Clothing for the Outdoors and Bushcraft in the Summer

[@martinmoreno3015]

Low profile, simple, honest, humble, hard working man, typical canadian. 💪🇨🇦

[@MapleMarmite]

When I hear of Tilley hats, I always think of the Ontario zookeeper who had his Tilley hat removed from his head and eaten by an elephant - three times! He’d just wait for it to reappear and then wash it and wear it again. Got to be a good recommendation for them. I think the hat is in the Tilley ‘museum’ collection now since the guy retired.

[@georgettab6025]

You are a jack of all trade. 😊I love to watch you work

[@williamwinder3466]

Keep building and soon you'll have to call it James Town.

[@user-mo7ck7nc8z]

"Reliance"

[@EKEACRES]

That's funny. I was born in a Town Named Jamestown, and my last name is Town, lol.

[@bevtrue6937]

Again....

[@lgwjrwhite588]

Lolol

[@mediatect]

James Town, Cali Fornia

[@thatozarklife]

For gloves, I’ve got some elk skin gloves from Badger Claw Outfitters that I would highly recommend. They’re pricy but if you don’t want to chance them, I’ll send you a pair. You’d love them!!

[@DK-jd8bj]

Keen makes a lot of really tough durable reasonably priced boots. The toes are usually fully covered in rubber so they don't wear out.

[@tomramseyer8440]

I also like Keen. I wear their Targhee II hiking shoes for working outside as well as for hiking. Comfy and durable.

[@markhudspeth8503]

You have freedom, it don’t happen over night. Love ya all. Mark from Kansas

[@JoannaMaGrath]

THANK YOU for sharing!!! I just started oiling down my leather gloves... HUGE DIFFERENCE, No more wet hands and no more stiff gloves. I love how soft the gloves have become. I oil down my leather shoes, never thought to oil down my leather gloves. It was more out of curiosity wondering if it would make a difference. Love my muck boots, wear them all the time when I'm out in the yard, still on my first pair. I get my outside clothes from the 2nd hand store...Amazing Finds and Great Buys! Can never seem to keep a hat on my head, resorted to bandanas but they end up around neck. I use citrus oils like lemon and orange on my skin. Not sure why they work but the bugs don't like me and I don't hate the smell. Learning so much! I want to live in harmony with the land and your channel is teaching me so much for when I do get my raw land I will have the knowledge to apply. My dream is to build a healing center. THANK YOU for sharing you and all your knowledge with us!!!

[@moonwatcher9014]

Your awesome I haven't forgotten what you thought me greater mornings. You are now one of my heroes next to tom Baker and ricard pini.

[@484848474]

Bugs REALLY love my son-in-law,so when they're bad I take him out in the bush with me. Works like a charm.

[@laurelzitowitz5452]

Darn Tough absolutely stands behind their warranty, no questions asked. They have excellent customer service. They have socks for winter and compression socks as well.

[@eoghanm1992]

Ive always loved that quote except here in Ireland it goes a bit different we say 'Fail to prepare,prepare to fail'! Keep up the good work shawn love your videos bud

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Coming from the land of Columbia Sportswear (The PNW) I can't agree more about the quality and function. All I wear is Columbia Hikers, and the bulk of my outdoor clothing/rain gear is Columbia. Great vid Shawn... Cheers

[@susanpremo8068]

We have the rain gear from Columia , it's great, have had it a long time, works great.

[@Michael-cv1nr]

I have a pair of Vasque Eriksson GTX Mens hiking boots that I wear for working outside & they are brilliant. Really comfortable, breathe, don't rub, ankle support and so tough, highly recommended!

[@stephenriley9084]

Shawn, I wear moabs to work. They give great support and cushioning and are the best boots for me as they are light and do not damage my tendons. I walk so far generally that the tread is off, nine months to a year depending upon how busy I am. They will do all year, here in Scotland. I have a 20 year old Gortex Spray Way jacket, which is still great and just makes it around the bump in the middle. It is itself a free replacement for one that dared to leak! Spray Way fleeces to stand alone in autumn or zip in in winter. I wear Dickies workwear as I'm urban and moleskins in winter. T shirts like yours and Aran sweaters my wife knits. Remember, no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing! Regards Stephen. Oh! Yes. I get my gloves 3 pairs for £20 from Costco. Feel like pig skin. Very good.

[@JasonSoaneRE]

I just got a Tilley hat like the one you have in this video - mostly because I've seen you wear it so much. I figure If it's good enough for you, I'm sure it'll keep up with me!

[@Khuffam]

Hey Shawn, I've seen you wearing Eddie Bauer stuff in the past. As an avid outdoorsman myself, I find there stuff reasonably durable. But what I like best is their lifetime warranty on all products. They've taken back some stuff I've had for many years that wore out. My only suggestion is to avoid the outlet stores (i.e. Cookstown). The outlet products are inferior, and wont last nearly as long. Thanks for your tips!

[@dianehead4095]

I like how you just keep coming up with things to build your amazing man thank you for your vedots so enjoyable to watch

[@kennethrand4877]

Shawn. As far as footwear goes Peter Limmer & Son intervail N.H. I have had mine since the mid 70's they have been all over the planet. I hiked the Application trail in them 20 years ago and wore them just the other day to do some bush wacking. Once you break them in you will never want another brand.

[@3rubberboats]

Wear what is comfortable that can keeps you dry and bug proof. Carry on as you are doing very well. Have a super wonderful day.

[@vasileiuga7299]

one of nicest and modest youtuber! watching all your videos

[@timmyg2548]

I was a Merrell fan for years and I even met the Rep for New England! I too noticed that in recent years they were not as durable. I have moved on to Oboz and really like them. They remind me of the way Merrell used to wear.

[@CathyRobitaille]

Thank you for covering the clothing line. I've been wondering about the pants for a long time so now I can get my son a pair.

[@davemi00]

Darn Tough - socks 🧦 are All I now wear. Very comfortable and moisture wicking.

[@denisemeredith2436]

I have the heavier canvas Tilley, I love it. I had one before but I have no idea what happened to it so I got myself another one. I use the handy hidden pocket too.

[@MarieHalle]

You always look handsome, I love outdoor clothing. I live in Montreal, and I noticed awhile ago in the subway, the trend is toward the outdoor labels, hiking boots and buffs rule the city now. I found Sorel boots to be long lasting, had a pair of pack boots since the 90's, I just gave them away, new liners and they looked like new. It seems I had to size up when I got older lol. Arthritis, I think . cheers!

[@comedianmattrossey]

Hey Shawn, I never actually thought about your clothing that much, I just assumed your an outdoors person so you wear outdoors clothing, but now watching this video it all makes a lot of sense, logical sense, which coming from you doesn't at all surprise me. I just learned some different things for dressing during different seasons as well. Thank You. Oh and I was 100% serious about coming up and helping you with the Green house and Shop build. If you are interested then give me a good heads up so I can arrange things with work here. Peace, Happiness, Love and Laughter, Keep Safe All, -Matt

[@bobsmith5533]

Great info , I use the same hat, it’s very durable and great sun protection for us guys getting thinner on top! Best to you, be safe.

[@robduchesne7223]

the best boot I have ever bought is Red Wings.the best!!!!!

[@conniewaite1996]

PTSD? Son liked them too,until they started making them in china,didn't last 4weeks

[@conniewaite1996]

My son liked them too until they started making them in china,didnt last4weeks

[@OakKnobFarm]

For gloves I use "Endura" by Superior Glove. ANSI A4 cut resistant, nice flexible deerskin exterior. Lined. Very comfortable / flexible

[@barryhopesgthope686]

I had a pair of Gortex Tanker glove, great for the winter.

[@joehatch2948]

Darn Tough socks is in Northfield Vermont, my hometown. Also building a place in Waterbury Vermont as well. Wooden tool handles. My dad taught me to sand the finish off the wooden handles, the finish is just to make them look better in the store and it will give you blisters. Once sanded mix boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits in a 1 to 1 mix. Wipe the handles down once a day for a week, once a week for a month and month for a year then yearly and that handle will last you years if you don't break it. I do it, it seems to work for me and the splinters don't seem occur.

[@ricksmith6537]

You always remind me of Indiana Jones with the hat !!

[@kittymorse7402]

Whatever you wear you make it look good.

[@toneyjohnson8910]

I do a lot of hiking and I do find the merrell boots comfortable but they do wear out in about a year or two at the most. Darn Tough are the socks I wear when hiking but I have found to keep me warm around town I wear Fits they are very comfortable Merino wool for everyday wear. I thought your pants were Fjallraven and love the hat i will have to buy one thanks.

[@Curlywhitedog2017]

Hi Shawn look into KEEN shoes. I used to wear Merrill but I prefer KEEN now. Keens are waterproof also.

[@davidwetnight2295]

Bichon, I have to agree, KEEN is a great boot, and for me, I have high arches and the fit is perfect and very comfortable! Give them a try Shawn!

[@MrBuckaroo2014]

I agree on the KEEN shoes. I've had a pair of their hiking boots for years. They're great!

[@doodleminuet]

I agree. Will never buy Merrill boots again. KEEN boots last much longer and are super comfortable. Very waterproof. They have a very good arch support and a wider toe box, which I like for colder weather wear.

[@mags102755]

I liked learning about what you wear. Thanks!

[@ALORDW]

1) Two ticks in upstate NY near the lake. Never had ticks before, they were just in the yard. They are moving north. 2) Check with an outfitter that carries Darn Tough socks. Some places have exchange programs. They give you new socks and send old ones back to company without you having to mail them.

[@gyffesme]

Literally AS you mentioned your affinity for Fjallraven's clothing, a notification appeared: an email from fjallraven had arrived. I love the way the universe works, sometimes. BTW, cannot recommend Darn Tough highly enough. A terrific product and they DO honor their replacement warranty. I don't like taking advantage of it (I mean, the socks did their service and lasted as long as I could ask) but the few times we've sent back socks (we wear them constantly), they've honored it.

[@thizizliz]

I love Darn Tough socks & Columbia PFG clothing. Good value & Columbia knows where to put pockets for practical use. Hats are always an issue for me too but they also protect the eyes from some glare so learning to wear them is important. Perhaps that brand of hats is worth the extra cost - will look into them again. Thx.

[@jayweston6893]

For fall and winter boots I would look at Danner Ft Lewis. I have had one pair for 30 years and they have been resoled twice. They are a little heavier but they are bomb proof.

[@jimf1964]

Not sure if they still do, but Tilley hats were guaranteed for life. If it wears out, they'll replace it, but I've had mine for a long long time and haven't worn it out.

[@KrissBartlett]

for my work and was on my feet alot i used steel cap boots there not heavy and lasted me about 10yrs my last pair before that about 10yrs to my employer supplied the first pair about $100 Australian brand was dingo boots something my local company hear in Adelaide Australia they do wear well and last and believe me i have drooped stuff on my feet to and no problem i was very lucky

[@annmac9478]

Thanks for Sharing! I always love how things are going for you, especially when you're alone. Would love to visit Canada some day! 🇨🇦🤗 Take care and be safe! ❤ from Murray Kentucky!🐴

[@florindeaconu3169]

Hy, I am from Romania ( Eastern Europe) and I like hiking. For boots I recommend in this order 3 brands : Meindl, La Sportiva and Lowa, they are pricy but they worth it, because they are sturdy.

[@rickgreen9936]

Danner boots, tough boots worn by military, popular in logging they also have lighter style boots. Good comb with Columbia products both from Portland, Oregon.

[@burharr]

Try Keen brand shoes. Lots of styles and choices. Best for durability. I enjoy both your channels, keep it up.

[@mostalajnen66]

I use Merell tracking shoes for lighter terrain, Haglöfs boots for harder terrain, my gloves are from Hestra, not that cheap but they last for a long time if i clean and wax them. Fjällräven makes the best pants par to none, never found any other brand that match their quality and funktions, i have 2 pairs and the older ones are around 11 years old, only changed a puller for one of the zips due to getting snagged and ripped off.

[@barrywebber100]

Tilley hats are great! A bit on the expensive side but I love the idea they can go through the digestive tract of an elephant and still be fine after a wash! :-)

[@algonquinbriar5647]

Well done Shawn. Thank you for sharing. Be well.

[@JamesJohnson-yh1oh]

Elizabeth L. Johnson said, Wow, the detail! Thanks! I have to find pants that are cooler and more durable than denim.

[@henriklarsson5221]

That sounds like the Rolls Royce of Hats! cheers

[@westend3019]

Marigolds keep bugs away. Good companion plant for the yard and garden. Has colorful flowers, too. There are bugs and then there are bugs. Then, there are hatches across the Northern Shield region. I have seen grown men cry and seen weekends ruined from bugs.

[@dannyburrell4014]

I found a Canadian company for wool socks called Stanfield. Very good sock and not very expensive. Wear them hiking and with Mukluks.

[@rafadrath7481]

Your both channels are amazing. Keep it up. Thanks

[@angelamanno5648]

I really enjoy your videos. I noticed though in your voice and manner you seem down. I saw your video about being alone again. I hope you and your family are reunited soon. You're not alone we your subscribers are here for you xx

[@waltereldridge9447]

Red head socks are great winter socks and also Guaranteed for life,Shawn and you can buy them at Bass Pro. I have two pair and They keep my feet warm and they're so comfortable I practically wear them all winter. They fit tight and don't fall down. Check them out at Bass Pro made by Red Head.

[@adamsmith2758]

Everyone in the know wears Darn Tough socks... they are the just the best. Also, you can’t go wrong with Danner boots

[@jeffmalette]

Yep agree on Merrell boots they really don't last, leather is the only way to go out there, just keep a tin of dubbing in hand

[@retiredyeti5555]

I have a Columbia fleece jacket that I use late Autumn, Winter days above freezing, and early Spring days. Haven't worn it out in the 8 years that I have had it. I live in SE Wisconsin.

[@richardcorsillo9819]

Shawn, you have one of the great brains

[@itatane]

To parody a common phrase, "Quality has a quantity all of its own." I still have my old pair of Red Wing wellington boots, they need resoled, and were $180 on sale back when I bought them, but they have lasted ten years. I bought a new pair and had to take them back because the seams blew out. Also have some awesome old clothes I picked up from Salvation Army and Goodwill, which have some of the best "vintage" stuff I know of. (However, buying that red silk paisley shirt for a dollar may have been a bad idea...)

[@omniaparatus1890]

Looking good Shawn! I love your cooking ASMR.

[@raybassman7536]

For winter I had Rockies, with 1,000 grams of thinsulate, ..feet still warm after 9 hours outside work at 14 below windchill ( F ) But Rockys are a bit bulky in size, but what do you expect if you want good insulation for a serious winter boot.

[@barneyrubbles141]

yes shawn summer cloths I wear lg or xl that way they don't stick to your body.

[@foreverdrift]

For durable boots, try the leather iron-ridge boots from Cabelas (not the fabric ones). Mine have taken a ton of abuse and never let me down. Thanks for this video - I always look forward to news from the cabin!

[@ianmckenzie5303]

Hey Shawn I use Shoe Goo on my Merrels and running shoes to stop the toe flap from happening. Just run a bead along where the sole meets the upper. Thanks for such great videos. All the best to you and yours and of course Cali too👍😎

[@young-soonkim6730]

Good Thursday Shawn & Cali!👍

[@young-soonkim6730]

Installing screen doors and windows woud be nice so you can open them when it get hot in the cabin!

[@ShawnJames1]

The windows have screens.

[@tomarbo8084]

Darn tough socks they are from Vermont I just did a job at the factory awesome people hopefully they hold up for you I bought some while I was there I got them pretty cheap

[@bensuter5520]

Love your videos all the way from Virginia

[@RUSLexplorer2020]

Informative video. Thanks for sharing your valuable experience Mr.Shawn. Wishes from Sri Lanka.

[@OakKnobFarm]

I have worn Merrill boots for decades. Had an all leather pair from the 90's that lasted until the tread wore off the bottom (15 years!!!!!). Bought a replacement pair, similar to your Moab, and was VERY disappointed. They fell apart in a year.

[@More_Row]

Sign of the times.

[@worldpeace42069]

Honestly, who needs expensive high class name brand clothes!! I have begun to realize, all these materialistic things I own don't mean anything! Thank you for the info, looking forward to some more 😎

[@EKEACRES]

Amen to that.

[@alwayswonderingwhy4317]

Actually people pay high price not for quality but for that labels on their fashionable clothing .

[@worldpeace42069]

@@alwayswonderingwhy4317 There's always that one person!! I'm stating that people don't need to buy clothes that are high class or expensive to be happy. I've come to realize, materialistic things don't mean anything. Shawn just proved it!

[@DK-jd8bj]

All that stuff he wears are name brand. Some fairly expensive. would love to have a Tilley hat but there priced a bit out of my budget.

[@worldpeace42069]

@@DK-jd8bj every article of clothing you buy has a brand label on it somewhere. I'm referring to the name brand clothes that teenagers wear today.

[@ericeverson5956]

Great review of your clothing. Thanks.

[@johnryder7705]

not that far from you and love your videos. much love from Duffern County

[@sconyb]

I highly recommend Bean Boots. They’re well made, guaranteed, and last.

[@ksingleton101]

I worked outside almost my entire life and while doing so I wore white long sleeve button down shirts and white pants, (not painters pants). I was a plasterer. I wore a white hard hat and white cotton gloves. White reflects the heat mush better than any color of clothing. Yes they did get dirty faster but again the positives out weighed the Negatives. Back in the early days of plastering workers wore black bow ties. A tie was needed to keep the plaster from falling on to your neck when working over your head. I'm not sure why more people don't wear white clothing while working outside?

[@CabinDweller]

Bob Jones I agree, I try to wear as much white as I can for mosquitoes.

[@virginiareid5336]

I was not aware there was clothing with tic repellent infused into the fabric, Mm always sprinkled our shoes and socks with sulfa powder. She even open out sock tops and sprinkled it inside as well. Our biggest issue was ticks and chiggers!

[@viviansimons7954]

try the wool tilley for the winter, i have also the wax and canvas and a white sun tilley

[@robinr.770]

This was very helpful. Thank you, Shawn.

[@randyyeager]

Have you ever tried Canadian military mukluks? nylon boot with a doubled up wool liner plus 2 removable insoles...bottom one is some sort of mesh and the one above it I think is a wool...waterproof... the outer sole is a bit heavy but not crazy heavy....gives you a ton more flexibility/movement than Baffins or any other winter boot I've tried...

[@danmccabe5233]

Have you tried goatskin gloves? They are resistant to puncturing. Good around thorns, wood splinters, etc.

[@wibblewobble489]

You should try a steelcap work book in leather. Hubby uses a brand called "steel blue" and they last him years. He works in a coal mine in australia and these boots take him through mud, wading in water, up washplants, and thru oil and all sorts of gross disgustingness LOL As well as having his feet in them for 14hrs a day for 7 days at a time and often in 49C heat. They last yeaaars. Might be worth a try if you can get your hands on a pair.

[@dennisdavis8649]

I agree with you about shoes and boots. They just don't make them as good as they use to. I bought a pair of Tennis shoes last year the toe part of the shoe started coming apart. I have super glued my soles a couple;e of times already. You might say why don't I just go buy myself another pair. You see I wear size 14 wide and not just any store carries a Tennis shoe that size.

[@robertvillarreal4525]

Have a question: I can well see that area being mostly flat, don’t seem to see any mountains. Here’s the question: which poses more of a challenge, living by a flat-land or by a mountain range? Was up backpacking with a friend, Sven W. at Yosemite National State Park year’s back and it was beyond me, I mean the wildness Of such a place.Touched and untouched areas Drank from a clean stream, bathed in a bathtub made of mountainous rock far from camp and the stars at night into the dusk was a definite disconnect from the mainstream. To be there in winter would be far from my experience. I’ve checked out the dude who has a cabin in The mountainous state of Colorado, but camps around the state in his truck. Aware of the size difference between both Canada & Colorado. One is Jeremiah Johnson country, the other is the Wild West. Shawn’s cabin is unbelievable, by far.

[@parnellbeth]

I have an old pair of leather boots, Got them slightly used 25 years ago. They are my "lucky"hunting boots. I have spent at least $120 on repairs over the years.......hahaha!

[@jerrykurban7538]

Shawn wish you the best

[@hamimtohari680]

Nice clothes and making handsome Mr Shawn James..🙂👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@free2bemebarbie345]

Really great information Thanks for sharing

[@johncourtneidge]

Very good, thank-you!

[@MrTacklebury]

If you have them around you, might want to try an Amish store for the gloves. I get good leather gloves at them for under 5 bucks a pair US. I bought 2 pair of leather dress gloves and (2) pair of work gloves for under $25 with tax. We're lucky to have a store here nearby and it's on the way to my favorite outdoor sports/gun shop, so I combine runs. 8)

[@willie6185]

I used to wear Danner boots that were made here in Portland Oregon.They would last for years. I used them for hiking and bow hunting and then LaCrossee bought the boot company and now they are made in China and they don’t even last a year. Hard to find a good boot these days. Especially one that will last

[@DK-jd8bj]

They still have a lot of USA made boots. I wear Danner rainforest Gore-Tex.

[@steph5889]

There are kevlar gloves available good for working on all sorts of thing

[@rialobran]

No idea if you have a tick explosion this year, but we have in the UK. I've had to get 5 off me today, never heard of permethrin and don't like chemicals but I'll considering it this year. Interesting overview.

[@drtdbbt2588]

Boxer's or Brief's, lol. Maybe you go Commando! Danner Radicals or even Vasque for footwear. Spendy, but long lasting.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

You'll get a good test of that permethrin clothing against ticks when you come out here.

[@benithagolda5953]

Isn't permethrin toxic?

[@normamimosa5991]

Perhaps one of those wide-brimmed, safari-type hats that also have flaps to protect the neck -- same sort of material as your current hat.

[@SashaXXY]

I was wondering about the tick situation up there ever since I subscribed. In my neck of the woods (by the Chesapeake bay) ticks are a constant nuisance. The only effective means of dealing with them that I've found is to wear rubber boots and to hose those boots down with bug repellent before setting foot on anything off the beaten path. Failing to do that will get you one of these little bastards trying to climb you in about 5 minutes. Good to see that you've not had that problem. Looking at the lyme prevalence maps -- they seem to have spread quite a lot in the past decade.

[@janetwithers7427]

Your clothes are multi purpose clothes. Your hat looks like an Australian Bush hat. great review of your clothes. :-)

[@cheryltaylor9286]

Great video Shawn,,I was wondering about tics when I watched your last video. Great info.