Someone has to leave the van first.

It is usually the person who claimed, the night before, that the morning would be mild. Now the windows are misted, the kettle is taking its time, and the campsite tap is several inconvenient yards away. This is where the New Nomads embroidered beanie earns its place.

It has the sort of uncomplicated purpose that suits life on the road. Pull it on. Fold the cuff where it feels right. Go outside and deal with the water container, the electrical cable, or the folding chair that should have been put away before the weather changed.

The front carries the New Nomads emblem in red and blue, followed by the name in clean black embroidery. It is recognizable without becoming promotional equipment. Those who know the journal or the road behind it will understand. Everyone else will simply see a well-judged travel hat.

The cotton and acrylic blend provides warmth while remaining breathable. Its form-fitting shape sits close to the head, which is useful when the wind has taken an interest in everything not properly secured. The one-size design fits most adults and keeps the packing decision pleasantly simple.

A beanie also solves one of travel’s less celebrated wardrobe problems. It can make the early fuel stop presentable, disguise the effects of a campsite shower, and remain within reach when the day begins warmer than it ends. It occupies little space and works hard enough to justify that space.

Each one is embroidered and made on demand after the order is placed. This takes longer than pulling a finished item from a warehouse, but it reduces the need to manufacture stock that may never be used. For a shop built around choosing fewer possessions more carefully, that arrangement makes sense.

Some people wear a logo to attract attention. This one is for recognizing a shared outlook: fewer fixed plans, more interesting roads, and the good judgment to keep a warm hat near the door.

Beanies

New Nomads – Black Beanie

New Nomads – White Beanie