Exclusive "Sneak Peek" at Refueled Issue No.11 over at Cool Hunting. Check it out. Issue drops April 29, 2013.

500 Days

There is barely anything that can be said about Matt & Carrie Eddmenson's love for denim that hasn't already been said a thousand times. And the fact that they make the most incredible, perfect fitting, perfect wearing jeans around (as everyone who has bought and worn-in a pair will tell you) is a testament to that love.

Simply put, my Imogene+Willie Barton Rigid jeans HAVE become, in the last 500 days, my second skin. In those 500 days since Carrie measured/fit myself in the I+W pop-up shop at El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas, I have worn them every single day. In that time, the 29" waist X 32" length (rolled up several times to create a two inch cuff) jean has been through one wash and two soaks in Dr. Bronners Magic Soap. They have taken on an amazing color transformation. Every bend I've made, every spot that has been touched over and over, every time my wallet, notebook, keys and bandana has been put in and taken out of the back pockets, every time I've sat and crossed my legs has left a mark, a mold, a perfect variety of indigo shades.

I met Matt and Carrie shortly after they opened I+W four years ago in Nashville. Before then I held true to Levi's 501's, which I still love dearly. But there was one thing about Barton, and the rest of the I+W denim line that drew me in - it's simple, classic design. Wearing a jean with no leather patch and no stitch markings on the back pockets really made them feel more personal for some reason. There was no pretense to them, I could wear them and make them my own - which I have for the past 500 days.

I keep finding myself about to order another pair, but I just can't imagine taking this pair off and starting new. I would feel like I was betraying something that has become a part of me. This may be the biggest problem Matt & Carrie have created. Their love for their jeans is passed on to you once you put on a pair, and that love becomes worn into your soul.

Scout Field Bed

NO. 150061

SCOUT FIELD BED 
Organic selvage denim & japanese chambray.

Rest is important – get as much as time permits. The Field Bed can make for a comfortable respite. If hot, sleep on top. If cold, sleep inside – zipped up. Roll up and tie down with leather strap for transport.

Details 
100% cotton Italian organic slub selvage denim. 100% cotton Japanese chambray interior. Climashield APEX® insulation - rated to 20ºF. 115" #8 antique brass RiRi zip. Two reversible pulls. Natural Horween® Chromexcel® horsehide pulls and tie-down strap.

Made in USA.

Scout founder/creative director Ben Masters explains:
"The first place I remember camping was my backyard, in my dad’s old tent. It was a red pup tent made from ripstop nylon and aluminum poles. I spent a lot of time in it as a kid, and I ended up spending a lot of nights under the stars and around campfires and learned how to be pretty resourceful in the outdoors as a Boy Scout. I often look back on that time in the wilderness and wonder how it influenced my character – I think I was better for it. For all the skills and life lessons I learned out there, what calls me back to the outdoors is a sense of awe for the beautiful things out there and a sense of wonder and mystery for the things I cannot see or control or predict.

Out there one comes face to face with the infinite and can perhaps start to glean some sense of place in the universe. There, we can perceive our size in relation to a starry night sky, or a mountain and know that we are small and young creatures standing at the foot of an epic world. It can be a pretty humbling experience and has been shared by many a man and woman throughout time. It can change the way you think about things if you let it.

I moved from Florida to Seattle a ways back and came to experience nature in an entirely new way. Washington State has the ability to inspire a reverence for the outdoors with its Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, the Puget Sound, high deserts and rain forests all of which can be accessed from the metropolis and cultural hub that is Seattle. In this incredible setting Scout was conceived as a brand unlike others in it’s uncompromising view on creating outdoor goods in the US that are as beautiful and inspiring as they are functional, simple to use, and relevant to today’s outdoor enthusiast."

Solitude

I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.

- Henry D. Thoreau

I'll Be Home for Christmas

Paul Klein

Holiday Savings // Refueled Issue No.10

Enjoy a special holiday savings through December 12th on issue no.10 of Refueled magazine. Save $10.00 off the issue price when you use the code GIVE10 during check out HERE.

Each issue is more coffee table book then standard magazine. Heavy, glossy cover with premium matte stock pages. Perfect bound. Made in USA. 

Refueled Tumblr

Check out the distinct community, heritage & discovery vibe of Refueled through it’s new tumblr.

Photography by Laura Dart.

Red, White & Blue Friday

Black Friday has come to mean one thing for my brother and I - Leave the city behind, head out to the log cabin deep in the Big Thicket and leave the crazy shopping crowds to our families. Gather and chop wood, long walks through the forest, refuel and plan the year ahead.

Refueled 2013

Refueled '12 Holiday Gift Guide

1. El Solitario Traditional Poncho. 100% natural wool poncho with hand-rolled fringes.

2. Imogene+Willie Oilcloth Tote. Sturdy reclaimed material oil-canvas. Visible characteristics of use and imperfections that add to its charm.

3. Cobra Rock Boot Company South Highland Boots. A 1940’s squared-toed riding-heel boot combined with a contemporary lace-up desert boot.

4. Prospector Co. Burroughs Beard Oil. The woodsy, earthy scent of this beard oil brings together the solitary notes of nature and craftsmanship. The smell of freshly chopped forest woods move into a dusty carpenter's workshop, leaving behind the deep leathered richness of a cobbler's apron.

5. Folk Fibers Denim Bar Quilt. Entirely hand quilted with pure cotton Japanese Sashiko thread, natural cotton batting, and framed with a hand-stitched binding.

6. Chemex Coffemaker. Made of labratory heatproof borosilicate glass with a simple wooden handle, the Chemex coffeemaker's design has been inducted in to the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

7. A New Turn in the South. 120 recipes of eclectic, bold, and sophisticated flavors, inspired by fresh ingredients. Seasonal vegetables that take a prominent role, salads and soups, prized sides, and fish and meats—all of which turn Southern food on its head every step of the way.

8. Stanley & Sons Deluxe Arpon. Reminds me of the one my grandfather, the burtcher, wore. Slanted upper chest pocket w/ watch and pencil slot. Double lap pocket. Riveted 4oz. hand-dyed leather straps.

9. Saturdays NYC Handplane. A handboard for bodysurfing, hand shaped by Gully in California.

10. Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1912 Dark Grey Mele Henley. 100% Cotton. 4 botton front half placket.

11. Refueled X Iron & Resin “Explore America” Patch Collaboration. Vintage inspired twill patch perfect for cap, leather/denim jacket or backpack.

12. Kings County Distillery Moonshine. NYC’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. Their white dog whiskey utilizes corn from upstate and a splash of malted barley from Scotland. The essence of the corn comes shining through in this easy-like-Sunday-morning spirit and we plan on keeping it in our back pockets at all times. Comes in a 200-mL bottle.

13. Amy Cook “Summer Skin”. Top notch session musicians including guitarist David Garza and Me’Shell N’Degeocello on bass along with a few namedropping guests such as Robert Plant and Patty Griffin help flesh out these eleven often moody, reflective tunes, making this her most accomplished album to date. 

14. Best Made Co. Duck Canvas Axe Case. #8 duck canvas exterior (tan). 1000D Cordura® nylon lining (red). 1/4" closed-cell back padding. 1.5" heavy cotton webbing shoulder-strap. Brass hardware.

15. Levi’s Vintage Clothing Swan Island Blanket. Hand woven in Northport, ME. 100% virgin wool-silk binding. Hand dyed using natural dyes including indigo. Classic Levi’s blanket lining colorway dating back tothe 1800’s.

16. Refueled Magazine Issue No.10. Celebrate community, heritage & discovery with this deluxe softcover edition. 

17. Noble Bourbon Maple Syrup. Noble Tonic 01: Tuthilltown Bourbon Barrel Matured Maple Syrup is handcrafted from fine Quebec tapped maple orchards. The syrup is then matured in Tuthilltown charred oak barrels allowing for a hint of raw bourbon - a very distinct taste.

18. F.S.C. Barber Signature Candle. A clean and woodsy aroma with subtle floral undertones inspired by F.S.C. Barber founder Sam Buffa's youth in Kings Mountain, CA, the candle features notes of cypress, lime, myrtle, thyme, galbanum, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and birch tar. Poured in New York City, shipped in a pine and birch box handmade in Maine, and hand-branded with the F.S.C. logo in Brooklyn. Made entirely in the USA.

19. Dr. Collector's Nation Pride Line Scarf. One-of-a-kind Dr. Collectors Nation Pride Line scarves made of vintage recycled bandanas, mixed with the American flag. Each scarf is treated separately to accomplish a rugged vintage appearance and then assembled with black zig zag seams creating a patchwork look. This is the reason why every Dr. Collectors scarf is unique. All this process is handmade in the U.S.A.