Salute from Sunny Seattle
Don't like the look of this old town / What goes up must come down / Character is lost and found / On unfamiliar playing ground
The Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions after beating the Shit out of the New England Patriots on Sunday. To honor their achievements and show love to our home town, it’s an All Emerald City edition of TWR featuring bangers from ETC Tacoma, Windthrow, and Filson. We also round up some headlines from the week and recommend a must-watch new documentary for Real Skate Soldiers. Go Hawks.
💥TUESDAY MEANS WAR💥
TACTICAL UPDATES
HEADWEAR
Mt Tacoma Hat by ETC Tacoma
Real Ones know that every day feels like a Super Bowl win when the mountain is out. ETC Tacoma pays tribute to the most beautiful landmark in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area. The Seattle area has a well-worn reputation for doom and gloom, rainy 300 days a year with a brief but Incredible break for summer. This is mostly media hype thanks to hyperbolic portrayals but we’ll allow it if it keeps people from moving there and continuing to suck the soul from the city that Microsoft started and Amazon accelerated. Indeed, there are a lot more Beautiful days in the PNW than you are led to believe and they’re all set off by that Gorgeous view of Mount Rainier. Other rocky locales surely have a similar monument, like Portland’s Mount Hood, and everyone surely believes that their mountain is the best. One thing we can all agree on is that mountains are wonderful, and snapback caps from local brands featuring embroidered mountains help you stay in that “Mountain’s Out” mentality no matter the weather or views.
OUTERWEAR
Yorgi Solotex Jacket by Windthrow
Windthrow burst on the scene in 2023 and quickly became one of Seattle’s dopest Outfitters, featuring a Banging Buildout to house all the most Cracking Outdoor Garms they could fit. From everyday staples like Gramicci and Keen to That Real Upscale Shit like Goldwin and Tarvas, Windthrow kits out The City in the best of the best. They initially dropped some great Shop Tees and have expanded their in-house program to include custom made-in-Seattle chalk bags from the Emerald City’s Karl Tolgu, the forever iconic Nalgene, and even their own custom apparel. The Yorgi Jacket encapsulates the Windthrow approach perfectly: Japanese fabric with extensive (and thoughtful) detailing on a garm that’s made to Get Your Ass Outside. The softshell Solotex fabric was whipped up in the lab to combine weather resistance, shape resilience, and stretch to get you moving. The half zip goes Deep to keep your temperature regulated whether you’re pushing through a 50-mile trail run or just running errands around town. It’s a unisex cut that can fit men and women alike. For Real Stunters, they have some matching pants, too. Windthrow was just shouted out as one of the 50 best clothing shops in America, so Get Familiar before they really Blow Up!
LOWER UNIFORM
Field Cargo Pants by Filson
Real OGs have been running Seattle’s Filson for years because it’s been one of the best producers of Top Drawer outdoor apparel for over 100 years. Filson has long carried the torch for unbeatable quality, long-lasting durability, and classic design in a field that’s getting more full of Crap by the day. Sure, the price points may make some Soldiers blush, but there is simply no denying that You Get What You Pay for when it comes to their goods. Again, this no longer holds true in all cases of modern garm purchases, but Filson continues to adhere to the principles that helped them last this long and maintain their sterling reputation. Not everything Filson makes is Our Vibration, but these classic cargos fit seamlessly into any Soldiers arsenal. They have a nice big, relaxed cut and are patterned after that real WWII style, none of this modern Shit. Midweight 9.5oz cotton and reinforced seat and legs ensure they’ll stand up to any Mission and last throughout the years. Rothcos are solid, but it’s worth jumping to the big leagues with a pair of Filsons.
FIELD NOTES
GIANNIS INSIDER TRADING
After lots of Rumors and Speculation about whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo would be traded at the deadline, with plenty of fuel added by Giannis himself, the Bucks held on to the seemingly disgruntled superstar until at least the end of the season. Shortly after the deadline passed, Giannis announced his investment in Kalshi, a “prediction market” platform used for gambling on sports and global events like “Will the US kidnap Nicolas Maduro?” that somehow circumvents important gambling restrictions and, in tandem with Polymarket, has become a well-known haven for insider trading and Bad Actors. No surprise that both platforms tout Donald Trump Jr. as an important figure, sitting on the Board of Directors for Polymarket and named a Strategic Advisor for Kalshi. We miss the days of the NBA’s corruption being hidden deep inside the halls of Secaucus and carried out by referees and mobsters.
ACG IS BACK…AGAIN
The Swoosh has once again re-invented its hallowed All Conditions Gear line, which shouldn’t be a surprise for anyone that’s paid attention for a while. They’ve been sponsoring ultra athletes and the gnarliest events out there. Nike’s calling the new ACG An Outdoor-Performance Brand for Athletes Who Thrive in the Wild, focusing on trail running, hiking, and exploration. ACG is headlining Nike’s Winter Olympics garm program, with Insano Innovation cooked up in the Nike Sport Research Lab headlined by the adaptive functionality of the Air Milano Jacket. Most Soldiers don’t really need that level of cutting-edge technology, so thankfully they’re still pumping out Cracking garms for the average explorer.
DIVIDED WE FALL
The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and the United States of America is as divided as ever. You thought this Shit would galvanize us? Hell no! The Vice President is being booed and harassed as he makes his way to events around Milan and beyond. The American athletes are outspoken in their pronouncements of who they represent under the flag (hint: not every piece of Shit in America) and honestly answering questions about the abysmal situation back home. Social media is flooded with backers and naysayers as is to be expected. It’s early, but the Divided States of America currently sits 5th in the medal count.
ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE
THE LEGEND OF PHIL SHAO
Most skaters have probably heard a tale or two about, or at least the name of, Phil Shao. Thrasher just released a loving tribute to the man-who-would-be-editor that ripped every type of obstacle skateboarding has to offer and set the tone for the Bay Area’s birth and dominance of street skateboarding. It’s a must-watch.
You’re now up to speed on the latest from the battlefield. Use this intel wisely and pass it on to others who may need our guidance. We can’t win the war unless we’re in it together. TWR sticker packs available here.