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For end of summer vacays-that will carry the load straight into Spring-top picks for durable duffles+backpacks-with  eye catching patterns and trims....pack down and travel well (carry-on sizes all!!!!)- for long hauls everywhere. via GIPHY further 'proof'---carry-ons-a must BUXTON x BUDWEISER Collection, LINKSOUL, NIXON x PENDLETON, FJÄLLRÄVEN   Licensed merchandise with urban flair -Buxton's Budweiser  men's travel/DOPP bags, RFID blocking wallets and accessories-including solid leather belts-sharp enough for urban style hounds - tricked out with functional metal hardware details- (bottle opener!)-delivering just in time for the first NFL kickoff...

Armitron Adventure. Casio Pro Trek Smart Bedazzled watches geared towards outdoor guys- go way beyond time keeping with built-in under the display software that might function even better than those collectible Swiss watches engineering feats...but are way more affordable. Top Pics: Armitron Adventure collection -new affordable time keepers with multi-functional rugged attributes ($55-$140)-have geek appeal but nice,  classic styling of a dress watches. Pictured- Stainless Steel Analog Adventure Watc h -with adjustable link bracelet-3 day and date subdials and luminous hour+minute hands. Water resistant up to 330feet. $140.00 Also available-the Solar model-never need to charge-no battery replacement needed. Attributes-altimeter, barometer, compasses as well as activity trackers-calorie consumption, etc. Smart Outdoor Watch by Pro Trek by Casio-new models WSD-F20 -in orange or black-runs Android Wear 2.0 by Google- (new watch operation system)has energy efficient ...

SECUR, BERNZOMATIC, the COOLEST COOLER, DIGIPOWER, VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY, ENERPLEX  "Life's Batter Outside"-outdoor experiences- from remote locales or packed music festivals-are musts for 'capturing' for visuals viewed later...or streamed live. NO WORRIES...never miss sharing a moment as there's an entire gadget industry devoted to keeping those personal electronics-all fired up-incase you cannot harness the sparks generated by your own physical movements!!! via GIPHY source portlandia.tumblr.com

SlideBelts, Casio Watches, Opinel, Lander Surviving any outdoor survivor jaunt-anywhere on planet earth with ease -and make great gifts for the aesthete too--being well designed...and tough . via GIPHY source adictiz.com SlideBelts -rachet belt design-is slide adjustable- up to 48" waist...pictured-the rugged Survival Belt $180 On left-ferrocirium fire started rod..right-serious integrated folding knife (heat treated AUS-8 stainless steel) can be opened with one hand packaging gives the 411 SlideBelts..."Adventure More, Carry Less"-handsomely packaged the Survivor Belt-is faux leather -actually made of internal webbing core coated in durable TPU alloy-have buckles that resemble car buckles-of highly durable glass filed nylon...and similarly are potentially life saving-as they are nifty compartments for LED flashlight/firestarter/knife/bottle opener. Note-Survival Belt won't survive TSA scrutiny. Pictured in classic brown...

Retail deliveries don't always coincide with fashion weeks -or the weather---which partially explains why we saw plenty of sunglasses and hats at the Fall shows last February-but a surprising lack of these accessory eye protector-head covering musts-during the most recent Spring shows. And so many designers license out their names for these high margin items too. Hmm. Other observations-of course, well crafted accessories are year round wearable...and some are available year round too. AND-less hype on one kind of wearable= the wearable techy 'stuff'-vs last season's shows...maybe the Apple watches-FitBits already garnered so much attention...the focus on the wrists seemed to us-to be on luxury watches that take oh- 1450+hours via hand wrought-highly skilled craftspeople-- to make--- vs 2 days for a smart watch via highly automated machine. OR think of it this way-a collectible piece vs replaceable one that needs an upgrade about a week after purchase. Some Hi...

NYC Sparkling or subtly classic-a bit of bling = always great gifts…guaranteed to bring a recipient's smile. For guys- Cuff links are a 'safe'choice-whether for those who spend their time on the golf course (or couch)- rarely in French cuffs…or for men with a permanent seat at the boardroom table... Handcrafted-custom  (and rtw) cufflinks-by Auburn Jewelry creations can be in silver, 14k gold and other metals,  and enamel…$95+-initial cuff links pictured $120 Barton Como by menswear veteran designer Robert Graham @robertgrahamnyc Mechanical-self-winding watches are making a comeback-these handsome timepieces by Perrelet -  include esteemed selections with retrograde, jumping hour, double-motor complications and top tier tourbillons. Turbine Pilot -P-331/In-House Caliber-water resistant 5 ATM-see through case back  For gals---- Versatile Belt Envy's original art worked' pendants-for belt buckles, pendants, and bracelets...