Earl's Apparel Fatigue Trousers

We found a pair of these pants in the back of a hardware store and were thrilled to find out that Earl's Apparel is still going strong, making durable clothing in Crockett, TX. Easily the same quality as similar fatigue pants that cost far more, Earl's fatigues are made from a super comfortable mid-weight 100% cotton sateen. Features include metal fly zip, patch pockets front and rear, and lots of reinforcements to ensure a long life. These trousers have a comfortable fit, and fit true to size - please compare the measurements in our store with pants you already own and love. Available now in the Archival store.

Preview - Archival Duffel in waxed twill

Coming this Fall, we will be offering our Archival Duffel in heavy duty, 22 0z, water resistant, waxed canvas twill. In lieu of truck tarping, the new duffel's bottom is reinforced with an extra layer of waterproof, waxed twill. Available in black and ranger tan.

For a live action preview, or to order a bag this summer, visit our friends at The Wilderness Workshop.


Our Archival Duffel in lighterweight canvas duck is now available in red or navy via the AC web shop.

SHOWERING WITH KIRK'S

Our pal Matt has a great cabin on his land upstate, and next to the cabin there's a shower, and now next to the shower there's Kirk's soap. Matt says:
I LOVE AN OUTDOOR SHOWER AND THE MORE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS THE BETTER. THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN TAKING MY MORNING COFFEE (OR EVENING COCKTAIL FOR THAT MATTER) DOWN TO THE HEALING WATERS OF MY CABIN'S OUTDOOR SHOWER. I FEEL MORE ALIVE, MORE CONNECTED AND FRANKLY MORE CLEAN FOR SOME REASON. IT IS A PLACE I LOOK FORWARD TO GOING TO AND HATE TO LEAVE.

We're now carrying Kirk's soap (Tom's favorite since high school) in the Archival web store. Get a few bars to begin rinsing "with thrilling ease"! 

An Archival Salute

Archival Aviators

Evidence - Odds & Ends Sale

Illustrations by Morejohn, Archival shipping clerk

Thanks to all our local fans for stopping by last Friday for our first ever Odds 'n' Ends sale. Thanks to Brad at Well Spent and Jesse at Put This On for helping us to promote the event. Some snap views:

Archival production manager, Nicole (left), author of the event

Jordan, Archival consultant, pausing between cash transactions

Mountain Summer

For those of you working through the summer, I recommend shopping from the Glenbow Museum Archives for surrogate vacation snaps of the Canadian Rockies from the 1920s and 1930s. If you're too pressed for time, here is my summary of an ideal summer spent hiking, reading, rowing, dining, fishing, swimming and climbing - in perfect archival attire.