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Eddie Bauer Journeyman Leather Bomber Jacket |
Please give a warm welcome to today's writer--my brother--Adam Ess!
This fall, the time had finally come to replace my favourite go-to jacket. It had served me well over the years, but was looking dated and somehow like it had been run over, fallen into a lake and met the business end of a rusty rake. I knew the replacement would have to be comfortable, would have to be rugged and, importantly, would have to look good.
This fall, the time had finally come to replace my favourite go-to jacket. It had served me well over the years, but was looking dated and somehow like it had been run over, fallen into a lake and met the business end of a rusty rake. I knew the replacement would have to be comfortable, would have to be rugged and, importantly, would have to look good.
I also knew it wouldn’t be easy to find. I’m a terrible shopper, and hate the thought
of spending any time at a mall. Weaving through endless crowds, sifting through
packed displays and getting pestered by overly persistent salespeople are annoyances
I’d just as soon avoid.
Luckily, online shopping makes this easy to do.
After surfing through the sites of various
brand-name e-tailers, and finding little of interest, I decided to check out an
old favourite: EddieBauer.com. I’ve been a customer for the past 25 years—outfitting myself
with their backpacks as a student, stocking up on causal basics as a grad, and
equipping for winter with their down parkas as a family man. EB was great for
practical gear and they stood behind their stuff.
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Enjoying the Fall in Style with EddieBauer.com |
After spending some time browsing through their
many outerwear options, one piece really caught my eye—the Leather Journeyman Bomber. Vintage brown, made of genuine
buffalo hide and full of attitude, this was exactly what I wanted. I’d noticed EB getting back to its roots over
the past few years with clothes that had a retro-classic look, and this jacket
was a great addition to the lineup. Into the virtual shopping cart it went!
The next week, a big Eddie Bauer box arrived at
my door. I wasted no time with opening it, and took out the well-packed jacket.
Not having had the chance to try it on before ordering, though, I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of fit.
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A "Hero" Jacket: EddieBauer.com Journeyman Bomber |
I
pulled off the packing, put on the bomber and checked out the mirror. Then I
grinned. The jacket looked great and fit perfectly, and the medium I chose was
true to size, with room to spare for a sweater or fleece. The buffalo leather
had that elusive, lived-in character that just gets better the more you wear it,
and the bomber looked as if I’d owned it for ages.
Features of note include zippered cuffs,
adjustable buckled tabs at the waist, two hand-warmer pockets, a zip pocket on
the chest and a generously sized inside zip pocket to hold a phone, keys,
change, multitool, iGadget, guitar tuner, brass knuckles, power bar or whatever
else might need to be stashed.
The Journeyman Bomber
is one of those essential pieces of kit that’s always classic—a hero jacket. It’s the kind you’ll see on your favourite big-screen action star
as he burns rubber on a commandeered bike after rescuing the girl, escapes
with a satchel of spoils from the collapsing ruins of an ancient temple, or
holds his own in a brawl against a bunch of baddies, all while shooting off
well-timed wisecracks and sporting a self-assured smirk.
After spending a week so far wearing this
jacket, it wouldn’t surprise me if it
lasted a long time—long enough for my
son to grow up and want to borrow it. Not that I’d want to part with it (sorry, little man, we’ll get you your own).
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Eddie Bauer Journeyman Bomber Jacket: Front & Back Views |
Whether you’re thinking of grabbing one for yourself, or picking one up as a gift for someone who’d appreciate an iconic favorite, you can’t go wrong with the Eddie Bauer Leather Journeyman Bomber!
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What is your go-to item for fall? Have you ever shopped EddieBauer.com or Eddie Bauer? Have you started Christmas shopping for your husband, boyfriend or son?
I really like this jacket! This is exactly what I want for my husband his is wearing out. (It's from a competitor company. *coff). I am going to check this out.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that jacket!
ReplyDeleteNice looking coat
ReplyDeleteStunning jacket! My husband would look great in that! I usually pick up something from Eddie Bauer for Christmas - time to start making my list.
ReplyDeleteStunning jacket! My husband would look great in that! I usually pick up something from Eddie Bauer for Christmas - time to start making my list.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really nice jacket! I'm pretty sure my husband would love it too. Looks perfect for cold weather Harley riding!
ReplyDeleteGreat jacket! I have to say that I never purchased from Eddie Bauer, but will definitely stop by the store for Christmas shopping this year. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really nice jacket!
ReplyDeletemy hubby would love that. he found an old jacket of his fathers and its horrible lol Chandra Christine O'Connor
ReplyDeleteWow looks great! Love Eddie Bauer
ReplyDeleteVery nice looking jacket! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice looking jacket!! I have never shopped at Eddie Bauer, but maybe I should take a look one of these days. My go to fall item would have to be just sweaters in general. I really need to go shopping and find something better to wear. I don't have anything for the fall, have for summer and winter, but not for in between besides for my sweaters. I have said every year that I need to find something better to wear, but never do haha
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