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08/26/11
Come On, Irene
Surviving a Hurricane in Style
Dear Irene,
Word on the street is you think you’re some kind of big bad storm. Well, we’re not impressed. We survived a ferocious earthquake on Tuesday. If you think we’re going to run, you’re sorely mistaken.
Should you want to pick a fight when you’re in town this weekend, we’ll be hunkered down at one of these subterranean basement hurricane hideouts. Look us up.
But be warned, we’re prepared to go out like Bodhi. Or at least we will be after some last-minute purchases...
Hugs and kisses,
UrbanDaddy
THE JACKET
Fjällräven Greenland Jacket
Single most important thing to have in a storm: a high-quality water-wicking waxed jacket from Sweden. Second most important thing to have in a storm: composure.
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- Available at Fjällräven, 262 Mott St, 212-226-8501
THE UMBRELLA
GustBuster Automatic Umbrella
The Cadillac of portable parasols. Sixty-eight inches of wind-tunnel-tested fiberglass, built to withstand gusts in excess of 50 mph. It’s probably wise to pick up a spare. In case you leave one on the subway.
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- Available at Paragon Sports, 867 Broadway, 212-255-8889
THE EMERGENCY “WATER” SUPPLY
Jon Ashe Sex Flask
It’s time to start putting some hurricane contingency plans into place. For example, if you get separated from your wet bar for whatever reason, a whiskey-filled flask that reads “sex” in nautical flags is very handy. Doubly so if you happen to also be lost at sea.
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- Available at Jon Ashe, 88 Grand St, 212-343-3088
THE BOOTS
Tretorn Sub Rubber Boot
For a storm of Irene’s caliber, a sturdy pair of refined rubber boots is in order. Yes, these have a textile sockliner insert. No, these don’t have the Back to the Future II self-tying laces.
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- Available at Tretorn, 150 Spring St, 646-454-9680
THE INFLATABLE BELT
Onyx Inflatable Belt Pack
Staying afloat and keeping your pants up: no longer mutually exclusive thanks to the inflatable belt. This modern marvel comes with a watertight pouch for storing keys/money/sex flask and a rip cord that when pulled activates a life vest. In other words, it’s the world’s greatest fanny pack.
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- Available at New York Kayak Company, 40 N River Piers, Ste 10, 212-924-1327
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