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Gear: Chapter 3

The outdoors is no longer for macho men. In fact, now it's for babies.  Images, links, and more information at articlesofinterest.substack.com [https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/] Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]

Gear: Chapter 2

Gear gets defined by scientific testing and research.  And this process was pioneered with the development of the field jacket.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]

Gear: Chapter 1

Almost all clothes have something to do with the military. But one industry in particular has a lot to do with the military.  The first episode of the new season establishes how the American military came to be, and how they were dressed. To see images and learn more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com [https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/] Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]

Gear: Prologue

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Zippers

Zippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came to be.  Pictures of early zippers and other links at articlesofinterest.substack.com [https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/] Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]