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Iron & Resin Cruiser Jacket

July 8, 20252 min read

Alright, gentlemen, let’s talk jackets. You need one, right? Not just any jacket, but the jacket. The one that says, “Yes, I understand the weather, but also, I look good doing it.” Enter the Iron & Resin Cruiser Jacket, a piece of outerwear so meticulously designed, it practically has its own filing system.

First off, it’s got this Alaska waxed cotton canvas. Sounds like something a lumberjack would wear to a black-tie event. And it’s water-resistant, with an internal waterproof membrane. Because apparently, a regular waxed jacket just isn’t enough. We need layers. Layers, people! Like an onion, but significantly more stylish and less likely to make you cry (unless you spill coffee on it, then all bets are off).

Then there’s the heavy-duty two-way Talon® zipper. A two-way zipper! What is this, a choose-your-own-adventure novel for your torso? Do I zip from the top? The bottom? Both? The possibilities are endless. And naturally, it’s got a button snap storm flap because, let’s be honest, zippers just aren’t enough when Mother Nature decides to throw a tantrum.

But the real marvel, the true testament to human ingenuity, is the pockets. Oh, the pockets! We’ve got two front chest pockets (with “heavy-duty I&R snap buttons,” no less), slanted front lower hip pockets lined with brushed cotton fleece (for ease-of-access while riding – because clearly, we’re all out there on motorcycles, right?). And then, the grand finale: internal pockets. One with a zipper, one with a snap button, and a small inside pocket for a cell phone or small accessory. A small accessory! What kind of small accessory? A very tiny comb? A single breath mint? It’s like a secret agent’s utility belt, but for your everyday errands.

The folks at Iron & Resin claim these “easy-on-and-easy-off features” set it apart. Which is good, because at £224, you’ll want to be getting it on and off with maximum efficiency, just to justify the sheer number of compartments. It’s a jacket. It keeps you dry. It has pockets. A lot of pockets. What more do you need?


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Leo Davie

Leo is the creator of The Gent's Gift guide and takes inspiration from many a terrible gift both given and received over the years.

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