The Material Review
Issue 007: The GOAT Tote, Excellent Collabs from Friends of TMR, (Actually Useful) Phone Apps, Hiking Gear and More.
IN THE LOOP
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the entire internet.
Why L.L. Bean Makes the Best Tote Bag, According to Experts
“Eight famous names reflect on the utilitarian tote bag that ‘has not been improved upon because it cannot be.’” [Gear Patrol]
Why Men are ‘Rawdogging’ Flights
“I've got DMs on Instagram like, ‘Bro, you need to teach us how to bareback flights,’ says a pioneer of the swashbuckling trend.” [GQ]
A Guide to the 11 Most Beloved Regional Hot Dog Styles in the United States
The New American Mall
“The future of large shopping centers will encompass much more than shopping.” [The Atlantic]
What Willie Mays Meant
“The late, great ballplayer’s myth had a specifically New York aspect.” [The New Yorker]
ACTION ITEMS
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Arpenteur Pontus Shirt
Rancourt & Co. x Coggins Gilman Camp Moc
Seil Marschall x Wm Brown Travel Bag
MAN-TLE R0C3 Cap
Relax Lacrosse Shorts
DEEP DIVE
Phone Apps
Libby
Gem
AllTrails
FlightAware
See Saw
SPOTLIGHT ON
Hiking
Adsum Ultirip Pant
Klättermusen Ansur Hiking Hat
Pa’lante Grid Fleece Hoodie
Zamberlan 217 Free Blast
Darn Tough Hiking Socks
Hyperlite Stuff Pack 30
