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Fog or Shine, Here’s Your Summer Gear

Well, it’s officially here. Summer. The time of year when we pretend Mother Nature is dumping sun and 80-degree weather on us instead of rain and fog. No worries, though. You’re still going to BBQ. And pool party. And wear all of that handsome stuff below...

FOR WATCHING THE SHIPS GO BY

This Shirt with Boats and Stuff on It

What: A nautical-print shirt from Gitman Vintage with a bunch of anchors and boats on it.
Why: America’s Cup is right around the corner. Couldn’t hurt to look the part. Or at least look like you’re trying to look the part.

FOR COOKING THINGS OVER A FIRE

This Dead-Serious Grilling Apron

What: A selvage-duck-canvas grilling apron with antique brass grommets and pockets for holding tongs. Or thermometers. Or spareribs.
Why: Grilling is very much not a game. This thing gets that. Also, it’s made of duck canvas, which might sound cool when you say it out loud to someone.

FOR THE TOP GUN EFFECT

These Military-Grade Sunglasses

What: Battle-hardened sunglasses from American Optical. No, really, they’re battle-hardened. The US Air Force has been using them for decades.
Why: If they’re good enough for the military, they’re good enough for sitting around a pool drinking drinks with umbrellas in them.

FOR SHUCKING THINGS LIKE A GOD

These Knives That Open Oysters

What: Custom-made oyster shuckers with high-carbon steel blades. The guys at Hog Island commissioned them from R. Murphy Co. out of Massachusetts.
Why: You can pick one up at the Hog Island oyster farm itself. So... picnic. That’s why. It’s a good excuse to have a picnic. While buying a shucker.

FOR INDEPENDENCE NIGHT

This Jacket for Watching Fireworks

What: A slim-fit, box-quilted jacket from Aether. Nothing says summer like... getting a new quilted jacket.
Why: Because we have weird weather. Also, because you may or may not fully intend on stealing the show from the fireworks next week.