What can I say? It’s been a hell of year. And I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Gratitude for all of the brands that have trusted me to feature their goods. Gratitude for the bloggers that have linked to me, tweeted me, tumbled me, and become friends. And gratitude for you, my readers, as you all are the lifeblood of this website. Thank you, everyone, you’re all great. An extra special thanks goes out to Valet, You Have Broken The Internet, The Choosy Beggar, 10engines, and Archival Clothing for the (continued) support, and, to my endlessly patient girlfriend for being the best editor I’ve ever known (both of me and the site). To mark the year’s end, I’ve decided to round-up some of my favorite Weekly Features from 2010. The first batch is below, the second batch will be up on Wednesday. Enjoy, and once again, thanks. Read More »

By Jason McKenzie

Howdy Folks!

Well, it sure has taken a turn for the cold since the last time I excavated deadstock treasure from down here in the mines at Hilton’s Tent City, so this week I’ve been on the hunt for some warm duds to keep you bundled snug as the winter season rapidly approaches. Read More »

If you couldn’t already tell from my semi-regular eBay posts, I’m a big fan of deadstock American-made goods. So, you can imagine my excitement when I first stumbled across Eggs and Wool, a tumblr by Jason McKenzie of the venerable Boston based outdoor outfitter Hilton’s Tent City. As the store’s “resident archeologist and archivist,” Jason has access to HTC’s huge surplus of unsold, decades-old camping and hiking gear, all of which is now – thanks to Mr. McKenzie and his site – finally being put up for sale. Figuring that at least a few of you might share in my appreciation for the old and unworn, I’ve asked Jason to begin rounding up some of his better finds for a new reoccurring feature here on CWAC (which means we get first dibs). Click-through to see his latest (and greatest) discoveries. Read More »