Archive for September, 2011

Suggestions to Ease You into the Fall and Winter Months

What did you do for Labor Day? I went out to this new Mexican Restaurant that opened up down the street. Not a chain restaurant, but a real Mexican restaurant with a great atmosphere. After that, I went with my significant other to a movie of her choice. Maybe you enjoyed a good barbeque with your family in the backyard during the holiday. Maybe you packed up the essentials, hitched on the camper, and went camping in your home away from home. Whatever you did, I’m sure it was a just what you needed to relax and enjoy yourself.

However, as everyone knows, with the passing of Labor Day comes the beginning of fall. That means the kids are going back to school, the leaves are falling off your trees, and you can start to feel the air getting colder. Let’s be honest, short sleeve shirts and sandals no longer feel as comfortable as they did in July. Pretty soon we’re going to be burying those flip flops in the back of the closest, next to those slippers you bought but never wore. It’s those long sleeves, hoodies, and thermal jackets that you’ll be looking for now. You can shop for various fall/winter clothing from different brands, but many of them aren’t worth the money they cost. Yea, they may look nice but they probably won’t last you for the next fall/winter season.

So what now? Well I have few suggestions. You could look into Carhartt clothing. I’ve never seen a bigger smile on my co-worker’s face than when he swapped his regular socks for some Carhartt Cold Weather Boot Socks. At boot height, they are: 62% hi-bulk acrylic, 20% stretch nylon, 17% worsted wool, and 1% Lycra spandex. These socks are even better than those hospital socks, and you get to take these home. Carhartt’s one of the sturdiest clothing brands sold today. Its apparel is made for rough conditions, and hardworking individuals. We offer some of the best prices (in-store and online) on Carhartt apparel, and strongly recommend you checking them out.

Aside from Carhartt, another great addition to your fall/winter apparel is the Milwaukee Heated Jacket. Milwaukee Tools, recognized as one of the finest manufacturers of power tools, decided to take a stab at clothing.

Their result, the light and sleek M12 Heated Jacket. Heated how? Using the same M12 battery that powers Milwaukee’s cordless tools. Fully charged, the battery can keep you warm up to 6 hours. The jacket comes equipped with 3 independent heat settings so you can adjust appropriately as it gets closer to winter. The battery slips into a location at the hip of the jacket so that it isn’t annoying when you’re using it. The material of the jacket is water and wind-resistant, and stands up to the toughest conditions. It’s a great alternative to heavy winter jackets too.

The way I see it, you’re going to be combating the elements of Fall and Winter pretty soon. Think ahead. Everyone knows that the key to a good offense is a great defense.

Written By Joseph Scovill