Archival Keeperwear

Shopping from 2001: Barbour Keeperwear Jacket

I don't hunt but I love the purpose-built features of a well made shooting jacket. Juliette, owner of Hub & Bespoke, recommends the Barbour quilted nylon Keeperwear, a jacket that has been in the Barbour product line for over a decade. The Keeperwear resembles the classic Liddesdale but comes with features that make it handy for both hunting and bike commuting: a rear carrying pocket, snap closures, raglan sleeves for ease of movement, protective shoulder patches to prevent bag abrasion, large hand warmer pockets and rear snap gussets. Barbour wax jackets can be too warm for cycling. The Keeperwear quilt, on the other hand, provides rain repellency while remaining highly breathable. I buy my quilts a size up so I can layer them over multiple sweaters and vests.

Updated Barbour Keeperwear (2011)

Stud fastening rear game pouch

Discontinued Keeperwear jacket for women via Sierra Trading Post

Waistcoat version also available

A decorative pin for your lapel (via ebay)

Archival Salvage: Barbour for Women

Wool Cardigan

New Hampshire Jacket

Newhampton Jacket

Newmarket Mac Jacket

Beauchamp Hooded Jacket

Newbury Coat

A few discontinued, waxed cotton Barbour jackets (for women) salvaged from STP for inclusion in the permanent archives.

Unpaid Spokesmodel for the Performance Wool Industry

At the last moment--Sara and I were granted to the opportunity to sport free customized all wool cycling jerseys from Portland Cyclewear for the annual Seattle-to-Portland bike ride. The catch: we had to distribute little business cards for PC each time someone inquired about our jerseys. I'm not sure whether the marketing strategy worked since most people assumed we were wearing hand-me-down duds from the golden years of cycling or one of our mothers' prized vintage jerseys from '77 STP ride (hey, what year is that cycling sweater from, was a typical inquiry). Nevertheless--we managed to pass out all but four of our business cards. I'm hoping this experience will lead to future gigs as an unpaid unsolicited spokesmodel for other regional garment manufacturers. I'm already dolling up some business cards and a shoulder patch for Filson outfit I plan to wear to work tomorrow.

Since I'm still shilling for my jersey, here's the Portland Cyclewear link:

http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/woolcyclingjersey.html