Vanson Leathers is one of my favorite stores.  They make amazing hand crafted leather goods.  If you want a piece of clothing that will last forever and allow you to survive the Zombie Apocalypse in high style, this is where you shop.

I’ve purchased a number of items from them over the years, both for riding and for daily wear, and I had a chance to stop by their store in Fairhaven, Massachusetts this weekend.

The entrance says it all.

I was wearing my trusty Comet leather jacket, the first thing I ever bought from Vanson, and as soon as I stepped into the place an employee remarked “Oh, an old Comet. Looks good!”

Here’s a pic of me wearing the jacket a few weeks ago.

Not bad looking for a piece of clothing I bought in 1995.

Take care,
– John “Pathfinder” Lester