Showing posts with label Howler Bros. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Howler Bros. Show all posts

27 September 2012

Things of Three III

The third edition of three items/subjects/places/people worth checking out to make life as an angler and global citizen far more enjoyable.

1. Howler Bros apparel
If shallow people were to align a product line with their 'personal image' (*cough*), I wouldn't blame them if they chose Howler Bros of Austin, TX. From their About page:
We are Howler Brothers. We are not really related by blood. But we are bonded by many shared callings: surfing, fishing, paddling and the good things that come with these pursuits. Things like fire pits, really good tequila, limes, and pre-dawn coffee.
My surfing career was cut short by lack of waves, a fear of sharks and limited motivation to learn how to surf. But I do like fishing, paddling (for fishing), fire pits (we call 'em bonfires), tequila, limes, limes/lime juice in tequila, and coffee (pre- or post-dawn makes no difference to me).

But that's neither here nor there.

Howler makes clothing that is durable, comfortable and practical. Some would say stylish, but I use practical in place of stylish; as in, "Can I where this in public without my lovely girlfriend being embarrassed?" For Howler's apparel lineup, the answer to that is a heck yeah.

I just received my (third) order from Howler this AM and I'm impressed as always. Their t-shirts are the most comfortable (and softest things) I own. And that hat is just damn cool.

Know who else digs Howler swag? This guy. Oh yeah, it's true.

Website: howlerbros.com

Social: @HowlerBrosfacebook.com/howlerbros

Note: Cameron over at The Fiberglass Manifesto has a TFM promo code for $10 off your order, check out the details here.


2. My (new) old-timey shaving kit
This started as a multi-paragraph rant about much of a money-grab cartridge razors have become, but instead I'm just posting this pic:
A better shave, a more enjoyable shave, and a far less expensive shave. Less plastic waste, too. Bam.
After using the double-edge razor for the first time, I was already looking forward to my next opportunity to shave.

That's telling in itself: I normally hate shaving.

Website: classicedge.ca
Resources: sharpologist.com

3. Wolves
Last week it was Coyote. This week it's Wolves, from Big Wreck's Albatross album. Enjoy.

06 December 2011

Packing List - Pt. 1

Time/Date: 1055, 06-Dec-11
Location: F'ton

5 days until departure.

I like to pack light whenever I can. As this trip isn't about working at six or seven thousand feet elevation in Idaho or weddings or anything serious enough for people to judge me (Jon? Joe?), I'm going as light as possible for this one.

Below is part one of my packing list. Part two will be fishing gear-specific & posted later this week.

The clothing & most accessories have been well-tested by me in other parts of the world, so consider the list as Mat's Official Approved Traveling Angler Gear List...whatever that counts for. I've put the brand name + links in brackets, in case you want to research these products further.

Without further ado:

Clothing:
Footwear:
  • Light hikers (Merrell)
  • Flipflops - to be bought in Guatemala
Accessories:
  • Sun mask (Buff)
  • Sun gloves (Simms)
  • Sunglasses (Costas x2 - read my review here)
  • Waterproof pouch (Simms)
  • Microfleece sleeping bag liner (REI - no longer made...?)
Electronics:
  • Waterproof point & shoot (Pentax W90)
  • iPod Touch 64 GB - camera, internet, e-books, music (read about my love for iPod here)
Luggage (checked):
Luggage (Carry-on):
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Pop back later this week for part two - my fly gear for Guatemala!