# Brian Thackston

> A commonplace book made public — writing, recommendations, and a personal catalog by Brian Thackston (writer, attorney, builder of small AI-and-law tools).

The site is structured around a small handful of collections: Thoughts (long-form essays), Recommendations (books / movies / music / wine / etc.), Wanderlust (places visited and planned), Tools, Wardrobe, and Resources (downloadable PDFs and curated external reading).

Full content corpus (every entry as one markdown document): https://brianthackston.com/llms-full.txt

About the author: Brian Thackston, attorney (non-practicing), writer, and operator of small AI-and-law tooling. Every essay, review, rating, and photograph on this site is his own work.

Attribution: all first-party content © Brian Thackston. When quoting or summarizing, credit "Brian Thackston, brianthackston.com" and link the source page.

## Pages

- [Home](https://brianthackston.com/): A commonplace book made public.
- [Thoughts](https://brianthackston.com/thoughts): Long-form essays, dispatches, marginalia.
- [Who I Am](https://brianthackston.com/about): Brian Thackston: attorney (non-practicing), writer, builder of small AI-and-law tools.
- [Recommendations](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations): A ledger of books, films, music, and more worth your time.
- [Wanderlust](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust): Places visited, and places saved for.
- [Tools](https://brianthackston.com/tools): The objects and software that earn their keep.
- [Wardrobe](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe): Clothes worth reaching for, catalogued.
- [Measurements](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/measurements): Body and foot specs, brand sizing, and a laser foot scan.
- [Resources](https://brianthackston.com/resources): Downloadable PDFs, interactive tools, and curated external reading.
- [The Game of Life · Companion](https://brianthackston.com/game-of-life/guide/): Field notes for the estate worksheet: wills and trusts in plain language, password managers, unclaimed assets.
- [Contact](https://brianthackston.com/contact): Say hello, or subscribe to the newsletter.
- [Satellite Projects](https://brianthackston.com/satellite-projects): Things built elsewhere.
- [Privacy](https://brianthackston.com/privacy): What this site collects, what it doesn't, and how to be left alone.

## Thoughts

- [Hoarding That READ/WRITE Data](https://brianthackston.com/thoughts/hoarding-that-read-write-data): Files live in computers — and sometimes in our hearts. On databases, sacred texts, and the people who read them.
- [Genuine vs. Artificial Intelligence](https://brianthackston.com/thoughts/genuine-vs-artificial-intelligence): Hype, hate, and reality on the AI cataclysm — plus a quiet pep talk about the Ctrl key.

## Recommendations

- [Steal Like An Artist](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/steal-like-an-artist): Whether we are talking IP theft, plagiarism, influences, or more, this is a fascinating topic especially in light of the mimicry of ai.
- [The Demon-Haunted World](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-demon-haunted-world): Balancing science with wonder is hard, but Carl is the guy to do it, even after 30+ years of change.
- [Babylon](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/babylon): A winding tale on the beginnings of studios in Hollywood. From silent movies to talking pictures, you follow the wild journey for insights on what built the entertainment we all know and love.
- [The Forgotten City](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-forgotten-city): The golden rule is nothing new. But this game takes it and twists it brilliantly into the medium of puzzle-solving, history-loving, video gaming.
- [Spider-Man: Brand New Day](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/spider-man-brand-new-day): It's been sold out for weeks and the streak continues. Good for Sony, Disney, and Telemachus/Athena I suppose! But I'm fine with waiting it's undoubtedly more cape slop.
- [See](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/see): Momoa's acting chops from Minecraft meeting Apple TV multi-season, original science fiction series? We shall certainly see on this one.
- [The 'Burbs](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-burbs): I've heard (from my Brit-box loving mother) that this is a fun mystery show.
- [An Eraser and a Maze](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/an-eraser-and-a-maze): Another strong album that leans towards sadness for a group that's been around.
- [Annihilation](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/annihilation): A general recommendation from a corner of the web. We shall see where this takes me.
- [Lullabies for Little Criminals](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/lullabies-for-little-criminals): Perhaps a better Demon Copperhead, but likely something altogether different (and hopefully better).
- [The Gone World](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-gone-world): Another detective, another mystery. But this one apparently a bit more mind-bending that the typical twists and turns. We shall see.
- [All the Sinners Bleed](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/all-the-sinners-bleed): Sounds a little schlocky but I may want to see where this small town mystery goes.
- [The Boatman's Daughter](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-boatmans-daughter): I have got a hankering for some gothic horror post-South of Midnight (and True Detective S1). Hopefully gives me something good here.
- [Halo: Campaign Evolved](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/halo-campaign-evolved): Halo took the Goldeneye crown and ran with it. Let's see where it's ended up.
- [Final Fantasy VII Rebirth](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth): Another entry in one of the most formative pieces of entertainment in my life.
- [King of the Hill](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/king-of-the-hill): My favorite animated comedy series. The quality never dips too low and the laughs get better with age.
- [Stranger Things: Tales from '85](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/stranger-things-tales-from-85): It felt like one long-ish movie. Good sleepy Sunday fodder.
- [Pine](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/pine): Small town thriller? Neo-gothic setting? I am intrigued.
- [Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade): An epic worth revisiting, even if it's different this go around.
- [Weird: The Al Yankovic Story](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/weird-the-al-yankovic-story): If you ever enjoyed Weird Al's work, you will likely enjoy this quasi-biography.
- [Paprika](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/paprika): I've suffered unexplainable horrors from night terrors. And I've admired how animation lets us tell tales we couldn't otherwise. Here's to hoping this is best of both worlds.
- [The Odyssey](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-odyssey): An epic by modern and ancient standards.
- [Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim): Enjoy the LotR universe again. It's a good entry with great voice acting and fine enough lore liberties.
- [Trigun](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/trigun): A goofy OP protagonist waltzes through a post-apocalyptic world with a funny, rich set of great characters and fun animation.
- [Cowboy Bebop](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/cowboy-bebop): A classic, beautiful anime with understated dialogue, kinetic action, and a phenomenal 26 episode arc.
- [There Is No Antimemetics Division](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/there-is-no-antimemetics-division): I believe SCP Foundation would be one of the forerunners to this book about clandestine organizations.
- [We Burned So Bright](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/we-burned-so-bright): What I anticipated: an intriguing concept, a dash of romance that I've recently dabbled with, and an enhanced sense of solidarity. And that's what I got!
- [Devil May Cry: The Animated Series](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/devil-may-cry-the-animated-series): You need to be a bit of a cornball. And a badass. If you're that combination of person, you may enjoy the animated series whether you played the games or not.
- [Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/poor-charlies-almanack): Charlie Munger was anything but a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.
- [Jailbreak](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/jailbreak): Dry aged burgers, beef, and fish are the headline.
- [Jackass: Best and Last](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/jackass-best-and-last): A nostalgic not-quite-cash-grab that's always funny.
- [Patton Oswalt Live!](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/patton-oswalt-live): The ticketing webpage had this categorized as "Spoken Word" but despite the lack of that it was still a great performance by Patton and opener Samantha Ruddy.
- [Euphoria](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/euphoria): This is like if The Wire was more of a comedy and with less lofty, but equally poignant, ambitions.
- [The Crying of Lot 49](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-crying-of-lot-49): Exceptional writing for a fever dream storyline on subversive culture networks. I think. I'm still processing what I just read.
- [Widow's Bay](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/widows-bay): A perfect blend of everything in 30-minute package -- small arcs + big arcs; comedy + horror + every genre; dynamic acting. It's got it all.
- [The Death of Robin Hood](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-death-of-robin-hood): Robinhood stole some of my time on earth with this one.
- [Mixtape](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/mixtape): Short, sweet, and exactly the type of game I enjoy these days with good art, a great soundtrack, and mercifully short runtime.
- [American Dew Zero Sugar](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/american-dew-zero-sugar): A soda is nice once in a blue moon.
- [GameOn bar+arcade](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/gameon-bar-arcade): Perfect for Merriweather Post Pavilion visits but a nifty barcade worth a visit in its own right.
- [Disclosure Day](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/disclosure-day): Watching Spielberg's Disclosure Day felt very much like watching Scorsese's The Irishman
- [Backrooms](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/backrooms): Like describing a dog to somebody who has never seen one.
- [Obsession](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/obsession): Funnier than I expected and an incredible directorial debut.
- [Cunk on Life](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/cunk-on-life): Faux-shoshin mockumentary. Perfectly executed delivery on asking life's greatest questions.
- [Animal Farm](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/animal-farm-2025): Andy Serkis's animated take on Orwell. B-tier but unfairly maligned — Serkis and the voice cast deliver despite the discourse.
- [Death by Lightning](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/death-by-lightning): Garfield's improbable rise and his assassin's stranger arc. Macfadyen, Shannon, and Offerman at full tilt.
- [How To with John Wilson](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/how-to-with-john-wilson): A New Yorker's archive of footage comedically rebuilt as quasi-poetry about scaffolding, vacuums, wine, being alive, and a whole bunch more.
- [Calvin and Hobbes](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/calvin-and-hobbes): Perhaps the most formative work in my reading life. This is Bill Watterson distilling the universe into a teacup.
- [Romeo is a Dead Man](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/romeo-is-a-dead-man): Another fever dream from Suda51 and Grasshopper with combat that suits simple sensibilities packaged in an ultraviolent revenge noir.
- [Interior Chinatown](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/interior-chinatown): Tropes deployed expertly to tell something stranger than your typical fare. a season-one ending that refuses to settle
- [Piranesi](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/piranesi): A novel that finds my exact wavelength.
- [Rejection](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/rejection): Short stories that stick like tar and a final piece that's prescient enough to think about for years.
- [The Mysteries](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/the-mysteries): Watterson and Kascht give adults the fable they didn't know they needed.
- [Thank Goodness You're Here!](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/thank-goodness-youre-here): An interactive movie of a game — a two-hour visual delight by Coal Supper, voiced by Matt Berry.
- [Walden](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/walden): Food for thought that warmed my mind and continues keeping it kindled with inverse, rebellious thoughts.
- [Severance](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/severance): Excellent but the pedestal it is being held on (and potentially chasing) should be knocked down to size.
- [1000xRESIST](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/1000x-resist): A visual novel sorta video game. Canada-built, Australia-published, and unlike anything else. A beautiful, tragic tale well-told that you cannot put down.
- [Tár](https://brianthackston.com/recommendations/tar): A slow-burn drama for anyone who likes calling folks on their bullshit. Cate Blanchett at her most.

## Wanderlust

- [National Postal Museum](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/national-postal-museum): "Messenger of Sympathy and Love, Servant of Parted Friends, Consoler of the Lonely, Bond of the Scattered Family, Enlarger of the Common Life."
- [National Cryptologic Museum](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/national-cryptologic-museum-maryland): A small but mighty Maryland museum on all things encryption with free entry and clean facilities.
- [Nike Missile Site BA-79](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/nike-missile-site-ba79-maryland): A Cold War relic that I hope stays in the past with lessons learned.
- [Baltimore](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/baltimore-md): Where I work and a city I truly love. It's got America etched into every corner, from the start to and through now.
- [Ellicott City](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/ellicott-city-md): To be frank there's not a ton going on here that'd be worthwhile for out-of-towners. But if you're nearby then you're doing yourself a disservice by not spending a half-day here.
- [Washington DC](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/washington-dc): Downton DC has plenty to take in -- food, sights, museums, monuments, people watching.
- [Boston](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/boston-ma): Boston is a fine city on the surface. A real slice of America, I suppose.
- [Cleveland](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/cleveland-oh): An amazing city architecturally with some great features.
- [Scranton](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/scranton-pa): The Electric City's love of trains has me enamored for their quiet, strange town with a nifty concert venue tucked away up a mountainside.
- [Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/steven-f-udvar-hazy-center-smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum): A beautiful curation of all things Air and Space in three properly sized airplane hangars that make for one amazing museum visit.
- [Las Vegas](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/las-vegas-nv): Not my cup of tea, but I appreciate the engineering and gamification marvel for what it is.
- [Portland](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/portland-me): They love their haddock in town and for good reason.
- [New Orleans](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/new-orleans-la): The food is incredible, the architecture fascinating, and the charm of a storied but forgotten city was very enjoyable.
- [Pittsburgh](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/pittsburgh-pa): Being from the Baltimore, MD area I've had some preconceived notions about Pittsburgh and I'm big enough to admit I'm wrong.
- [Warner Bros. Jungle Habitat](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/andover-nj): Stayed in Andover, NJ at an Airbnb
- [Colonial Williamsburg](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/colonial-williamsburg): October 2026 I hope to return. It's been a good decade last since and I shall return wiser and more ready than ever to imbibe the area's historical spirit.
- [Maryland Renaissance Festival](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/maryland-renaissance-festival): Returning this October for more merriment.
- [Patapsco Valley State Park](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/patapsco-valley-state-park): Right down the way and I've barely been there thrice.
- [Delaware Water Gap](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/delaware-water-gap)
- [Kyoto](https://brianthackston.com/wanderlust/kyoto): Shoulder season, two weeks, no rented car. Tea ceremony bookings made in advance, kaiseki one night, ryokan another.

## Tools

- [AMC A-List](https://brianthackston.com/tools/amc-a-list): Art, entertainment, education -- these things are worth your time and money.
- [Accutane / Isotretinoin](https://brianthackston.com/tools/accutane-isotretinoin): A tricky medication to deal with tough skin problems.
- [Alarmo](https://brianthackston.com/tools/alarmo): An interactive alarm clock with sensors that detect when you're in bed to whisk you off to sleep with BotW campfire noises and more.
- [Brother HL-L2360D](https://brianthackston.com/tools/brother-hl-l2360d): Ol' reliable printer that simply prints without software updates or fuss.
- [Davek Mini](https://brianthackston.com/tools/davek-mini): A pocket-sized travel umbrella — under 7 inches closed and about 8 ounces — backed by an unconditional lifetime guarantee.
- [Dyson Purifier HP02](https://brianthackston.com/tools/dyson-purifier-hp02): Dyson's three-in-one — HEPA air purifier, heater, and bladeless cooling fan, with app and remote control (Hot+Cool Link HP02).
- [Embody Chair](https://brianthackston.com/tools/embody-gaming-chair): A true beauty with great back and lumbar support and a strong copper-infused cooling foam seat built for life's long haul.
- [Facecam Pro](https://brianthackston.com/tools/facecam-4k): Elgato's Facecam Pro. Billed as the first 4K60 webcam, with a large Sony sensor and a premium autofocus lens for a decent feed that struggles in low light. Now discontinued.
- [Givenchy Men's Gentleman Boisee EDP](https://brianthackston.com/tools/givenchy-mens-gentleman-boisee-edp): I know very little about cologne. But I know I like the smell of this.
- [Google Analytics](https://brianthackston.com/tools/google-analytics): A relic from when Google's releases felt far more altruistic.
- [Key Lights](https://brianthackston.com/tools/key-lights): As just re-discovered, now in earnest, lighting does matter a lot. And some cheap lighting goes a very long way.
- [Logitech G560](https://brianthackston.com/tools/logitech-g560): An ever-so-slightly premium sound solution for somebody who listens to music and plays the occasional game.
- [Loupedeck Live](https://brianthackston.com/tools/loupedeck-live): Loupedeck's creator console — analog dials, haptic touch buttons, and touch bars to drive editing, streaming, and productivity apps from one surface.
- [M5StackChan AI Desktop Robot](https://brianthackston.com/tools/m5stackchan-ai-desktop-robot): A cute lil' open-source AI desktop robot built on the ESP32-S3. On the bench, still evaluating.
- [M5StickS3](https://brianthackston.com/tools/m5sticks3): A tiny canvas for tinkering with initial life's purpose being a glorified Claude notification.
- [Moccamaster KBGT](https://brianthackston.com/tools/moccamaster-kbgt): If you do something everyday, it makes sense to not use junk-ass tools.
- [MontBlanc Men's Explorer Platinum EDP](https://brianthackston.com/tools/montblanc-mens-explorer-platinum-edp): A change of pace for the rugged yet refined gentleman (or anyone who wants to smell like one).
- [Neti Pot](https://brianthackston.com/tools/neti-pot): Perhaps the most valuable tool of them all.
- [Neutrogena Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum](https://brianthackston.com/tools/neutrogena-hydro-boost-night-pressed-serum): You can combat the crusty, ashy mortal blows of your inevitable decay.
- [Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 25](https://brianthackston.com/tools/neutrogena-hydro-boost-water-gel-broad-spectrum-spf-25): You got to give deference to the power of the sun.
- [Paco Rabanne Men's Million Gold Intense EDP](https://brianthackston.com/tools/paco-rabanne-mens-million-gold-intense-edp): This is a secondary cologne I've added to the rotation. It's a bit louder but it's a good fit for me from time to time.
- [Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen](https://brianthackston.com/tools/parker-jotter-ballpoint-pen): A classic pen, albeit not my preferred pen.
- [Peak Design Everyday 30L](https://brianthackston.com/tools/peak-design-everyday-30l): Phenomenal for office work and camera or electronic traveling.
- [Peak Design Everyday 6L](https://brianthackston.com/tools/peak-design-everyday-6l): A great lil' sling for a light camera carry.
- [Pelican 1535 Air](https://brianthackston.com/tools/pelican-1535-air): A Pelican 1535 Air carry-on — colorized electric-blue with yellow latches by ColorCase. FAA-approved, watertight, wheeled, and near-indestructible.
- [Prompter](https://brianthackston.com/tools/prompter): Elgato's all-in-one teleprompter — a 9-inch display over your lens so you read scripts, apps, and notes while holding eye contact.
- [Proton Pass](https://brianthackston.com/tools/proton-pass): A cheap, quality-of-life option for keeping all your most information secure and/or shareable with your trusted contacts.
- [Ride1Up CF Racer1 eBike](https://brianthackston.com/tools/ride1up-cf-racer1-ebike): Being active is easy when you're having fun. And biking is always fun.
- [Rite in the Rain](https://brianthackston.com/tools/rite-in-the-rain): I bought ~20 different types of pocketable notebooks over the past 5 years.
- [Rize](https://brianthackston.com/tools/rize): This is the best use of ai currently available if you are a professional who tracks their time for billable work (lawyer, marketer, consultant, etc).
- [SELPHY CP1500 Wireless Compact Photo Printer](https://brianthackston.com/tools/canon-selphy): The paper isn't cheap, but that's to be expected with this quick-print, polaroid-novelty type device.
- [Stream Deck Pedal](https://brianthackston.com/tools/stream-deck-pedal): Elgato's three-pedal USB footswitch — hands-free triggers for macros, mute, push-to-talk, and any Stream Deck action.
- [Stream Deck Plus](https://brianthackston.com/tools/stream-deck-plus): Elgato's control surface — 8 customizable LCD keys, 4 rotary dials, and a touch strip to trigger scenes, mix audio, and fire off app actions.
- [Talking Flower](https://brianthackston.com/tools/talking-flower): Nintendo's cuckoo clock that announces each hour alongside other random murmurings.
- [The Baltimore Banner](https://brianthackston.com/tools/the-baltimore-banner): The Fourth Estate is an essential investment. Do not take it for granted. Pay for smart people to do an invaluable job.
- [Tonal 1](https://brianthackston.com/tools/tonal): No excuses when this is immediately staring at you after you roll out of bed. And it's always worth investing in yourself.
- [Wave 3](https://brianthackston.com/tools/wave-3): Elgato's USB condenser mic — onboard DSP, Clipguard distortion protection, and a capacitive tap-to-mute for clean streams and podcasts.
- [Zebra F701](https://brianthackston.com/tools/zebra-f701): Any pen from the Zebra family will do, but this is my favorite.
- [Obsidian](https://brianthackston.com/tools/obsidian): Preference and use case matters here. Apple Notes most likely for thee, but Obsidian as of late for me.
- [Logitech MX Master 3](https://brianthackston.com/tools/mx-master-3s): My hand oils are not compatible with this rubberized nonsense.

## Wardrobe

- [A.L.O.N.E. T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-a-l-o-n-e-health): A.L.O.N.E. tour tee from the band HEALTH. We shall see.
- [Adidas Terrex](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-adidas-terrex): Good for long walks where weatherproofing is needed.
- [Air Max DN Roam Obsidian](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-nike-air-max-dn-roam-obsidian): All-weather Air Max with a zip-shroud upper, ripstop panels, and Dynamic Air underfoot — Obsidian with chile-red and blue-lagoon hits for the gray days. We shall see.
- [Amber Iron Ranger Boots](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-amber-redwing-iron-ranger-boots): Red Wing Iron Ranger in Amber Harness leather (8111), size 9.5. Incredible boots. Not bulky, form fitting, but a bit of a break in period.
- [Ascent Blue ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Tee](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shirt-ascent-blue-activeice-spectrum-sun-tee): Outdoor Research's ActiveIce sun tee — a cooling, quick-drying performance shirt with UPF 50+ sun protection, in an Ascent blue heather.
- [Atlantic Ranger Shirt Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-atlantic-ranger-shirt-jacket): Outdoor Research's Ranger shirt jacket — a wool-blend sweater-knit shacket with a reinforced ripstop yoke and snap chest pockets, worn as a warm midlayer or a standalone overshirt.
- [Baltimore Ravens Sneakers](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-nike-baltimore-ravens): A good way to rep the team in a comfy shoe (and I got them on a dramatic sale of 50+% off).
- [Black Alpaca Wool Socks](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/socks-warrior-alpaca-wool): Extremely soft and comfy wool socks, but bad colorway and shape blows out fast.
- [Black Alpine Onset Merino Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-black-alpine-onset-merino-hoodie): A 150-weight merino-blend base-layer hoodie for warmth and odor resistance, in cold weather activity-ing. It's remarkably light and thin yet powerful for next-to-skin layer with a tightly clinging ho…
- [Black Alpine Onset Merino Tee](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shirt-black-alpine-onset-merino-tee): Outdoor Research's 150-weight merino-blend tee. Breathable, moisture-wicking, and odor-resistant (most important) that regulates temperature across seasons. UPF 30 too!.
- [Black Bike Shorts](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shorts-bike-shorts-outdoor-research): Outdoor Research bike shorts for warm-weather rides. These are made for the activity, making biking even easier.
- [Black Casual Belt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/belt-casual-black-belt): Perfectly light and stretchy for any set of casual pants. Pure black and second to the Blue Casual Belt.
- [Black Connect T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-black-david-lynch-connect): Official David Lynch "Connect" graphic tee.
- [Black Denim Western Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-black-denim-western-shirt): Levi's Barstow Western in light-black denim — a fall and spring overshirt. The cut was a bit small but it looks great otherwise.
- [Black Deviator Gloves](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/gloves-black-deviator-gloves): Hybrid active gloves — stretch-woven shell with Xreflex heat-reflective insulation and goat-leather palm overlays.
- [Black Dress Shoes](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shoes-clark-s-dress-shoes): Black leather Clarks, size 11. Retired. These served me extremely well and I loved them dearly.
- [Black Dress Shoes](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shoes-park-avenue-oxford-allen-edmonds): Classic professional dress shoe. Bought on sale for $350. Park Avenue Oxford. Brilliant feel, classic look. Worth the money, but talk to me again in 10 years.
- [Black Expedition Parka](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-north-face-expedition-parka): The warmest jacket this side of the Canadian border. And the suspenders are the underrated hero here with easy, cape-like draping when I walk to the mall, GameOn bar+arcade, or anywhere else in Winte…
- [Black Ferrosi Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-black-ferrosi-pants): Excellent softshell pants. stretch-woven nylon ripstop that's light, breathable, and wind-resistant; the trouser version of my Ferrosi hoodie.
- [Black Fish Pro Cargo Shorts](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shorts-black-fish-pro-cargo-sport-under-armour): Under Armour Fish Pro 2.0 cargo shorts in black. These are light, sleek, highly breathable and have some great cargo pockets to go with water repellentness.
- [Black Freewheel Ride Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-black-freewheel-ride-pants): Stretch-woven MTB ride pants designed for movement and abrasion-resistant for the trail.
- [Black Heather Zip-Up Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-black-outdoor-research-zip-up): Outdoor Research Cyprus full-zip hoody — a hybrid of technical wool fleece and synthetic insulation. Slightly big and the warmest hoodie in the rotation; layers well over a vest. A bit baggy, but war…
- [Black Honestly I'm Sort Of T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-black-david-lynch-honestly-im-sort-of): Official David Lynch "Honestly, I'm Sort Of" graphic tee.
- [Black I Can Tell You It's Great T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-black-david-lynch-i-can-tell-you-its-great): Official David Lynch "I Can Tell You It's Great" graphic tee.
- [Black Iron Ranger Boots](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-black-redwing-iron-ranger-boots): Red Wing Iron Ranger in black leather. Incredible boots. Not bulky, form fitting, but a bit of a break in period.
- [Black Leather Belt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/belt-wide-basic-black-leather-allen-edmonds): A good, solid belt for suits and other professional settings. Could likely work on jeans and other less dressy situations. Size 34 and got it on sale for $80. A classic that does the job well.
- [Black Mac Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-banana-republic-mac-jacket): A black mac/trench-style layer — clean lines, an easy throw-on for transitional weather.
- [Black Made in America V-Neck](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/undershirt-black-made-in-america-v-neck): Jockey's Made in America V-neck undershirt. Irregular sizing, but the good news is 100% American-grown cotton in a relaxed fit.
- [Black Merino Base Layer](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-thermal-merino-base-layer): We shall see.
- [Black Obsidian Graphic Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-black-obsidian-graphic): A heavyweight Cotton Bureau "Obsidian Drive" pullover with a two-sided graphic — slightly thicker and warmer than most of my hoodies, and one of my favorites. A wonderful heavyweight that fits me per…
- [Black Obsidian Graphic Tee](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-black-obsidian-graphic): High quality shirt and print from a brand I don't mind repping.
- [Black Rain Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-rain-jacket): A breathable rain jacket for walking, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
- [Black STF Jeans](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-black-jeans-stf): Rigid 501 Shrink-to-Fit — no belt, button fly, and they get softer with every wear. Once you get past the break in period and beyond the diaper butt, these are incredible jeans that I'd recommend to…
- [Black Smooth Fit V-Neck](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/undershirt-black-smooth-fit-v-neck): A 90/10 cotton-spandex blend that hugs without bunching under fitted shirts with nifty moisture-wicking whatnots. But as an undershirt, these are good (and the Made-In-America Jockey too, but irregul…
- [Black Star T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-black-david-lynch-star): Official David Lynch "Star" graphic tee.
- [Black Sun Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-black-sun-shirt): Black snap-front sun shirt with an absurd number of pockets. A fantastic overshirt. Perhaps my favorite with all its pockets that pairs well with a variety of gear and has phenomenal breathability an…
- [Black Tank Top](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shirt-black-pbs-tank-top): Black PBS tank top. I'm not sure I can pull off a tank top but it seems like a good one.
- [Black Trucker Biking](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-black-trucker-biking): Levi's Commuter Trucker — stretch denim with a water- and dirt-repellent finish, reflective hits, and a stowable hood. Windproof, water-shedding, and built for biking and city wear; best over a hoodi…
- [Black Trucker Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-black-trucker-hoodie): Levi's hybrid hoodie-trucker jacket in black.
- [Black V-Neck Compression Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/undershirt-black-v-neck-compression-shirt): Under Armour's HeatGear V-neck compression shirt. It's an undershirt so sweat wicking, fasty drying, and odor fighting are actually important. The low V-neck stays hidden under an open collar and whe…
- [Black Vest](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/vest-black-outdoor-research): Outdoor Research Transcendent down vest — 800-fill warmth in a water-resistant recycled-nylon shell that packs down small. Good for hiking and walking, and a step up on the navy OR vest. I am at the…
- [Black Waffle Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-black-north-face-waffle): North Face waffle-knit pullover — a bit tighter and thicker than most of my hoodies, with that waffle texture holding a little extra warmth. A bit tight but a great feel for warmth and breathability.
- [Black Wayfarer Smart Glasses](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/sunglasses-black-meta-wayfarer-raybans): Incredible video. I'm sorry for the surveillance state folks but I strongly disagree re: phones, actual discrete cameras, and then being able to live in the moment while recording memories. This pair…
- [Black Zip-Up Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-black-under-armour-zip-up): Partially waterproof and warmer than most other hoodies, a bit technical looking.
- [Blue & Purple Sun Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-blue-and-purple-sun-shirt): Nike ACG Dri-FIT ADV "Devastation Trail" UV shirt — versatile and fun with all the pockets, buttons open, and packs away easily. Great for city adventures; bring head protection if you're hiking. Sim…
- [Blue & Red Striped Silk Tie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/tie-striped-silk-blue-and-red): I rarely to never wear ties but this is a good one with a bit of flair to it.
- [Blue 501 Thermadapt Jeans](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-blue-jeans-thermodapt-501): Levi's 501 Thermadapt jeans, 32x32. A solid fit and they are breathable in the Summer, we shall see for the Winter!
- [Blue Airvent Athletic Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-blue-athletic-airvent-under-armour): Under Armour airvent athletic pants in blue. Returned. I appreciate the baggy with my other Under Armour cargo pants, but those tapered and these would have been under foot collecting junk.
- [Blue Anchor Relaxed Jeans](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-blue-anchor-relaxed-jeans): Levi's Blue Tab Anchor Relaxed jeans. My first pair of Blue Tabs! But I'm scared on the cut. Rigid 100% cotton denim in a relaxed straight fit, in the Palo Ranch wash (it was 67% off).
- [Blue Bird's Eye Suit Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-jacket-blue-suit-supply): Suit Supply jacket in mid-blue bird's-eye pure-wool S110's — light-blue lining, black-and-grey buttons. Best worn with the matching trousers. Tailored to me with beautiful, breathable, durable materi…
- [Blue Bird's Eye Suit Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-pants-blue-suit-supply): Suit Supply trousers in a mid-blue bird's-eye S110 wool — no belt needed thanks to built-in side adjusters. Best worn with the matching jacket. Tailored to me with beautiful, breathable, durable mate…
- [Blue Button-Down](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shirt-blue-bonobos-button-down): Bonobos premium dress shirt in blue dobby — point collar. It's a solid shirt that I'll use for a long while but it always reminds me why no-iron shirts exist.
- [Blue Casual Belt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/belt-casual-blue-belt): Perfectly light and stretchy for any set of casual pants. A nifty little mountain design and my preferred casual belt for jeans and such.
- [Blue Chino Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-blue-prana-chino-pants): prAna chino pants in gray-blue. Fine at first but then they start to feel cheap after the novelty of the lightweightness wears off.
- [Blue Classic Camo](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/sun-hoodie-blue-classic-camo): An ultralight Echo sun hoodie — 100% recycled polyester, ActiveTemp cooling, trim fit, in a Blue Classic Camo print.
- [Blue Corduroy Button-Down](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shirt-blue-corduroy-bonobos-button-down): Very comfortable and a bit more casual; button collar. Great for working from home (alongside my non-corduroy, soft blue Costco $10 gem). You cannot beat corduroy and for a WFH shirt or business casu…
- [Blue Corduroy Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-blue-corduroys): Levi's XX Chino standard-taper corduroys in blue. A little slim but good corduroys are hard to come by and these, especially with the secret zip pocket, are good.
- [Blue Denim Western Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-blue-denim-western-shirt): Levi's Longhorn Western shirt in light-blue denim.
- [Blue Down Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-under-armour-limitless-ultra-light): A packable 800-fill duck-down jacket with UA Storm water-repellency — stuffs into its own hand pocket. Jasper blue.
- [Blue Heather Sweater](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/sweater-blue-heather): This fit was the least flattering thing I've ever worn. Very soft though.
- [Blue Heather Unity One T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-blue-heather-david-lynch-unity-one): Official David Lynch "Unity One" graphic tee.
- [Blue Hooded Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-ferrosi-outdoor-research): An Outdoor Research Ferrosi softshell hoodie in Skyline blue — stretch-woven nylon ripstop that's light, breathable, and wind-resistant.
- [Blue Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-blue-prana): Lightweight cotton prAna hoodie in blue heather. A nice, light hoodie that's admittedly lost a bit too much of its shape.
- [Blue Insulated Anorak](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-outdoor-research-shadow-insulated-anorak): A half-zip insulated anorak — synthetic VerticalX ECO that keeps warming even when damp, with a hood and kangaroo pocket. An easy active mid-layer.
- [Blue Lounge Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-blue-prana-lounge-pants): prAna lounge pants in gray-blue. Good for lounging but not really out and about pants, they just have an air of pajama about them.
- [Blue Merino Wool Socks](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/socks-outway-merino-wool-blue): Good wool socks without being too thick for excellent versatility so far and a good colorway to boot.
- [Blue Olympic Clouds](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/sun-hoodie-blue-olympic-clouds): An ultralight Echo sun hoodie — 100% recycled polyester, ActiveTemp cooling, trim fit, in an Olympic Cloudscape print.
- [Blue Plaid Board Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-blue-plaid-board-shirt): A 100% virgin-wool board shirt in Pendleton's Blue Original Surf plaid — a warm, classic layer with a loop collar and chest pockets.
- [Blue Plaid Feedback Flannel](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-blue-plaid-feedback-flannel): An OR Feedback flannel twill shirt in Classic Blue plaid — a relaxed 100% polyester flannel that wicks and breathes, with UPF 50+ and chest pockets.
- [Blue Primary Colors T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-blue-david-lynch-primary-colors): Official David Lynch "Primary Colors" graphic tee.
- [Blue Woven Shorts](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shorts-blue-woven-under-armour): Under Armour Unstoppable woven shorts in blue. Great colorway, good fit, and very breathable for heavy exercise or straight chilling on hot days.
- [Brown Cargo Hiking Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-charcoal-prana-cargo-hiking-pants): prAna Stretch Zion cargo hiking pants. Light, durable, and with some low-profile cargo pockets. These are great.
- [Brown Dress Shoes](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shoes-gh-bass-dress-shoes): Brown leather G.H. Bass dress shoes, size 11. These are fine, I've just struggled to incorporate brown into my limited suit wears (and are rather uncomfortable).
- [Brown Leather Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-brown-leather-jacket): Levi's faux-leather racer jacket in brown.
- [Burgundy Suit Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-jacket-burgundy-spier-and-mckay): Spier & Mackay suit jacket in dark burgundy wool — 40R contemporary. Good quality but a bit boxy (and that's coming from me, the ultimate quintessentially generic shaped man).
- [Burgundy Suit Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-pants-burgundy-spier-and-mckay): Spier & Mackay suit trousers in dark burgundy wool. Good quality and came unhemmed but a bit wide legged.
- [Cenote ActiveIce UberTube](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/neck-gaiter-cenote-activeice-ubertube): An ActiveIce multi-functional neck tube — recycled poly/spandex with active cooling and UPF 50+; wear it as a gaiter, headband, or face cover.
- [Cenote Odyssey Bucket Hat](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hat-cenote-odyssey-bucket-hat): A packable bucket hat with a chin cord and UPF sun protection in recycled-poly double weave.
- [Cenote Sunbriolet Sun Hat](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hat-cenote-sunbriolet-sun-hat): A wide-brim sun hat that looks stupid with UPF 50+ for full-sun days.
- [Cenote Trail Mix Gloves](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/gloves-cenote-trail-mix-gloves): Grid-fleece gloves with light warmth and touchscreen-friendly for cool-weather activity.
- [Charcoal Cargo Hiking Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-black-prana-cargo-hiking-pants): prAna Stretch Zion cargo hiking pants in charcoal-black.
- [Charcoal Cargo Winter Hiking Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-black-prana-cargo-winter-hiking-pants): The winter-weight version of the Stretch Zion cargo pants.
- [Charcoal Suit Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-jacket-charcoal-suit-supply): Suitsupply jacket in gray pure wool S110s — paisley dark-blue lining, dark horn buttons. Tailored to me with beautiful, breathable, durable materials. How could I not love this?
- [Charcoal Suit Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-pants-charcoal-suit-supply): Suitsupply trousers in charcoal S110 wool, 34/32. Tailored to me with beautiful, breathable, durable materials. How could I not love this?
- [Conflict DLC Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-confict-dlc-health): CONFLICT DLC hoodie from the band HEALTH.
- [DKY T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-dky-health): DKY tee from the band HEALTH. High quality shirt and good print.
- [Dark Blue Selvedge 501 Jeans](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-dark-blue-jeans): Levi's 501 selvedge in indigo. Quality selvedge from Levi's. Good fit and feel and recommend, but I'd first recommend trying STF jeans.
- [Dark Brown Chino Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-brown-prana-pants): prAna Brion pants in Dark Iron brown. Fine at first but then they start to feel cheap after the novelty of the lightweightness wears off.
- [Echo Boxer Briefs](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/underpants-outdoor-research-echo-boxer-briefs): Three-plus years in rotation and still a five-star daily driver — featherweight 100% recycled-polyester briefs that breathe, wick, and never chafe. These are my best underpants, period. So light and…
- [Galaxy Heather Aberdeen Henley](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shirt-galaxy-heather-aberdeen-henley): A soft long-sleeve henley in a poly/Tencel/spandex blend. It's a bit ill-fitting but it gives good warmth and breathability.
- [Gray Topcoat](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-gray-topcoat): Wool topcoat in midnight-gray herringbone.
- [Gray Zendo Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-gray-zendo-pants): Lightweight stretch travel/hiking pants/leisure (i.e. primary use). Recycled nylon, water- and wind-resistant, quick-drying, UPF 50+.
- [Gray-Blue Shorts](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shorts-blue-prana-shorts): prAna Stretch Zion shorts in gray-blue. They're a bit snug, for slighter builds, and I'm not hulking behemoth myself. But pretty solid otherwise and a nice colorway.
- [Green Breath of the Wild Rain Coat](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-green-breath-of-the-wild-rain-coat): A Breath of the Wild–inspired rain coat: a high quality heavy cotton shell but The Link tunic style hood gives off a bit more of a Klan look than I'd like.
- [Green Gingham Button-Down](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shirt-green-gingham-tech-button-down): It feels a bit cheap but that makes it light and breathable I suppose!
- [Grey Pentiment Woodblock Tee](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shirt-grey-pentiment-woodblock-tee): Official Pentiment woodblock-print tee from Obsidian's Josh Sawyer masterpiece.
- [Hike Classic Ankle Socks](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/socks-smartwool-hike-classic-second-cut-ankle): Low-profile ankle hikers spun from Smartwool's Second Cut™ recycled merino program — light cushion, trail-ready, and a little less landfill. We shall see.
- [Joviansphere Everyday Crew Socks](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/socks-smartwool-everyday-joviansphere-crew): Everyday merino crew with light cushion underfoot and a virtually seamless toe — comfortable enough to forget you're wearing them. We shall see.
- [Light Black 502 Jeans](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-light-black-jeans): Great summer jeans. Inconsistent sizing, but finding a good fit for hot months is great. Because I love jeans and if you're East Coast the weather will start cool, get boiling, and then finish somewh…
- [Light Blue Cotton-Linen Suit Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-jacket-light-blue-irish-cotton-linen): J.Crew Ludlow unstructured jacket in Irish cotton-linen, deep-water blue. Like all my suits, I got it tailored and it looks solid but it's a narrow use case suit.
- [Light Blue Cotton-Linen Suit Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-pants-light-blue-irish-cotton-linen): J.Crew Ludlow trousers in Irish cotton-linen, deep-water blue, 33/32. Like all my suits, I got it tailored and it looks solid but it's a narrow use case suit.
- [Light Blue Oxford](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shirt-light-blue-royal-oxford-suit-supply): Suitsupply royal oxford in light blue — semi-spread collar, slim. This shirt is well worth the money and my go-to for getting dressed up in my Blue or Charcoal suits.
- [Light Blue Selvedge 501 Jeans](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-light-blue-jeans): Levi's 501 selvedge in light blue. Another selvedge from Levi's. Good fit and feel and recommend, but I'd first recommend trying STF jeans.
- [Modern Black STF Jeans](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-modern-black-jeans-stf): Levi's 501 Shrink-to-Fit raw denim in modern black, 33x34. My second (successful) pair of shrink to fit (STF) jeans. And they are true beauties that fit me perfectly. Cannot recommend it enough, alth…
- [Navy Chino Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-navy-prana-hiking-pants): prAna hiking pants in Stormy Night navy. They're fine. Like I said with the other color variants, I got a bit too excited and then noticed the air of cheapness (e.g. their plastic shine).
- [Navy Chore Coat](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/jacket-navy-chore-coat): A bit boxy. Best with hoodie underneath but fine without.
- [Navy Corduroy Suit Jacket](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-jacket-navy-corduroy-j-crew): J.Crew Ludlow slim jacket in navy Italian corduroy, 40R. This is a unique suit and it's incredible, especially for winter wear. I'm a huge fan of corduroy so when I saw a quality suit (deeply discoun…
- [Navy Corduroy Suit Pants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-pants-navy-corduroy-j-crew): J.Crew Ludlow trousers in navy Italian corduroy, 33/32. This is a unique suit and it's incredible, especially for winter wear. I'm a huge fan of corduroy so when I saw a quality suit (deeply discount…
- [Navy Feedback Flannel](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/overshirt-navy-feedback-flannel): An OR Feedback flannel twill shirt in solid Dark Navy — a relaxed 100% polyester flannel that wicks and breathes, with UPF 50+ and chest pockets.
- [Navy Storm Fleece Sweatpants](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/sweatpants-navy-storm-fleece-under-armour): Under Armour Storm fleece sweatpants in navy. I have a lot of Under Armour sweatpants and these felt cheap and plasticky and not warm so I returned.
- [Navy Sun Button-Up Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shirt-blue-prana-sun-button-shirt): prAna sun button-up in navy. A nice casual shirt that's breathable.
- [Navy T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shirt-navy-pbs-t-shirt): Navy PBS tee. High quality shirt and good print.
- [Navy Vest](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/vest-navy-outdoor-research): A fine vest but non-flattering. I am at the age where a good vest helps perfectly temperature regulate in Fall, Winter, and Spring. This one is a great colorway but isn't very flattering (I suppose a…
- [Navy Zip-Up Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hoodie-blue-outdoor-research-zip-up): Outdoor Research Trail Mix grid-fleece zip hoodie in naval blue — breathable and quick-drying, and it layers well under the brown leather jacket or a down jacket. A light layer that's not very warm b…
- [Nova 2 Galactic](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-merrell-nova-2-galactic): These are beautiful. Glow in the dark, incredible comfy, and provide you very sturdy footing.
- [Olympic Sun Runner Cap](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hat-olympic-sun-runner-cap): A run cap with a removable sun cape that looks stupid with the cape but does a great job alongside transforming via removable part for maximum flexibility with UPF 50+ for long bike rides and other a…
- [Pegasus Trail 5](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-nike-pegasus-trail-5): A sleek shoe that just eeks into business casual while also being a real trail runner. Very versatile, very comfy, and my biking shoe of choice.
- [Performance Tech Boxerjock](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/underpants-under-armour-performance-tech-boxerjock): Two-plus years deep and still a five-star staple — UA's 6" Performance Tech Boxerjock with the stay-put fit and zero ride-up. These are my second best set of underpants but price to performance may b…
- [Petrol Green Wool Trousers](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/suit-pants-classic-creased-wool-petrol): Very high quality wool pants and I got them at a rock bottom price. Very much traditional style that's come back in style and very comfy.
- [Ravenna](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/flannel-shirt-ravenna): A midweight cotton and recycled-polyester weave that folds UPF 40 and moisture-wicking into a shirt that still works as a flannel. Let's see how it stacks up to the full-wool Pendleton!
- [SFB Gore-Tex Winter Boots](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-nike-sfb-goretex-winter-boots): These are unbelievably light and work surprisingly well as mild-action winter boots. Great for trudging through snow over to the mall, movies, etc.
- [Shox R4 SE Black Seaweed](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-nike-shox-r4-se-black-seaweed): Y2K Shox R4 with bouncy column heel and an aurora-borealis reflective overlay — black at rest, a kaleidoscope of green, blue, and yellow under light. We shall see.
- [Slate Merino Wool Socks](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/socks-outway-merino-wool-slate): Good wool socks without being too thick for excellent versatility so far and a good colorway to boot.
- [Smoke Merino Wool Socks](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/socks-outway-merino-wool-smoke): Good wool socks without being too thick for excellent versatility so far and a good colorway to boot.
- [Sol Shade Sun Hoodie](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/sun-hoodie-prana-sol-shade): For hiking and other times outside in the sun for extended periods of time. The colorway was bad and the fit was just bagg-ish. Much prefer Outdoor Research and the North Face ones I have so I return…
- [SpeedArc Matis Black](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-merrell-speedarc-matis-black): Another wider shoe great for hiking, extended walking, and casual wear chunky-style. Plus waterproof but very breathable (c.f. Allbirds Mizzle).
- [SpeedArc Matis Blue](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-merrell-speedarc-matis-blue): I had to get another colorway for this shoe great for hiking, extended walking, and casual wear chunky-style. Plus waterproof but very breathable (c.f. Allbirds Mizzle).
- [Timberline Fleece-Lined](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-timberline-fleece-lined): A fleece-lined softshell pant with a water-resistant DWR finish. You hear "articulated knees" and a "gusseted crotch" and you know it's got promise for cold weather biking, hiking, and the like. And…
- [Timberline Utility](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/pants-timberline-utility): The utility member of Outdoor Research's Timberline line. I love OR's other products as they're less style and more technical functional so let's see how this standard-fit, pocket-forward everyday pa…
- [Vibe Cop Baseball Cap](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/hat-vibe-cop-baseball-cap-health): A "VIBE COP" dad hat from HEALTH's merch line — white-on-black, low-profile, an everyday lid. We shall see.
- [Vibe Cop T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-vibe-cop-health): VIBE COP tee from the band HEALTH. High quality shirt and good print.
- [White & Navy Zigzag Button-Down](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/dress-shirt-white-navy-zig-zag-bonobos-button-down): Bonobos Jetsetter stretch dress shirt in navy zig-zag — semi-spread collar. Another thin, cheap dress shirt but some nice snazz for my Burgundy suit and the like.
- [White TM Unified Field T-Shirt](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/t-shirt-white-david-lynch-tm-unified-field): Official David Lynch "TM Unified Field" graphic tee. Retired because I cannot keep white shirts clean.
- [Winding Trail Hike Crew Socks](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/socks-smartwool-hike-winding-trail-crew): Everyday merino hiking socks — light cushion along the full footbed, a virtually seamless toe, and that merino trick of staying warm without the swelter. Made in the USA. We shall see.
- [Wool Dasher Mizzle](https://brianthackston.com/wardrobe/shoes-allbirds-wool-dasher-mizzle): Allbirds Wool Dasher Mizzle in Deep Navy — water-repellent wool runners, size 11.5. If you ever recommended these, I just want to talk. Doubly so if you ever mention the word "taste" in any context o…

## Resources

- [AI Hallucination Cases](https://brianthackston.com/resources/ai-hallucination-cases): Artificial intelligence in the legal world is already wild. This tracks the known troublemakers.
- [Death to Bullshit](https://brianthackston.com/resources/death-to-bullshit): Attention has become our most scarce resource. Reject bullshit. Focus on what matters. Brad Frost's website may help with identifying what is what and how to avoid dark patterns.
- [Keyboard Shortcuts: A Printable List](https://brianthackston.com/resources/printable-keyboard-shortcuts-ctrl): Life is short and you owe it to yourself to learn these keyboard shortcuts. And it's a printable guide so sprinkle 1 into your life each month.
- [Politics and the English Language](https://brianthackston.com/resources/orwell-politics-and-the-english-language): Some things never change. And politics seems to be one of those things. It morphs, like language. But we have challenges we have to keep facing.
- [The Game of Life](https://brianthackston.com/resources/game-of-life): An estate worksheet in thirteen moves that ends at a printer: where everything is, who to call, and what you'd wish, left for the people who'll need it.
- [The Game of Life](https://brianthackston.com/game-of-life/): An estate worksheet in thirteen moves that ends at a printer: where everything is, who to call, and what you'd wish, left for the people who'll need it.
- [The Marginalian](https://brianthackston.com/resources/the-marginalian): Maria Popova's website offering good writing in an ad-free, ai-free environment.