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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…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…