When you're tending to a smoker, working on your car, chopping wood, fixing up the homefront, polishing your shoes, or doing anything else that involves rolling up your sleeves, an apron is your best friend. It'll keep your clothes safe, your gear close at hand, and, not for nothing, make you look extra tough.

To get one that's as rugged as you are, turn to Sturdy Brothers. They make this one individually and by hand here in the States, using the best materials they can get their hands on. It's made from ultra heavy waxed canvas, making it extraordinarily durable, that's treated with local beeswax, paraffin wax, and linseed oil. That makes the fabric extra tough, while also lending a beautifully weathered look. It's complemented by chestnut-finished adjustable leather straps, fitted with copper rivets, button studs, and a metal hook. It'll last for a lifetime of hard work, and only get better with age.