Legendary Whitetails Men's Tough as Buck Waxed Trucker Jacket Jacket

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A closer look at the waxed cotton, which will only get better the more you wear it. Allie Holloway Waxed cotton is the OG technical fabric. In fact, it's the original, which Filson called "waterproof khaki." It will keep you dry, but be warned that it feels damp on exposed skin, even when it's not. Otherwise, this option takes a second to break in, but when it does, you'll find it's fit for just about any job. Before that, he held roles as Editor, Deputy Editor, and Associate Editor focusing on news, social, and video.Laurence hosted the BBC Sounds podcast Obsessed with Peaky Blinders in 2019, as well as his own podcast production, Time of My Life, where he interviews fascinating elders about their life lessons, including Only Fools and Horses' Sir David Jason, Star Trek’s George Takei and Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh. For more than 20 years, Mission Workshop has been pumping out stylish threads deep in the heart of San Francisco.

The stretch canvas and bellows-style pleats mean you’ll have ample range of motion. Meanwhile, the antibacterial and durable water repellent finish keeps you working hard despite some precip in the forecast. The waxed material is a product of manufacturer Halley Stevensons who made their name by outfitting Scottish fisherman with durable rainwear. Though many brands have adopted lightweight waterproofing technologies like Gore-Tex, countless companies still produce hard-wearing waxed canvas outerwear. It's tough, water-resistant and has gone largely unchanged over the past century. Although it's occasionally been adapted to suit newer silhouettes, the trusty treatment still works well to this day, in spite of new, synthetic materials and membranes. It’s no secret why: the tailored cut brings a modern edge to a typically traditional outerwear piece, and the construction doesn’t slouch either. Nine colorways offer plenty of selection, and with both sides of the canvas being waxed, it holds up surprisingly well in cold and wet conditions.Together, the company’s founders’ experience runs the gamut of producing everything from technical cycling gear to combat apparel for Navy Seals. Impressed? We sure are.

In the early fall, our tester noted they were sweating. By peak fall, comfort was never better for our tester, but when winter hit, this was a little too light. There are two fit options available, a Classic and Tall option, which should work well for bigger guys or taller, lankier guys, too. He secured a first-class BA journalism degree at Staffordshire University, along with several NCTJ qualifications, and now has 14 years' experience in digital publishing covering TV, movies, music, gaming, tech, showbiz, and travel. Laurence has won numerous awards in his journalism career, including the BSME Talent Award’s Best Deputy Editor, the PPA's 30 Under 30, and the New Editor and Editor of the Year at the AOP and BSMEs. He led Digital Spy to win PPA's Digital Content Team of the Year twice, along with the British Media Awards’ Brand of the Year in 2021. If you’re looking to ride in style, then take a hint from the crew over at JANE and go with The Driggs. Laurence has been a broadcasting contributor on television and radio, including KISS, Heat Radio, BBC Radio London, Radio 5 Live, and BBC Breakfast. He is also a visiting lecturer at various universities teaching journalism, including City, University of London, Nottingham Trent, Staffordshire University and London Metropolitan.