They still offer the Xpac redrum. I’d say that unless you want a different style of layout or just want another backpack for whatever reason there’s probably not a huge reason to have both. My style definitely prefers one of the waxed cotton/leather bags but I’m not a huge fan of leather and I’ve found the Xpac material is just too darn convenient since this guy lives on the front of my bike. Water, mud and gunk just wipe right off and the inside never gets wet.

I’m with you, I was just late to the party.

I use it as my light beanie. I have a heavy alpaca beanie that’s insane but too much if any physical effort is being used. It’s great as a backup for standing around and drinking Bailey’s laced hot chocolate in the snow though.

⁠@@JimLBon out of curiosity, who makes the alpaca beanie you’re referring to?

I’ve already done it twice. I don’t think there’s anything else to say.

nice, I didn’t see the second one, will look it up, thanks for the reviews!

False equivalence. Projection. You need emotional and logical assistance. But thanks for removing all doubt.

@JimLBon thats raihh bru'thur. Too bad all your supported polices have cut such funding for me to get the proper logical/emotional assistance. Anything else you'd like to lose on today before new year?

Try an XL. Don’t wear it out, just wear it around your house a while. If it’s too big you can exchange it for a L. My dad is 5’11” and about your weight. He’s built like a brick shithouse. He can wear anything I can at 6’2.5” and 260. Off topic, but I’m lucky enough to have a dad who is a legend in my mind. I’ve long thought that 5’10”-5’11” is the optimal height as you’re not short but also not so tall as to be annoying. My dad is a beast of a man and has a natural build similar to Mike Tyson when he didn’t weight train.

@@JimLBon perfect info, thanks! Sounds like your dad and myself are built very similarly so this is very helpful. I've spoke to Ralph a couple times and just ordered the All-Around today in XL Lynx. I was a bit concerned on sizing as I had one of their Chore Coats in XL and while it does fit, it was kind of tight in the chest/underarms area when doing anything physical like driving/reaching/etc so I returned it. Plus I could not layer under it at all, only a SS T-shirt type undergarment. I loved the material and looks, just not the fit for me. Fingers crossed I get the AAJ soon and it fits perfectly so Ralph doesn't hear from me again other than how happy I am. :) Side note: if you haven't looked at any of the Heat Straps jackets I'd highly recommend them. They use some really nice Wool that they told me comes f/the same 'maker' that Weatherwool uses. Not to steal anything away f/ Weatherwool, just throwing it out there.

@@ericmoss8344 Post up when you get it how that sizing works out for you. I'm about the same weight and have a 49"-50" chest so am also wondering if I should size up to the 2XL. The garment measurement says 52" but thats on the outside, depending on the thickness, it might not have that much room on the inside and I'd want a little room to layer. But 56" on the 2XL also seems pretty big. My fave peacoat right now it like 54" and its sorta roomy already.

@@jonuiuc will do. I've spoke to Ralph a couple of times and hopefully the XL fits me well. I had an XL chore coat that I ended up returning because it was just too snug in the arm-pit area if I wore anything other than a T-Shirt. Even then it was more snug than I'd like. Great garment, just didn't work for what I wanted.

I appreciate it!

Pokemon is the biggest shared interest I have with my son. We play all the time.

That absolutely is an option. I have completely waxed four jackets by myself. It’s a tedious, awful process and the end result is never as good as a factory waxed jacket. You do you.

It’s a nice shirt.

Appreciate your time and honesty Jim...and...the lack of BS and fluff trying to get likes and followers. I watch a lot of videos on clothing (Empire Wool And Canvas, Weatherwool, and Filson mostly). Packs and bags also, and you are the best kept secret on KZbin.

One other thing, you are used to Weatherwool. Kevin uses mostly military blankets for his wool. He has a way to full and fluff them, but they are scratchier than the Ramboullet (sp) wool that Ralph uses. If I'm wearing wool I always have full sleeve undershirts on so it doesn't matter to me. The price is much less than Weatherwool though.

Sorry about the rambling Jim, but I've done a ton of research on wool and obsess over it as much as Ralph from Weatherwool does. I could talk for hours about it. Just to be clear for other people who read this, when I said Kevin Kinney at Empire Wool started the wool anorak craze, most people associate the first popular wool anorak with Lester River Trading. Kevin designed the anorak that is sold by Lester River. He licenses it to Jason at Lester River to sell. Enough rambling.

No, troll

Smart man. I hope you never have to use them.

If all you do is live an urban lifestyle maybe. Filson hasn’t made a double Mack for a while and a new one will probably cost about the same as a new AAJ. Good luck finding a Double Mack for 80 bucks. I’d still rather have my AAJ and I have yet to find someone who bought a Weatherwool product that didn’t think it was worth every penny.

@JimLBon The idea that anybody working in the woods or ranch would use weatherwool is hilarious im sure there have been buyers who aren't just boomers with too much money or hipsters with daddy's money But idk who would feel comfortable doing anything physical in a 900 jacket vs cheaper alternatives, I saw a double mackinaw for 250 just recently, almost four times cheaper. I have no doubt the weatherwool is an amazing piece though I really want one.

I’m not a boomer and I used 0% of my dad’s money.

@JimLBon So You're a bald hipster that's just as bad. Jk jk

And you’re an ignorant buffoon who hides behind a false and stupid name on the internet. Guess I’d rather be a bald hipster.

There’s no link. Etsy.

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but it’s not an excuse. I don’t like tests, I don’t like ranks, and I don’t like authority in general. Belts hold your pants up. It doesn’t matter anyway, I gave up BJJ due to physical injuries. I plan to go back to IMA early next year. In the meantime I’ve been keeping myself busy weight and cardio training. I’ve doubled my bicep curl in a year. Now that’s an accomplishment.

There’s plenty of shade to throw around, that’s for sure. I’m just sick of it.

You have terrible taste and are excessively kind!

I’ll put that out next, probably this coming Wednesday or Thursday.

www.filson.com/lined-denim-short-cruiser.html#sku=20172080-fco-012796318

No problem 👍

You’re not wrong. I haven’t made any on screen content in a while but because I’ve been lifting I’m getting even bigger so now 52 is the bare minimum. I wish my gut would disappear faster but I’ll take what I can get.

No idea. Weatherwool has weights on their site for certain sizes.

Couldn't agree more

Hope you enjoy it!

And a pleasure to use. They cost a lot but I smile every shift!

XL, all the way. And hello to my people! My grandmother came here after WW2 with her large Norwegian missionary family. All the best from the US.