Four + One Blog

Where the search for a well-rounded existence can stretch its legs.

If you’re new to the blog, here are a few things to get you started. The game behind the name tells the tale of where the name 4+1 originated. Here's a series on my philosophy on work. We've got a running series called What Three Guys Think and you can listen to my appearance on The Quasi-Glamourous Life podcast. Enjoy.

WANT: Saddleback Leather Messenger Bag

The Our Legacy Postman bag I wrote about a while back has some serious competition for my envy these days.
I was turned on to this company, Saddleback Leather, through a Rivendell Owner’s discussion group.
A number of items caught my eye.
The wallets all seem to be a great value. I’ve been needing a new wallet, so [...]

What Levi’s Can Learn From Duluth Pack About Social Media

On Monday I wrote this post about the disconnect between Levi’s excellent “Go Forth” campaign and the company’s implementation of their online presence.
That same day I wrote a blog post comparing a Beckel Canvas bag to a Duluth Pack bag. Like Levi’s, Duluth Pack has a long history (128 years!) of quality crafted goods. Both [...]

Handcrafted: Beckel Canvas Products

Simple, unadorned, quality. That is how I would describe most everything Beckel Canvas Products makes.
I made my visit to the Portland company yesterday, after getting tipped off by Michael Williams over at A Continuous Lean earlier this week. The first thing you notice when arriving at their space is that it’s not that noticeable. The [...]