Beach Breaker / Olive Drab Ripstop

Ongoing Item

Although inspired by classic college football windbreakers, the Beach Breaker was actually made in honor of intrepid East Coast surfers. For those who don't know: the only kind of surf we have near NYC comes from beach breaks, which means we spend a lot of early mornings standing on the cold sand, staring out at the horizon, and waiting for the wind to bring the waves in just right . . . before we commit to the wetsuit. The Battenwear Beach Breaker is the perfect standing-on-the-beach, staring-longingly jacket. It does not hurt that, while standing there, you kind of look like an old-school, bad-ass football coach.

Fabric note: Military fabric engineers developed ripstop fabrics during WWII, using double warp and weft threads woven into a crosshatch pattern which is resistant to tearing and ripping. This crosshatch construction makes the fabric feel heavier, but this particular ripstop is only 6.5 oz, making it lightweight while still durable.

Fit:

• true to size
• raglan sleeve
• model is 5'10" 180 lb, wearing size M

Detail Highlights:

• Single layer
• Water repellent fabric
• Plastic snap button front
• pockets at waist with angle entry
• Patch pocket on left chest with snap flap closure
• adjustable cord at bottom hem
• elastic wrist cuff

Click here for sizing guide.

Fabric  6.5-oz Ripstop Cotton

Contents  100% Cotton

Made in the USA