, I know. When I saw that your interview was with one of the founders, I almost passed on the ep however I knew better. I'm *very* glad to have tuned in only to realize that *I'm* the dumb brute and that Vollebak's a brand worth getting to know better. I so appreciated the interview and always love what you to bring each week. Here's to many more great ones!
As the son of a furniture maker, that Ruskin quote has always struck a chord, as well as nicely reflecting the topic this week. I can't help but agree with Jason's point that given today's challenges, the waxed cotton and merino would be far more suitable for most of us. That said, when I'm on the side of a mountain, I am certainly thankful for my Arc'teryx shell... Perhaps it comes down to a more intelligent investigation of the where and why of a certain garment, rather than always wanting to wear the most technically advanced clothing. Great episode as always! Keep it up!
I'll be honest; this was a lot more interesting that I'd expected. And it has me thinking.. maybe I only need a couple of pieces of 100-year gear and I can ditch most of my wardrobe. They do seem more designed for the tall, thin, outdoorsman rather than the short, stocky, kettlebell swinger. Ah well.
Great episode as always. I love this stuff. It's great to see people enter such a densely populated industry with a fresh take and really interesting products. That nomad hoodie looks amazing.
I really enjoyed the discussion about your new MacBook Air, Jason. I also view mine as a necessary piece of gear rather than anything to get too excited about. I felt the same when I got my most recent Air in 2016, too: oh, just another computer. No excitement like that which I experienced in 2008 when I got my first Mac. I lament the days of yore when even the Air had ports! That's why I purchased the model I did as I knew that the Air was moving away from being as useful as I wanted it to be. Okay, enough about computers!
I also enjoyed the chat with one of the founders of Vollebak. I've always discounted the brand as a brand designed for dumb brutes who are too stupid to not succumb to the paid adverts on Uncrate. Harsh, I know. When I saw that your interview was with one of the founders, I almost passed on the ep however I knew better. I'm *very* glad to have tuned in only to realize that *I'm* the dumb brute and that Vollebak's a brand worth getting to know better. I so appreciated the interview and always love what you to bring each week. Here's to many more great ones!
As the son of a furniture maker, that Ruskin quote has always struck a chord, as well as nicely reflecting the topic this week. I can't help but agree with Jason's point that given today's challenges, the waxed cotton and merino would be far more suitable for most of us. That said, when I'm on the side of a mountain, I am certainly thankful for my Arc'teryx shell... Perhaps it comes down to a more intelligent investigation of the where and why of a certain garment, rather than always wanting to wear the most technically advanced clothing. Great episode as always! Keep it up!