Hat – King Ropes
Shirt – Flathead Red Chambray
Vest – Patagonia Retro-X
Pack – Kelty Swallow
Pants – Navy BDUs
Belt – Archival Clothing
Shoes – Timberland Classic 3-Eye
Socks – Rasox

Last minute change in plans for a fishing trip negates the need for a hotel, so we’ll be packing up the car and heading out to the Platte.

Jacket – Patagonia Rain Shadow
Headlamp – Lego
Chair – Lafuma Maxi Pop’up Camp Chair
Shirt - JCrew Gingham
Corn – Jiffy Pop
Cup – Red Enamel
Shorts – Gramicci Original G Shorts
Tent – GoLite Shangri-La (got mine at the warehouse sale, highly recommended)
Socks – Rasox
Boots/Laces – Vasque Sundowners and (good tip) REI laces
Grill – Coleman Roadtrip LXE Grill

Starting the weekend rides to a cluster of ponds in town for some water splashing, mud caking and fish watching with the little ‘en.

Helmets – Pro-tec and Pro Rider Toddler
Pack – Parrott Canvas
Tee – Star Wars
Shirts – Brooks Brothers Madras and Crew Cuts Thistle
Shorts – Wild Things (OK, I’m a little obsessed) and Old Navy Kid’s Camp Shorts
Shoes – Kayland Men’s Comet Approach Shoes (I’ve always liked the stiffness of approach shoes for biking with strapped toe clips) and Toddler Vasque Hiking Boot (no clue if this is a legit site, but sheesh those are cool kicks)
Snacks – Clif Mojo (much preferred over the paste bars) and Snack Trap filled with whatever we can find, preferably not rocks)
Bike – Salsa Vaya
Trailer – Chariot Cheeta One

Most likely I’m one of only a handful of folks that still carries the Lava Dome torch. Could be because the first pair of techy hikers I had were the original Nike boots (3/4 top, blue nylon and suede, circa early 80′s, anyone know these?) I’m now down to my last remaining pair of rainbow Lava Domes, should have stocked up while I had a chance a couple years ago when the resurgence was in effect.

Shirt – White Mountaineering Madras
Hat – DQM Oxford Camp Hat
Pack – Tough Traveler Waterboy
Pants – Wild Things x Kato Climbing Pants
Water Bottle – Nalgene Retro
Seat – Therm-a-rest Lite Seat
Sneaks – Saucony Jazz Low Pro
Socks – Kodiak Men’s Work Crew Sock
Sport – Roadrunner 32-panel Footbag

Popover Shirt
Ring Belt
Aviator Cargos
Western Shirt
Chino’s
Woven Belt
Purcell’s

I have about 13 years on these older Alicos and they are still going strong, so I thought I might as well plan ahead and order a backup for when they eventually give up. As of late they seem to be darn near impossible to find in the States especially if the price is right. I bought the original pair at EMS, remember them? Lots of great details on the old versions, nice stamped eyelets and cool tongue label but I do like the way the sole is sewn on the new versions.

I’ve always been a sucker for nylon. Maybe it’s partially due to the fact that I can remember back to when it was high tech but I think mostly because it seems to have spawned a classic simplicity in outdoor gear that just might never go out of style. At any rate, a new thrift opened about 3 blocks from my house and I managed to pick up this whole lot for under $30. Jackpot.

I absolutely love these guys. Great store blog as well.