Compared with your average “gringo,” I’m pretty fortunate. From 19-21 years old, I lived in Costa Rica while on a service mission for my church. Even decades later, ever since my kids have been old enough to go, it’s been our family’s top adventure destination. When you’re battling equatorial heat and sun, and surrounded by unimaginable beauty, it’s absolutely essential that you’re ready for the unexpected. In Costa Rica, nature has a way of sneaking up on you, and if you aren’t ready, you might miss something spectacular. Here’s my breakdown of all the gear you need for a Costa Rican getaway in the jungle. Let’s start with the right clothing. The sun that close to the equator is intense...
It’s no coincidence that the three founders of Cantonment, an accessory brand with significant scout vibes, were in the same troop as kids. This was a foundational time for us in terms of our style, passions, and experiences. So when The Greater Colorado Council of the Boy Scouts of America were introduced to Cantonment’s branding and products, they reached out to us for some help. They were in need of a new line of activewear for Colorado scouters, as well as the staff across their multiple camps throughout the state. Their brief was simple—create scouting apparel that kids would be proud to wear to school—something we never dared do when we were young scouts. The result was something they didn’t...
We’ve partnered with one of our favorite fly fishers, Kayla Lockhart, to create the first Signature Series version of our everyday carry cloth. We've been following Kayla for years now and are constantly inspired by both her skills on the water and her amazing personal style. She flawlessly embodies our mantra of Stylized Substance™. The Sport Set contains 2 fly fishing-themed 100% cotton Kerchiefs and 1 yellow Woggle strap retailing for $40.00. Kayla is from in a small farm town in Minnesota. Her love for the outdoors, fishing, and hunting started at a young age when she would tag along with her father. Kayla first discovered fly fishing to help cope with depression and anxiety. Today, fly fishing has taken...
Some places have a way of creeping into the depths of your soul. I wasn’t necessarily excited when I was asked to go to Costa Rica for two years right out of high school. I can’t say I knew anything about the place, to be honest. But I didn’t think Central America had anything to offer me. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Words by Team CantonmentPhotos by Jason Guerrero When we set out to create our flagship product, The Kerchief, and its corresponding brand, Cantonment, we were heavily influenced by the concepts of 'form + function' and 'style + substance'. It's why our logo is a plus sign and our tag line is an even more succinct version of this idea. The Kerchief is designed to be a useful and stylish tool-cloth for your everyday carry (EDC). We noticed that most bandanas are too big to comfortably fit in a pocket and handkerchiefs are just too small to wear. So we set out to find that Goldilocks size. Made from incredibly soft, yet durable 100% cotton with clean, merrowed edges, it fits compactly in a...
