Reddit mentions: The best sports & outdoors jackets & coats

Male, not a camp counselor here, but here is what I take for a work trip. Only difference between that and a personal trip is I don't take 3 button up shirts, i just wear the one button up and use the merino t shirts as undershirts:

Pictures of my stuff
*I've updated a few things from what is in the pictures

• 3x Van Heusen Traveler button ups (For work)
  
• 1x Icebreaker Button up merino wool shirt (worn)
  
• 1x [Packable down jacket](https://www . amazon . com/gp/product/B01G613V0M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• 2x Wooly merino wool t shirts (1x worn)
  
• 2x Pair wool socks (1x worn)
  
• 1x Makers and Riders 3 season jeans/pants OR
  
• 1x Thunderbolt Original Jeans
  
• 1x Rip Curl Men's Mirage Boardwalk
  
• 1x JBL travel speaker
  
• 1x Shoes*
  
• 1x Amazon FireStick
  
• 1x Lightening to HDMI adapter
  
• 2x Lightening cables
  
• 2x MicroUSB cables
  
• 1x Columbia rain jacket
  
• 1x SeaToSummit hanging bathroom kit, small
  
• 1x battery powered toothbrush
  
• 1x travel toothpaste
  
• 1x SeaToSumit hand soap leafs
  
• 1x shaving razor
  
• 1x Nose/Ear trimmer plus extra batteries
  
• 1x Floss
  
• 1x Axe travel deodorant
  
• 1x Dr Bronners soap
  
• 1x Tea Tree hair and body lotion
  
• 1x travel loofa
  
• 1x Grayl water bottle, empty (OR my Kleen Kanteen, but i'm liking the Grayl for filtering groty tasting hotel water)
  
  The Boardwalk shorts are pretty great since they look like regular shorts, but are quick dry so you can swim in them too.
  I've had the Thunderbolt pants for a few weeks now, and they are amazing. I don't want to wear any other kind of pants now lol! I wear them around town, rock climbing, hanging around the house. I wash them about once a week.
  
  Shoes
  (for work I have some Johnston and Murphy slip on's, but for personal, I'm still experimenting. My feet seem to be the most comfortable in Salomon's. I have some Salomon XA Pro 3D's right now, but I've read that they're not really designed for walking/hiking all day as they are trail runners and the tread can wear out fast in the wrong places. Merrel Moab Ventilator's i wish didn't make my arch's hurt after a whole day of walking because they're a great shoe. I'm going to try some other brands and types, but I'd really try to find one that looks good enough to wear in town and has some outdoor qualities to them)
  
  
  Laptop area
  
  1x Laptop (either work laptop or my Chromebook or Surface3)
  1x laptop charger
  1x HDMI cable
  1x bag of extra AA and AAA batteries
  2x USB drives
  

I'll try not to repeat what others have said.

I would go for a nice rain jacket
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0089PWGRI/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1394167347&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Or a poncho.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002ETVLZ8

Maybe a nice fleece
http://www.amazon.com/White-Sierra-Trinity-Quarter-Titanium/dp/B00DJ1ST1Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1394167546&sr=1-2&keywords=quarter+zip+fleece

I think that a nice fixed blade knife of a realistic size would go a long way. I'd consider either an ESEE 3, 4, or laser strike. I don't think amazon carries then. The standard sheathing and fit and finish is good enough in my mind that I'd place them above TOPs or Becker.

I'd really consider a back like the Kelty Redwing series. They're not so big that you can't use them as a daypack but you can also go 1 or 2 nights in them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009R6B3NQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394167784&sr=8-1

Like some other said a nice cheap folder like an opines, or a KaBar dozier would be a good idea!

And I try to always carry a good multitool, the leatherman wingman is a nice option that will save some money.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DI0XM4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1394167903&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Traveling with a friend of mine as recent college grads to a few countries in SEA before we make our way through Turkey, Greece, Romania, Germany, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Denmark, and Iceland. That's a fuckton of places, and we purposely squeezed as much shit as we could into 57 days because we don't know any better.

Just a few notes:

• Original packing list
  
• That bundle in the top-left is my rain coat. I wonder if you guys think I can forego that and pick up a poncho over in SEA. Those two elongated-looking things to the right of it are arm warmers.
  
• The lime green bundle you see in the middle of the pic is a Sea to Summit Coolmax Adaptor Liner with Insect Shield. I hear it makes sleeping in hostels just a little bit nicer (plus I intend on using it for future camping trips when I return in May).
  
• I'm leaving for the airport in two days with what you see in the picture as well as the t-shirt, jeans, underwear, socks, and shoes that I'll be wearing. My passport, passport photocopies, and visa photos are all stashed away in a 'hidden' pocket in the bag.
  
• The bag is a Chrome Citizen and a few of you would recommend against it because I'd be killing my shoulder lugging everything around like that. I'd be open to switching my bag out for my Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack, but when I initially packed using that bag, half the bag was still empty...
  
• Camera's a Canon S100, and yes, it's a great pocket camera. If you're thinking of getting one or one of its older/younger siblings, I say go for it. I'll be bringing three batteries and 2 x 32GB SD cards, so we'll see just how far I can go on those two cards without needing to dump any images...
  
  I think I probably left a few things out of the picture that are on my packing list, but oh well. I'm going to say I 'have no idea what I'm doing' since I've never packed for such a long trip before, but I've tried my best thus far. I owe it to this sub for giving me tons of inspiration and help with planning bits of my trip!

http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Helium-Jacket-Lemongrass/dp/B005BV8ADM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396914648&sr=8-1&keywords=helium+2

Depends on your size and what color you want, but that's a solid jacket for $104 and free shipping. Note that it's really lightweight (I think pretty much the lightest on the market?) so it doesn't have hand pockets or pit zippers. Works great by me and I don't like pockets on my jackets like that, your mileage may vary.

Most brands, like Mountain Hardwear, North Face, Marmot, etc, will have a $100 jacket with more pockets and stuff, and you should be able to find them for 70 or so.

As a general rule for outdoor stuff, there's no need to pay retail for things. Nearly everything goes on sale, or you can find an equivalent item that does. Plan ahead, like you're doing now, and just wait for a sale. For example, keep an eye out for last year's color and save a ton of money. Buy summer gear during winter sales. that sort of stuff.

Quick links:

Base layers: Uniqlo Heat Tech ($15ea) or anything else you find that's not cotton. Get short sleeve and long sleeves.

Fleece layer (combine with next layer when it gets really cold): This REI fleece jacket is on sale for $20 in charcoal right now.

Insulation (down) Layer: Uniqlo ($70) or even this super cheap Uniqlo knockoff ($23) if you can wait a month for delivery somewhere. You'll probably want to size up on this layer for when you need to fit your fleece under.

Super basic rain layer in case you need to get out while it's raining: Frogg Toggs $15 and size up.

Wool socks: Kirkland signature
$20

Blanket: Hammockgear 0º quilt ($232. You'll want Long and Wide) For emergency purposes I'm recommending a weather rated quilt. It's like a sleeping bag but it comes fully unzipped to act like a blanket as well. You don't NEED it though just something to keep in mind for when it gets a lot colder. Or just pile up on

Beanie depends on your head size. Can't go wrong with a carhartt usually. $13

For gloves what I do is get some safety rated leather gloves like these durawears($38), in case you need to get out and work on something while it's below freezing) and also get some liners ($25). You might want to add another heavy duty set of mittens for emergency reasons.

**OR https://www.ironclad.com/all-ironclad-gloves/outdoor-adventure/cold-climate/



And if you want to treat yo self I can't recommend MeUndies enough for comfortable boxers. Their boxer briefs are the most comfortable I've ever worn and they work for you bc they're not cotton. Also their lounge pants would be awesome to sleep in.

You probably have/want steel or composite toe boots if you're at all involved with loading/unloading but they're uncomfortable as shit so for day to day just get some beaters with good traction. Don't need anything fancy. You're driving not styling like some kind of goddamed cityboy. And you might make your work boots highs in case you ever gotta deal with snow.

ALSO, please get a basic emergency set up.

Emergency blanket, candles/matches, energy bars, water, etc.



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Possibly Dumb Question: Does anyone know what kind of jacket this is or where I can find high quality ones? https://i.imgur.com/8GChcqg.jpg

Bit of a fashion novice but I really like the style of this type of jacket with the fur lining and am interested in the wool material of the coat, fleece is okay too. I live in a cold climate but I only own bulky heavy duty coats and I want a bit of a lighter jacket.

Unfortunately I've tried 50 different google and reddit searches, including checking the sidebar, and for some reason can't find any outside of cheap Asian companies from Amazon.

Examples from amazon: My favorite looking one "Men's Winter Wool Blend Casual Jacket Stand Collar Coat Outerwear"

"Yeokou Men's Vintage Slim Sherpa Lined Shearling Corduroy Trucker Jacket"

"Vcansion Men's Outdoors Casual Fleece Windproof Jacket Coat"

"M2MO Mens Casual Turn-down Collar Thicken Faux Lamb Wool Lined Jacket"

"Men's Winter Cotton Canvas Tucker Sherpa Collar Jacket with Fur Lining"


Edit just to add: This type of jacket would go great with the social environment I live in. 200$ Budget.

Some questions:

1. Looking into buying a harrington jacket: Orvis or Ben Sherman?. I'm kinda leaning to the Orvis, but I'm not sure of the fit. I'm a 36/38 on jackets, so I'm going for a small.
   
   
2. Also for light rain I'd like an anorak to carry on my bag. Does anybody have any info regarding Charles River Apparel?. Seems cheap and waterproof enough for my uses. Also, anything from amazon has to be "amazon global" eligible, so that limits my options a bit.
   
   
3. I'm buying a pair of Nike Killshot 2's, and I'm wary of sizing. I'm an 8 on regular Chucks, but my 8 Clark's DB is a bit big for my tastes. Would a 7.5 on the killshots be ok?
   
   
4. Do taupe suede Bass bucks look ok with khaki chinos? I don't have a picture right now, but this is pretty close to what I mean. Mine are british khaki Dockers alphas.
   
   
5. Bonus, regarding the taupe bucks, what kind of belt do you wear with them? I'm using a dark brown leather belt that matches most of my leather shoes, but for the lighter bucks I'm not sure.
   
   Thanks!

You will die in those jackets. Literally.

Here's my winter setup.....

1. Jeep cap. Keeps the sun out of your eyes and it keeps you warm. You can get them at Ragstock for 5$
   
2. A pair of good winter gloves, and a pair of those cheap stretchy winter gloves. Wear the stretchy winter gloves underneath the thick winter gloves. A good tip on whether a pair of gloves are going to be warm, is if you hold a McDonald's cup of ice water tightly against them. If you can feel the cold cup, then they're no good. If you can't, then stay with them.
   
3. Your legs will get cold too, so buy a pair of base layer pants. Maybe double up. Wear them underneath your regular pants.
   
4. Get a good pair of snowpants to go over your regular pants. Again, McDonald's cup of ice water trick.
   
5. Get a base layer shirt to go underneath your regular shirt.
   
6. Get a good, thick jacket. Do the ice water thing for the jacket too. My personal favorite kind of jacket is an ice fishing jacket.
   
7. Ski goggles. Sounds weird, but your eyes will get cold too.
   
8. [A neoprene mask] (https://www.amazon.com/ZANheadgear-WNFM114H-Black-Neoprene-Half/dp/B000LVZVNE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neoprene+mask&qid=1573108443&sr=8-1) . They keep your face warm.
   
9. 2 good pairs of wool socks. Yes, 2. It gets that cold.
   
10. A thick pair of high top skateboard shoes, if you're going to avoid getting winter boots. High top Osiris shoes are good alternatives to winter boots. But you're going to have to get them waterproofed. They're naturally thick.
    
11. Ice cleats.

I just picked up the Outdoor Research Foray jacket for $150, which is $65 less than retail from Amazon.

I got it a couple months ago, and it is very good. Breathable, water proof, but most of all, the pit zips that extend down to the bottom of the jacket allow is to be opened poncho style. When I´m highly active I open them all the way to increase airflow.

Good luck

Help me choose a snowboard/cold weather jacket

Here are the jackets I have saved after many hours of research, all of them have 10k/10k weather resistance.

Non of them are perfect. Some look good, but lack functions while others have functions, but don't look that slick.

My helmet is red, pants are black and my snowboard is white, black and red. Also where I live it gets quite cold in the winter (-30'C), so on the coldest days I would use the jacket to go around the town as well.

O'neil - All the functions, but looks too edgy, no?:
http://www.amazon.de/ONeill-Herren-Skijacke-Sapphire-450015/dp/B00L09WOL8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415970481&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=O%27Neill+Men%27s+PM+Galaxy+Jacket

L1 - Nice looking jacket(I'll forgive the diagonal pockets), unfortunately lacks the skipass pocket on the sleeve:
http://www.dogfunk.com/l1-omen-jacket-mens?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6b21lbi1qYWNrZXQ6MToxOm9tZW4tamFja2V0&skid=LON000N-GRE-S

WLD - Functional and looks ok, not fan of the brown stamp on left pocket :/
http://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/WLD-Snowy+Moon+Jacket-301643489-denim+blue+melange/?back=fn4dow

O'neil - Functionality ok, looks too dark, also very "contrasty" pocket zippers: http://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/O+Neill-Utility+Jacket-301796739-blue+wing+teal/?back=nAUUhA

Foursquare - Looks a bit "adventurous", good functionality+price, doesn't have wrist gaiters, so if I crash in powder snow can get into my sleeves:
http://www.amazon.com/Foursquare-Label-Snowboard-Jacket-Medium/dp/B0053ZPG9C/ref=sr_1_190?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416323344&sr=1-190

DC - Goes well with my helmet, no skipass pocket on the sleeve:
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Mens-Axis-Jacket-Medium/dp/B00IJHX4V8/ref=sr_1_19?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324395&sr=1-19

O'neil - Sleeve pocket to high, other than that, looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Snow-Jones-Shell-Medium/dp/B00KQ26N3U/ref=sr_1_51?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324921&sr=1-51

DC - Looks ok, but weird design inside the hood:
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Forest-Jacket-Dress-Medium/dp/B00MJ2320C/ref=sr_1_53?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324921&sr=1-53

I highly recommend this jacket: I’ve had it for two years and I commute daily all through the seasons. It’s a great shell with big vents and waterproof and easy to layer up underneath. Good luck!

Red Ledge Men's Free Rein Parka, Trefoil Green, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGB8ZSO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6dgTDbNQC6D3S

Haha honestly what I was thinking too. I feel like it'd be 9/10 without the hood, compared to (in my opinion) the 7/10 it is now. I do like the gray one but I thought navy would look good with the light brown accents.

Thanks for your comment btw. Just being kinda insecure bc i assume name brand is a big issue when in reality it's no big deal..

I do like this one from them.

Do you know of any good brands that sell these types of jackets $100 or less? My issue is mostly money. Working at Mcdonalds won't give me full banks lol.

> boston, ma

You gonna die.

https://www.reddit.com/r/mit/comments/2vkp0h/mt_snowpocalypse_near_simmons/

You need a good fleece.
Something medium-weight, but breathable.
You might want to bring this with you, or plan to buy it not-too-long after arrival.

You need a good Parka. Not a jacket. A dang Parka.
But you will not need said parka when you arrive in the Fall. You can buy it later.

You need waterproof boots.
Lightly insulated is a plus.
You will not need these either on move-in day.

You will very probably want a hat & gloves too if you generally like doing things outdoors.
You can buy those same time as parka.

When I say Parka, I mean this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JEO3QOY/

Not this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GHC41S/

Long enough to cover your butt. An insulated hood. Pockets deep enough for your entire hand, plus your phone, plus a pair of gloves.

Now, if you are a home-body, and don't like to go outside, you can get buy with sweaters under anything rain-resistant, plus tennis shoes with thicker socks to just dash to class.

You don't HAVE to buy North Face / Columbia / LL Bean gear.
My understanding is that the Boston Area Goodwill has a solid supply of warm coats due in part from all the students coming & going. (There are like 26 universities in the Boston area).

If you think you can be comfortable on a CCF pad like the z-lite then go for it. It'll be lighter, cheaper, and much more durable than an inflatable. I personally don't enjoy them as much, so I opted for the neoair. It's plenty durable if you pay attention to sharp things (rocks generally won't puncture it), but it does cost more. If you can test any of them out I highly recommend that because if a CCF pad works for you then you're golden; cheap, light, durable. For me I was willing to spend more to get a good night sleep on the trail, and I'm fine with watching where I drop it to protect it more.

My go to recommendation for rain wear is a Frogg Togg jacket. Amazon UK (I'm assuming you are in UK, sorry if not) carries them for cheap, and they do a solid job of keeping you dry. Some folks complain about durability, and they aren't designed for hard abuse like bushwhacking, but my pair is 2 years old and still going strong.

One of the cheapest (of the "waterproof breathable" "non-disposable/non"emergency") that is relatively light: Marmot Precip

The lightest: Outdoor Research Helium II

A compromise of very light, but still has pockets and pitzips (and what I just bought): Montbell Versalite...sucks that you have to order directly from Montbell....I much prefer getting free shipping and free returns to try on different sizes

I used to pick up those 99 cent disposable ponchos from the check out lane and toss them in my glove box or back pack for emergencies. They're not worth the 99 cents.

I'd rather get a box of 32 contractor trash bags (4mil, 42 gallon).

I can make rain gear out of one, use it to collect water, use a couple around a sleeping bag to water proof it in the snow...

But to be honest, that's just for a beginner. Over time you want to replace all your cheap starter stuff with quality products. Now I've got a set of Frog Toggs that cost me $20.

Weighs 2 pounds, rolls up tightly and I can tuck it into my pack and forget about it until needed.

I'm still looking for something better, but this has gotten me through the last winter, so worth the price. I'm open to suggestions for better.

In the PNW you gotta have decent wet weather gear.

Frogg Toggs - cheap, reliable, but kind of fragile. I like beauty in my fenders so I run Velo's

Agreed. Certainly not BIFL, but not intended to be. They (pants + jacket) cost around $20 and pack up small so you won't get caught without. I often only bother with the jacket, but the pants are nice to have.

http://smile.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Ultra-lite2-Rain-stuff/dp/B007SF1DAQ

I'm unfamiliar with that brand, but the description says the hood is helmet compatible and I would be concerned about dealing with a lot of hood material even though it can cinched down. Here is the Frogg Toggs that I use:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Frogg-Togg-UL12104-09MD-Ultra-Medium/dp/B007X5XDOK/ref=sr_1_1?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1537840601&sr=1-1&keywords=frogg+toggs+ultralite

These are just my preferences, anything waterproof that you like that is also acceptably light will do.

Ive been using the 4ucycling jacket and it seems pretty good and covers my shorts. its only 13 dollars and weighs about 7 oz.
https://www.amazon.com/4ucycling-Raincoat-Outdoor-Updated-Version/dp/B06WD4J837/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1518318562&sr=8-10&keywords=4ucycling

Not sure how one makes it this far in life and not know the secrets of walking in the rain, but the popular method of not getting wet in a rainstorm is a combination of umbrella, rainsuit, and rainboots.

I don't think this is unique to Chicago but who knows.

Maybe ask /r/weather or /r/meteorology for advanced rain-aversion techniques.

I have these. It doesn't rain a lot in Southern California. I've used these a few times and they work pretty well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SF1DAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just got a Marmot PreCip Jacket and love it so far. It is very lightweight and cuts through wind like butter

https://www.amazon.com/Marmot-Mens-Precip-Jacket/dp/B004OVE430

Probably something like this Columbia jacket, has a ton of reviews if that helps.

http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Watertight-Jacket-Black-Charcoal/dp/B00331GLLK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1396295451&sr=8-6&keywords=marmot+precip

I grabbed this one and I've loved it so far. Really lightweight and always keeps me dry.

Looks like there is different kinds, any ones in particular to look for? I found these ones on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007X5XDU4/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

>I don't ride in the rain,

https://www.amazon.com/4ucycling-Raincoat-Outdoor-Updated-Version/dp/B06WD4J837

>and then I have to haul a bike around to use LINK?

https://www.amazon.com/Resettable-Combination-Complimentary-Mounting-1-4Lb-Blusmart/dp/B011NX8KMC

edit: to your edit

>I'd rather have stations closer together, like they are in cities with good transit.

I know you would, but the system isn't for every special snowflake. There is always a balancing act of transit time to convienence. Everett is a long ways away, if we doubled the number of stops, it would make the system inefficient. Plenty of cities with good transit have their stops ~2 miles apart once 6 miles out of the core and we will too.

You can find a Marmot Minimalist on sale for $150 USD (https://www.amazon.com/Marmot-Minimalist-Jacket-Black-Large/dp/B005BXY2PA). It's better than the Marmot Precip. Also, there's the Outdoor Research Foray II, which I purchased for $120 USD (https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Mens-Foray-Jacket/dp/B009Q19UE6)

Has anybody tried out these jackets? They seem like a decent alternative to frogg toggs.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WD4J837?psc=1

FroggToggs. Pants weigh about 5oz. Still ugly, but they come in different colors and they're cheap. Just a note, the fit is one size bigger than normal. I'm 5'10" and the small fits me. Medium was too long.

Rain gear for you to wear? Frogg Toggs

I would go one or maybe two sizes smaller than you usually wear. If you want to find them locally then bass pro shops, cabelas, and target sometimes have them.

https://www.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Ultra-Small-UL12104-12SM/dp/B007SF1DAQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1501997584&sr=8-6&keywords=frogg%2Btoggs&th=1
This one, I bought 2 suits UL2 FToggs

cheap on Amazon

I got my set for like $16. I returned my OR Helium 2 after getting completely soaked in it on a 10 mile hike in the rain. It sucks to get soaking wet while wearing a rain jacket that costs that much. The Frogg Toggs UL jacket has kept me BONE DRY

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Helium-Jacket-Pewter/dp/B005BV88T8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551190748&sr=8-2&keywords=helium%2BII&th=1&psc=1

20g heavier than a frogg togg

You can get a Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket in Black, a North Face Venture Jacket in Black, or a Marmot Precip Jacket in Black.

The Marmot Precip is also another relatively inexpensive rain jacket.

Lots of rain jackets to choose from with GORE-TEX or some equivalent. Here's a basic one (for staying dry, not warmth): http://amzn.com/B00331GLLK

I would just grab a Frog Togg in the mean time. Cheap, light and will do the trick in the interim.

If you're looking for just a standard jacket, the Marmot Precip is fairly standard, and comes in a nice yellow. A lot of people seem to like the L.L. Bean Trail Model but I don't like the longer cut.

*Addendum: After more searching there is apparently a shorter L.L. Bean Trail Model. My apologies.