Aether Ultralight Jacket
When hot summer days give way to cool summer nights, it's nice to have a jacket around — and the Aether Ultralight Jacket ($195) is a fine choice. Made from a soft microfiber fabric, it feels great against your skin, and justifies its price with small-yet-appreciated details like Lycra bindings at the neck and cuff to prevent chafing and block out wind, low-profile pit zips for staying ventilated, and gripper tape on the interior hem to ensure it stays put. Terrific for running or cycling, but for us, it'll get the most use during late evening visits to the local golf course.
Travelteq Travel Jacket
Looking for versatility in your outerwear? The Travelteq Travel Jacket ($TBA) might be just up your alley. Designed to function as both a formal and casual jacket, the Travel Jacket is reversible, with two side pockets and a breast pocket on one side, built-in earphone clips, and a lightweight nylon build. Coming soon.
Mission Workshop Eiger Waterproof Field Jacket
Going for the European secret agent look this winter? The Mission Workshop Eiger Waterproof Field Jacket ($700) can help you achieve this lofty fashion goal. Made from Schoeller c_change — a Swiss-made, wool-faced fabric featuring a waterproof, heat-reactive membrane to help regulate body temperature while offering comprehensive protection from rain, wind, and snow — the Eiger also sports a traditional four-pocket front, two internal media pockets, a large, cycling-style rear compartment, full-seam taping, and a three-point adjustable hood that's perfect for concealing your identity during late-night operations.
Storm Trooper Motorcycle Suit
We'll admit to believing that Harley riders aren't likely to be huge Star Wars fans, but if your tastes manage to straddle the line between comic book fairs and biker bars, perhaps the Storm Trooper Motorcycle Suit ($1,150) should be in your stocking this year. Officially licensed, this amazing suit is made from form-molded leather, allowing it to replicate even small details of its on-screen counterpart, while built-in CE-approved body armor will keep you safe in case you swerve too quickly trying to maneuver around a restless Ewok. [Scouted by Jeff]
Homage T-Shirts
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
TAD Street Fighter Jacket
Created as a one-off to celebrate the completion of a classic bike restoration, the TAD Street Fighter Jacket ($950) is a limited edition that's worth the extra cash. Made from fine American leather sourced from Horween Leather in Chicago, the Street Fighter features a zippered side hideaway pocket, a gusseted back for freedom of movement, two interior snap pockets for added storage, zippered cuffs, and antiqued brass zippers. As an added bonus, the leather will break in and develop a patina that's unique to you, quickly making it look like a well-worn partner in crime instead of something you just grabbed off the nearest mannequin. [Scouted by Tyler]
Penfield Race For The Summit Parka
If you live in a part of the world where winter isn't just a season but a challenge to be conquered, then you'll appreciate the Penfield Summit Parka ($320). Roughly equivalent to wearing a sleeping bag over your torso — but far better-looking — the down parka was first released in the 1970's and has remained a classic ever since. Available in five colors to the lazy general public, this custom-made "Race for the Summit" edition — in Uncrate-approved orange with coyote fur hood and special 70/30 fabric — can be yours if you're up to a challenge.
Penfield's Race for the Summit is an online game that takes you on a quest to win the one-off Summit parka seen above. The race will take you on a web trail, around some of Penfield's favorite sites — including Uncrate — in search of the answers to ten clues that will be released over four weeks starting today.
Outlier Liberated Wool Peacoat
Most winter coats make it difficult — at best — to do more than lift your arms slightly above your hairy armpits. The Outlier Liberated Wool Peacoat ($650) overcomes this by combining a 2.5 layer wool softshell fabric — with yarn-dyed wool on the outside, fleece on the inside, and a wind- and weather-resistant polyurethane bond in the middle — and an innovative cut to allow for a wide range of motion, while providing the utmost in warmth and comfort. Added features include custom Corozo buttons, a high-buttoned collar, merino/nylon inner cuffs, and the ability to make you float in midair on dreary days.
Drive Scorpion Jacket
We've found our Halloween costume. Feast your eyes on the officially licensed Scorpion Jacket ($160) from Drive. Just pair it with some driving gloves, splatter on a bit of blood, and pop in a toothpick, and you're on your way to being the coolest dude at the party. Hopefully, they can get this thing shipped before the 31st. [Scouted by Jeffrey & Dak]
Nanamica Field Jacket
Most good-looking wool coats aren't so great in the rain, and most raincoats aren't so good looking. The Nanamica Field Jacket ($1,200) bridges this gap with a wool-based Gore-Tex out and fully tapered seams that make it both breathable and waterproof, but also combine with the unique style — which includes a slash pocket, patch pockets, and an interior zip pocket — to create a garment that looks so good, you won't mind wearing it in sunny weather.
Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie
This isn't your average sweatshirt. The Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie ($325-$330) is a favorite of military and outdoorsy types thanks to high-end features like a wind- and waterproof c_change membrane that adapts to the climate inside and outside the garment, face and tricot backing treated with the Schoeller 3XDry moisture management system to keep out water, dirt, and stains while wicking away sweat, and coldback treatment to keep you dry, four-way stretchable fabric, velcro cuffs, and a clean design with strategically-placed pockets. It's the hoodie equivalent of Star Trek, without the distracting lens flares and irritating Romulans.
Orvis Ultimate Travel Jacket
We've all done it: headed out on a journey, only to find ourselves cramming every pocket we can find with random receipts, food stuffs, and other junk, until each looks and feels as if it's about to burst. The Orvis Ultimate Travel Jacket ($325) should help alleviate this problem, what with its 23 outer and five interior pockets, including a right-side water bottle, and other travel-friendly features like removable sleeves and hood and an easily washable/collapsible cotton/nylon build.
Columbia Koozie Hoodie
Despite its horrendous description — we're pretty sure the phrase "bro-in' down with your BFFs" has never left our mouths — the Columbia Koozie Hoodie ($75) does look like the ultimate chilly drinking attire. Wind- and stain-resistant, it features front pockets designed to hold two bottles or cans, an integrated bottle opener, and a variety of two-tone color options to keep you looking good no matter your level of intoxication. [Thanks, Ken]