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Adventures in Waterproofing

September 11, 2015

Adventures In Waterproofing

A few months ago, I bought a surplus Scandinavian military snow jacket at the flea market. At $20, it was…

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Shoes for Rainy Days

December 15, 2014

Shoes For Rainy Days

We’ve been suffering through some pretty bad storms here in San Francisco. When the weather is this wet, you need…

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Umbrella Pockets

December 8, 2014

Umbrella Pockets

I love specialized pockets that have been designed to hold specific things. They’re not that great if you want versatility,…

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The Classic Mac

October 27, 2014

The Classic Mac

The king of classic raincoats is the double-breasted trench, but nowadays, a single-breasted mac can feel a lot more practical….

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Rubber Soles in Wet Weather

April 3, 2014

Rubber Soles In Wet Weather

It’s been raining like crazy in the Bay Area, which has made me appreciate how much better rubber soles are…

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Umbrellas: Cheap, Expensive, and Everything In-Between

September 23, 2013

Umbrellas: Cheap, Expensive, And Everything In-Between

We’re back in rainy season again, and here in San Francisco, the weather was a bit wet this weekend. That…

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An Affordable Rain Jacket

May 1, 2013

An Affordable Rain Jacket

It’s been pretty clear skies here in San Francisco, but friends of mine back east tell me it’s still raining…

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Getting a Good Mac

January 24, 2013

Getting A Good Mac

It rained all day in the Bay Area yesterday, which reminded me that spring showers are just around the corner….

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Drying Off

December 3, 2012

Drying Off

It started raining in the Bay Area this weekend. Really turbulent winds and heavy showers meant that every time I…

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It’s On Sale: SWIMS Galoshes

September 13, 2012

It’s On Sale: SWIMS Galoshes

Shrine Haberdashers has SWIMS overshoes on sale for $35, plus something around $5 for FedEx shipping (see below). That’s the…

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Find Cover

March 28, 2012

Find Cover

It’s beginning to drizzle where I live, so I’ve been thinking about umbrellas a lot. The Chinese are said to…

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Dealing with Bad Weather

January 30, 2012

Dealing With Bad Weather

Every year starts off with a few months of bad weather. First there is snow, then the snow turns to…

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We Got It For Free: Tingley Executive Overshoes

April 27, 2011

We Got It For Free: Tingley Executive Overshoes

The folks at BeltOutlet.com asked if there were any of their products we’d like to review, so I asked for…

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Shoes When The Weather Outside is Frightful

November 8, 2010

Shoes When The Weather Outside Is Frightful

One of our most frequently received questions (three times just this week) is: “what shoes should I wear when it’s…

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