Essential | Winter Look

Coat | Canada Goose Ontario Parka
Scarf | Howlin by Morrison Olso Scarf
Pants | Steven Alan for Dockers Officer Khaki
Boots | Aigle Jodhpur Boots

Winter Look | Some Essentials

1. Outdoor Products Messenger Bag

2. The Real McCoy's USN Watch Cap

3. Mt. Rainier Design Down Vest

4. The Real McCoy's 12 oz Grey Sweatshirt

5. Ciaopanic Military Issue Pant

6. LL Bean Crepe Sole Moccasin Boot

Obsession | Land Rover Defender 110

I thought this would be fitting for a snowy day like the one we got here in NY.  This beast of a machine (seen above) comes to us from across the waters.  This 1993 Defender 110 is fully loaded with a list of aftermarket options and will get anyone, anywhere, anytime.  Bottom line, every gentleman should have one.  Im just waiting for a garage big enough to store this (I wish). Someday!

Its snowing in NYC!

Its snowing in NYC and Im loving it!  So keeping with tradition, more like reminiscing about my formative years, I thought it would be cool to bring forth something we all hold near and dear to our hearts.  

Displayed above is what most will think to look like some sort of workshop tool (I know I did), but in fact it is the Alu Sled-All Runner, a modern day aluminum sled.  This Aluminum contruction "sports a lightweight aluminum frame, and an ergonomically designed polycarbonate seat, polyethylene runners, and a strategically placed shock absorber to keep you (and your back and bottom) from getting jarred all the way down the hill. The Alu also has a claw hand brake and folds up for easy toting." (Alu Sled) 

For a whopping $650.00, this could be yours.  

Alu Sled All Runner | Alu Sled

Winter Bikers Must Have

So I recently picked up the Flying Pigeon PA-02D.  Styled after English Conventry, and Dutch bicycles like the 1930's style Raleigh, Flying Pigeon is relatively uknown in the states.  Formed during the Maoist era "Flying Pigeon is the bike that has pushed forward not only billions of people, but also is at the forefront of the whole bicycle phenomenon in the People’s Republic of China." (Wiki)  

It was once said that the upright riding position and close-in handgrips signifies a refine and more dignified gentlemen.  If this is true, this is a true gentlemens bicycle that is both refined and utilitaran.  

Flying Pigeon PA-02D | Flying Pigeon

Billykirk Frame Bag | Billykirk

German Goggles | Restoration Hardware

Drakes of London Glencheck Scarf | Drakes of London

Rapha Leather Town Gloves | Rapha

Winter Must Have

As we enter that time of year, I find myself taking inventory of things I still want and need. These are mere necessities that every gentlemen should at one point in their lives go out and purchase.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Watch | Hamilton

Barbour Hardy Pea Coat | Barbour

Moleskin | Moleskin

Filson Small Duffle | Filson

L.L. Bean 6" Duck Boot | L.L. Bean

J.Crew Spencer Cable Sweater | J.Crew