Sassafras Wool Ball Cap

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—01. 100% Wool.
—02. Made in the USA.

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Sassafras haven't shown us too many collaborations or accessories but this wool ball cap is great. The almost ratty looking lettering offers a nice reference to the Giants while also representing the brand's initials. It's made by Cooperstown Ball Cap Co. in the USA and is a nice alternative to something by Ebbets Field Flannels.

&mdashAvailable at Takanna

Preview: Mismo Ruck sack

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—01. Available in olive and navy canvas.

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Mismo might not be known for their back packs but it seems more and more luggage collections are trying their hand at the rugged looking ruck sack. Mismo presented their version recently which will be available in their SS11 collection next year. The clean design and high quality materials are no surprise. The interesting hardware and subtle design features make it a definite standout, but you'll have to wait a few months to check them out.

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South2 West8 Camp Packs

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—01. Red.
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While some of the South 2 West 8 garments don't seem to fit us westerners too well, it's hard to go wrong with their bags. Almost all of them are made in the USA where it seems some of the best backpacks are coming from - barring Seil Marschall. They're a good size, have a nice selection of pockets, and the colours and small leather accents are about as classic as can be.

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Chester Wallace Canvas Bags

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—01. Black canvas.
—02. Natural canvas.

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This small brand from Portland, Oregon is run by Patrick Long, who named the brand after his grandfather. The canvas bags are simple, useful and nicely designed. I'm usually more into plain bags with less colorful details but I can imagine these bags being very well received. Using vintage canvas, the bags are made in the USA, and with prices ranging from $98-132, the value seems to be pretty solid as well.

&mdashAvailable at Blackbird

Vintage REI Day Pack

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Woolrich Woolen Mills Explorer Hat

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—01. Explorer Hat, with exterior pocket.
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The bucket hat by Woolen Mills is one of the best out there. The shape and size make it easy to wear and they always offer a great variety of fabrics and colours. One of the more interesting versions this spring had slipped under my radar until the recent update by Tres Bien. The floral pattern is subtle enough to wear, and colourful enough to be ideal for the summer.

&mdashAvailable at Tres Bien Shop

Makr Farm Tote

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—01. Hanging up
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When it comes to bags, it's tough to beat canvas and leather. And when it comes to totes, it's tough to beat Makr's Farm Bag. The simple, clean design is pretty much perfect and black canvas is often hard to come by. It looks fantastic with the tan coloured horse leather as well. As with most Makr products, the bag is well crafted in just a small run of 30.

&mdash Makr

Nitty Gritty Socks

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—01. Red light rib stripes
—02. Cashmere cable knit in light blue
—03. Cream and blue block rib

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Warm weather generally means no socks for me, although it's nice to add a little bit of colour where you can and socks are a subtle & somewhat unexpected way to do so. Nitty Gritty have a number of great in-house options available which they've produced in association with Italian company Bresciani. They come in a variety of nice patterns, colours and materials that range from a great light blue cashmere cable knit, to a vibrant red striped rib cotton version. Both of which would look good between some Authentics and some khaki chinos perhaps. Some would say they're expensive for a pair of socks, but well made, proper fitting hosiery is one of the most underrated things there is.

&mdash Nitty Gritty