You can't beat an old-school checked flannel shirt. Made for firesides, fly-fishing and everything in-between, it's a cosy outdoor staple that feels as good as it looks. This Buffaroni shirt from KAVU comes in more muted tones than the classic red hunter’s plaid, and is made in a sumptuously soft 3.5oz brushed cotton flannel. It's got a relaxed fit for layering over a tee, a centre-back box pleat for easy movement, and a curved hem that's designed to be worn untucked. A button-down collar lends the Buffaroni a touch of class, while two roomy chest pockets give you plenty of room for your odds and ends. Also comes with a locker loop so you can hang it on a nail in the shed, scatter some wood shavings on it then post a pic on Instagram
Chest: Measure around the fullest part, place the tape close under the arms and make sure the tape is flat across the back.
Shoulder:Measure straight from the edge of one shoulder to the other at the back.
Arm Length: (A) Measure from the center back of collar to the end of shoulder. (B) Then to elbow. (C) Then down to wrist.
Neck:Measure around the neck with one finger included.
Waist: Measure around your waist where you wear your pants.
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
