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GORUCK brings military-grade gear to adventure-seekers the world over. Tailored to the needs of the individual, by the individual, for the individual…

GoRuck

Military-spec carryalls

Available at sugarcube: 124 N 3rd St; Old City; 215.238.0825

When the public gets its hands on military stuff, it’s generally been toned down, except for Sgt. Slaughter. That dude is cut! Bringing actually soldier-grade rucksacks to the civvy market, GoRuck.

Just now storming Old City, Ruck’s a new line of backpacks designed by a former Green Beret who, unable to find the unflappably rugged gear he was used to, sketched some rough designs on napkins and set out to make the most durable bags anywhere, field testing them by packing them with bricks and entering the borderline-psychotic Tough Mudder endurance run in the Poconos — proving that the bags can withstand mud, water, heat, and fire, although the jury’s out on heart, because no one invited the guy with the monkey…


GORUCK brings military-grade gear to adventure-seekers the world over. Tailored to the needs of the individual, by the individual, for the individual…

Steven Alan | Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Multicolored Madras

Steven Alan | Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Multicolored Madras | 100% Cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in the USA |

Steven Alan | Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Multicolored Madras

Steven Alan | Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Multicolored Madras | 100% Cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in the USA |

Steven Alan | Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Multicolored Madras

Steven Alan | Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Multicolored Madras | 100% Cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in the USA |

The Steven Alan Reverse Seam Shirt is their signature style. The details that set it apart from the average button down are a twisted placket, slightly tailored body, and French seams at the side.

Steven Alan | Spring Vintage Workshirt | Blue/Light Blue

Steven Alan | Spring Vintage Workshirt | Machine Washable | 100% Cotton | Made in USA |

Steven Alan | Spring Vintage Workshirt | Blue/Light Blue

Steven Alan | Spring Vintage Workshirt | Machine Washable | 100% Cotton | Made in USA |

Inspired by traditional American work wear, Steven Alan’s vintage work shirt is both rugged and functional. Shoulders and top part of shirt has cotton lining for some structure. This spring vintage workshirt runs true to size and for spring is featured in a softer lighter weight cotton, yet style has that workshirt texture.

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Grey/Blue

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | 100% Cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in the USA |

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Grey/Blue

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | 100% Cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in the USA |

The Steven Alan Reverse Seam Shirt is their signature style. The details that set it apart from the average button down are a twisted placket, slightly tailored body, and French seams at the side.

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Red/Blue

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | 100% cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in USA

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Red/Blue

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | 100% cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in USA

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | Red/Blue

Steven Alan | Men's Spring Reverse Seam Inside Pocket | 100% cotton | Machine Washable | Shirttail Hem | Made in USA

The Steven Alan Reverse Seam Shirt is their signature style. The details that set it apart from the average button down are a twisted placket, slightly tailored body, and French seams at the side.

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CIVIL INK | Meet the Artist | First Friday | May 7, 2010 | 5:30–8:00p.m.

Fichter, a distant relation of one General Custer, guides inspiration from history for his first set of publicly available drawings and prints.

Handsomely conceived, Civil Ink nods to the War’s uniforms and firearms.  Hand inked prints are on display at Sugarcube, 124 N. 3rd, Philadelphia, PA from April 2, 2010.

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