daveo

cool. you know any sites that carry 'em?

I got a pair of 47s from vari.ocnk.net with red tab...price was right and they got here FAST. I know that BiG also has them but they won't have the tab. You won't be able to return them to a proxy if you don't like the size you picked (before any washing/soaking) whereas I think BiG takes exchanges.

TAD Predator hardshell to the rescue! I wore mine today.

http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/apparel%20main/tad_gear_predator_hardshell.htm

I eat my lunch with a TAD Gear folding spork every day...

http://www.tadgear.com/edged%20tools/tad_gear_titanium_folding_spork.htm

To be honest, I don't really even know...the US Authentics ones are more than I'd like to spend right now (should be buying a house pretty soon here). That probably leaves me with used/thrift. Anything particular to look for in a thrift jacket?

Check out LeatherGoodsConnection. Their belts are still a serious piece of leather but they are much easier on the wallet.

Oh yeah, I should mention it was a GIFT and I did not pay for it, especially not more than a roll of duct tape!

I rocked a Ducti wallet for awhile, it actually didn't hold up all that well. It sort of just unraveled on me.

If you are looking for hardcore nylon packs, look to TAD Gear or Eagle Industries.

Is there such a thing as a decent A-2 for someone on a budget? I've liked how they look for awhile now but I am not sure how much I'd want to actually wear one. What's the cheapest decent jacket out there?

Thanks.

Awesome 47s, dandandan. What was your wash/soak schedule like?

First ever SuFu pic post...

SC1947 purchased as unwashed, then hotsoaked prior to wearing. They have seen 2 more hot soaks since I got them in the beginning of December. Since I work in a damed cube farm, they only get worn nights and Fri-Sat-Sun. They're size 36 and I am somewhere between 35 and 36 true waist.

I just got some new Vans (chukka boots baby). Cuffed or uncuffed?

Cool animation...it's interesting that the combs showed very little change over that period of time.

I ended up with the quartz as I didn't like the idea of having to send my watch in every few years to get it checked out, looked over, and tuned up. Quartz are also more accurate for keeping time, correct?

Maxpedition stuff is OK...there are much better brands. Take a look at Eagle Industries packs. If you want to spend more, take a look at Kifaru packs (they are super nice). Triple Aught Design (www.tadgear.com) makes some really cool packs too.

There are a ton of good military style (read: nylon) packs available. Do you have a desired price point?

Here's how mine currently sits...not sure how much I like the new strap though.

Dr.Octagon

Madvillain

NICE! I haven't listened to hip hop for awhile but those were two of my favorites for sure.

damn i want one, not that much even for an automatic

They really are great watches, you can dress them up with a nice leather strap or the stainless bracelet, or you can dress them down with a nylon Zulu strap or anything else like that.

if you like that crusty stoner shit check out dystopia, skaven, california love, or initial state, all bands from the bay area

Thanks for the recommendations.

...and why the fuck would someone neg rep me for that post?

It's more of a tool watch than a jewelry watch, but I love my Marathon SAR.

I just did a quick search and didn't see much, but do you guys ever use www.retailmenot.com ? It's a searchable online database of coupon codes. I've had some success, but not a ton.

This probably doesn't all fall under trash/death metal/black metal, but these are some highlights from the ol' phone:

Baroness

Big Business

Bongzilla (MUST LISTEN TO!)

Converge

Doomriders

Floor

Genghis Tron

High on Fire (MUST LISTEN TO!)

Indian

Lightning Bolt

The Locust

Mastodon

The Melvins

Pig Destroyer

Sleep

The Sword

Torche

Uncle Bob Drives a Combine

3 Inches of Blood