Durability Matters

For my career in forestry, I always had to have a specific kind of work boots: 8-inch uppers, melt-resistant soles, and laces. On the farm, I don’t have to follow those rules. So, I was pretty excited when Brunt offered to send me a pair of their Ohman boots to try. These boots look cool and tough, so I couldn’t wait to put them to the test to see how they performed around the farm. The Ohmans came packed in a handsome shoebox with a bonus sticker, along with a cleaning cloth.

Brunt is an American boot and workwear company founded on the idea that the people who are out there doing real work know what they need better than someone behind a desk. They are committed to supporting the trades, not just with high-quality products, but also by donating boots to trade schools and through their Bucket Talk podcast. After learning this, I was thrilled to give their McKenna shirt a trial run on my farm during the hottest days of a Tennessee summer.

Summer on the farm in Knoxville, Tennessee, can be brutal. The heat can make working outside extremely difficult, even dangerous, especially when certain jobs require the protection of long pants. When I received Brunt’s Costello Tech Pants, I was eager to find out how they would perform in the hot weather. I took them through heavy wear and tear on my flower farm in the heat of August to truly put them through their paces.

Note: We received this product for free. No other compensation was provided, and as always, all opinions are our own. We may earn money from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Learn more. This is the first time I have owned, or even handled, an everyday carry (EDC) flashlight of this caliber, and the experience has been interesting, to say the least. As someone who lives on a farm, I have always owned at least one flashlight – such tools come in handy on a regular basis.

Note: Durability Matters is reader-supported. When you buy through affiliate links on our website, we’ll make a small commission, without impacting your price. Thank you. Learn more. Doc Marten shoes are renowned for being durable and long-wearing, especially their trademark smooth leather boots. But, wearing them often, as you are likely to do, does lead to considerable dirt build-up over time.

Note: Durability Matters is reader-supported. When you buy through affiliate links on our website, we’ll make a small commission, without impacting your price. Thank you. Learn more. The Messenger and the Satchel are two quintessential men’s leather bag styles. So fashionable and practical are they that both have been the go-to for decades. Even women and businessmen choose these two styles over the traditional briefcases and modern handbags of today. But can you tell the two apart?

There are a number of things to take into consideration when buying your next set of luggage. You want something that looks good and matches your personality, you want something that is comfortable and convenient to travel with, and you want something that will fit all your travel belongings inside it, safely and securely. But most of all, you need a bag that will last.

Owning a car is a big responsibility – you need to know how to drive it safely so that you don’t endanger yourself and others; you need to know how to care for and maintain it so that it remains safe to drive; and you need to take good care of it so that it can last you for years to come. One important aspect of car care is keeping it clean, which not only helps to preserve your car, but also allows it to keep looking good, and we all want our cars to look nice.

Wearing clean clothes doesn’t just feel good, it is also important for health and hygiene. The more you wear your clothes without washing them, the more bacteria builds up, putting you at risk of illness and infection. However, not all clothes are created equal, and denim is one material that shouldn’t be washed as often as others.

Wool is a natural material that humans have used for thousands of years to survive harsh, cold winters all over the world. It comes in many forms, since it is a material that is produced by a few different animals, including sheep, alpacas, and goats. In general, wool is warm and insulating, and many types have water- and bacteria-repellant qualities. It is also moisture-wicking, making it useful for clothing intended for a range of activities and uses.