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Daily Gear Digest For August 31, 2023

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Daily Gear Digest is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from the Skyblue Gear Lab.



Each day, the Skyblue Gear Lab has new product releases and stories to tell. We gather them all together in our Daily Gear Digest, so you can stay informed of the latest gear news.

Filson x Chris Stapleton Collaboration

Chris Stapleton, an eight-time Grammy winner and platinum selling singer-songwriter and the leading outfitter and manufacturer of unfailing goods, Filson, have announced an exciting new partnership.

This collaboration will create a collection new and iconic bags designed in collaboration with Chris. “Being a long-time admirer of Filson, I saw an opportunity to collaborate and bring back some of the old patterns I loved,” stated Chris. The Chris Stapleton ‘Traveller Collection’ will be available for purchase exclusively on Filson’s website starting October 5, 2023. The Traveller collection takes its name from Chris’s highly acclaimed 2015 debut solo album.

Available now is a custom Filson graphic tee supporting Outlaw State of Kind (OSOK), a charitable fund founded by Chris and Morgane Stapleton that supports a variety of causes in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, of which all proceeds will be donated to OSOK.

Outlaw State of Kind T-Shirt is the precursor to a special collaboration between Filson and award-winning songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton. Photo: Filson.

Chris Stapleton grew up in a small Kentucky town where hunting and Filson gear were part of everyday life. He watched his father put on his prized Filson vest while hunting upland birds with his family’s English setters. Those are lasting memories for Chris, who now uses Filson bags and clothing to good use on tour.

Award-winning songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton previews the forthcoming Traveler Collection. Photo: Filson.



The fan-favorite straw mugs from YETI just got more colorful!

For a limited time, get the Rambler Straw Mug 25oz and 35oz in YETI’s most popular colors like King Crab Orange, Chartreuse, and Peak Purple. These cupholder-friendly mugs are your on-the-go companion this fall for heading back to school, football tailgates, and so much more.

Whether it’s their first Rambler or a refresh of a tried-and-true favorite, your audience is sure to love these new colors to add to their collection. Not to mention, this built-to-last mug and reusable straw will keep your drinks cold all day and make for a timeless gift anyone can appreciate.

The Rambler 25oz & 35oz are one of YETI’s best-selling drinkware SKUs so we know your audience is going to love the new colors they come in.

YETI’s RAMBLER® 35-oz Mug in the new limited-edition color, Chartreuse. Photo: YETI.

In addition to this exciting launch, they also released the Rambler 14oz Stackable Mug! This is an innovation to the beloved Rambler 14oz with the same double-walled, vacuum insulated superiority, just now stackable for easy storage! It works for anything from camp chili to your evening ice cream and is also available in their new colors Cosmic Lilac and Camp Green.

Roark’s Hokkaido Tiger Club Collection

Say what you will, but souvenirs ain’t just for tourists. Inspired by the iconic souvenir jacket, or Sukajan, popularized by post-WWII American GIs looking to bring something home from overseas, Roark’s Hokkaido Tiger Club collection was born. Like any culturally significant artifact, the Sukajan, and the intricate embroideries it displayed, quickly became a fashion statement the world over, ironically serving as a symbol of rebellion among 1960s youth. The newest capsule from our Fall ’23 journey, the Hokkaido Tiger Club Collection — including boardshorts, a hoodie, a hat, and yes, an actual Sukajan souvenir jacket — is out now and ready to be rebelled in.

Hokkaido Garage Jacket. Photo: Roark.


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