This is Still the Best Rain Jacket

Waxed cotton originated in sailcloth and was, for decades, the choice of sailors, ranchers, and explorers. Then modern chemistry figured out how to turn liquefied dinosaur bones into a synthetic fabric, and we got the swishy modern raincoat. But this is Esquire, where we still care about watches as mechanical alternatives to the clock on our iPhones. There has to be a place for the old stuff, right?

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.   Welcome to Add to Cart, in which Esquire editors tell you about the clothes, shoes, watches, gear, gadgets, booze, and anything else we're coveting right now.   - The Editors at Esquire The Best Rain Jacket Is Still a Waxed Jacket Waxed cotton originated in sailcloth and was, for decades, the choice of sailors, ranchers, and explorers. Then modern chemistry figured out how to turn liquefied dinosaur bones into a synthetic fabric, and we got the swishy modern raincoat. But this is Esquire, where we still care about watches as mechanical alternatives to the clock on our iPhones. There has to be a place for the old stuff, right? SHOP NOW The Best New Balance Deals You Can Score This April New sneakers for spring? Why not. SHOP NOW It's Time You Switched to a Wood Cutting Board. Here Are the Best You Can Buy. Plus, a really good alternative if you can't stand hand-washing. SHOP NOW The 10 Sexiest Colognes to Add to Your Rotation It's time to be a leading man. SHOP NOW REI's Sale Includes Arc'teryx, Patagonia, and Great Outdoor Gear Shop all your favorite brands for less. SHOP NOW It's Time to Ditch the Backpack and Get a Briefcase Here's the manifesto for you: Skip the backpack. In almost any day-to-day circumstance, you're better off with some version of a briefcase. Next time you're on a city street, look around. You'll likely spot some guy who spent good money on a nicely tailored suit, only to ruin its lines with a piece of nylon company swag. Take a look around the airport, too. You're bound to see folks taking up twice the space of a normal person with overstuffed backpacks, water bottles stuffed into the elastic pockets. Unless you're getting deployed or doing real dirtbag backpacker travel, there's a better way, a much more elegant way. SHOP NOW Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779