Western Mountaineering Flash Vest

After a couple of odd days of sunshine it has now become evident, which way the weather is heading. It's getting colder and mentally you are starting to prepare for the winter. I know, that some of the readers may come from countries with a warmer climate and I envy you.

I have begun looking for options for this winter. I already have too many jackets, so I'm not actively looking for - at least I'm not admitting it. 

Sometimes I want to add just a layer of extra, cosy warmth. Or add a extra layer of warmth underneath a Harris Tweed blazer, like I have seen some Japanese men do it.

This lead me to the Western Mountaineering Flash vest.

It is very lightweight, yet very well made. It weighs around a 100 grams and is filled with goose down. Other than that it comes in three wearable colourways black, brown and silver. And did I mention, it's made in Canada? Well, it is.

People Doing Things Right - Oi Polloi

Oi Polloi of Manchester is a shop that is widely known. The assortment they carry is good, solid and they continuously bring in more good stuff. I do think that they have many things that are slightly too commercial, but then again that is how you sometimes make a living.

They aren't just bringing in some of the best goods from around the world. They are also putting out an excellent magazine called The Rig Out, and more recently an online publication, called Pica. Pica features drawings by Ben Lamb, as well as some articles and product shots. Read it here

It has gotten me anxious to start wearing warm sweaters, parkas or basically just outerwear again. Good job.